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Large Sekonda - Running Very Fast Swap for any hand winder which keeps time

#1 User is offline   swubb 

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Posted 08 June 2009 - 07:59 PM

Hello

I took a punt on an ebay watch, which I though looked interesting. However when it arrived I didn't like it and found it was running very fast. It is fast by 7 seconds in every minute!!!! blink.gif (I'm sure one of you guys can fix it though)

Anyway. It winds ok and lasts for over a day until it needs to be wound again. The date and day functions both click over when they should. The date advance button on the side works as it should. The case is clean; I've polished the scratches out of the acrylic so that is nice and clear. The strap has a deployment clasp; it's clean and functional and goes well with the watch (fits up to 7.5 inch wrist).

Dimensions
36mm width (not including crown)
44mm height
10mm depth (including crystal which sticks out about 1mm)

I'm looking for a straight swap. Any hand winding watch that keeps reasonable time please (I've not got a hand winder yet).

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 08:03 PM

Nice double mainspring movement! Hairspring probably needs a degrease to stop it running fast.


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Posted 11 June 2009 - 10:05 PM

QUOTE (rdwiow @ Jun 11 2009, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice double mainspring movement! Hairspring probably needs a degrease to stop it running fast.


Beyond my skills unfortunately. baby.gif

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 12:24 AM

urm, i've got a natty blue-dialed 1970s Timex or a Summit Incabloc that i would be happy to let go for this. i have no idea if they are in the same price range but i can let you have pics? No PM as i haven't got enough posts. smile.gif

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 10:52 PM

QUOTE (vamos666 @ Jun 12 2009, 01:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
urm, i've got a natty blue-dialed 1970s Timex or a Summit Incabloc that i would be happy to let go for this. i have no idea if they are in the same price range but i can let you have pics? No PM as i haven't got enough posts. smile.gif


Hello

I'd like to see pictures of your natty blue-dialed 1970s Timex and Summit Incabloc.
You can email the pics at peterswindells{at}hotmail{dot}com

I'm after a manual winder which keeps time but I'm not really fussy to be honest. The Sekonda I have is certainly a striking watch, just not my taste and it obviously needs a service because it is running so fast.

Cheers
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Posted 13 June 2009 - 08:44 AM

Tidy! I will take pictures over the w/end when i have time (mrs Vamos' Birthday so i should give her some attention!) and let you have them asap.


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Posted 23 June 2009 - 11:12 PM

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 03:41 PM

Sh***y death!I forgot all about this, hang on... (really sorry!)

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 03:54 PM

email sent with pics.

Again, really sorry for my patchy memory!

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Posted 08 July 2009 - 12:55 AM

Interestingly enough its adjusted past the + side of advanced, I have seen pieces adjusted to that level become more normal when adjusted back the other way, worth a try
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Posted 09 July 2009 - 08:52 PM

The Sekonda is now in the hands of Vamos666. Swapped for a pair of nice watches, Summit and Timex.
Thanks Vamos and rltb.gif

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 09:31 PM

Phew! Glad you got them safe & sound mate!

Thanks to Swubb and of course the ever fruitful RLT!


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