• So according to the Lepsi App both my watches were magnetised.

    Took them to a watch repair place I know and they quoted the following:

    Hi, none of the watches need demagnetise, they actually need service. We have tested and came to the conclusion:

    Autodromo
    Needs a service: reversers grinding when wound. Rates very low and beat error too high.
    Service £125
    Reverser wheel £40
    Total £165

    Helson
    Needs service: rotar weight loose. Rates low and balance needs to be poised (because rates are -26 in dials and -6 in pendants)
    Service £125
    Bearing £40
    Total £165beat error too high.
    Service £125
    Reverser wheel £40
    Total £165

    Seem legit? Both are less than 5 years old

  • Sounds reasonable. But I doubt the Helson will need poising once serviced. It’s quite an involved process to poise a balance, and often not performed brilliantly. I’d prefer to leave a modern watch as it left the factory as far as poise is concerned.

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