WarBoom 9 Posted July 25, 2017 I received my V7 116610 SA3135 on June 14. It is beautiful and other than the shape of the bezel and the color of the insert it is almost perfect. It was running +4 seconds per day. Which I was very pleased with. But over the last 2 weeks it has been gaining more and more time. 2 weeks ago it was gaining 7 seconds. Last week it was gaining 15 seconds. And It now gains about 22 seconds per day. I Love this watch. I wear it quite often but when I don't I leave it on my winder. I even let the reserve die out and stop the watch to try and get it back on track but to no avail. Is this a fatal movement issue or can it be fixed? Who would y'all recommend to fix or adjust the movement? I'm located in Tampa, FL and would prefer someone stateside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted July 25, 2017 I wouldn't muck around with it unless it gets really serious. 22 seconds a day is something I could live with. It may stabilize?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted July 25, 2017 Does it gain time : 1.On the wrist? 2.On the winder? 3.Laying on the table?=> Crown up/Crown down/Dial up/Dial down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted July 25, 2017 Sounds like you've got a time machine warming up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperbMonster 4 Posted July 25, 2017 Apply alcohol, usually helps to lose time. Days can be achieved with whisky :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted July 25, 2017 Maybe it's simply magnetized. Magnets causes this problems to the watches. If you find someone to try to demagnetize it and then it goes back to normality: that's it. Otherwise you may need to make the movement to be serviced. Surely it's not a terrible problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted July 25, 2017 I wouldn't worry until you get past 1-2 minutes per day... From what I've heard, the 3135 clones are pretty terrible to fix....which can make find a local repair shop difficult. Always better of sticking with 28XX mov'ts.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks everyone. I'll just leave it be. It gains time on my wrist or on the winder. I can't think of when it could have been magnetized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NDJ 19 Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) More than likely the movement has been magnetised. A watch can get magnetized many ways. For example some phone flip covers have magnets in them, and electric power tools produce powerful magnetic fields, as 2 examples. Chinese copy movements, due to often being made from inferior metals, are more prone to be magnetised than movements in genuine watches. A cheap demagnetiser off ebay will be the easiest way to find out if that's the problem, and will also more than likely solve the problem. In any event a demagnetiser is a useful tool for any watch enthusiast to own. By the way, I couldn't live with a watch gaining 22 seconds a day! Edited July 26, 2017 by NDJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) More than likely the movement has been magnetised. A watch can get magnetized many ways. For example some phone flip covers have magnets in them, and electric power tools produce powerful magnetic fields, as 2 examples. Chinese copy movements, due to often being made from inferior metals, are more prone to be magnetised than movements in genuine watches. A cheap demagnetiser off ebay will be the easiest way to find out if that's the problem, and will also more than likely solve the problem. In any event a demagnetiser is a useful tool for any watch enthusiast to own. By the way, I couldn't live with a watch gaining 22 seconds a day! I just ordered one of these off amazon. How exactly do I use it? EDIT nevermind I read a tutorial seems pretty easy Edited July 27, 2017 by WarBoom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted July 27, 2017 I downloaded a magnetisem detector from lepsi.ch. My watch does show magnetism but only when it is held super close to the detection area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NDJ 19 Posted July 28, 2017 More than likely the movement has been magnetised. A watch can get magnetized many ways. For example some phone flip covers have magnets in them, and electric power tools produce powerful magnetic fields, as 2 examples. Chinese copy movements, due to often being made from inferior metals, are more prone to be magnetised than movements in genuine watches. A cheap demagnetiser off ebay will be the easiest way to find out if that's the problem, and will also more than likely solve the problem. In any event a demagnetiser is a useful tool for any watch enthusiast to own. By the way, I couldn't live with a watch gaining 22 seconds a day! I just ordered one of these off amazon. How exactly do I use it? EDIT nevermind I read a tutorial seems pretty easy Put the watch close to the surface of the demagnetiser, press the red button and move the watch slowly from side to side (left to right) while slowly lifting it upwards at the same time. The magnetic field drops off exponentially with distance so you only have to take it about a foot away for it to be reduced to negligible. Repeat the process with the watch in different positions, ie. face up, face down, 12 down, 12 up, 3 down, 3 up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSPORTER 1 Posted July 28, 2017 I downloaded a magnetisem detector from lepsi.ch. My watch does show magnetism but only when it is held super close to the detection area. might of been a waste of cash that, I just use a small button compass and use that, when near the balance the needle will move in time with it, showing a magnetised balance, if that's the case on with the demagnetiser, as said before hold the watch over it push your button then slow, y lift away, should not be more than a pro 5 secs each run ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted July 28, 2017 At that progression, I wonder if it'll be ready in time to qualify for the 2020 olympics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted August 1, 2017 I downloaded a magnetisem detector from lepsi.ch. My watch does show magnetism but only when it is held super close to the detection area. might of been a waste of cash that, I just use a small button compass and use that, when near the balance the needle will move in time with it, showing a magnetised balance, if that's the case on with the demagnetiser, as said before hold the watch over it push your button then slow, y lift away, should not be more than a pro 5 secs each run ok The mag app was free. All the other apps cost moolah. It works pretty well too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted August 1, 2017 So it works pretty dang well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) wow.... this magnitization crap really makes this watch hobby less fun... I mean really.... Nowadays, everything is with a magnet....its enough to make you scream or just give up the watch hobby Here is a typical day for me (and many others): I have to note that I am cursed as I am LEFT HANDED I get out of bed for work I put on a watch I clean up my face with the electric shaver I warm up a muffin in the microwave, push the buttons and insert my hand inside to take the muffin out (with left hand) I get in car and get to work (school teacher) I spend a few hours on the computer (marks, printing out work sheets,etc) Stand besides the photocopier a few times a day I use an electric sharpener many times during my work hours for pencils I put on some background music in the classroom and the speakers are near my desk (not too close,really) I end the work day I go home and start my second job (cartoonist) I sharpen many pencils (colour, graphite,etc) all night long while the watch is still on the wrist I have a laptop in front of me, on my work table and I cruise the forums (Repgeek and Google,etc) Is that enough exposing the damn watch or what? And I am not an electrician!!! Edited August 1, 2017 by ElvisFreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted August 1, 2017 Yea I finally figured out the most likely cause of my magnenitism. I installed a new compass on my boat. Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted August 1, 2017 I did not care to read all the replies. Do you have an induction-heat oven at home? These kill mechanical watches that does not have magnetic protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted August 1, 2017 Maybe it's simply magnetized. Magnets causes this problems to the watches. If you find someone to try to demagnetize it and then it goes back to normality: that's it. Otherwise you may need to make the movement to be serviced. Surely it's not a terrible problem. Usually when a watch is magnetized it can run very (minutes- hours) fast. This may just need regulation. There's a free phone app- LEPSI- to tell if it is magnetized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted August 2, 2017 just bought one of those on Amazon.... they sucked me into their free trial of Prime.... used it to get free overnight shipping.... but i got real nervous and cancelled the "Prime" thing minutes after the purchase... i hope they dont charge $80 to my CC and I hope this gizmo works cause my Deepsea gains almost 50 seconds a day! if not more....yikes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diver Dave 0 Posted August 2, 2017 Watches that "change" rates aren't "generally" magnetized. Often there's a small Chinese pubic hair on the hairspring (which is why it's named that) ;-) Seriously, changing rates usually means a bit of debris on the hairspring is changing the frequency of the watch slightly, and as it moves around the watch is changing constantly. if it's not magnetized, check this as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites