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Re: Omegamatic and Second Hand Movement

Got my question answered by the pros at Omega. The jumping of the second hand is designed to conserve energy. With the completion of each minute, the electronic circuit performs a correcting function which can be observed by the repeat jumping of the second hand. The correcting step will occur at the point where the time had been manually set.

Andy

: I just purchased an Omegamatic Quartz Seamaster(kinetic?) I
: just noticed the second hand flutters wherever i set the
: crown when adjusting the time. I have tried to reach
: someone at Omega about this, but can't get hold of anyone.
: I did go back to the dealer, and looked at the display and
: it does the same thing. Also, how do i go about winding
: watch - which direction do i turn crown? The watch has kept
: very good time, except i one nite i checked the time to our
: local time service and it was exact. I noticed the next
: evening before going to bed the time was of 2 sec. Reset,
: and now keeping excellent time. All i can think of is that
: i was real sick and slept for 1 1/2 days. Now, before going
: to bed i move wrist for several seconds to ensure
: sufficient energy in place. Does this make sense? Is my
: watch ok?

: Andy

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