Rotor Move When Winding A7750?

[zzipy]

I just got my first A7750 powered watch. Couldn't resist the Ebel 1911. When I wind the watch, I can feel the rotor move inside, Is it supposed to do that??? I just wound it like 2-3 times and stopped in order not to cause any damage.

Thanks

[Shundi]

Probably should be serviced... The Zigmeister posted the best tutorial on the A7750 on any board... essentially - you want to use the action of your wrist to autowind the movement- avoid manually winding the watch at all costs- even once serviced... one to 10 turns to get it running max and SLOWLY.

Best of luck!

[RWG Technical]

Don't hand wind it, or you risk stripping the autowinder transfer gear, and no spare parts are available.

The problem is a sticky reversing gear, common problem, normally fixed during servicing.

You can wear and use the watch, but I would consider servicing if it's a keeper, have it done no longer than a year from now...

[kbh]

My Ebel 1911 did the same thing. Apparently it's not too difficult to fix. I had it done for next to nothing.

[maxman]

I have a few reps that do this while screwing the crown back Into the case. On The Zigmeisters advice I dont hand wind my autos and I have not had any problems thus far. I slowly swril the watch as If In a Brandy snifter. I have read that the less shock to the movement the better. Im sure The Zigmeister has mentioned this on several occasions. I also agree that a proper servicing Is the best remedy for a long and healthy relationship with your rep. Mike

[zzipy]

Yikes.I am worried now since I did wind the watch with 2-3 good slow turns, maybe even 4-5. And today morning, before I read this email, I did wind it maybe 0.5 - 1 turns to see if the problem was still there, the rotor did not turn but the wind seemed a little stiff. I am worried the reversing gear might be damaged. What are the consequences and it worries me even more that the Meister is saying it can't be repaired

[freddy333]

Now that it is getting stiff, as long as you stop winding it (even for testing purposes) & have the watch serviced (cleaned, oiled, regulated), you should be fine. But get it serviced.

[Francisco]

all the info about this issue is here:

regards,

Francisco

[maxman]

all the info about this issue is here:

regards,

Francisco

Thank you Francisco, absolutley brillant as always, I have learned so much from your generous contrubutions, again thank you sir Mike