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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Strap
My leather strap is discolouring
My strap is faulty – what can I do?
My strap is squeaking
A spring bar has fallen out
The clasp doesn't hold properly
The leather strap shows signs of wear early on
automatic watch
My automatic watch has stopped
My automatic watch stops at night
The watch makes noises when moved
The second hand doesn't stop when setting the time
The second hand on my automatic watch doesn't run completely smoothly
Chronograph
The chronograph hand isn't at 12 o'clock
The chronograph won't start
Accuracy
My watch is running fast – is it faulty?
My watch is running slow – what's the reason?
The second hand doesn't line up exactly with the minute markers
Crown
The crown is loose
My crown won't turn anymore
The crown is hard to turn when winding it
Other issues
My watch still isn't working after the repair
The watch isn't running despite a new battery
Watch is no longer working properly after a knock
The bezel is loose
The second hand jumps in larger steps
The glass is scratched or damaged
Water resistance
Water has got into the watch
Why does my watch's glass fog up from the inside?
General
Why doesn't my watch's date change over?
My solar watch won't start
My solar watch isn't charging properly
The luminous material on my watch barely glows
The date doesn't switch over correctly