Didn't think this needed to be wound... just bought it on m2m and can't get it going doing the usual stuff. Shake, rotating, winding... Am I supposed to be doing something special or did i just buy a dead watch? Seller hasn't responded (yet). Any help is appreciated!
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Just bought, PO is not working
- Thread starter tonymission
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How many times did you try rotating the crown? It shouldn't take many revolutions to get it running if its functional.
Try a couple winds and a bit of a shake to get the balance wheel to kick.
Try a couple winds and a bit of a shake to get the balance wheel to kick.
Once, four times, 20 times, 40.... tried everything. Im assuming I unlock the clown by rotating counter clockwise... it pops out in first position I wind. Then it's date and time set is third position.
I guess I could get it fixed but what should I do from a buyers perspective? Haven't heard from seller on this... should dudes be selling dead watches and that's ok? What's protocol?
Luckily my 45.5mm PO is arriving tomorrow. I like this look but 42 is probably not going to work for me. Not after wearing my Fiddy!
That sucks. Seems like you did everything possible. I'd just wait for the seller's response.
Was the second hand trying to move at all? Like "twitching."
Mine actually died on me, but when i opened it up, i noticed a screw in the balance wheel. If you can open the caseback that might be able to put you in the right direction.
Very true. Could've had a bumpy trip to it's destination. I've noticed a lot of reps do not have the screws torqued properly in the movements.
Not even thinking about twitching. Dead still. Now when i wind it right next up to my ear it sounds like some gears are moving... just nothing from the second hand at all.
you prolly have a loose screw somewhere in the movement.. might not be in the balance wheel... but doesnt sound like its a winding problem... try and give it a nice "tap against the palm... see what happens
First few times nothing and then I just smacked the shit out of it and now it's working!! Like really slammed it out of frustration. Thanks for the help! I suppose ill have to take this in to get looked at to prevent from happening again if indeed it's a loose screw. ?
Smacking the watch made it work!
:headdesk: =========== :facepalm: ============:beatahorse: :spank:============= :rofl: Ata boy. keep on smacking :rofl: !!!!! I need a drink !
:headdesk: =========== :facepalm: ============:beatahorse: :spank:============= :rofl: Ata boy. keep on smacking :rofl: !!!!! I need a drink !
+1 on palm smacking. I have an eta rep that likes a little slap to get moving. The shaking, swirling business just makes it yawn.
So maybe not a screw in there? I don't hear anything rattling. Don't want to act like a pam snob in the omega forum, but it amazes me that smacking the watch gets it moving! :lol:
Very smooth 28800 on the seconds. Nice watch, just think it looks too small on my wrist, what do you guys think? I guess this pic makes it look bigger
Remember this rule...watches always look bigger from the person viewing your wrist. That is why pics always make the watch look bigger. So if you really want to see what it will looks like, take a pic of yourself in the mirror from 5 ft away.