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Problem with 1965 Speedy?
Feb 03 2010,07:29 AM

Guys, I wore my '65 Speedy today and tried activating the chrono (I often do this). After only a few minutes, I stopped the chrono and pressed reset, the chrono hand returned to its initial position and as always, thought it was ok as usual.

Only later I realized the hour totalizer was at 2 o'clock position???...I didn't know how it got there as I was only testing the chrono for a few minutes (I do this many times already with no problem ever...till now), not for a few hours.

I am confused how it (the hour totalizer hand) got to "2" (as if it had been running for 2 hours when I already resetted the chrono while the chrono & minute hands went back to zero)...

After realizing the odd hour sub dial, I restarted the chrono and pressed stop/reset. This time, the hour totalizer hand returned to 12 where it's supposed to be.

I understand this is an old watch but should I do something about it? Other than this incident, it has never given any problem.

Thanks for reading...

Easy adjustment by a watchmaker who knows the movement
Feb 03 2010,13:34 PM

Will require the dial to be taken off though.

Based on the responds I received on the other forum,
Feb 03 2010,17:18 PM

this appears to be a common problem r/e old Speedies with cal. 321. Looks like I need to make a trip to a competent watchmaker (if there's any in my city...I doubt it though as they may not be familiar to this mov't) or use the chrono less often

Thanks!

The same issue occurred with my cal 861 . . .
Feb 04 2010,09:35 AM

. . . and as MSN said, the adjustment is on the dial side of the movement . . . cordially, Art

Thank you Art, I feel relieved after reading all of the responses.
Feb 04 2010,18:11 PM

Omega should be able to fix it later

good evening Rei. it is a simple fix and not a cause for concern.
Feb 04 2010,12:03 PM

from the large number of different model Speedmasters i have owned i can state catagorically that it is a reknowned lemania problem called 'the lazy hour'.

i've had 321's, 861's, 1040's etc doing it. as other esteemed members have already stated it is a simple fix. i know nothing about the technical side, but believe it is just something that needs tightening. i had the opposite happen with a 321 where the hour totaliser didnt move at all and that was just old oil gumming it up. after a service it was perfect.

it is also something that you can just ignore if it doesnt bother you too much and have it fixed when it needs a service.

best

Graham

Great to hear that, Graham.
Feb 04 2010,18:09 PM

I think it's fine now as I tested earlier...I will get it fixed when I have it serviced in the future. Thanks so much!

no problem Rei, always willing to help.
Feb 07 2010,14:05 PM

best

Graham



By: Rei (registered) PM Posts: 690	Problem with 1965 Speedy? Feb 03 2010,07:29 AM Guys, I wore my '65 Speedy today and tried activating the chrono (I often do this). After only a few minutes, I stopped the chrono and pressed reset, the chrono hand returned to its initial position and as always, thought it was ok as usual. Only later I realized the hour totalizer was at 2 o'clock position???...I didn't know how it got there as I was only testing the chrono for a few minutes (I do this many times already with no problem ever...till now), not for a few hours. I am confused how it (the hour totalizer hand) got to "2" (as if it had been running for 2 hours when I already resetted the chrono while the chrono & minute hands went back to zero)... After realizing the odd hour sub dial, I restarted the chrono and pressed stop/reset. This time, the hour totalizer hand returned to 12 where it's supposed to be. I understand this is an old watch but should I do something about it? Other than this incident, it has never given any problem. Thanks for reading... Respond to this post \|



By: MSNWatch (registered) PM Posts: 135	Easy adjustment by a watchmaker who knows the movement Feb 03 2010,13:34 PM Will require the dial to be taken off though. Respond to this post \|



By: Dr No (registered) PM Posts: 6849	The same issue occurred with my cal 861 . . . Feb 04 2010,09:35 AM . . . and as MSN said, the adjustment is on the dial side of the movement . . . cordially, Art Respond to this post \|



By: gmhutton (registered) PM Posts: 5439	good evening Rei. it is a simple fix and not a cause for concern. Feb 04 2010,12:03 PM from the large number of different model Speedmasters i have owned i can state catagorically that it is a reknowned lemania problem called 'the lazy hour'. i've had 321's, 861's, 1040's etc doing it. as other esteemed members have already stated it is a simple fix. i know nothing about the technical side, but believe it is just something that needs tightening. i had the opposite happen with a 321 where the hour totaliser didnt move at all and that was just old oil gumming it up. after a service it was perfect. it is also something that you can just ignore if it doesnt bother you too much and have it fixed when it needs a service. best Graham Respond to this post \|