Watch regulation: Who, Where and How much.

[Alfie Noakes]

Hi everyone,

I have an automatic watch that looks similar to a something GMT II. It's on approval, I belive it has an ETA movement. At first look it seemed to be running 20sec fast. I gave it back to the guy saying I would have it if he had it regulated to within a reasonable amount. The guy has said he's had it on a computer which said it was 5sec fast and has worn it himself with a gain of 55sec in a week, this would be acceptable to me.

I've taken it back for a further look and it still seems to be too fast for me, 15sec (I'm still checking it).

If I decide to have it I my have to pay to have it regulated myself. I would appreciate any feedback or advice in this area.

Thanks

[mattley]

If he gets 55s per week wearing it and you get 15s per day I'd ask are you wearing it or just leaving it in one position? This can affect timekeeping.

[ShadownINja]

15s per day on an ETA seems fine to me!!

[tertius]

If you do decide to get it regulated I'd send it to Steve Burrage at Ryte Time Watch Repairs, it'll only cost about £15.