Anybody here know about fixing watches?

[petersemple]

This definitely goes into the "bitten off too much to chew" category. I have a watch that a while ago had one of the hands come loose. I took it to a jeweller and he fixed it all up. Only problem is that he didn't align the hands properly - the hour hand lined up with the "12 o'clock" position when the minute hand was at "6 o'clock" I should have taken it back to him to fix, but I didn't get around to it, and now he's not there anymore. Sigh. Anyway, I took the thing apart, and fixed the hands to where they should be. In the process, a few parts escaped. Anyway, I can put it all back together, and the digital parts all work properly (It's an analogue watch with a digital window as well). The analogue part I can pull out the stem and turn it to set the time, and that it all good. The only issue I have is that the hands no longer actually work - the second hand doesn't tick, and they don't go around - so it's accurate twice a day. I have checked the battery and it's new. There were two little pieces that fell out and I put back where they came from, but I'm not quite sure if they are in the correct orientation (wish they'd stayed in place long enough to take a photo). Anyway, is there anyone who could take a look at photos of what it looks like now and could give me any ideas? It seems so close I'd love to get the thing back fully functional. Any ideas of other things to check on?

Thanks

Peter

[Twinck]

G'day peter, if you can post some pictures of the back of the movement, which will allow identification of the movement, and if you're able to ID the parts that were re-fitted that would be good too..

I'm a watchmaker down in Melbourne/Geelong, worst comes to worst you may need a new movement fitted, the teeth on modern quartz watches are very sensitive to being touched, and a single piece of dirt in the gear train can a)stop the watch completely, or b) damage the teeth beyond economical repair.. even moreso with plastic gears,

Hope I can help

Tom

[Allan at Wallan]

Hi Peter,

You could seek help from a "second hand dealer".

Sorry, do not have a sensible response to your problem
and wish you luck in your endeavours.

Allan

[petersemple]

Thaks for the offer Tom. It turns out that my MIL has a friend who is a retired watchmaker. I am getting the watch to him - probably better than anybody trying to give advice by remote control. I'll see what he says about the possibilities.

Thanks

Peter