Just got it a week ago, and it gains minutes per day?!

[mclarendude]

Well.... the watch that I love the most, my Breitling SuperOcean SteelFish with a Swiss ETA (Stated) has started to gain some minutes per day, it has gained 3 in around 4 to 5 hours. I'm a bit mad, because the seller (trader in this case) didn't mention it to me, not once in our big PM conversation. I traded him a like new watch for it, the one I traded him was keeping at +/- 1 per day!

I noticed when I decided to sync both the Breit and the PO (just came back from G at Texas, Complete overhaul and waterproofing) to a internet atomic clock (I know atomic clocks are the most accurate but my PO is never far the +/- 30 seconds from it), Came back, and saw that the Breit some 5 minutes ahead. Which is not good.

What should I do? I know a service will cost $160 + shipping from G....

Should I talk to the trader and let him know what's going on?

Your input is appreciated.

(right now the Breit is 1 minute 37 secs ahead of the PO)

 

[Rick914]

Not sure if it went across the border to get to you but I've had a few get magnetized coming from overseas. I now degauss every piece before it ships out and check it before leaving. I've had 3 show up magnetized at the owners. Might check that first, can with a compass. It can cause this issue and the seller wouldn't have known.

 

[mclarendude]

Not sure if it went across the border to get to you but I've had a few get magnetized coming from overseas. I now demagnetized even piece before it ships out and check it before leaving. I've had 3 show up magnetized at the owners. Might check that first, can with a compass. It can cause this issue and the seller wouldn't have known.

It was in CONUS so no overseas action. Tried the compass thing, the compass is still pointing north. I'm looking for a watchmaker to give it a service and waterproofing since G is not taking any jobs right now... :/

 

[erikkr]

Was this sold as new or as second hand ? How old is the watch ? Was it been serviced before ?

 

[14060 or 16610?]

Oil , dirt, or deformity of hairspring can cause this too. I always check the coils during service.

Over banking due to irregular power delivery can also cause it. Could need clean and lube of barrel and mainspring.

 

[mclarendude]

Was this sold as new or as second hand ? How old is the watch ? Was it been serviced before ?

He said he was the second owner, could be 2 or 3 years old. I guess it just needs a service!

Oil , dirt, or deformity of hairspring can cause this too. I always check the coils during service.

Over banking due to irregular power delivery can also cause it. Could need clean and lube of barrel and mainspring.

Yeah... I'm considering sending it to you as soon as you have space for it!

 

[14060 or 16610?]

He said he was the second owner, could be 2 or 3 years old. I guess it just needs a service!




Yeah... I'm considering sending it to you as soon as you have space for it!

I sent you an email with a suggestion a few days ago, please check it and respond via email. We'll take this one offline.

Thanks!

G

 

[mclarendude]

I sent you an email with a suggestion a few days ago, please check it and respond via email. We'll take this one offline.

Thanks!

G

Roger!