Ant0702 466 Posted March 18, 2015 Hi All - just shipped in AP montauk m2m and it arrived DOA. I am satisfied it was working before it was shipped, but it now won't fire up. Guessing it dislodged something in transit. I tried gently air blowing the balance wheel and it flicks up and them stops, although interestingly the secs at 12 doesnt move with it. Any ideas on a simple fix or is it a strip job? If it is, who would be best to send it to? Any help would be appreciated, I love this watch and am gutted it wont go! I should add that I will have upgraded to VIP by the time I do anyhting with this - I know that some repairers have this as a criteria. Cheers Ant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted March 18, 2015 Where are you based? In the US there's Katt, In EU I'd recommend Rolie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torobravo 9 Posted March 19, 2015 It is a very common thing on 7750 movements, wind it up fully for about 4 minutes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted March 19, 2015 Where are you based? In the US there's Katt, In EU I'd recommend Rolie. Katt won't do 7750's But if you're in the US I'd be glad to help you out!..if you can't get it going after if it's hand wound then something is definitely wrong.. If it does work when you hand wind it but when you spin the rotor or wear it it still dies then that's probably a reverse gear issue.. If troubles persist then just shoot me a PM.. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,746 Posted March 19, 2015 There were similar issues with a 7750 recently, as Toro said, sometimes they just need fully winding. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted March 19, 2015 I thought hand winding 7750s was verboten? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted March 19, 2015 Where are you based? In the US there's Katt, In EU I'd recommend Rolie. Katt won't do 7750's But if you're in the US I'd be glad to help you out!..if you can't get it going after if it's hand wound then something is definitely wrong.. If it does work when you hand wind it but when you spin the rotor or wear it it still dies then that's probably a reverse gear issue.. If troubles persist then just shoot me a PM.. Good luck! How could I forget you Dave! My bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ant0702 466 Posted March 20, 2015 Hi All, thanks for the replies. No, nothing seems to want to make this bad boy run! I'm in the UK, although I guess I could post anywhere. Just want to get it working. Will be in touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poolsfinest 1 Posted March 20, 2015 I had similar problem with an AP Don recently. I eventually persuaded it to run but it still had problems. Sent it back in the end and my new one runs like a dream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted March 20, 2015 It is a very common thing on 7750 movements, wind it up fully for about 4 minutes I'm sure Toro doesn't mean wind it straight up for 4 minutes. IMO try to slowly wind it really slowly 10-15 times then ever so gently tap it crystal down and see if it takes. If it doesn't take tap it side to side to see if you get the hairspring back. If not I have my favorite modder that I will share over PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ant0702 466 Posted March 20, 2015 Having read up some more, I think it is something to do with the reverse gear. The rotor spins like crazy out of control.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
