Any watch experts/gurus here?

eggydoo · 11-03-2010, 10:29 AM

Just have a question with my perpetual/automatic watch that I can't seem to find an answer for on google.

Even though it winds, it seems to stop quite frequently and have to wind it again by taking off my watch and trying to make the thing in the back spin.

Never had that much problem with it before and it usually stays wounds for 24+ hours. Now only staying wound for maybe 5-6 hours.

rmnc3r · 11-03-2010, 11:02 AM

Could need a cleaning and oiling...
...or the spring is weak.

Sir Nuke · 11-03-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmnc3r

Could need a cleaning and oiling...
...or the spring is weak.

yep, we don't know how old your watch is......but I would bet a cleaning and oiling will take care of your issue.

jennnchuck · 11-03-2010, 11:34 AM

most likely a loose or dirty spring, could just have a grain of sand in the internal gears. i agree with both others, a good cleaning should take care of it

SMGSS · 11-03-2010, 12:23 PM

any good sites to learn up on watches? Ive always been curious as to how they work and are built.

eggydoo · 11-03-2010, 02:59 PM

Just had it serviced about a year ago actually. Watch is 3 yrs old, Tag Heuer Carrera.

I had a coworker tell me once he read on a Rolex forum that sometimes something just gets stuck in there and if you keep adjusting it forward for a couple days, and then set it back it fixes it.

I tried it and it worked!

Z28RockStar · 11-03-2010, 04:45 PM

I'm only a guru/expert at "watching" girls, . . . sorry.

11-03-2010, 10:29 AM	#1
eggydoo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	Any watch experts/gurus here? Just have a question with my perpetual/automatic watch that I can't seem to find an answer for on google. Even though it winds, it seems to stop quite frequently and have to wind it again by taking off my watch and trying to make the thing in the back spin. Never had that much problem with it before and it usually stays wounds for 24+ hours. Now only staying wound for maybe 5-6 hours.

11-03-2010, 11:34 AM	#4
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	most likely a loose or dirty spring, could just have a grain of sand in the internal gears. i agree with both others, a good cleaning should take care of it __________________

11-03-2010, 04:45 PM	#7
Z28RockStar Drives: 2SS/RS CGM 6M, 2007 Harley Deluxe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 1,981	I'm only a guru/expert at "watching" girls, . . . sorry. __________________ Who doesn't love puppies and beer?

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rmnc3r Drives: me up the wall. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 471	Could need a cleaning and oiling... ...or the spring is weak.

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SMGSS Drives: 00 SS, 67 SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 251	any good sites to learn up on watches? Ive always been curious as to how they work and are built.

11-03-2010, 02:59 PM	#6
eggydoo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	Just had it serviced about a year ago actually. Watch is 3 yrs old, Tag Heuer Carrera. I had a coworker tell me once he read on a Rolex forum that sometimes something just gets stuck in there and if you keep adjusting it forward for a couple days, and then set it back it fixes it. I tried it and it worked!