Alan32 836 Posted March 30, 2021 I have changed the battery on this Formula S and now the chronograph centre second and minute hands run constantly The movement is plain on the back and does not have any indication about "shorting" the battery Margaux, the very attractive sounding French lady at Baume informed me that my watch is vintage and will cost £675 to service but has said she will forward a manual for the watch but I've been promised that before. Does anyone now any way of resetting this type of movement? Any help would be welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Sta 264 Posted March 30, 2021 If you’ve already tried this.... then dunno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,878 Posted March 30, 2021 It's looking like an ETA 251.263..... this is the 262 which I think only differs by DW window location? https://calibercorner.com/eta-caliber-251-262/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 836 Posted March 30, 2021 5 hours ago, deju said: It's looking like an ETA 251.263..... this is the 262 which I think only differs by DW window location? https://calibercorner.com/eta-caliber-251-262/ Thanks for the steer but the problem is I can't STOP the chrono hands so I think there is either someway of "earthing" the battery to the case or mine is just screwed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 836 Posted March 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Peter Sta said: If you’ve already tried this.... then dunno Yes but its like sticking objects in holes you need to know the right one or you could be up Scheiße Straße without a paddle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,878 Posted March 30, 2021 34 minutes ago, Alan32 said: Thanks for the steer but the problem is I can't STOP the chrono hands so I think there is either someway of "earthing" the battery to the case or mine is just screwed If you can confirm the movement just swap it out, if it’s the one I said they are under £150 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ETA-251-262-Movement-Horizontal-date-disc-/224400195801?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 836 Posted March 30, 2021 58 minutes ago, deju said: If you can confirm the movement just swap it out, if it’s the one I said they are under £150 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ETA-251-262-Movement-Horizontal-date-disc-/224400195801?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Thanks for that, "Watched" them Unfortunately I bought two G-shocks and the mod kits for metal bezel/bracelets, a Bulova lunar pilot and a "Devil " diver and have accepted Certina's offer of replacing the titanium chrono I sent for servicing for a new watch for £155 this month so the piggy bank for toys is pretty empty at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 836 Posted March 30, 2021 The replacement for the above watch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted March 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Alan32 said: The replacement for the above watch That's very nice ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 836 Posted March 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, Glaude said: That's very nice ! This is the second time a watch in for service has been swapped with a new one for the price of the service , the first was a Seiko and now a Certina! I sent it to the service centre and they said they couldn't do it as it was obsolete but sent me a catalog with any quartz for £100/ Auto for £150 /Quartz chrono £155 and the MSRP on the Certina DS flyback Chrono is £700!!!!!! I'm now looking around for cheap old watches to send for "service" PS If I new how to upload a PDF I'd show the "loyalty cataloge" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted March 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Alan32 said: PS If I new how to upload a PDF I'd show the "loyalty cataloge" You need a file hosting service, shoot me a PM and I'll make it happen here for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted April 4, 2021 On 30/03/2021 at 23:20, Alan32 said: I'd show the "loyalty cataloge" https://mega.nz/file/uvQCCTTK#n13kTWRoUhffRxx1hSxWHQfi3X4axM-4YwIz2uwzi_M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 836 Posted April 4, 2021 12 hours ago, Glaude said: https://mega.nz/file/uvQCCTTK#n13kTWRoUhffRxx1hSxWHQfi3X4axM-4YwIz2uwzi_M Thanks @Glaude For any one interested this is the Certina catalogue that they give to choose from if your watch sent for service is "obsolete" prices are £100 for quartz £150 for Autos and £155 for Chronographs, so dig around in your drawers for old Certinas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
