Bande Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 OK - -thank goodness this is a place I don't need to use my real name cause here may be the dumbest question ever. On the Breitling BCE I presume the large middle button/hub is what I use to set the time (as opposed to the two flanking buttons which I assume are for the smaller dials. Mine is stuck fast -- Do I pull it out to turn it? Seems very firm so don't want to force something I shouldn't. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Unscrew it. It behaves like a normal screw... counterclockwise is the key. When it's totally unscrewed just pull it gently out. 1st position = hand wind position, but don't hand wind your automatic watches. It only creates wear in the movement and gears. 2nd position = date (dont' set when the time is between 10 - 2) 3rd position = hack signal and time set when you're done, push the crown back in and screw it in. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bande Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Unscrew it. It behaves like a normal screw... counterclockwise is the key. When it's totally unscrewed just pull it gently out. 1st position = hand wind position, but don't hand wind your automatic watches. It only creates wear in the movement and gears. 2nd position = date (dont' set when the time is between 10 - 2) 3rd position = hack signal and time set when you're done, push the crown back in and screw it in. Good luck! Thanks -- so if I should not hand wind then just keep moving it in my hand until the second hand starts to move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Correct. Just give it a good swirling motion with the watch on the palm of your hand- Our resident movement guru likens this to swishing a snifter of fine brandy. Once you see the seconds hand start to move, give it a few more 'swirls'. You can then set the date/time, strap to your wrist and enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bande Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Correct. Just give it a good swirling motion with the watch on the palm of your hand- Our resident movement guru likens this to swishing a snifter of fine brandy. Once you see the seconds hand start to move, give it a few more 'swirls'. You can then set the date/time, strap to your wrist and enjoy... Hmm.. I am a tad concerned now. I have set the time/date. The watch seems to be keeping time, but the second hand is stuck at 12. Is that normal and I just need to keep swirling it for a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Just to clarify- Hour and minute hands are keeping time, and the seconds hand is stuck at 12:00? Are you looking at the center seconds, or the small seconds on the 9:00 subdial? The 9:00 subdial is running seconds; i.e. constantly running seconds. The center seconds is the stopwatch seconds. This hand only moves when you have the chronograph engaged with the pusher at 2:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bande Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 It is all good now -- thanks again for all your help! I have worn it all day and finally understand how girls feel when they get their engagement rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 ...and finally understand how girls feel when they get their engagement rings. No you don't...engagement rings don't weigh almost half a pound of macho mass AND tell the time. Congrats. Read the Noob Guide linked in my signature. There's a series of links in there about chrono's, care and maintenance of mechanical watches, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 No you don't...engagement rings don't weigh almost half a pound of macho mass AND tell the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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