Crown Issue

[DrPuddington]

Hi, I have a problem with my asian PAM movement, it's a manual winding movement, probably a 6497 clone. The issue with the watch is that whenever I pull out the crown, it's hard to switch from winding to time setting and if I manage to switch to time setting, if I push the crown back in and wind it, it will still set the time. Is there any way to fix this on my own? Your help would be very much appreciated, thanks!

 

[Raddave]

Has it always been like that ?
Or did it just start ?

 

[DrPuddington]

Has it always been like that ?
Or did it just start ?

As stated by the buyer, it just started. Bought it off a M2M sale (knowing the issue) but thought I could repair it myself. :/

 

[Raddave]

If it was always like that i would have guessed the stem was cut too short, but seeing as the problem developed, i would venture to guess there is a problem with the keyless assy.

 

[DrPuddington]

If it was always like that i would have guessed the stem was cut too short, but seeing as the problem developed, i would venture to guess there is a problem with the keyless assy.

Thank you so much, if thats the case, is there any way easy fix to it?

 

[Dochere2]

Easy is a relative term. If you have the correct tools and a steady hand, coupled with good mechanical aptitude, then yes, it is easy. Here is a link that details assembly, dis-assembly of your movement:

http://www.eta.ch/swisslab/6497/6947.html

 

[Raddave]

Im not so sure its easy, but it does look easier than a 2836 ,but then again ive never done a6497, so i could be wrong. There is one part in the tutorial which suggest holding a spring down with a wooden peg, but ive had good luck securing it with rodico, or silly putty, and peeling it of when you are done.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/135676-Keyless-work-fix-Part-1-6497

https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb...ng-a-6497-movement-amp-Building-a-watch-Part2


https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb...1-s-entry-Noob-guide-to-the-6497-3-part-video

https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/95150-6497-Keyless-Help!



Look through them ALL before you get started...

 

[Raddave]

Oh yeah and youve got a good set of screwdrivers and tweezers right ?
Ans also something soft to set the movement on while working on it or a movemet holder..

 

[DrPuddington]

Thank you so much both of you. Yes, I'll read em and start after that, I believe I have the tools needed. Again, thanks for the fast and helpful response!

 

[Raddave]

Good luck and keep us posted !

 

[DrPuddington]

Will do sir!

 

[DrPuddington]

So after reading tons of posts as suggested by [MENTION=42327]Raddave[/MENTION] and [MENTION=89226]Dochere2[/MENTION], and spending 60 bucks on tools, I was finally prepared to disassemble the whole movement. As soon as I disassembled the CG the crown immediately dropped out and it felt weird because I recalled watching Cwazy's video and it was supposed to be tighten by the screw. What I did was, I just open the case back, and try tighten the screw after I placed the crown back in. Works like a charm. Thanks guys, although it took me a few days to study and it turned out to be an easier fix than I expected, it was a pretty good experience and it felt satisfying. Although not much help I can contribute back to the community, I thought I'd post a picture of the screw I tighten that is essentially the whole issue of my watch.

 

[Raddave]

WhooooHoooooo !

Congrats Sir, on your first repair !

 

[DrPuddington]

WhooooHoooooo !

Congrats Sir, on your first repair !

Thanks alot!! It's all you man! Maybe right now I'll go over to the PAM section to get this movement identified for future references. Hahaha

 

[Dochere2]

Very cool, glad you got it sorted.

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[DrPuddington]

Very cool, glad you got it sorted.

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Thanks for your help as well!