hackR Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 hi guys... i just installed a new datewheel in a Breitling skyland...all went well...then re-installed the dial and hands - all went well...put it all back in the case, tightened it all up...it runs only face down...when i put in face up, it stops... any thoughts and/or steps to take to sort out why? thanks...R **************************** Argh...now i need to figure out next step...thinking i may need to send this one out... bummer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I was going to suggest that you keep the watch face down. Im glad you were able to correct the problem R. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 thanks, Mike... what's scary is that i was able to transplant a capstone from a broken a7750 to the movement i was working on...so far so good...have to ensure that the brass jewel retainer is set right and will hold up to movement/bangs/etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 thanks, Mike... what's scary is that i was able to transplant a capstone from a broken a7750 to the movement i was working on...so far so good...have to ensure that the brass jewel retainer is set right and will hold up to movement/bangs/etc... Fingers crossed R. Knowing you..Im sure this story will have a happy ending. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 woo hoo...the jewel holder is set right...just got in from raking leaves and such...and she's running fine...a bit fast - but nonetheless, it's working!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 woo hoo...the jewel holder is set right...just got in from raking leaves and such...and she's running fine...a bit fast - but nonetheless, it's working!... Good news R..I had a feeling that you had this situation under wraps. But I didnt need the reminder about those dam leaves...thanks alot. off I go. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanshogun Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 hehe my skyland has just developed the exact same problem and I came here to make a new thread! was the fix an easy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bTrizzy Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Bump because I have same problem with my Sec@12 a7750 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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