AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Hi, Received today but unfortunately DOA, have wound, but nothing. Can't see anything floating around. Have given the sucker a tap, still nothing. Member I bought it from is a top bloke, I have decided to keep hold of it to see if I can fix or anyone can help. Took a few quick pics, not great. But any help would be appreciated as I love the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Hazz 0 Posted June 24, 2013 Have you taken caseback off, and checked to see if balance wheel can move freely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted June 24, 2013 very silly detail, but have you checked to see if the crown is in the right position? Sometimes these guys can float around a bit. Pull it out to adjust the hands, then push it in again to see if it "clicks" into position, then give it a wind. Just closing the CG lever might not leave the crown properly seated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Have you taken caseback off, and checked to see if balance wheel can move freely To be honest I haven't taken the caseback off, I don't have the tools/knowledge plus i'm in work. Will hopefully do this, this eve. I suspect something is jamming the balance wheel but not sure what. very silly detail, but have you checked to see if the crown is in the right position? Sometimes these guys can float around a bit. Pull it out to adjust the hands, then push it in again to see if it "clicks" into position, then give it a wind. Just closing the CG lever might not leave the crown properly seated. Thanks Richard, I will try that also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 24, 2013 Hope you didn't pay too much for that, Andy - the movement is completely incorrect for a Fiddy - it should look like this: Hope you get it working! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Cheers Greg, only a mid range cheapie. Bought it for the look rather than the movt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 24, 2013 Fair enough then. If worst comes to worst, a movement swap won't cost you a lot - you can pick up an unstickered 6497 for around $55-60ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Fair enough then. If worst comes to worst, a movement swap won't cost you a lot - you can pick up an unstickered 6497 for around $55-60ish Cheers greg! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 24, 2013 Where you located Andy? Knowing this, we can recommend someone local to maybe fix it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Where you located Andy? Knowing this, we can recommend someone local to maybe fix it for you. I'm in the UK mate, Merseyside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 24, 2013 Alex at UK Watch Services should be able to help mate. http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/forumdisplay.php/uk-watch-services-364.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higs 73 Posted June 24, 2013 Cheers Greg, only a mid range cheapie. Bought it for the look rather than the movt. The caseback also intrigues me.... 'Composite'? (looks steel to me) N series for year OP6834? (struggling to read it from pics) but isn't OP6834 a different case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higs 73 Posted June 24, 2013 Where you located Andy? Knowing this, we can recommend someone local to maybe fix it for you. I'm in the UK mate, Merseyside. Mike Broster in Macclesfield is reasonably close if you fancy a drive over to the Peak District one sunny afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Cheers Greg, only a mid range cheapie. Bought it for the look rather than the movt. The caseback also intrigues me.... 'Composite'? (looks steel to me) N series for year OP6834? (struggling to read it from pics) but isn't OP6834 a different case? OP6834 To be fair I know its not accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Where you located Andy? Knowing this, we can recommend someone local to maybe fix it for you. I'm in the UK mate, Merseyside. Mike Broster in Macclesfield is reasonably close if you fancy a drive over to the Peak District one sunny afternoon. Cheers Higs, Mike Broster could be a good shout. Hopefully I can pop the back off this thing tonight and have a look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Could this be a solution. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=13729 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indigo38 0 Posted June 24, 2013 Could this be a solution. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=13729 I used this on a DOA 6497 and it worked a treat *knocks on wood* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Could this be a solution. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=13729 I used this on a DOA 6497 and it worked a treat *knocks on wood* Here's hoping! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indigo38 0 Posted June 24, 2013 Could this be a solution. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=13729 I used this on a DOA 6497 and it worked a treat *knocks on wood* Here's hoping! I used the finest screwdriver I had and gently jiggled the escapement gear The balance should start to swing faster and faster until it gets up to speed Mine stopped after 15 minutes so i tried it again and its been running strong for about a month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 24, 2013 Well I shall be trying the above method when I get home, Hopefully the back will come off easily pretty sure I have duct tape or similar knocking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 25, 2013 Right, so last night I constructed my own sticky ball, from duct tape and a tennis ball. Got the back off and identified the cog to 'help it on its way'... NOWT, NOTHING, F All! BOLLOCKs! So seems the backs off and I have already been poking around, I started to disassemble the thing, cleaned and removed dirt and oiled. SO tonight I will attempt to put things back together... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DG335 0 Posted June 25, 2013 Oh geez..good luck mate. I have another 6497 mech coming so when it arrives ill give you a shout :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted June 25, 2013 Oh geez..good luck mate. I have another 6497 mech coming so when it arrives ill give you a shout :-) No bother mate, I'm weirdly enjoying myself. Reminds me of my airfix planes as a kid. I'm determined this little beauty will work and if not... I might learn something. Cheers Dunc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 25, 2013 Oh geez..good luck mate. I have another 6497 mech coming so when it arrives ill give you a shout :-) No bother mate, I'm weirdly enjoying myself. Reminds me of my airfix planes as a kid. I'm determined this little beauty will work and if not... I might learn something. Cheers Dunc. Thats the spirt mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
