Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 So, My MBW 5512 got here on Saturday. New and un-used....it even still had the blue film on the crown. So now here is the strange journey.....I set the time, gave the crown a few turns, it ginned right up. But then.........when I pushed the crown in....the hands took off like a helicopter. Running a 24 hour cycle in no time.....whoa! I didn't feel older, but I just watched 2 days worth of time run off on my watch in the space of 30 seconds. Now, either I time travelled forward, or there is a problem with my movement. Has this happened to anyone else? The Zigmeister, are you familiar with this issue? When I wind it, I can feel the rotor spinning and when I set the time and push in the crown.....off she goes to a time in the near future. I dug through my box-O-parts and cobbled together a movement and swapped them out. Problem was, the movement had a very long seconds hand pinion so I couldn't install the seconds hand. This morning, I clipped the pinion short, filed it round, re-installed it and "viola" seconds hand now in place. Anyway, just curious as to wether anyone else experienced this type of issue. Have a great day, Kurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 A magnetized movements (or parts off) tend to speed up, although 2 days in 30 seconds might indicate other problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 That sounds to me like a knackerd escarpment, as soon as the hacking leaver disengages the whole 2 days power reserve is released, I would sujest a new movement or a trip to ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sounds like the escapement is shot, thus allowing the mainspring to unload at a much faster rate? I know this has happened to some PAM owners in their Fiddys.... If you need a new movement, I think I have a few in my bins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hi Kurt, I can imagine the look on your face when the watch took off like that! I've never heard of a movement doing something like that (especially a new one). I've contacted RG, and asked him if he would kindly try to source a new eta and send it directly to you. Or, if you would prefer, I'll pay shipping back to me and I'll issue full refund. Cheers, JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Are you sure it wasn't seiko with auto relay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thanks guys.......I agree with the escapement diagnosis. As I mentioned, I managed to cobble a movement together so while I appreciate the offers, I think I am good for now. Of course, if someone has a slow beat no date movement.......I'm all ears :-). JoJo, thanks again for the gesture. Not that it has to be said, but if anyone has any reservations about this board or it's members (Like JoJo, Ubi), you ain't been around long enough. Kurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I will need to see what I have in inventory. I very well may have a slow beat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 That is an amazing issue. Like Jojo Said, you really must have been super suprised seing that happen! And yes, this place rocks...and so does Jojo. I know personaly several members with strict terms and conditions but who will replace/refund right away, even if no serious issue happens! Bravo RWG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sorry, Kurt. No 2846 in inventory. All I have is this 2783 with Tudor LePrelet dial: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sorry, Kurt. No 2846 in inventory. All I have is this 2783 with Tudor LePrelet dial: I hate you..........unless you are tired of looking at that hideous combo ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Well, I was going to use it for a project- The plan was to mod an MBW 1680/5513 case (CG's, lug holes, tube), PVD it with RG and install the dial/hands/movement assembly destro style and throw it on a khaki NATO, but I am not sure if I'd ever get around to it. Why, you interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Well, I was going to use it for a project- The plan was to mod an MBW 1680/5513 case (CG's, lug holes, tube), PVD it with RG and install the dial/hands/movement assembly destro style and throw it on a khaki NATO, but I am not sure if I'd ever get around to it. Why, you interested? Let's go someplace quiet to discuss this...........PM on the way......am I interested, pff pahlease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hit me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 on a different subject - love the domed crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 on a different subject - love the domed crystal Thanks, Gotta love Clark's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 If you guy go backstage, something sexy is gonna happen soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Here is my "basterdized" movement: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 If you guy go backstage, something sexy is gonna happen soon ! You can't prove that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I think we can make some sort of sexy happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 This watch is actually a new (NOS) and never touched MBW that I had originally bought from George. I found the dial on this watch especially unique, in that if you'll take a look at the photo below, you'll notice that the characteristics of the lume is IMO, spot-on in appearance to aged genuine tritium. I'm not talking about the color of the lume, which is also identical to some aged tritium I've seen, but of the way it was applied to the dial. It just looks very old. Another nice note is that is that the crystal is nicely domed, and has a very close appearance to a superdome T19. Besides the crystal, as with old case MBW's, it has the same retainer-ring design as a gen, and as a result will accept a gen crystal and gen bezel/insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 You can't prove that.... At a point you will make a mistake and publish some evidence I think we can make some sort of sexy happen... No doubt about that Ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I think we can make some sort of sexy happen... Don't encourage him...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sounds exactly like a missing jewel on the escapement's pallet fork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sounds exactly like a missing jewel on the escapement's pallet fork. Nope.....both present, clean and nicely set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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