Hello all

[Charette]

Hi all - I have always loved watches since a child, I don't have anything fancy but like them all the same. I stopped wearing regular watches once covid hit and I was working from home. Previously I would change my watch daily to go to work. My grandmother gave me an old Charlie Tuna watch that I discovered did not run when I changed the battery, and now I am down the rabbit hole. I'm afraid I don't think I can get that movement to turn again, but looking inside watches seems an extension of the making/fixing that are also my hobbies.

 

[grsnovi]

27 Sorry Charlie watches on eBay now...

Have you opened any watches yet?

Welcome to the forum. Here you'll hear the triumphs of those who succeed as well as the moans and pleas for help from those who don't.

[Nucejoe]

Welcome to WRT forum and good luck with your forey into watchrepair. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

5 hours ago, Charette said:

Hi all - I have always loved watches since a child, I don't have anything fancy but like them all the same. I stopped wearing regular watches once covid hit and I was working from home. Previously I would change my watch daily to go to work. My grandmother gave me an old Charlie Tuna watch that I discovered did not run when I changed the battery, and now I am down the rabbit hole. I'm afraid I don't think I can get that movement to turn again, but looking inside watches seems an extension of the making/fixing that are also my hobbies.

 

Hi Charette and welcome. You maybe very well suited to this hobby. A lot of learning to do but it is very rewarding. Dont give up on your grandma's watch, this is something a watch repairer doesnt do, not until we know the work is finished and no more can practically be done. Post up some close photos of the inside and lets all have a look to see what we can do for you. 

[RichardHarris123]

Hello and welcome 

[oldhippy]

Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

[watchweasol]

Hello and welcome to the forum. As sadi by NEWS pictures help us a lot , to identify the movemnt and its condition  etc.   You might find the attached useful to have.

TZIllustratedGlossary.pdf 1612608791_ToolsfortheHobbyist (2) (1).pdf

[Charette]

Thanks all for the welcome. I see the 25th anniversary Charlie watches are fairly common - not something I would have gone out of my way to get but did think it was cool and would wear if I could get it running. I did take apart - movement is discontinued to go the replacement route. At first I had some minor movement of the second hand, indicating dry/dirty inside. I removed many of the gears, front and back, marvelling at the size of them and the screws. All seemed clean. On my second look inside I did use low pressure air (<20psi) and after that I had no more movement. I was wondering if I damaged the coil.

I will refer to the two attached pdfs, thank you. I do know I need some smaller screwdrivers for sure - the 'regular' small ones I had already only went down to 1.0mm and were too thick. I will have to research a set or individuals to start with that do not break the bank.

Have a good day all.

[RichardHarris123]

Unfortunately decent tools are expensive due to being specialist.  Buy good screwdrivers one at a time if necessary. Once bought replacement blades are relatively cheap. 

[Michael1962]

Welcome to the forum @Charette