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Ok having done a search I’m coming up with a blank on these movements.its got 2 stems one for alarm setting and one for time setting.

Currently not working so interested if anyone has any info them or if they are still available or has Hattori made an equivalent?

cheers for any help

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8 minutes ago, transporter said:

Currently not working

So how's it not working?

What test equipment have you got and what have you tried?

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Also what's the patent number?

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I’ll be honest I’ve put a new battery in it, as for test equipment I can wait till I get to my mentor and have him go through it.

but for not working, well. It’s not working, sorry can’t go into any more depth than that I’m afraid, I’m not a quartz specialist.

ill get the full patent number and post it up here 

1 hour ago, AndyGSi said:

So how's it not working?

What test equipment have you got and what have you tried?

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Also what's the patent number?

Ok patent number is 0225 277

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2 hours ago, transporter said:

I’ll be honest I’ve put a new battery in it, as for test equipment I can wait till I get to my mentor and have him go through it.

but for not working, well. It’s not working, sorry can’t go into any more depth than that I’m afraid, I’m not a quartz specialist.

ill get the full patent number and post it up here 

Ok patent number is 0225 277

If it's from what I think then it's worth looking into further with the potential to repair if needed as you won't find anything else like it.

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1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Post photos of the case and dial please, i don't know what it is. 

 

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1 hour ago, AndyGSi said:

If it's from what I think then it's worth looking into further with the potential to repair if needed as you won't find anything else like it.

I’ll be honest the only information I’ve found is Alatron website in Switzerland and all they have is a contacts page.

im looking at putting it on the mentors test machine to see where the problem is.

i only have a cheap line tester for quartz as I only work on mechanical clocks  and this is just a personal purchase so no pressure on a repair if you know what I mean.

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37 minutes ago, transporter said:

 

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I’ll be honest the only information I’ve found is Alatron website in Switzerland and all they have is a contacts page.

im looking at putting it on the mentors test machine to see where the problem is.

i only have a cheap line tester for quartz as I only work on mechanical clocks  and this is just a personal purchase so no pressure on a repair if you know what I mean.

I've only ever seen these movements in Tiffany and the odd Paiget travel clock.

Last one was a quite few years ago but an easy fix as it was just the crystal.

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Ok, quick update, I ran it on the line test and it’s quite happily running now, so obviously in need of a service due to gummed motor/jewels, just waiting to see if the alarm side works now.

 

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21 hours ago, AndyGSi said:

Glad to hear it's working.

 

Time side is working but the alarm isn't unfortunately, I don't know if you are familiar with this movement,  But to set I adjust the alarm hand and then pull the crown to the out position, when the hour hand reaches the alarm hand no sound is emitted, so now I need to figure out whats wrong on this side of the movement, Oh give me a Westminster/repeat carriage clock etc !!!!

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3 hours ago, AndyGSi said:

Is there a Piezo disc in the case back?

I'm saying no unless its well camouflaged, i didn't see means of connecting one from the movement unless you are able to tell me different?

 

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32 minutes ago, transporter said:

I'm saying no unless its well camouflaged, i didn't see means of connecting one from the movement unless you are able to tell me different?

 

Normally with an alarm it uses a contact like the brass centre piece and then has a spring
in one of the holes for the 2nd contact but maybe this is integrated in the movement.

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23 hours ago, AndyGSi said:

Normally with an alarm it uses a contact like the brass centre piece and then has a spring
in one of the holes for the 2nd contact but maybe this is integrated in the movement.

I've emailed Alatron so I will wait to see what they attach to their reply.

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4 minutes ago, transporter said:

I've emailed Alatron so I will wait to see what they attach to their reply.

Thinking back I'm pretty sure it's all integrated.

You'll be lucky to get any response from Alatron but good luck.

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