Help! Seiko Monster ~20minutes a day?

[raistlin]

Dear all,

My Monster was running fine for a couple of months until it would suddenly stop at random, after I put it in front of a subwoofer overnight.  I sent it to two watchsellers (one, who I thought is a veteran, in Kampar, and another in Kepong), who both said there was nothing visually wrong with the movement. They suggested a full service, which I agreed to (~RM70).

Now the Monster hasn't stopped after 48 hours, but in that time frame it has gained at least 40 minutes (~20s fast per hour).

Are demag devices so uncommon in Malaysia?

[David_cheong]

If you put it in front of a sub woofer, which had strong magnets, then most probably your watch is being magnetized.

A good watch repairer may able to do the job - demagnetized the watch.

dc

[raistlin]

Thanks David, I've asked my father to demagnetize it in his workplace...

[takashi78]

If your dad can do it why send it in to a watchmaker in the first place?

[Sid Vicious]

If your dad can do it why send it in to a watchmaker in the first place?

I had the same reaction  

[raistlin]

Because I had just found out my father has a demagnetizer at his workplace...lol

[sshark]

having a demagnetizer does not mean u r a watch maker

[raistlin]

Apparently it's not magnetized, Gauss reading very low..

Is there anyplace competent I can send it out for repair? Preferably somewhere near Kepong area..

Thanks!

[takashi78]

With all this trouble why not send it back to Seiko?

[raistlin]

It's a grey market from Singapore ebay.. I don't think Seiko will repair it, will they? Guess I'm out of luck.

The only thing I haven't tried yet is to let it wind down and restarting it.

[takashi78]

YES they will.
You just have to pay for it thats all.

[raistlin]

Alright, I'll let it wind down and smack it up.. If it still doesn't keep time I'll send it in.

Thanks very much for all your attention and advice to a newbie!