belmontsprings Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 About a year ago, I purchased a MBW 16610 onthis board from a member. Last night, it stopped working? I've wound it and everything but the second hand still won't move.. Could anybody PLEASE help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmontsprings Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) I just noticed that if I shake it lightly, the movement seems to be moving around inside the case.. Edited May 28, 2008 by belmontsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 why don't you open up the case back and have a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 service time prolly The movement may be eta, but not new. They are all dirty and all of them could use a service. Its just a matter of time. Was not a big deal when you could buy them for less than it would cost to service them, now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 just read your second post. If the movement is moving around in the case there may be something lodged in the wheel like a screw or case clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmontsprings Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the responses guys..Bruce-I love your sig Unfortunately, I'm not "handy" enough to open the case up myself and unfortunately I don't know of a rep-friendly watchsmith in my area. Although I have a low post count, I am not particularly new to the rep industry. I have a noobmariner, a rep j12 and had a rep navitimer. I know it's almost taboo to ask this but does anyone know of somebody who would be willing to repair my watch? If the movement is unrepairable, I believe I read the replacement to be $125. Edited May 28, 2008 by belmontsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmontsprings Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 i just put it on my wrist and it ticked for about 20 seconds and then died again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Take a ball of duct tape and use the sticky on the case back and firm pressure counter clockwise that should get the case back off. I personally use rubber/latex gloves to open all my case backs. Firm pressure with your thumbs, easy. take a picture and post it if its obvious we can help you fix it. Try it and maybe you can save some $$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmontsprings Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Take a ball of duct tape and use the sticky on the case back and firm pressure counter clockwise that should get the case back off. I personally use rubber/latex gloves to open all my case backs. Firm pressure with your thumbs, easy. take a picture and post it if its obvious we can help you fix it. Try it and maybe you can save some $$ thanks so much for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 If the movement is knocking around inside the case, most likely 1 or both of the movement locking clips have come lose & are likely working their way into the movement (not a good thing). If the movement is not knocking around inside the case, then the movement just needs to be serviced (disassembled, cleaned, lubricated & reassembled) by a watchmaker. Assuming your MBW contains the usual ETA movement, any watchmaker (who is willing to work on a rep -- I would phone & ask before making the trip) can service it. Depending on the rates in your area, service can run anywhere from about $75 to about $250 (a hungry watchmaker sitting in Duluth, Montana is likely to be at the low end of the scale, while a busy watchmaker in New York City or L.A. is likely to be at the high end). But if you do hear something 'knocking' around inside, I would recommend not using the watch until you can locate & remove whatever is loose or dislodged in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmontsprings Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 last night at around 6, i noticed it started ticking again? really weird.. I'm still gonna open the back up and I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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