New ETA 6497 Won't Start

[bkwbkw]

Hey All,

Had an ETA 6497 (brand new from Ofrei) installed by my watch maker and I can't seem to get it to start. It's totally wound up, nothing blocking the balance wheel or anything I can see with the back removed. Even tried a 'love tap' to no avail.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[miagi]

i dont know much about repairs, but my suggestion is that if you do not know how to fix it, and have a local watch smith, take it back to him for a checkup

hope it gets fixed

[FxrAndy]

Release the main spring tension and try winding again, but if this movement wont run generaly there is something wrong with it od the fitting, a simple thing like the dial pressing on the seconds hand can oftern be the cause

[bkwbkw]

A quick nudge of the center wheel got it started.. but I'm certain that the movement is bone dry and needs servicing.

Are there any DIY's on how to service 6497-1's?

[bkwbkw]

Found these:

http://www.eta.ch/swisslab/6497/6947.html

and

http://www.homageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=3412&view=previous

and I've come to the realization that I don't have the skills required to perform this

Looks like I'll have to enlist one of the guys here.. anyone know who can take care of this quickly without too long of a wait? I've waited weeks for my 005 and then again for the ofrei movement.. can't stand not having the watch in my possession!

[FxrAndy]

I would offer to do it but i am in the EU and you are in the states so it would be a long postage time

[Jkay]

This looks like a job for .... THE KATT !! He's a great watchsmith over on RWI. Courteous, professional and fast. Nothing but good things to say about this guy.

He does not do 7750 tho. I appreciate his honesty when he says up front that he's not qualified for those.