Omega question, any help appreciated

[Robertf]

hi, i just purchased my first omega smp 2255.80"(thank you Gerry), it is a beauty, but 1 thing i never considered when i purchased is the automatic feature, im in a wheelchair and do no walk, does anyone think it will get enough movement to keep wound properly, i will use it on on my right arm, trying it out today, any advice, thank you

robert

[John_Rochowicz]

Hi Robert,

Actually, it's the motion of your wrist that will keep the watch wound, so as long as you are moving your wrist around a lot throughout the day, your watch will stay wound. Many days I'm chained to my desk and computer all day, and I've never had a problem keeping my watches wound. ;-)

Just make sure that you have wound the watch fully when you first received it. When you unscrew the crown, keep turning it about 40-50 full revolutions until you hear a clicking noise as you turn. This is the overwind protection mechanism engaging, meaning your watch is fully wound. Once the watch is fully wound, the daily motion of your wrist will keep it wound.

Enjoy your new Seamaster!! :-!

-John

[Robertf]

hi John

i wore all day today, feels great and still ticking, thank you very much


robert

[Joukowski]

Congradulations! :-! the smp has one of the most efficient winding systems. Like John I also sits in a desk all day & the smp is usually fully wound at the end of the day.

[mrcrowley]

hi, i just purchased my first omega smp 2255.80"(thank you Gerry), it is a beauty, but 1 thing i never considered when i purchased is the automatic feature, im in a wheelchair and do no walk, does anyone think it will get enough movement to keep wound properly, i will use it on on my right arm, trying it out today, any advice, thank you

robert

Hi Robert

I am in same situation. Being in a wheelchair I don't get much movement.

I have to wind my watch maually every 2 days I have found. This is based on how I am of course. I am in a powerchair, so the rotor doesn't get any exercise from pushing the chair even. I once had same SMP as yours. I think I recall that lasting a bit more than 2 days. It's going to need a wind every now & then, but don't let that worry you. Enjoy your watch!

Paul

[Robertf]

thanks every one, i do love the watch, i almost never bought it because of the bracelet, i think it called the speedy bracelet, but this works and fits just perfect, i had to sell my 750t dirk pitt as it was a little to large, but am a very happy person now, cheers everyone

robert