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Re: Problem: A speedy SMP
In Response To: Problem: A speedy SMP ()

Try taking it off earlier in the evening. I used to wear mine 24 hrs., but after becoming obsessive about accuracy I have started tracking the +/-. I am now +2 laying the watch flat on it's band. I take it off around 6pm and put it back on around 7am. This also allows me to wear my other automatic during the evening and keep it wound as well.

Johnny

: I just received my new SMP on Saturday morning.
: It's running about 16 seconds fast in just
: under 60 hours (which is at the outer limit
: of the certification range of -2/+6 per
: day). I've tried setting the watch in
: different positions on my night stand (as
: Derek suggested) but I can't seem to find a
: position in which it will lose any time at
: night.

: So, I have two questions: (1) Is there a
: position that will invariably result in a
: loss of time at night (and it's just a
: matter of finding it)?

: (2) I understand that shipping a watch may
: result in the need to have it "settle
: down" for some period of time before it
: starts running in a regular groove. Is that
: true and how much time should I expect is
: needed to pass before I should consider
: having the watch regulated?

: As always, you comments are much appreciated!

: Loren

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