177M Service?

[skipow]

So i need some help, i just received my 177M today and it wont keep accurate time. It keeps stopping after running for about 20 min. Do I need to service? Do i need to do something else? Please help.

 

[tokeyx]

G only charges $100 to service that movement, might not be a bad idea

 

[midasmook]

So i need some help, i just received my 177M today and it wont keep accurate time. It keeps stopping after running for about 20 min. Do I need to service? Do i need to do something else? Please help.

Not to be cheeky but you are winding it up aren't you ?

 

[skipow]

yes i am winding but how long do you typically need to wind it for?

 

[WatchnScotch]

30-50 times around I think. It seems as though it feels different when the clutch is engaged from it being fully charged, so I wait for that feeling.

 

[gunrunner223]

30-50 times around I think. It seems as though it feels different when the clutch is engaged from it being fully charged, so I wait for that feeling.

Clockwise....

 

[Jidonsu]

As the above posters said, make sure you wind it about 40-50 times, clockwise as seen from the CG side. You'll feel a lot of resistance once it's fully wound - so much resistance that it's nearly impossible to wind it without thinking you'll bread something.

 

[PAMaholic]

I can wind my 177L for about 100 times after it received a full service. Since then it runs about 50 hours and loses only a few seconds a week.

I would highly recommend getting it serviced.

 

[smascarinas]

Aweee... that sucks... who did you get it from? Anyways... I guess servicing it would be good. I'm glad I got a buddy that does it for like $60-$70 and waterproofs it too.

Got some pics?

 

[PAMaholic]

Yeah, before servicing, it could wind it only about 70-80 turns and it run only ~ 36 hours.

 

[smascarinas]

Wow service makes a big difference... Cool!

Yeah, before servicing, it could wind it only about 70-80 turns and it run only ~ 36 hours.

 

[PAMaholic]

Yes, and it´s worth every cent i paid. In Germany, watchservicing is really expensie, so i paid 80,- € / ~ 115$, included was movement cleaning, oiling, regulating, crystal fully pressed in, all gasket changed to better ones and additional gaskets for the crown. Waterproof tested to 100m. It runs like a champ and it´s so lightweight, it wears so damn comfortable. I love it. My everyday beater.

 

[Dr.Verylong]

Who did you send it to for service?

 

[Mambo]

Domi ?

 

[skipow]

Does G's servicing include waterproofing?

 

[levelmanroger]

G greases the seals and zips it all up nice and tight. I don't know if he tests for water resistance as part of his normal service routine, but it's probably as water tight as it's going to get unless the crystal needs to be re-pressed.

 

[smascarinas]

Where is your watch from? Just received mine from Angus and it's broke.... Dangit!!!!

 

[PAMaholic]

I didn't sent it To anybody from The Forums. I have a Local, professional watchsmith WHO does this For me.

Hadn't To Good experiences with some from The Forums.

 

[skipow]

so I have had mine for a few days and it was fine but now all it does when i try and wind it is move the hands? The crown will no longer click down to wind. Any resolutions?

 

[PAMaholic]

Had the same problem, the movement holders are to short! So when you pull the crown out, the movement slips in the same direction. And the crown will touch the CG before fully pulled out. Only option was finding some new and longer movementholders. Since then everything is fine!