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Omega Seamaster Chronometer watch running too fast

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has had an issues with their Omega Seamaster Chronometer 300m. Mine in particular seems to run way too fast. I bought it in 2000 and a few years later I noticed it was slowing down about -60 seconds/day and got it serviced in 2003. When I got it back the service report stated to have replaced a "crown", "mechanical gear" and a "seal" and the watch seems to not slow down anymore, instead it was running a tad too fast. I didnt mind so much as it was better it ran a little faster then slow. Although after a year in 2004 till now it got really too fast.... .gaining +4 minutes per day!! I went back to my dealer this week and told them the story and asked if once they send it to the authorized Omega repair center if they can get me an explanation to what is wrong and an estimate as well. Ive already spent $300 and not wanting to spend more and still have issues.

Is this a part of the automatic chrono experience? or is something really wrong and misdiiagnosed with my watch.

Thanks!
John

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