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"Overwound" watch - 026k is down!


R0NiN

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Now I know you can't technically overwind a watch. But I fully wound my 026k, it ran fine for a bit, and now has suddenly stopped. If I give it a gentle bump it runs for a sec then stops again. Also, if I turn and hold the crown (it's fully wound so only turns a bit), then it runs, if I let go it stops. I just got the watch in July from Andrew, so I'm a bit surprised its already doing this, however, my guess is it needs servicing, just wanted to see if everyone agrees or if there is something I'm missing...

 

Thanks!

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Sounds like dirt in the gear train. Basically everything spins free because the balance swings like it should right? The train only needs tremendous force [you turning the crown at full wind] to get everything moving.... Or maybe the balance' end shake? Something is putting extra drag on the train or balance if you ask me. Have it looked at.

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Another Ronin..... Welcome.

 

You CAN over-wind a manual wind like the 6497 found in most PAM's like yours.  You CANNOT over-wind automatics like the 21J/ETA28xx/7750.

So did you over-wind, you would know if wound it past the STOP.

 

IF you did not over-wind it, it is possible it is dirt, or a broken pallet jewel perhaps.

 

HTH,

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