Overnight Regulation?

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I'm new to mechanical watches. I recently purchased an almost-new Seamaster 1948 Limited Edition to replace my quartz watch for everyday use, and it's been giving me enormous pleasure. I noticed that it was gaining 5-6 seconds per day, and I've been enjoying setting it every morning when I put it on. Then I came here to learn whether that's okay and what might be done if it wasn't. Reading around this forum (what a great resource for a noob!), I found several posts that suggested off-the-wrist gain or loss could be affected by the position in which the watch is stored. So last night I laid it on its side, three up, and this morning found it to be within a second of NIST time. Color me tickled!
 
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Welcome.
Nice watch to start a mechanical journey. 👍
 
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This actually the continuation of my mechanical journey. It started when my wife took our 3-year old granddaughter up in the barn to find "pirate treasure" - a box of my mom's costume jewelry that we never opened after she passed away. Among the baubles was my dad's everyday watch, a 70's Constellation integrated cushion case with TV dial that my mom probably selected for him. That sparked my interest. I felt such a strong connection to my dad through the watch that I decided to wear it. But it didn't keep time, so I sent it off for a complete service, which took some months (mostly searching for a correct NOS replacement crystal). Meanwhile I started lurking here. I realized my dad's watch didn't really suit my style and I'd likely only wear it occasionally. After looking around for a few months, I bought a 1965 solid gold Connie pie pan 168.005 for dress occasions (whenever those happen again) and the Seamaster 1948 for everyday. My 100m quartz will do nicely for sailing and swimming. That's really all I need. I'm hoping to avoid contracting Omega Acquisition Syndrome. Is there a vaccine, yet?
 
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I'm hoping to avoid contracting Omega Acquisition Syndrome. Is there a vaccine, yet?
Yes, it is currently available in a 2 dose format; buy 2 Speedy’s and repeat as needed.
 
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This actually the continuation of my mechanical journey. It started when my wife took our 3-year old granddaughter up in the barn to find "pirate treasure" - a box of my mom's costume jewelry that we never opened after she passed away. Among the baubles was my dad's everyday watch, a 70's Constellation integrated cushion case with TV dial that my mom probably selected for him. That sparked my interest. I felt such a strong connection to my dad through the watch that I decided to wear it. But it didn't keep time, so I sent it off for a complete service, which took some months (mostly searching for a correct NOS replacement crystal). Meanwhile I started lurking here. I realized my dad's watch didn't really suit my style and I'd likely only wear it occasionally. After looking around for a few months, I bought a 1965 solid gold Connie pie pan 168.005 for dress occasions (whenever those happen again) and the Seamaster 1948 for everyday. My 100m quartz will do nicely for sailing and swimming. That's really all I need. I'm hoping to avoid contracting Omega Acquisition Syndrome. Is there a vaccine, yet?
That’s a great story - and welcome to the forum!
 
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I think we are missing something here....

pictures of the dogleg Connie!
 
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Welcome @joelschuman. If you have been lurking for a while, then you should know by now that you owe us photos of three watches at this point in the thread. 😀