marinamm20 1 Posted September 24, 2014 I bought a ZF 382 when it came out from puretime, and have loved it since the start. But recently it started to suddenly stop from time to time, then a shake and it went ticking again, also the power reserve was VERY low like it didn't autowind enough. This i got tired of, so i took matters into my own hands and took of the caseback - could feel/see/hear that the balance weight was running very tight as it almost couldn't turn. So i took of the autowind balance weight (this by unscrewing the center - Red circle). The clone plate i also took of (see the two red circles, these holds the plat in place), to see if any loose items was laying there - lucky me nothing. tighten all blue screws and movement holder screws, as some of them was VERY loose, put back on the clone plate. then i took the balance weight, and cleaned it in a ultra sonic bath, cleaned in water and dryed it. Put it all together again, and presto, balance weight is spinning with ease now, and the autowind suddenly works like a charme now. Just an idea if your P9000 clone in your Bronzo stops from time to time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not Quite Dead 9 Posted September 24, 2014 Excellent pics and explanation here's hoping I never need to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted September 25, 2014 Thanks for sharing. Which screws did you tighten? Can you mark them all up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marinamm20 1 Posted September 25, 2014 Mysterio - it was all the ones that are blue - and the 5 movement holding screws :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted September 25, 2014 So much easier when your capable of repair work yourself .. Glad it all worked out OK Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted September 25, 2014 Good job there, mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilkay5094 0 Posted September 27, 2014 Very good job I wouldnt be able to dare to open that case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 27, 2014 I only get about 8 hours of reserve out of mine, I may try that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michaellsv 0 Posted September 29, 2014 I only get about 8 hours of reserve out of mine, I may try that. I got KW and get about 26-30 hours out of mine. But mine loses about 25-30 sec a day, and the watch smith I took it to in NYC did not want to try to take off the clone plate, but said that adjusting pin, or whatever, moves with ease by itself or something and after a day of vibrations on hand starts to go back to loosing 25-30 sec a day. I know it's part of buying reps, and I love my Bronzo dearly, but I'd be more happy with 5-15 sec a day or so, so I don't have to adjust time that often So, you think doing the above will help tighten things up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
