DWSmoot Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 The movement on one of my favorite watches is acting strange. It is a 45m UPO with the ETA 2824-2 movement. The crown stripped some time ago, which does not really bother me, but recently the movement stops when on my wrist or with the dail face up. I have to shake it and then it runs for +/- 5 seconds or more and stops again when I hold the watch dial up. Strangely enough, if I positions the watch dial down, on a surface or just holding it that way, it runs beutifully without stopping . I have removed the caseback and there does not appear to me that anything is amiss. I thought I had it fixed a few times because it ran with the caseback off, face down obviously, but when I buttoned the watch up and reinstalled the case back...what do you think happens..YES it stops as soon as I hold it in a vertical position or dial up, like oon your wrist. :cc_confused: Again it runs fine while face down. Anyone have any idea what the problem could be or had this happen? Any help would be greatly appreciated...I miss not being able to wear my UPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Mines has totally stopped. I'm on The Zigmeister's schedule to send it off to him and I wouldn't be surprised if he finds it rusted out. I have complete confidence it will come back to me in excellent shape and will run for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSmoot Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Mines has totally stopped. I'm on The Zigmeister's schedule to send it off to him and I wouldn't be surprised if he finds it rusted out. I have complete confidence it will come back to me in excellent shape and will run for years to come. Was yours acting similarly before it stopped all together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Nope it just stopped. It happens with reps unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I would say your balance kock jewel is missing. When dial up, the balance rides on the kock jewel, when dial down, it rides on the mainplate dial side jewel. Take a picture of the movement with the caseback off, and post it. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSmoot Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I would say your balance kock jewel is missing. When dial up, the balance rides on the kock jewel, when dial down, it rides on the mainplate dial side jewel. Take a picture of the movement with the caseback off, and post it. RG The Zigmeister, Should I remove the Rotor before taking the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Not necessary, what I want to see is the balance kock and balance, so just make sure the rotor is on the other side of the movement... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSmoot Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Not necessary, what I want to see is the balance kock and balance, so just make sure the rotor is on the other side of the movement... RG The Zigmeister, This is the best I can do woth the current camera I havea available. I hope these help. Let me know... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Although they do help, I don't see anything wrong, the balance cap jewel is in place...so not sure what is going on. You'll have to get a watchsmith have a look at it for you. Sorry I can't do more from where I am. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSmoot Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Although they do help, I don't see anything wrong, the balance cap jewel is in place...so not sure what is going on. You'll have to get a watchsmith have a look at it for you. Sorry I can't do more from where I am. RG Okay The Zigmeister. I really appreciate the effort and support. I guess I will have to go the Watchsmith route... Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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