rikracy 1,693 Posted September 13, 2015 Hi guys...Just received new Explorer 2 it looks the biz!..fired up ok but running at inter-galactic speed!!..gains 5 beats a minute!!..im no watch tech so hoping you guys could advise?.. I've fired a message to Nick at Watch repairs UK but its been 5 days and no reply! Could anybody put me onto a trusted repairer please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kernow 33 Posted September 13, 2015 You could try Rolie on here. Drop him a PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikracy 1,693 Posted September 13, 2015 Cheers mate!...I'll drop him a line!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted September 13, 2015 "gains 5 beats a minute"...wtf does that translate to irl time...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikracy 1,693 Posted September 13, 2015 Gaining 5 sec per 60 sec approx..Sorry not up on the tech talk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted September 13, 2015 It will be off 2 hours in one day. That's substantial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted September 13, 2015 I'm tempted to make an offer. I need to get through the next three days as quickly as possible.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted September 13, 2015 Go back to the TD you bought the watch from. For repair, it usually means sending the watch back to the TD. Otherwise, send Nick another email and explain the problem. Failing that, as Troy would say, the watch needs to be put down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyboy 5 Posted September 13, 2015 Could be the hairspring. try this leave it running face down for at least 12hrs if that doesn`t help then leave it running on it`s side with the crown facing upwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,192 Posted September 13, 2015 Get a rep-friendly watch smith to try regulating it. Works more times than not. Strange things happen to watches in transit. Russ. PS: Greg's idea may get you out of the soup though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleySharp 0 Posted September 13, 2015 WELL YOU BETTER GO CATCH IT! Haa ha ha ha..... yea. lame. I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Mc 1 Posted September 13, 2015 If you are willing get the back unscrewed and post a picture it will be evident to many here if the fix is something you can do with the balance wheel adjusters, and they will easily talk you through it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted September 13, 2015 If you are willing get the back unscrewed and post a picture it will be evident to many here if the fix is something you can do with the balance wheel adjusters, and they will easily talk you through it. To regulate +8% sounds pretty uphill to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Mc 1 Posted September 13, 2015 True but it might be something obvious when we get a peek inside at it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted September 13, 2015 Perhaps a simple degaussing ( demagnetizing) is what's called for as a magnetized watch can have this after effect of running fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,192 Posted September 14, 2015 Perhaps a simple degaussing ( demagnetizing) is what's called for as a magnetized watch can have this after effect of running fast. You might be onto something with that observation. As I mentioned, strange things occur to watches in transit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
needsometime 0 Posted September 14, 2015 Perhaps a simple degaussing ( demagnetizing) is what's called for as a magnetized watch can have this after effect of running fast. +1 you can pick up a cheap one on eBay for around $10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikracy 1,693 Posted September 14, 2015 Thanks guys for all the suggestions of possible cause to this fast running prob...I left the watch face down for 12 hrs...then on its side overnight this showed a slight improvement...now running gas 4secs per min!!!..tried it again hoping the pixies would hit it with their magic hammer but sadly not!!! I received message from Nick @ watchrepair who is confident he can sort with a full service @ £90 which tbh I'm happy to pay!!!...rather than go through the hassle and expense of sending it back! He's also going to sort out a dead noob sub I've got too!! I'll keep you guys informed on their progress! Thanks again!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolexbeast 0 Posted September 15, 2015 I'm tempted to make an offer. I need to get through the next three days as quickly as possible.... Hahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted September 15, 2015 mine was doing it too - check if its not magnetised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikracy 1,693 Posted September 15, 2015 I'm one happy chap!! Turns out it was magnetized!!! Mate of mine who's a sparky had a de-magnetizer, popped the offendind watch on it and hey presto!!!.Cured!! Thanks to you guys!!!! This is one great community!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeboy 2 Posted September 15, 2015 I'm one happy chap!! Turns out it was magnetized!!! Mate of mine who's a sparky had a de-magnetizer, popped the offendind watch on it and hey presto!!!.Cured!! Thanks to you guys!!!! This is one great community!!! Nice result that, what these blokes don't know ain't worth knowing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer 8 Posted September 15, 2015 Great news mate - now that HAS to be worth the price of a VIP upgrade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujidominic 0 Posted September 15, 2015 I had exactly the same problem with a cheap 21J movement earlier, the little demagnetizer coupled with placing the watch sideways worked like a charm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikracy 1,693 Posted September 15, 2015 I'm one happy chap!! Turns out it was magnetized!!! Mate of mine who's a sparky had a de-magnetizer, popped it on and hey presto!!!.Cured!! Now holds time within acceptable limits!!! Thanks to you guys!!!! This is one great community!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
