Waltham 1950/51

[Ryan76]

Hi Im leaning watch repair with an old waltham. I took off the train bridge,escapement,and balence...was able to get it back together..still doesnt work..im not to concerned about it not working right now its more just practice...however when i wind it it just spins out also the gear that hold the dial hands on the front came off. Also im not able to post pics on the site 4 some reason

[oldhippy]

Hello Ryan, It sound as if something could have broken. With something like this photos are a must. You say you are unable to post photos. Here is a link for you just follow the instructions and you will be ok.

https://www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/22-uploading-images-to-the-forum/

 

[clockboy]

Welcome Ryan,

 To load pics attach or choose files go to the folder where you have the pic/s double click the pic.

[Chopin]

You can just use this website for fast and simple uploading.

https://postimages.org/

One reason that might make all the gears spin when you're winding the movement is the fact that the circled part is somehow broken or missing. It's purpose is to stop the wheels and the mainspring from discharging.

[Ryan76]

8 hours ago, oldhippy said:

Hello Ryan, It sound as if something could have broken. With something like this photos are a must. You say you are unable to post photos. Here is a link for you just follow the instructions and you will be ok.

 

https://www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/22-uploading-images-to-the-forum/

 

Hi this is what ive found in my movement holder the little round brass washer to the right. Im not 100% sure it was fron this movement I just noticed it in the holder. I did take apart an asian j21 about 6 months ago

 

[Ryan76]

3 hours ago, Chopin said:

You can just use this website for fast and simple uploading.

https://postimages.org/

One reason that might make all the gears spin when you're winding the movement is the fact that the circled part is somehow broken or missing. It's purpose is to stop the wheels and the mainspring from discharging.

Hi Thanks I did take the click spring out and put it back in I could have put it in wrong. 

[oldhippy]

Ryan, your photo shows a watch movement less the hour wheel and washer. Hour wheel fits over the cannon pinon, the washer fits over the hour wheel. 

[Chopin]

The washer goes on the last wheel on top. The minute one which I believe is above the washer in your photo. You put the washer on just before mounting the dial as it's supposed to sit between the wheel and the dial.

Try to take a close-up photo of the other side as well.

Edited May 28, 2018 by Chopin

[Ryan76]

1 minute ago, Chopin said:

The washer goes on the last wheel on top. The minute one which I believe is above the washer in your photo. You put the washer on just before mounting the dial as it's supposed to sit between the wheel and the dial.

Try to take a close-up photo of the other side as well.

Hi thanks so the dial securures the hour wheel...?, the hour wheel is supposed to just slide off...?

[Chopin]

Yes the dial can secure the minute wheel but not always... Sometimes other parts can prevent the minute wheel from "sliding off" as you say.