Jump to content

Tremont

Nobby
 Share

Recommended Posts

Nobby Member

Nobby

Posted
Posted

Hello all   would anyone know the best way to let down a 18s Key wind Tremont pocket watch , have included photo , there are no holes in plate side to release the click I don't want to lift the click bridge it could release to fast any help appreciated.

20240902_113004.thumb.jpg.50f3193941db763942d036f19a7258a3.jpg

nevenbekriev Distinguished Member

nevenbekriev

Posted
Posted

You need a tool like key for winding but with big round handle. Pin wise is suitable if You can firmly grab the arbor with it, but here You have protection tube that doesn't let this happen. A key tube without handle, tighten in pin wise is good. Wind a little with the tool just to be able to release the click, then slowly unwind by controlled releasing the handle. This is the way to release springs in all key wound watches and clocks

JohnR725 Distinguished Member

JohnR725

Posted
Posted
15 hours ago, nevenbekriev said:

You need a tool like key for winding but with big round handle

Way back in the old days they made a universal tool for this. Basically a universal key for the variety of sizes of key wind watches.

On 9/2/2024 at 3:36 AM, Nobby said:

I don't want to lift the click bridge it could release to fast

image.png.dad1cb427b1cbdc9fd4c145842766f2b.png

On 9/2/2024 at 3:36 AM, Nobby said:

I don't want to lift the click bridge it could release to fast

If you have your universal key or pin vice on the other end in place you may still be able release worst-case by removing the plate but? There's another screw looks like it's holding the click spring in place for the circular spring this holding the click under their someplace. So maybe releasing that will release the click.

And yes this is definitely a very interesting design

 

image.png.df3cec6baa96fdad8988b3d937fe2881.png

 

Nobby Member

Nobby

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks to all for your reply's I have found the way to let down the mainspring , at the bottom right you will see a lever with a vertical pin that needs to be pushed in at the same tme apply pressure to the key thus taking power out of the spring.

 

Thanks to all

  • Like 1

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

    • Leonid
      Rolex cal. 3135 issues

      By Leonid · Posted

      By the way, I opened my watch, looked under a magnifying glass, there is simply no grease, the screws are without traces, the slots are intact.I think it's just a matter of maintenance.there are no rotor marks on the body. And to remove the strap from yours, just press on the 1st side,and slightly move the strap, then on the other side and it will come off.
    • chrisG
      New forum member, new learner

      By chrisG · Posted

      Hi My name is Chris. Just started trying to learn about watch and clock repair as a result of repairing my fathers old 1890s police station clock (about a year ago). The clock was Ok, but having graduated to pocket watches and then wrist watches, despite the really excellent stuff on Youtube, I am struggling a bit.  As a retired engineer, I find the engineering exquisite, but a bit on the fiddly side.  I have done a few practice watches with a little success but failed a few, but have had success with Seiko 7005s, 7009s etc, but have just attempted a citizen 5430.  Nightmare.  My wife thought I had found religion as I spent so much time on my knees with my eyes to the floor looking for springs.  Got through that and found that the balance is shot.  Trying to source one or something that will fit from the citizen range has me totally perplexed.  Tried Ebay, Cousins etc without luck.  Any advice as to alternatives that will fit or alternative sources would be gratefully received.
    • Klassiker
      Typical and max diameter of faceplate for 8mm WW lathe?

      By Klassiker · Posted

      Agreed, this is puzzling. Can you ask questions or inspect the lots before bidding? My Boley & Leinen Reform face plate is dia. 95mm exactly. It's possible that 4 inches is a slightly too large approximation, but why then make the distinction to 3 11/16 for the sake of 8mm? If the larger ones are truly 4" then they will clash with the bed, but then I have no idea which 8mm lathe would take them. All 8mm lathes have spindle height 50mm or less, as far as I know. The spindle height is, as you say, standard 50mm for W.W.
    • Dell
      Patreon Free WRT

      By Dell · Posted

      I have only been a member for six years & I have found this a very friendly forum although I don’t have anything to do with watches not because I don’t like watches but because I have gout in both hands so my dexterity isn’t very good, I restore torsion clocks & occasionally other antique clocks also at 72 my eyes are not what they used to be, that is why I only post on the clock forum & the lathe forum mostly . As others have said Mark it is much appreciated that  you are willing & able to do this. very many Thanks Dell
    • vessel18
      New forum member, new learner

      By vessel18 · Posted

      Ah, this is brilliant, thank you very much!
×
×
  • Create New...