sunbites 0 Posted December 26, 2014 So, my Miyota started going a bit fast today; gaining 6-10 minutes a day. Any self regulation that can be done or should I get it serviced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted December 26, 2014 Did it just start this on its own? Regulating is generally quite easy but you probably need to know the reason it sped up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted December 27, 2014 Yeah it's my daily beater, and it just started randomly today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted December 27, 2014 Yeah, left it overnight and it gained 20minutes :-/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted December 27, 2014 Well that's probably possible to regulate but it also probably not a good sign that it spontaneously started to gain that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted December 27, 2014 Well that's probably possible to regulate but it also probably not a good sign that it spontaneously started to gain that much. Yes, that I can imagine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyr 4 Posted December 27, 2014 Did you leave it on a speaker or near anything else highly magnetic perhaps? It may have become magnetized. A jeweler/watchsmith should be able to demagnetize it for a couple bucks. Won't hurt to try. Good luck! P.S. I picked up a cheap demagnetizer from ebay like this one for just such emergency's.(works well on screwdrivers) http://www.ebay.com/...s-/161522691034 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted December 27, 2014 Did you leave it on a speaker or near anything else highly magnetic perhaps? It may have become magnetized. A jeweler/watchsmith should be able to demagnetize it for a couple bucks. Won't hurt to try. Good luck! Ha! Yeah, I had it on a speaker during xmas! Didn't know that can happen!! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyr 4 Posted December 27, 2014 Magnets are bad news for mechanical watch movements! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted December 27, 2014 Pity I cant order one of those with a UK next day delivery ! ! :-( But I'll give it a go, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted December 27, 2014 If you were in the Conus, I would send you mine and you could return it when you are done. If you can't find a demagnetizer let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted December 27, 2014 Thanks Rusty, such a gent! I just bought this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Demagnetiser-for-watches-and-small-tools-Demagnetizer-watch-mechanical-tool-/111097667464?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item19ddefdf88 Should work hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
