Owens Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hi everyone, I have a 7750 movement that is not working very well. Actually, it hasn't worked very well since day one. The watch gains about 1 hour per day. I was told to stop the movement for 2 days, turn the hour hand 30 times in a complete revolution, then wind it 50 times, and this doesn't correct anything. At one point, it was keeping great time, for about two days it was reliable. But now, it's useless. Any ideas or quick fixes? Thanks, Dustin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 How old is the watch and what is it , chrono ?? Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I was told to stop the movement for 2 days, turn the hour hand 30 times in a complete revolution, then wind it 50 times, and this doesn't correct anything. Of course it doesn't correct anything, that is complete crap. Whoever told you that, was blowing smoke up your butt...what a crock of BS...where does this stuff come from, I'll never know... It's no different than your car engine, replacing the winter air in your tires with summer air, won't correct the valve adjustments on your engine (you DID replace the winter air in your tires didn't you?). If it's gaining 1 hour a day, most likely the beat is out, and/or it's so dry that the friction in the pivots is not allowing the power from the mainspring to swing the balance out fully, small swings = fast swings... It should be looked at and possibly serviced. Anything else is a waste of your time. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 . I was told to stop the movement for 2 days, turn the hour hand 30 times in a complete revolution, then wind it 50 times, and this doesn't correct anything. At one point, it was keeping great time, for about two days it was reliable. B Hi, the dealer? who told you that forgot to mention that you have to jump on your left leg at the same time. Works better when it's full moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Don't listen to that crap just wear the watch upside down on odd days and the right way up on even days that way the gains will cancel them self out, or just listen to Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 its a Tag Link rep, about 2 months old. The dealer is no longer listed...Figures. I see on The Zigmeister's site, it costs $200 to service a 7750. The watch was 250.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 its a Tag Link rep, about 2 months old. 2 months , give it a good 6 months to break in , they act quite erratic at first and then settle down after 6 months , at least all mine acted that way .. Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 you DID replace the winter air in your tires didn't you? Damn, we've got thicker French air in our tyres. I'd best get them refilled with thinner Scottish air! Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Damn, we've got thicker French air in our tyres. I'd best get them refilled with thinner Scottish air! Thanks for the reminder. Good idea, that will smooth out the ride back from the pub after a few whisky's... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasigi Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 2 months , give it a good 6 months to break in , they act quite erratic at first and then settle down after 6 months , at least all mine acted that way .. Zed I've often wondered about this, accurate, or urban myth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I tried all of those but I still couldn't chew gum at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I've often wondered about this, accurate, or urban myth? Urban myth...sorry... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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