zzipy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 My Ebel 1911 did the same thing. Apparently it's not too difficult to fix. I had it done for next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzipy Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 all the info about this issue is here: regards, Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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