Help - Pam 456 Winding but hands not moving to set time

[mosquitos tweeter 0]

Evening all,

 

So, my Pam 456 Special Boutique Edition has decided that it will let me wind it and the hands will follow time - but i can not actually set the time

 

Ive done some reading and searching with the hope of finding my own diagnosis but having drawn blanks i'm hoping some of you guys with knowledge of under the case-back might suggest potential causes.

 

thanks for your help

[BadPickle 2,765]

Have you tried pulling out the crown?

[69-Watch 3]

Have you tried pulling out the crown?

 

[mosquitos tweeter 0]

what you can pull out the crown? fuck me, that's revolutionary!

 

Ive got the crown guard off and tried moving the crown in increments but no hand movement.. taken the case back off but everything looks aok to my untrained eye.

 

if it wasn't winding then logic would give me an answer - but winding without the ability to move the hands is perplexing...

 

Hopefully somebody can solve the puzzle - or maybe your wit is as far as it goes ;-)

Edited May 29, 2015 by mosquitos tweeter

[BadPickle 2,765]

Sounds like the keyless works is jammed, is it pulling out with to a second position with a click?

[D_Chico 0]

Sounds like the keyless works is jammed, is it pulling out with to a second position with a click?

I concur good sir

(Hey that rhymes )

 

One thing you can try first is to make sure that the stem release screw is properly tightened

If it is then the keyless definitely needs to be either reset or a part needs to be replaced

 

Not a difficult fix but it requires the dial to be removed and the proper tools / knowhow

Usually the yoke jumps the winding pinion because the set screw wiggles loose..

 

Good luck! Keep us posted

[mosquitos tweeter 0]

much appreciated

being a pam - once i take off the butterfly the crown comes right on out - no fixed second position as such

however, i cant hear any clicks along its journey

 

im off to read about key less works and stem screws and will let you know.

 

thanks for your help gents - appreciated

Edited May 29, 2015 by mosquitos tweeter

[fatarms 7,779]

Best of luck with the keyless. Is your nic a throwback to that Beavis and Butthead episode?

[mosquitos tweeter 0]

so, i have just successfully completed my first watch repair following your helpful advice ;-)

 

i moved the focus of my research from the hands to the stem screw and woilla - lots of helpful pictures and strores

 

with the caseback safely off and the screw turned, i now have a working watch. Pleased as punch

 

thanks for the help amigo's