Comments on: Spinning Wheels

By: Akeni Oluwatosin

Akeni Oluwatosin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:32:41 +0000

spinning wheels takes you to a certain comfort zone in the process of watch repairs. You are sure the problem of wheel cloging is solve and any other problem can be traced somewhere else.
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By: J.Edwards

J.Edwards — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:13:11 +0000

I do the same J.Peter and find it nearly always gives a good indication of what kind of amplitude I can expect from the watch. Fortunately, I have yet to run into the sort of problem you or Chris have described. The check never fails to tip me off to a bent wheel or tiny fiber that has found its way into the gear train, though.

By: Prem C

Prem C — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:52:19 +0000

Hey Jp,
Keep spinning them wheels! I’m currently facing a similar quagmire with a Vulcain 120. Leave it aside a bit, and come back to your work with a fresh mind, that way you will be able to see what was ‘unseen’ a day prior. Always works for me, cheers on that post! Warm regards from British Columbia, how is the little one getting along? Wishing you and your family a great summer!
Prem C.

By: J.Peter

J.Peter — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:01:29 +0000

That’s a good guess, Chris. I have seen that done. This watch is an ETA 2824 however and I don’t know what the other wheel could possibly be intended for, but it doesn’t work in the 2824, despite having the correct appearance and dimensions except for the wheel spoke count & probably tooth count.

By: chris amen

chris amen — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:17:41 +0000

Let me guess…. Rolex 1570 vs 1560— 1560 is a 18,000 beat and 1570 is a 19,800 beat. Happened to me years ago but I have always remembered—–it just takes one time. I like your post,keep up the good work ………Chris Amen CW21