Vintage Timex Quartz Second Hand Jerky Movement

[eyebidder]

Put a new battery in my timex quartz but second hand only moves back and forth; looks like it's trying to get going but only moves in tiny jerky movements back and forth.

 

any suggestions on what can be done?

 

Thank you.

[clockboy]

Was it OK before the new battery was fitted (before it stopped).

If the battery is in the correct way round then it might be the movement is clogged with dust etc. I have not worked on one of these so I don,t know if it is a serviceable unit. It might be possible to change the whole unit at a very reasonable cost.

[Geo]

Some watches required two contacts to be shorted momentarily as a reset, could this be one of them? Please post a photo of the movement.

[eyebidder]

Here's the movement you had requested:  at one time not too long ago the watch did work fine. Open to any other suggestions.  Thank you!

 

[Geo]

The movement looks like it needs a good clean and service. There is a good chance something has seized and the the motor is incapable of driving the the gear train.

I'm sure others will pitch in to help.

[WillFly]

That case back's seen some life as well - the crown looks almost welded to the side of the case - I'd agree with Geo that it's a cleaning job.

[mlfloyd1]

I have the same issue with a SQ I just received. I plan to disassemble, clean, and lube.

If that doesn't work I'll replace the movement.

Please post how you made out.

[eyebidder]

Well, that's what I thought too. I'm pretty good with replacing batteries, watch bands but not with movements. Do you know of any one online I could contact?

 

Thanks!

[mlfloyd1]

Take a look at some of Mark's videos for quartz watches on www.watchrepairchannel.com

Notice how careful and patiently he performs each step. That's how we're to

work on watches.

Don't be afraid to undertake this. It's how you learn; and remember to use the right tool for the work to be done, shortcuts will only lead to ruined parts, and set-backs.

After you perform one task, take a break and think about what you did and how you did it. Take pics of each phase, it'll help when you need to know what part goes where because you will forget.

Take your time and be patient, it doesn't have to be completed in one sitting.

Edited January 24, 2015 by mlfloyd1

[bobm12]

Hi eyebidder,

 

In my mind that shouldn't be a very expensive watch, please correct me if I'm wrong, so it would be good to experiment on. Remember that being Timex the movement in question may be hard to find if this one is damaged. I have a suggestion but this will include removing the dial, hands and battery and in fact anything that is not the movement itself. Then spray it with the following:

 

 

then blow dry and replace removed parts. If the problem persist, try to force spin it in the appropriate machine...something like this:

 

 

This is just a thought and I have never tried it (but I will eventually). So, your call and own risk...might be worth a shot though.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

 

PS, Welcome to the forum!

 

 

[Geo]

What about this Bob, do you think it would work?

:)

[bobm12]

LOL, it might if it comes with the promotional girl! :)

 

Edited January 24, 2015 by bobm12

[Lawson]

Geo, on 25 Jan 2015 - 04:59 AM, said:

What about this Bob, do you think it would work?

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:)

 

That is a pure Aussie invention with an appropriate name ... all our very best inventions have "**BLEEP**" in their product name :p

 

That stuff is good for everything: from a lawn mower that won't start up, to a hang-over cure, and breath freshener for the morning after :wub:

... Honestly!  I wouldn't lie about such things! :rolleyes: