{"id":79210,"date":"2025-08-09T09:01:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T08:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/?p=79210"},"modified":"2025-08-11T12:48:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:48:48","slug":"what-to-do-when-an-automatic-watch-is-slowing-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/que-hacer-cuando-un-reloj-automatico-se-atrasa\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do when an automatic clock is running late?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Why an automatic watch is slow: common causes<\/h2>\n<p>When you <strong>automatic clock goes backwards<\/strong>, is often due to a number of technical and usage factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low power reserve:<\/strong> if the watch has not been used continuously, it may have stopped or run below its optimal power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shock or thermal exposure:<\/strong> drops and temperature extremes can throw the flywheel out of adjustment and affect accuracy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dirt or lack of lubrication:<\/strong> Internal particles can slow down the gear train, causing delays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magnetisation:<\/strong> magnetic fields can misalign the spiral and disrupt the rhythm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Initial steps when your automatic clock is slowing down<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intensive manual loading:<\/strong> turn the crown 20 to 30 times to fill the mainspring completely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the rest position:<\/strong> leaves the watch crown up, crown down or dial down and measures its performance in each position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoids shocks and magnetism:<\/strong> keep it away from electrical appliances or magnetic devices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Professional adjustment: adjustment of the regulating handwheel<\/h2>\n<p>If after recharging and resting the <strong>automatic clock keeps running backwards<\/strong>, you will probably need to <strong>mechanical control<\/strong>. This involves precisely moving a small lever within the regulating balance system (racket). This fine adjustment should be done by a qualified watchmaker.<\/p>\n<h2>When to call for service<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Constant loss of 10-20 seconds per day<\/li>\n<li>Longer delays after full load<\/li>\n<li>Obvious magnetisation or strong shocks<\/li>\n<li>More than 4-5 years since last maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In such cases, be sure to call in a specialised technician:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform demagnetisation.<\/li>\n<li>Clean and lubricate the movement.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the pace of the steering wheel with chronocomparator if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key tips for maintaining the accuracy of your automatic watch<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Carry it regularly or use a reel to maintain a constant load.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid contact with magnets and sudden changes in temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Manual charging from time to time, even if it is automatic.<\/li>\n<li>Service schedule every 4-5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ: automatic watches that go backwards<\/h2>\n<h3>How many seconds a day can a good automatic watch be set back?<\/h3>\n<p>A well-adjusted clock can be set back 5 to 10 seconds per day; larger deviations indicate a need for service.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the power reserve?<\/h3>\n<p>It is the time that a <strong>automatic clock is late or stops working<\/strong> when not in use. At least one full charge guarantees sufficient power.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I regulate it myself?<\/h3>\n<p>Adjustment is complex: it requires moving the steering wheel racket without damaging the spiral. It is much safer to go to a <strong>professional watchmaker<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<h3>Does it stop if it is demagnetised?<\/h3>\n<p>If you <strong>automatic clock goes backwards<\/strong> after exposure to magnetic fields, a demagnetisation service can restore accuracy.<\/p>\n<h2>Technical service for precision and reliability at Gordillo Jewellers<\/h2>\n<p>In Gordillo Jewellery we offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Initial charge and power reserve check.<\/li>\n<li>Precision regulation and control with chronocomparator.<\/li>\n<li>Professional demagnetisation and internal cleaning.<\/li>\n<li>Recommendation and planning of maintenance every 4-5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you <strong>automatic clock goes backwards<\/strong>, We can help you with diagnosis and restoration, ensuring accurate and long-lasting performance.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Por qu\u00e9 un reloj autom\u00e1tico se atrasa: causas comunes Cuando tu reloj autom\u00e1tico se atrasa, suele deberse a varios factores t\u00e9cnicos y de uso: Reserva de marcha baja: si el reloj no ha sido usado continuamente, puede haberse detenido o funcionar por debajo de su energ\u00eda \u00f3ptima. Golpes o exposici\u00f3n t\u00e9rmica: las ca\u00eddas y temperaturas [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":54749,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[836],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-79210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-relojes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79210"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79210\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyeriagordillo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}