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Re: Seamaster: Hard knocks ?
In Response To: Seamaster: Hard knocks ? ()

That sounds like it must've had a pre-existing "weak spot" in the main spring.

I've dropped my 2531.80 at least half a dozen times (onto hardwood floor) over the last couple of years, and it still keeps time within +5 per day.

GerardMoore

: Unfortunately I dropped my SMP about 24"
: onto a carpeted floor and broke the
: mainspring. I guess it's all about the
: landing position. I dropped a Concord chrono
: on a hardwood floor and it seems to be fine.
: BTW, I'm not in the habit of dropping watches,
: I'm pretty careful but accidents happen.

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