Marathon watch running fast?

[BUG4LIFE]

I have an automatic Marathon watch, which I bought over 5 years ago [love it, great watch].

However, it's suddenly started to run fast, adding about 5 mins per day.

I've never had the watched 'serviced'. Is this something I should now do, to fix this issue?

If so, has anyone got any recommendations who to take it to in Solihull/Coventry/maybe Birmingham?

Thanks

[magpie215]

It may have become magnetised.

Been near anything with strong magnets?

[BUG4LIFE]

magpie215 said:

It may have become magnetised.

Been near anything with strong magnets?

Not to my knowledge...is that bad news for my watch if so?!

[Macneil]

BUG4LIFE said:

Not to my knowledge...is that bad news for my watch if so?!

Smart speaker perhaps?

[magpie215]

BUG4LIFE said:

magpie215 said:

It may have become magnetised.

Been near anything with strong magnets?

Not to my knowledge...is that bad news for my watch if so?!

No not at all once demagnetised it should run OK.

[r159]

Get a demagnetiser, costs about a tenner from eBay

[Stunters]

It's probably been wearing those new running shoes with the 40mm cushioning.
Or maybe it's been taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Or just been putting in a lot of hard miles at altitude, week in, week out.
Been to Kenya recently?
Had a blood transfusion?
;-)

Seriously, I hope you get it sorted. I can't offer any sensible advice but I liked your thread title.