Did I Break It?

[Stesol]

So, I just bought my wife a '67 Oysterdate Precision manual wind....in beautiful condition, had it mailed to me. Upon the initial date set of 17, 24 hr turns, and after 20 full winds the watch ticked for 30 seconds and stopped....I wound another 10 times and now it has jammed - doesn't wind anymore...help....please.
-Steve

[Rickster]

Doubt it was something you did... I would say take it to a local watchmaker and have it looked at or serviced. Try this post for someone in SF. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=182662

[Stesol]

Thanks Rick - Im thinking I'll give to her Fri - her b-day then have it looked at locally. Hopefully not a ton of $ to repair.
-Steve

[Tcaviglioli]

could not be something you did to it in my opinion, unless you dropped it or smtgh similar.

Repair could be costfull as you do not know how sound the mechanism is or what the pb is (and repair will not happen overnight either), so I would say best return it to the seller but obviously if you need it for her bd, well...

I do hope it is not anything serious.

best of luck!

[dddrees]

it sounds as the watch requires a service. Hard to say what all will be required to fix the watch. I don't know who and under what conditions you purchased the watch, but to be honest when buying a vintage watch this is something not that unusual. However you may want to contact the seller and see what they are willing to do.

I would not take this watch just to anyone and have them work on it however.

[Stesol]

Hey thanks Dan - I purchased it from a reputable dealer - its got a 1 Yr warranty.....was hoping there was a trick to unjam it....beyond my inclination to hit it with something ; )
-Steve

[ExpII]

It might be worth a trip to the RSC in SF: http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...42185061461586

Bob Ridley is another option but he's in TX.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Stesol

Hey thanks Dan - I purchased it from a reputable dealer - its got a 1 Yr warranty.....was hoping there was a trick to unjam it....beyond my inclination to hit it with something ; )
-Steve

Originally Posted by ExpII

It might be worth a trip to the RSC in SF: http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...42185061461586

Bob Ridley is another option but he's in TX.

He has a 1 year warranty from the dealer that he purchased it from. I doubt very seriously that he will want to send it to RSC or to Bob Ridley and pay out of pocket.

[Stesol]

Thanks all for the concern folks - I gave it to the wife last night as an early, broken b-day present.... - se LOVED it!
Just sent it back for repair - wish me good luck - here's a pic:

[SPARTAN2161]

That happened to me as well. Had it shipped to me and changed the date and wound it. It ended up being a bent gear. Wasn't to expensive.

[wakka2u]

Originally Posted by Stesol

Thanks all for the concern folks - I gave it to the wife last night as an early, broken b-day present.... - se LOVED it!
Just sent it back for repair - wish me good luck - here's a pic:

this is a beautiful watch!!! wear in great health and wealth!