Kal Vilmer Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 Well I finally got my replacement crown and stem from China but it came like this: http:// How do I get that little plastic "nub" from the stem? should I twist it, pull it, melt it or what?. Thanks KV
alt.watch.obsessive Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 Unfortunately, this will get rid of the TRL as well. 1
Kal Vilmer Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Posted October 10, 2012 Unscrew it Thanks! No! Melt it off! LOL!!
Nanuq Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 Unfortunately, this will get rid of the TRL as well. Oh my....
Kal Vilmer Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) I was gonna send it to my expert watchmaker in Texas for another 6 month run. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/eat2824/LeatherFace.jpg]http:// Edited October 10, 2012 by Kal Vilmer
Nanuq Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! But he needs a bigger chainsaw. 1
Kal Vilmer Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 Well, I managed to trim the stem to the correct length. I was able to wind the watch, move the hands back and forth, change the date (it felt a little "dry" at first). And guess what? the watch is not moving!!!!! the balance wheel is frozen. Any ideas on what could be wrong? could it be "stuck"?. I can set the date and time via the crown it's just not moving on it's own. WEIRD. Thanks in advance!
FxrAndy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Could be any number if things wrong Over banked balance Debris in the movement Hacking lever not seated in the sliding pinion A broken part
Rolexman Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Hacking lever not seated in the sliding pinion Most probably broken or indeed not seated correctly.
Justasgood Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 So much for the axiom regarding questions.....
FxrAndy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 If we knew what movement it was it would help also
kbh Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Can we assume that you actually did wind the movement?
Kal Vilmer Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 If we knew what movement it was it would help also It's the world famous A7750!
FxrAndy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Hacking lever Is the chrono engaged????
Kal Vilmer Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks for all the help Andy, I'll check the chrono reset button. Here's a pic: http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/eat2824/SDC14026.jpg]http://
Kal Vilmer Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 Disengaged! When i try to "wind it" the oscillating mass moves as well and I do feel resistance. In my most ignorant opinion it feels like it's fully wound. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/eat2824/SDC14034.jpg]http://
Rolexman Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 Disengaged! When i try to "wind it" the oscillating mass moves as well and I do feel resistance. Gummed up or malfunctioning reversing wheels. That should be looked after but does not explain the movement not wanting to run. My money is on the balance hack. Bring it to a local repair shop. Both should be a easy fix. 1
Kal Vilmer Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Posted October 15, 2012 Gummed up or malfunctioning reversing wheels. That should be looked after but does not explain the movement not wanting to run. My money is on the balance hack. Bring it to a local repair shop. Both should be a easy fix. Thank you Rolexman! Will try and find a local watch technician. Have a great week!!!
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