Jump to content

Oops

Turtle

By Turtle
in Watch Repairs Help & Advice

 Share

Recommended Posts

Turtle Member

Turtle

Posted
Posted

Hi folks,

So, I’m pretty sure I have made a problem.  

I’m fiddling with a manual wind, really just getting a feel for what the parts are.  It WAS working, albeit losing 15 mins per day.  I know I shouldn’t have done this, but I took off the balance wheel and bridge and possibly the train (can’t really remember the order now, although I know I had them off at some stage). And then, I took off the ratchet wheel.  I didn’t touch the crown or the dial side because I’m still waiting on delivery of the smaller screwdrivers I need.  I got it back together, but now it doesn’t wind properly or go.  

Could somebody please tell me what I’ve done and whether it can be rectified.

 
Regards, J (sad face).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nucejoe Distinguished Member

Nucejoe

Posted
Posted

Shake the watch, see if the oscilator turns with a good amplitude and the fork snaps back& forth, does the escape wheel turn?

Add power to any gear you have access to see if it starts running.

When you say it doesn't wind, does ratchet wheel turn as you wind through the crown?  see if you can wind through the ratchet wheel. 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nucejoe Distinguished Member

Nucejoe

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, Turtle said:

The ratchet and crown turn and I can see that the barrel is turning, but I’m pretty sure nothing is happening.  Could I have broken the spring?  

Barrel is suppose to turn but " real slow"  like three turns in 24hrs, so seeing it turn means its disengaged and power is not transmitted into the train, turn every gear of the train the , oscilator should oscilate at some point.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Turtle Member

Turtle

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks for your comments.  I checked the train wheels (thanks Stretch) and that turned out to be the problem.  It took ages to get them right, but it’s working again.

What a simultaneously frustrating and exhilarating hobby!

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Michael20
      Questions about my Bravingtons Renown Mantel Clock

      By Michael20 · Posted

      I was wondering whether anyone could assist with some questions I have about my latest acquisition, which is a two train ‘Bravingtons Renown’ mantel clock - Pics attached I have done some reading about Bravingtons and believe they sourced movements from various suppliers, so I wondered whether anyone recognises this one. I have stripped and cleaned the movement and the clock is now running well, but there are a couple of dodgy brass springs that I would like to replace. I haven’t found anything suitable searching the internet so I wondered does anyone know of a supplier that might help. Last question is about the veneer on the case, it is generally in reasonable condition but there are a couple of patches on the top where the veneer has lifted. So far, I have tried to reactivate the existing adhesive by heating from below and above with a hair drier, then clamping for a day or two. It has improved slightly but the bulge is still visible. I’d be grateful for any advice if anyone has dealt with this sort of repair before.
    • watchweasol
      Insert the movement inside the case

      By watchweasol · Posted

      Hi some pictures o& the movement and case would be appreciated so we can ascertain what the problem is you are having in fitting the movement.   Thank you.
    • dnhb
      First pendulum clock tinker

      By dnhb · Posted

      Thank you very much,T. I'll try turning the arbour from the clock face end very carefully in case I haven't reassembled the suspension block correctly (I had to make up a suspension spring using remnants of a broken one as I haven't been able to find an exact replacement online).
    • watchweasol
      Digital Watch

      By watchweasol · Posted

      Hi murks a picture of the front as well would help,   By the size of the plate it was stuck to I would suggest a coin cell,  2030,  2015 all depends on the height of the cell. And the space when the back is fitted.         3 volt. 
    • Neverenoughwatches
      Without Our Forum

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      We seem to have gone a bit quiet on this ?  Do we all agree to ask Mark for some input on this matter, or is no-one really bothered. 
×
×
  • Create New...