Bent 4th wheel pivot?

[RichardHarris123]

Hello all.  

My Cyma 775 is finally running.  Not brilliantly at plus two minutes a day but running.  However it won't run with the second hand attached, I'm assuming that the 4th wheel pivot is bent after it passes through the jewel. Thought's?

Struggling for time at the moment. 

[Endeavor]

I do assume that you mean that the seconds-hand bushing is touching / rubbing the dial?

Edited May 9, 2023 by Endeavor

[RichardHarris123]

No, even if it's not touching it won't run. 

No, even if it's not touching it won't run. It maybe rubbing. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

2 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

No, even if it's not touching it won't run. 

No, even if it's not touching it won't run. It maybe rubbing. 

Can you try attaching the subdial second hand without the dial on. You might be able to see what's happening under the dial. If it runs then add the hour and minute hand and see if that also runs. This might draw your attention to dial fouling. 

[RichardHarris123]

9 minutes ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

Can you try attaching the subdial second hand without the dial on. You might be able to see what's happening under the dial. If it runs then add the hour and minute hand and see if that also runs. This might draw your attention to dial fouling. 

Excellent advice, I'll try it. Thanks. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Excellent advice, I'll try it. Thanks. 

It doesn't always happen but Its nice when there is a simple fix. I Hope this is for you its a decent movement shame the dial was a bit battered.