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Quartz advances in 4 second increments --- Huh?

  1. eckerson89 Jul 22, 2017

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    My quartz Constellation is a few years old, still on the original battery, and still keeps accurate time. I just noticed the second hand is advancing in four second increments.

    Has everyone ever heard from such a thing? Could it be the battery is about to Ka-Boom. Could it be related to the stepper motor? Any help would be appreciated.

    Thx, Don
     
  2. andykllhr Jul 22, 2017

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    The four second jump means it needs a new battery mate
     
  3. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 22, 2017

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    Precisely, its designed to do that to let you know when the battery is low, make sure whoever changed it can also reseal it correctly and pressure test it afterwards.
     
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  4. Civilguy007 Jul 22, 2017

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    Not likely to Ka-Boom. Just a quiet ceasing of movement.

    I have several other quartz Omegas that have exhibited that behavior--also known as the low battery indicator feature.

    Google the issue and you will find you are not alone.
     
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  5. eckerson89 Jul 22, 2017

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    That's all it is?......BINGO !

    Thx, Don
     
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  6. RDK Jul 23, 2017

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    EOL indicator..
    End Of Life. Of the battery [emoji6]
     
  7. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jul 23, 2017

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    This is called the EOL indicator - End Of Life. It means the battery has dropped below a specific voltage - in most modern quartz Omega's that is about 1.3 volts.

    Do not delay in getting the battery changed - once the voltage drops off they are more prone to leaking, and that can damage the movement.
     
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  8. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jul 23, 2017

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    RTFM!
     
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