rob_00 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I have a DSN PAM177h with a ar/swiss 6497 movement. Being a careless fool i managed to drop it when I wa sgetting changed at the gym. It fell about 1foot onto a hard surface. Initially the seconds hand kept moving but when i checked it a few minutes later, it had stopped. what kind of damaged will i of done and how easy/expensive will it be to fix? I have emailed TRC since he is also UK based I have only had the watch one week, not even got my new straps for it yet! sometimes i wish i had spent that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 could be anything that is stopping it working from a jewel that had been knocked out to a broken pinion, good news is non are that difficult to fix in a 6497 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 broken spring,pinion......open the back and gently wiggle the watch if the spring is rotating that should be ok, shifted gears can also be the cause.Take some pics of the movement, there is a lot of knowledge out here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_00 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 broken spring,pinion......open the back and gently wiggle the watch if the spring is rotating that should be ok, shifted gears can also be the cause.Take some pics of the movement, there is a lot of knowledge out here I dont think i will be able to open it up but i will post some pics of the movement a bit later in case anyone can spot what is wrong my watch will never be subject to mistreatment again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_00 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I am still waiting for a reply from TRC. I miss my watch already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 From the bottom picture I would say you have broken the balance staff. I don't see a shadow below the arm on the balance wheel (the one at the 2 oclock position), that tells me that the staff is broken or bent, there should be a shadow between the balance and the pallet cover. Have a watchmaker sort it out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I don't see a shadow below the arm on the balance wheel (the one at the 2 oclock position), that tells me that the staff is broken or bent, there should be a shadow between the balance and the pallet cover. What a good eye! Yes, the arm seems to touch the bottom plate. Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Axis of the balance is broken and he is lying on deck. You have taken the shock or you fell. But everything is correct, will come the time to fly ..... Edited June 21, 2009 by Archimede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Time to make an appointment with The Zigmeister or Vac! Might as well have it repaired and serviced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_00 Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Time to make an appointment with The Zigmeister or Vac! Might as well have it repaired and serviced! only problem is they are US based, I live in the UK, hence contacting TRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_00 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 anyone in the UK or EU who can help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) anyone in the UK or EU who can help? Look up member Bricciola, who is in EU. Has rave reviews from longtime members like Yellowmen. There is a thread about him as well. The Zigmeister has mentioned many times he's never had problems with customs as well, so you have 2 options. Edited June 24, 2009 by Chronus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_00 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Look up member Bricciola, who is in EU. Has rave reviews from longtime members like Yellowmen. There is a thread about him as well. The Zigmeister has mentioned many times he's never had problems with customs as well, so you have 2 options. thanks, i got it sent off this morning to Bricciola i hope its quick and cheap. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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