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Re: sudden time loss
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Thank you Sam

: Well, you may have self-diagnosed the issue.
: Someone who does not move their arm a great
: deal may not ever get their watch fully
: wound. The 2500C co-axial movement is very
: accurate throughout the "power
: curve", a quality known as
: isochronocity.

: If your motion does not keep the watch fully
: wound, but only at 10-15% power (4-5 hours),
: it is certainly possible for it to run
: accurately while worn and then relatively
: quickly run down.

: However, it is also a distinct possibility the
: winding mechanism is not working well and
: requires servicing. Your watch should still
: be under warranty. Take it to the Authorized
: Dealer and ask them to diagnose the watch.

: If you have access to the watchmaker, ask him
: to measure the amplitude (an indirect
: measure of how fully wound) when you first
: come in. That will give you an idea if your
: arm motion is keeping the watch wound.

: Good luck

: Sam

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