Leaderboard

https://www.cousinsuk.com/category/moebius-fixodrop-fk This link will give you ther page on Cousins site regarding fixodrop/Epilame not only is it expensive, there are also hazzards in using it as explained in the following link http://watchmakingblog.com/2011/07/29/one-hazard-of-epilame/. I would suggest reading both and makining an informed descision cheers

Hi Lemania 5100 is used in the Omega 1045. I have attached the tech sheet for the omega 1045 and the technical instructions for the Lemania 5100. Hope you find them us ful 1283_Omega1045 (2).pdf 5188_Lemania5100_Technical Instructions_Smaller (3).pdf

The auto system on this caliber is very simple. The reverser is really just a pinion on the rotor which is held in one direction by a click spring. The pinion needs to turn freely (minus the spring) on the rotor, and be lubricated. When hand winding the pinion spins past the click; if the lubrication has become sticky the rotor will spin. Use a plastic pointed stick (or two) to remove the clip holding the rotor on, it's very easy to scratch the rotor with metal tools. If you do a full service on it, beware of using alcohol on the date support (it's a full plate made of acrylic that covers the dial side)- alcohol will damage it. It's possible that the latest executions changed the plastic but I don't think so. I wouldn't recommend it as a first chronograph, it's a robust movement but has some tricky parts to deal with. Here's a manual

Hi Mark, is there an admin setting that would enable the above? Currently one has to upload first, then attach by URL, which is a bit inconvenient to send a single picture.

With a good amplitude and pattern like that I think the most likely cause is a piece of debris getting in the way, or anything else stopping the train or escapement. Try monitoring in vertical until it stops? Another approach, inspect all parts pinion wheels and jewels under a microscope for a chance of catching some minute defect.

So does Morag.... so if you can persuade her to share...

On second thoughts, I like beer too.

The only problem is, you may have to fetch the milk yourself, Morag doesn't look to be in a co-operative mood.

I have some NOS parts including some discontinued parts to lemania 5100, should you come to need any of what I have, be happy to gift wrap em for you. Wonder if they go to use before I kick the bucket.

The hairspring looks ok in the first photo you posted. It that is concerning if the regulator causes excessive change when only moved very slightly. Better quality movements have longer hairsprings generally, which permits finer regulation. These hairsprings are reasonably long. If you really wanted to, you could mount the hairspring alone on the cock and check that it looks right in terms of alignment with the jewel hole. Getting the terminal radius corrected can be tricky, but yours at least looks consistent. In terms of your timing variations, the effect is being exacerbated by lack of amplitude. Don’t let this allow you to jump to the conclusion that the balance is out of poise. Get the amplitude up and see where you get to. I think your pendant positions are possibly showing excessive drop in amplitude. Given that this movement has been mucked about with previously, check the balance pivots aren’t bent, even though it has an antishock setting.

I've briefly had the movement out the case just to see what I'm dealing with and because some of the hammers where not striking, that's now been dealt with it sounds fantastic. The movement must weigh a good 8 to 10 kilos and it quite a tight squeeze getting it in and out.

Well at least we can still buy some new swiss parts off of ebay even if they are price gauged. Serial number scratched off of packaging to conceal the offending distributor of course. Now try finding ANY new Orient parts ANYWHERE.

Im not a expert here. But I think carful test with a jewlery polishing cloth, might be a good start.

I had a client who suffered the same dilema and did not want to purchase an assortment of pins on the off chance we could find one to fit. So I resorted to loctite thread locker which cured the problem and the watch is still being worn 2 years on. Not the most satisfying repair but he was very happy with the job.

No chances to you find the spare links for when the bracelet was sized? This type of pins can be difficult to find in individual sizes. An assorted box is expensive and you don't even have the guarantee that contains a perfect fit. Also expensive to have a watchmaker make one, although is not difficult. I would try strong loctite until a better solution is found, it is then released with some heat. https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/watch-bracelet-screws-assorted