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Faz
·I always thought a magnetized movement would run abnormally fast?!
Smp 8800 Loosing seconds
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Bimmerman77
·I always thought a magnetized movement would run abnormally fast?!
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Bimmerman77
·It usually does. But it can run very slow as well.
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VetPsychWars
·One of the reasons I knew mine wasn’t, but checked to rule it out anyway. My 2254 was magnetized and gained close to 10 min in a day. That amazon demagnetizer was a god send lol
It was my 2254 that introduced me to the issue. This watch gets magnetized just looking at it strangely.
Tom
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Bimmerman77
·It was my 2254 that introduced me to the issue. This watch gets magnetized just looking at it strangely.
Tom
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VetPsychWars
·Haha mine too. Same with my wife’s Deville. I’m already demagnetizing that thing for her.
1120 movement in common!
Tom
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Bugbait
·Except when you've got a METAS tested movement such as the 8800. While some parts can be magnetized the movement should still remain within specifications. For movements not designed to be highly resistant to the adverse effects of magnetism then I would agree. My old De Ville was magnetized on several occassions but then I do have many items around the house that have strong earth magnets.
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ExpiredWatchdog
·Yeah, it isn't magnetism. It would be gaining 30 s/d if it were. I've never heard of magnetism slowing down a watch (unless stopping it completely).
Regarding positional variations, a watch typically will run faster in the pendant positions (the ones other than dial up or dial down) but not always. So a watch that's gaining a little time on the wrist benefits from resting dial up or down. It's also possible that it will run slower in one dial position than the other; typically a sign of wear or lubricant problems. A timegrapher is the best tool for finding this stuff out, but even then it will read differently from week to week. Your wrist is the best lab.
Regarding positional variations, a watch typically will run faster in the pendant positions (the ones other than dial up or dial down) but not always. So a watch that's gaining a little time on the wrist benefits from resting dial up or down. It's also possible that it will run slower in one dial position than the other; typically a sign of wear or lubricant problems. A timegrapher is the best tool for finding this stuff out, but even then it will read differently from week to week. Your wrist is the best lab.
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PRW
·hi
Another rooky question from me
The last couple of days ive started to measure my seamasters accuracy.
Ive found that it seems to loose 2,5-3 seconds each 24h. Is this normal?
This has been measured when the watch has been in use if thats got something to say.
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PRW
·I have a PO and noticed it was gaining, I've tried lying it in all 4 positions and find that it almost resets over night if left face up. A great app is the atomic time app that allows you to record your watch and establish if it loosing or gaining.
Generally non quartz will do this, it's part of their quirky nature.
Generally non quartz will do this, it's part of their quirky nature.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerWell, that's the million dollar question. How should it perform? IMO, If its a modern chronometer, then it should keep consistent"chronometer specification" time in most positions and temperatures.
Tolerances for the 8800 are as follows:
6 positions tested
Average daily rate over the 6 tested positions should fall between 0 and +6 seconds per day.
Maximum positional variation at full wind is 14 seconds.
Maximum positional variation at 24 hours after full wind is 16 seconds.
If you read the thread linked above, and keep the tolerances I've just listed in mind it will give you some insight in how this watch is performing - here it is again:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/timing-tolerances-a-guide-to-understand-how-they-work.87293/
Cheers, Al
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