Repair to Quartz movement rep????

[747]

I have just received a Tag Rep with working chrono. I bought it as a "thankyou" gift so wanted it to be perfect. Two minor probs that I want to know if it should be easy enough for a watchmaker to repair.
1) When you press the button at 4 position to reset the chrono the large 'seconds' hand
(sorry don't know what else to call it) it resets to 3 seconds after 12 o'clock.

2) When you press the button at the 2 position it sometimes works, it sometimes
doesn't.

Should a watchmaker be able to repair these issues???
cheers
747

 

[BlueRod37]

hi,
on gen quartz watches (the one i have : swatch seiko tissot...)
if you pull the crown (to make the watch stop) then you push some buttons the 2'o clock or the one at 4
the restet position of the big hand should move foreward.

don't know if it works on reps (i'm not an expert tho)


keep me informed

Guillaume

 

[747]

OK have been able to fix problem 1. Worked a treat. Thanks for that mate.

Now if someone can offer advice on problem 2
cheers
747

 

[Pix]

point 2) I had this case already, and that was because the stem was too long... :?

Is it a screw down crown ? If yes test the chro with the crown unscrewed and see if it works better. If yes, probably the stem is the problem (don't ask me how it works, that's what happened to me with my Longines)

For quartz, best way is to change the whole movement, it costs nohing.

 

[747]

Thanks for that PIX. When you say replace the whole movement I have no idea how to do that or whatthat means. Do I take it to my watchmaker???
cheers
747

 

[BlueRod37]

i think you'll have to open it....

yeap, try to find a rep friendly watchsmith
ask him

but wait for others to answer as well.

 

[offshore]

If you open the case back, you will see that the pusher, just pushes 2 plates together.
Sometimes you may need to adjust one of these plates, so a contact is made each time it is pushed.
Alternatively make sure both plates have clean contact surfaces.

If you need to replace the movement, first have a look at the existing movt, and see if you can get a model. I would be guessing, but it probably is a Miyota OS series, (could be ETA....but not all that hopeful) You will see printed on the back plate "Miyota OSXX"
Then you can price a new movement. You can also download the setting instructions for that movement, so you know what each button does, and the levels of programming.
Hope this helps.
Offshore

 

[Time4Direct]

Wouldn't think you need to change movement for such a small fault in 99 out of a 100 cases the problem is a bad contact . Just have a look and you may need to adjust the point at which the contact is made . Simple fix will take a minute to do

 

[Pix]

Which model is it ?
A quartz movement is something like 15-30 USD but indeed changing it means removing the dial etc..., which is an extreme solution.

 

[747]

Firstly I would like to say a big THANKYOU to everyone for there replies.
I have never opened a watch in my life so this is going to be a first. I new I wud have to do it one day. I have bought myself a toolkit off the 'bay' and when it arrives I'm going to give it a go. In the meantime I'm reading through the tutorials section for tips and info.
Thanks again everyone for your help so far. Wish me luck.
cheers
747

 

[747]

I'm going to tack this onto the back of this post in the hope that I am either corrected or pointed in right direction.

1) If you buy a quartz with working chrono then you have no real way of knowing the quality of movement inside..... yes/no

2) Pull the watch apart see what movement it is and buy another movement from a watch repair shop....... yes/no

3) Is buying a quartz movement from a watch repair shop going to make it a better movement than the one supplied...... yes/no

4) If you want a quartz watch to have as an everyday working watch (I'm a window cleaner) so its not going to get thrashed- then for reliability get one that doesn't have chronos. The simpler the movement the better..... yes/no

I look forwrad to being further educated.
cheers
747

 

[offshore]

1) If you buy a quartz with working chrono then you have no real way of knowing the quality of movement inside..... No...but you would/could ask the dealer what movement it ran before buying.

2) Pull the watch apart see what movement it is and buy another movement from a watch repair shop....... You normally replace same movt, with same movt. Trying to swap in a different movt is at best....difficult.

3) Is buying a quartz movement from a watch repair shop going to make it a better movement than the one supplied...... As above...NO.

4) If you want a quartz watch to have as an everyday working watch (I'm a window cleaner) so its not going to get thrashed- then for reliability get one that doesn't have chronos. The simpler the movement the better..... yes...however most quartz are pretty infallable, especially if they are good quality movements. The issue is that the more working parts (ie chrono) the more to go wrong.

Offshore

 

[747]

Thanks Offshore. Appreciate the time and info. I'm begining to understand this alot more now.
cheers
747