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Hands should be pressed on lightly. Make sure they do not rub each other and don’t touch the dial. When it comes to casing up the movement make sure the hands are clear of the glass. You do not say if it is a center seconds hand or sub seconds. Sub seconds make sure it is clear of the dial and is not rubbing anywhere on the dial. Have you tried the watch without the second’s hand? If the movement works, you know where to look.   

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I believe it is a NH 36 movement. it is a  center second hand.. Yes, it does seem to run without the hands.  I have purchased another movement on Ebay. Just haven't gone back to work with it.  It was no problem putting on the Hour and minute hand. The second hand was a problem. I fear I may have pressed to hard. Getting them off was and is quite a chore. The kit in question was there retro kit when I purchased it, it was $140 now $200.

4 hours ago, jdm said:

And which watch is that? Does it run good without hands? yes it did , I will have to get you the product # .at this point I will have to try and remove the hands and see how it runs.

 

 

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1 hour ago, paul1100gpz said:

The second hand was a problem.

Gently place the second hand on the pinion. Once it is right it will start turning. Do no press until that happens, if does not then lift it and try again. Then press vertically with the tip of tweezers, or tapered pegwood.


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