Jump to content

Malcolm new to WRT

Malcolm

By Malcolm
in Introduce Yourself Here

 Share

Recommended Posts

Malcolm New Member

Malcolm

Posted
Posted

Hi all 

Firstly thanks  to JDM andJohnR725 for replying to me on old thread about Tissot 2030.

I have never worked on a watch since I opened a timex as a child 55+ years ago to see how it worked (it didn't afterwards) 

Here is a bit of background as to how I ended up here. On 4 March I went to visit my father and to collect my grandfather's and great grandfather's two gold Rolex (cushion back I think)oyster watches that my mother (recently deceased) had left me.whilst I was there my father said you might as well have this watch your mother got for me (Tissot ) it kept running battery down so I got a new tissot in mid nineties. 

Firstly I contacted tissot to see if spares were still available they said spares for 10 years guaranteed not a good start then rang local jewelry and watch repairer he said bring it in and I will have a look(closed when I went to town) next opened  watch up (Chinese battery ) ordered some new batteries and found movement code 2030 this lead to me getting another seastar with same movement and broken bracelet as a source of spare parts I have also got new spare electronic module on the way just in case . I found thread on this site about tissot 2030 but pdf would not download so signed up then found pdf would download this is just what I was looking for.A basic set of watch repair tools has just arrived courtesy of Amazon 

Hopefully stepper motor is ok there is one other issue with the watch when I tried to set time the minute hand didn't  move so I thought something was broken inside (first mistake) apart from that the crown and stem came out of case (I didn't break it ! ) so something is amiss with the setting leaver it is not that screw was left loose as it has the early type of setting lever arrangement that has to be dissmantel to remove crown an stem.

Any further help would be appreciated as I would like to repair this myself.

 

  • Like 1
Malcolm New Member

Malcolm

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I was told a long time ago there are only so many engineering  principles  its putting them together  in a different  order that makes something new !

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • tomh207
      Hello from Essex

      By tomh207 · Posted

      I don’t know what a pivot locating tool is? I am not a clock guy though but everything else you mentioned cousinsuk should be able to supply without issue. you might get more results if posting in the clock section of the forum.   Tom
    • jao
      Gift ideas for someone that likes watches

      By jao · Posted

      I came up with a topic that might be helpful for partners, friends, or family members of watch enthusiasts: gift ideas for people who are passionate about watches. Of course, more watches are always appreciated, but what are some other gift options related to this hobby or collection? What related gifts would you love to receive?
    • Plumbs
      Hello from Essex

      By Plumbs · Posted

      Thanks to everyone for the welcome.  Can I ask for some advice?  I have a French Drum clock which I am hoping to dismantle, clean and mend a bit for a friend (it is a long time since I did this, but I would like to restart). I used to go to M & P for supplies but it seems they are out of action at the moment.  Is Cousins a good place for supplies?  I think I will need: 1. Some small watchmaker type screwdrivers 2. Cleaning fluid to put in a bath and agitate the parts in (I don't have an ultrasonic bath and was not proposing to get one) 3. Clock oil 4. Some thin nosed pliers for removing pins 5. A basic magnifying eyeglass 6. A pivot locating tool 7. An assembly support for the movement 8. Some assorted pins .. but probably nothing more than that for the moment.  I don't think I will need to rebush any holes although I do have the tools for this.  The hour wheel is broken but I hope I have sourced a replacement. Final queries:  a. the wooden case has split a bit.  To glue it together, would standard strong PVA glue e.g. Evostik interior wood glue be OK?  b. to polish the exterior brasswork of the face and rear, is Duraglit OK, and should they be lacquered after polishing?  I am not proposing to polish and lacquer the movement itself, unless that is vital, but only to clean it in the cleaning fluid. Thanks in advance and I hope this is clear.  
    • Bonefixer
      Breitling Navitimer 806

      By Bonefixer · Posted

      Thanks Mark. I think I’ll leave the beat error for now - it’s a fixed stud so I’d have to adjust the collet position.    The watch has bigger problems. On reassembly I’ve found that the hour counter reset hammer is broken - I didn’t do it, the main hammer part was just not there. Can’t easily identify a replacement part. And the subdial hands. The running seconds hand needs an extended pivot tube as the pivot is below dial level. Can’t find one of them either. I’ve found a central seconds hand that might fit it - going to have a go at cutting, filing and polishing it to make it work. 
    • CARBONLACE
      Caravelle 11DO 17J vs 7j

      By CARBONLACE · Posted

      Good morning. I have a Caliber 11DO 17 Jewel that I utterly destroyed practicing on. My question is this. Are the 17j and 7j compatible in relation to swapping out parts such as the Wheel Train and Balance? Thank you in advance. 
×
×
  • Create New...