I bought a M9 Oceanographer with the Gold bezel. Watch case was very dirty, but the movement ran and kept time. To clean it, I removed the movement which involved taking the stem/crown out. I losened the stem set screw and pulled. There was a little resistance and a click. Now I can get the stem all the way in, but the watch will not run. Hands will set, and watch will run for a few seconds. What did I do wrong? Is there a fix??
Thanks Ken S
you didnt say how are with what you cleaned the movement with. ive seen the cleaning solution get in between the coils of the balance springs causing this to happen, could need drying, use hairdryer on low. also u could removed the oil with the cleaning and it simply needs to be oiled. actually need more info.
normally the stem wont have anything to do with the running. i have had movements i could wind with a small screwdriver that would run without a stem. probably what happened was dirt dust or both got to the movement while it was out of the case. i always put them under a upturned glass to prevent this. also some dirt inside the case could have gotten on the movement as it was being removed. a method some of the members may not agree with is to put a small drop the smallest possible of ronsonol lighter fluid on the open jewels it will probably go to running, if not give the balance wheel a gentle spin. if this works close the watch as soon as possible as this stuff evaporates quickly. this lighter fluid contains a substance older watchmakers used years ago. have seen it work great.
If you turned the setting lever screw too mch, it will let go of the setting lever on the dial side, under the dial. If you didn't turn it enough, it might have dislodged the yoke from the sliding pinion when you pulled it out. Either way, the hands and dial must come off, to see what has happened. If you have never done this before, I recommend taking it to a watchmaker. Would either of these things stop the watch from running? Maybe, maybe not, but the watch may need a service regardless.
I'd just like to point out that putting naptha or lighter fluid on the jewels anywhere in the watch will immediately dry the jewel up if it isn't already. You also don't want fumes trapped inside the watch. Watchmakers have sometimes used this to rinse away some dried up oil or dirt, and is only a prelude to a complete service, to see if the watch will run at all, and oftentimes it will free up a sticky part. However, this should always be a diagnostic tool only, and not used to clean the watch. A dry watch will destroy itself.
Trying to do this one myself. Bought an 11BLACD working watch, and want to change the face with my Oceanographer. This will require removing the crown and stem (again). Is there anything I need to know before I remove the stem. Also bought a great condition Oceanographer, but it does not have the 10K bezel. How are the bezels attached, and is there any reason I can't swap the GF bezel with the solid 10K bezel?
Thanks Ken S
In reply to Ken Did you get your by William Smith
Will - I know you are a Panel Member, and must know . About a year ago I sent him my Oceanographer, my 1960 Bulova President, and the ,movement from my Bulova 6AP ladies watch. Previously he restored my President (it is on the My Bulova site), and repaired ther 6AP. I have been in contact with him thoughout the year trying to get my watches back. He keeps saying he will send them, in fact on 16 Nov he said "...leaving Uniontown today...". I know he is a long tome member, and I don't want to ruin his reputation, but I want to get my watches back. Do you know if there is something going on with him??
In reply to Will - I know you are a Panel by Kunapets
You should be able to get in touch through the Private Message system. If you need help with navigating the system, drop me an email at [email protected]