Pallet Fork And Escapement Issues

[goldentalon34]

I have a 1912 Waltham Pocket Watch that I picked up. I'm kinda new to watch repair, and i wanted to try and get this one working again! The problem I'm having is that when I rotate the pallet fork back and forth, the escapement does not turn. It just kinda moves back and forth. Please see photos. Any and all tips appreciated!

 

Thanks!

[goldentalon34]

Here is the pallet fork, escapement, and gear with the 2 watch halves closed.

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Thanks for the help in advance!:)

[swordfish]

Hello and welcome, goldentalon34. My guess is that you're not delivering energy to the escape wheel. Possible causes: the mainspring isn't wound, the gear train is misaligned or has a broken pivot somewhere, and "gunk in the junk."

[goldentalon34]

Swordfish, thank you! What was happening was the winding arbor was slipping as i wound the watch, therefore not winding the mainspring. I tightened it down and now the pallet goes back and forth like it supposed to!

[swordfish]

Goldenton34, I'm happier than you are! You see I too am a newbie hobbyist—defined as still learning from mistakes I had not made previously—and being able to diagnose your problem feels like a rite of passage for me, in which I advance from complete newb to intermediate newb. Good luck, and enjoy are maddening hobby!

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Edited August 3, 2015 by swordfish