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Re: Seamaster Won't Reset Automatically

: 1. There is a solid white dot on the bezel
: at 12 O clock, what is this material?

The solid white dot on the bezel is SuperLuminova, just like the glow-in-the-dark markings on the dial.

: 2. My seamaster is gaining about 30 seconds a
: week. I have seen from your Forum and the
: FAQ that it is a common problem. Should I
: wat a couple of months and if still a

+30 seconds a week is +4.3 seconds per day. That actually is in spec for a mechanical Chronometer watch. But it should slow slightly as it settles in to normal use. Mine was like that and eventually got down to about +1 second per day, which is great for a mechanical watch!

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