Citizen 6031 Movement Question

[PJA]

Hello there. My wife has an old Citizen 6031 watch which probably hasn't been used for at least 10 years (was belong to her late father) and after changing battery and not getting any reaction I've taken it to a repair and the gentleman basically put a drop of some liquid on it which made it works for about 5 minutes and then stopped working again. My question is could it be that the oil dried after many years of not working or how to go about trying fixing it? I have ordered a new equivalent movement which I am waiting for, but for my practice I just wanted to try to fix it even though it doesn't pay. Thank you for your assistance.

[Chopin]

Quartz movements can and certainly should be serviced just like mechanical ones. But we're usually talking about quartz movements that were made to be serviceable (so not the cheap chinese plastic ones...).

I would say that this one can be serviceable and you could certainly give it a try. I find them a lot more simple than most mechanicals.

Only wish they were larger in size as it's a fiddly job.

This type of movement could also require short circuiting it to start.

[PJA]

53 minutes ago, Chopin said:

Quartz movements can and certainly should be serviced just like mechanical ones.

I would say that this one can be serviceable and you could certainly give it a try.

 

Thank you.

[Tmuir]

Link to technical information on movement

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1002179/Citizen-6000a-00.html#manual

[PJA]

1 hour ago, Tmuir said:

Link to technical information on movement

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1002179/Citizen-6000a-00.html#manual

Wow. This is amazing. Many thanks.

[Latvas]

Have you tried line release cleaning


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[PJA]

2 hours ago, Latvas said:

Have you tried line release cleaning

 

No, I haven't. I am just starting now with this hobby and not even know where to start, but can you give me a few words about how to go about it? I was trying to search it and can't find anything about it. Thank you.

[Neileg]

Most quartz watch testers have this function. It creates a spinning magnetic field that drives the watch mechanism at speed. This can be enough to break loose old crusty oil or slight corrosion and get the watch running.
It's a bit quick and dirty as watch repairs go but can be very effective especially if the watch has been sitting unused.
Neil


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[Latvas]

go to ebay, and search for , quartz line release.


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[clockboy]

7 hours ago, Latvas said:

go to ebay, and search for , quartz line release.


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Line release is a novel way to release a gummed up quartz movement. However it does not offer a long term fix. I would relace the movement.

[Latvas]

Line release is a novel way to release a gummed up quartz movement. However it does not offer a long term fix. I would relace the movement.

i know but its fast and easy


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[PJA]

12 hours ago, Latvas said:

I was searching for line release tools and correct me if I'm wrong, as I see it only the Horotec Turbo spins the dials while the others do only battery check like with multimeter without opening the back case?

[Neileg]

 

 

The one I use is currently listed on eBay for 33.99 gbp as a Blue Sky

Cheers Neil

 

 

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[PJA]

14 hours ago, Neileg said:

The one I use is currently listed on eBay for 33.99 gbp as a Blue Sky

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Can you tell me please if it spins the watch dials like the Horotec Turbo or just does the battery check up? Thanks.

[Neileg]

You need to check the ad yourself but yes it includes line release.
Cheers Neil


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[PJA]

I've checked it and it doesn't say it clearly and in fact still waiting for an answer from the manufacturer. Thank you.

[Neileg]

I've got one. It does.


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[PhillipN]

Have been able to fix the watch? I have the same watch with the same problem where it has been stowed away for years without any servicing and it has stopped working. And I was wondering if you were able to get yours to work.