Jump to content

Timegrapher information


Nikia

Recommended Posts

Hi guys, I just serviced this Rodana. Amplitude seems good, however no matter what I do to the regulation arm the timegrapher keeps showing ++++s/d.

What is that due to?

It’s not a timegrapher issue, as it works perfectly with other watches.

Thanks for your help!

Pic of the reading for reference:

8473fa47a2a9ca2ad4f6e13086e122bc.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What is the movement? 
Also does your TG auto detect the beat rate or have you set it manually? In which case have you selected the correct value? 

My TG detects the beat automatically.
Here is a movement shot. It’s marked AS 1297
1294

f1137d25c33aefdbfd293fe9440dec96.jpg
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Also, I don't know what you did to the balance and cock, but make certain the HS is between the regluator pins.  BTDT! 

I have also seen a HS catch on the upper level of the balance cock, so give the HS a good look under magnification.

 

Good Luck.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It has picked up the correct beat rate then (always worth checking) but the +++++++ display means that the rate is fast by a large enough margin to be out of the display range.

As already suggested the H/S could well be touching somewhere that it shouldn't. You could also have coils sticking together either because they are magnetised or they a contaminated. These would be the first things that I would look at.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I’ll start checking out the HS. To be honest I had a hard time setting the balance jewel into the pallet fork due to where the balance is, so I may well be done something wrong on the HS. I’ll come back after checking that out!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Marc said:

What is the movement? 

Also does your TG auto detect the beat rate or have you set it manually? In which case have you selected the correct value? 

In my experience Weishi machines detect beat rate accurately. If is says, as it happens here, 18,000 and way fast (more than 1,000 s/day) that it means the next auto rate of 19,800 (10% faster) is not applicable. Assume the algorithm threshold to decide rate is at midpoint, that is 4320 secs a day, or 72 minutes, that is not credible for a mov.t running slow. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I can say that even if the lines came to an almost straight pattern which usually comes with +-0 spd the reading stays at ++++ s/d.
The lines also get up and down continously, they’re not able to stay straight.
Hope I explained it well enough

Link to comment
Share on other sites

That is typical of an hairspring rubbing. 


And you were damn right!
The hairspring was rubbing between the pins.
These are the new readings! Have to say I’m happy. Just have to set the watch in beat now.
Thank you so much to all of you guys for your help :)
42cb3ed53568ade13b139e31ab0383aa.jpg
Link to comment
Share on other sites

11 hours ago, Nikia said:

Thank you so much to all of you guys for your help :)

 

You're welcome! FYI on the left of all postings in this section one can feedback with the rating arrows, and the OP set check mark.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

54 minutes ago, Nikia said:


Is this available on tapatalk too? Can’t seem to find it

I recommend to use the browser on mobile devices. Forum software has excellent support for these, so that all features can be easily accessed. I've stopped using Tapatalk after realizing how limited, slow and awkward is. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites



  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Getting back to the issue which is us guys repairing or just enjoying horological exploits. The big worry now is how sound is Cousins as company going forward. The of cost if this 8 year legal battle will be astronomical. Cut backs will happen noticed already how the Cousins catalogue is half its size this year. The main supplier going out of business will hit the UK horological community in a big way.    On the Brexit issue it was about a sovereign country being able to make its own laws and trade with any country in the world. I cannot see what was wrong with this. For those who wish to re join the cost would be very high indeed.
    • Yes, it's the same (old) song and it's getting worse & worse;  
    • 🤔 leaving the EU meant that UK was no longer part of the convention and have already been turned down an independent reapplication. I'm pretty sure courts have to be held in Switzerland in this case. There will be a lot more watches stashed away in draws  tbh, folk wont be able to afford to maintain them. Cheap watches will be bought and top end watches by folk with plenty of cash that can pay for service and repair. The expensive once in a lifetime gifts and everything else inbetween will be at the forgotton when they stop working. I know i was being a numpty, get used to it 😄 Anybody that knows will boycott them, but besides repairers who will know. Nope will never buy one, i made that decision as soon as i learnt about this. 
    • although not in this case.  It was the Lugano Convention and its deficiencies that allowed a Swiss court decision in the first place.  This isnt really a Brexit issue at all.  A decision that affects both the EU and the UK should never have been heard in Switzerland. I bet the authorised service centres in the UK are pretty pleased.  It's a massive shame, though; I believe watch owners should be able to choose to have their watch serviced by whoever they trust.
    • Hi guys I think that old hippy is correct, it opens the gates for china to manufacture aftermarket spare parts. considering that they already do work on behalf of the Swiss I guess this decision gives the a little more legitimacy to tool up and I am sure they will take advantage of the situation either with or without the blessing of the Swiss watch industry  Having read about the protectionist machinations of the Swiss in the history of Europe they were the only ones to get fat at everybody else’s expense. I think the outcome could have been guessed at but ,  fair play to Cousins UK for standing up to them.  Now the question,  will everybody boycott Swiss watches and Swatch, no way they will still fill their coffers.  Me I stick with the Japanese once renowned for cheap shitty watches who came good through industrial effort and don’t for get the Russians that most dismiss as low grade crap. Wouldn’t buy a swatch product ever how about you all.? a
×
×
  • Create New...