mowerman90
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Post by mowerman90 on Apr 20, 2015 20:58:06 GMT -6
Looked at my watch today around 4pm and my watch said 2:30. I then noticed that the second hand was jumping in 2 second increments. Looked in my manual and discovered that my battery must be low. I wear this watch every day after work here in FL, so I feel that it's getting enough sunlight to keep it charged. I've put it under a florescent light since 5pm today and it's now almost 11pm. It's still jumping seconds and when I press the stopwatch function I get no results. Is this normal? How long should it take to fully charge (if that is what the problem is?)
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Post by CHIP on Apr 20, 2015 21:12:05 GMT -6
It's likely not a lack of light, but rather the end of the battery life. Just like your phone, laptop etc, the rechargeable battery in your Seiko can only take a certain amount of charges before it starts to hold less and less juice.
Based on what you are describing, you likely need a new rechargeable battery installed into your watch. It can also be a defect with the charging part of it, but that's unlikely.
I'd email or phone Seiko and ask what the cost would be. If it's too much and you are not attached to that watch, I'd just get another one.
It sucks, but nothing lasts forever.
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Post by Baco Noir on Apr 20, 2015 21:16:59 GMT -6
My solar charging citizen eco drives operate normally as soon as the get enough light to move but it's not a chronograph.
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mowerman90
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Post by mowerman90 on Apr 21, 2015 4:00:47 GMT -6
It's likely not a lack of light, but rather the end of the battery life. Just like your phone, laptop etc, the rechargeable battery in your Seiko can only take a certain amount of charges before it starts to hold less and less juice. Based on what you are describing, you likely need a new rechargeable battery installed into your watch. It can also be a defect with the charging part of it, but that's unlikely. I'd email or phone Seiko and ask what the cost would be. If it's too much and you are not attached to that watch, I'd just get another one. It sucks, but nothing lasts forever. This watch is only 5 months old!!!!! Hopefully the battery is not depleted already. It seems to be working normally today, after sitting under a light overnight. I'll keep my eye on it and if this problem persists I guess I'll have to contact Seiko. |
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Post by aquajoe on Apr 21, 2015 6:15:31 GMT -6
It's likely not a lack of light, but rather the end of the battery life. Just like your phone, laptop etc, the rechargeable battery in your Seiko can only take a certain amount of charges before it starts to hold less and less juice. Based on what you are describing, you likely need a new rechargeable battery installed into your watch. It can also be a defect with the charging part of it, but that's unlikely. I'd email or phone Seiko and ask what the cost would be. If it's too much and you are not attached to that watch, I'd just get another one. It sucks, but nothing lasts forever. This watch is only 5 months old!!!!! Hopefully the battery is not depleted already. It seems to be working normally today, after sitting under a light overnight. I'll keep my eye on it and if this problem persists I guess I'll have to contact Seiko. Being that it's only five months old, I bet you could just take it back to where you purchased and they'll give you another one. |
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Post by Baco Noir on Apr 21, 2015 7:15:36 GMT -6
Being that it's only five months old, I bet you could just take it back to where you purchased and they'll give you another one. Oh, I missed that earlier - yep, I'd agree. It should have a 1 year warranty. |
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Post by mowerman90 on Apr 21, 2015 13:00:08 GMT -6
This morning when I got up I checked the watch and it is working perfectly after sitting under a florescent light overnight. I own a lawn service company here in FL, so I decided to wear it to work today so I know it got plenty of sun to charge. It's still keeping perfect time and all functions are working correctly now.
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Post by aquajoe on Apr 21, 2015 21:13:38 GMT -6
This morning when I got up I checked the watch and it is working perfectly after sitting under a florescent light overnight. I own a lawn service company here in FL, so I decided to wear it to work today so I know it got plenty of sun to charge. It's still keeping perfect time and all functions are working correctly now. Cool man. Glad to hear that! |
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Post by horologyzone on Jul 2, 2015 7:58:17 GMT -6
florescent light gives much much less power than the SUN gives ... place your watch under the sun to charge ... ... for fully charge, several hours under the bright SUN is a must.
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Post by rw16610 on Jul 2, 2015 13:34:04 GMT -6
Agree that sunlight is the way to go. I have a Solar Casio G-Shock I don't even wear anymore and haven't in well over a year. It sits on my bed head and the battery indicator is ALWAYS full. It's not even in direct sunlight and had such results so I have no doubt that the sunlight is the way to go.
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