[Fifty Fathoms]

Hello Everyone,

If this or similar has already been posted, I couldn't find it, so here goes!

My 218 Accutron has started losing time (running slow). I mean significantly slow. It just had a battery change (it had stopped completely), and I noticed soon after that this was happening. It loses time both on the wrist and lying dial-side up on the nightstand. What could be causing this problem?

Peace,
Fifty Fathoms :cool1:

 

[Magnetchief]

Firstly welcome to the forum.

They will run fine for years without much attention but do need servicing.
My guess is that you need to get the watch serviced. I would not run it any more to avoid costly damage.
Does the second sweep move smoothly all the way around the dial?

 

[oliverb]

As said in the above post. Do you have any knowledge of its service history? If not, assume it may never have been serviced.

 

[Fifty Fathoms]

Thank you for the quick replies and for the advice. Yes, the second hand sweeps cleanly and smoothly around the dial. I have no idea of service history. The watch was a gift and up until the battery change, it kept almost perfect time, as good as any quartz watch. That is one reason I'm so surprised about it losing time. Thankfully there is a certified Accutron technician in my area. I guess I'll take it to him. Does anyone have any more thoughts?

Peace,
Fifty Fathoms

 

[oliverb]

Several of us have been sending our Accutrons to a guy named Ludmil in Bulgaria. He is very competent with Accutrons and has a quick turn-around time.

 

[Magnetchief]

I concur with Oliver.
If the local guy cannot turn it around within a month then I would recommend Ludmil too.

 

[RalphDjr]

Several of us have been sending our Accutrons to a guy named Ludmil in Bulgaria. He is very competent with Accutrons and has a quick turn-around time.

Yes, lets keep the US Postal Service solvent, and keep Ludmil busy...
Hey, stock up on Forever Stamps while your at it...

 

[alton1]

I also would like to welcome you to the forum, Fifty Fathoms. Hopefully, either your local service technician, or the one suggested by oliverb and Magnetchief, can get your 218 back to form.

 

[Fifty Fathoms]

Thanks, guys. I'll let you know how it works out. By the way, I've always been a Bulova fan. It's my favorite brand and I'm glad to find this forum.

Peace,
Fifty Fathoms