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Seamaster Speed Question

Greetings all!

I have a question about my Seamaster 2055.80.

It will be two years old in June and it has always kept excellent time.

The method I have used is that when I need it to speed up overnight I lay it flat. When I need it to slow down a little I put it so the watch face is perpendicular to the table. (Crown at 3 o'clock.) A 45° position overnight normally keeps it running fairly true.

I've noticed the last couple of days that even when I've laid it flat overnight it seems to be losing a second or so overnight instead of making up the time it fell behind.

Has anyone noticed that their watch starts to run slower after about two years? Wondering if there is any perceived norm or average in this area. Does one have to begin looking for different positions to lay the watch or is slowing down somewhat inevitable at this point?

I've learned a lot about my Seamaster here and do appreciate any information or advice you may care to pass along.

Thanks,

Elliott

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