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stil · 20 September 2016, 12:14 AM

Hi Folks,

Since many of you are experts thought I'd start here. I have a relatively new to me (1 year or so) 10 year old DJ. It was serviced by the folks I purchased it from right before I purchased it. It had been running great...holding a proper charge and all. Was within COSC spec as well.

I wore it recently and didn't notice any issues. It's been sitting in my safe since then. Took it out this morning to wear and noticed that it won't wind up. I can twist the crown clockwise like I'm winding it but there is little to no resistance...and I've wound it 40ish times. I also shook it like wearing it to spin the rotor but still no charge and it won't run. When I shake it the seconds hand barely moves forward a second or two then almost goes backwards very slightly.

I can change the date and time without issue using the crown.

No physical damage to the watch.

Thoughts, anyone?

Thanks in advance.

tifosi · 20 September 2016, 12:22 AM

Sounds like a mainspring issue to me. I'm no watchmaker, though.

stil · 20 September 2016, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Sounds like a mainspring issue to me. I'm no watchmaker, though.

My thoughts as well...but weird since the last time I wore it there were no issues.

I contacted my guy and he's going to send me a pre-paid package to ship it to him.

We shall see.

tifosi · 20 September 2016, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stil

My thoughts as well...but weird since the last time I wore it there were no issues.

I contacted my guy and he's going to send me a pre-paid package to ship it to him.

We shall see.

I guess it could have broken while it was running down in the safe after the last time you wore it. Assuming you put it away running.

Boaters · 20 September 2016, 12:53 AM

I basically had the same problem on another watch brand could get it to run barely same as your describing and it was the mainspring.

Tools · 20 September 2016, 03:08 AM

Classic broken mainspring.

masyv6 · 20 September 2016, 04:08 AM

Mainspring sounds about right

stil · 20 September 2016, 04:36 AM

Sounds good. Thanks all...was my first suspicion as well but thanks for confirming.

I guess the good news is that I'll get my crooked cyclops fixed at the same time!

watchwatcher · 20 September 2016, 04:38 AM

Good luck!

stil · 11 October 2016, 06:03 AM

Heard back from my watch guy...definitely a mainspring. They also should be fixing the slightly crooked cyclops.

Hopefully it'll be back in hand within the next week or so!

20 September 2016, 12:14 AM	#1
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	DJ Issue...won't wind or run Hi Folks, Since many of you are experts thought I'd start here. I have a relatively new to me (1 year or so) 10 year old DJ. It was serviced by the folks I purchased it from right before I purchased it. It had been running great...holding a proper charge and all. Was within COSC spec as well. I wore it recently and didn't notice any issues. It's been sitting in my safe since then. Took it out this morning to wear and noticed that it won't wind up. I can twist the crown clockwise like I'm winding it but there is little to no resistance...and I've wound it 40ish times. I also shook it like wearing it to spin the rotor but still no charge and it won't run. When I shake it the seconds hand barely moves forward a second or two then almost goes backwards very slightly. I can change the date and time without issue using the crown. No physical damage to the watch. Thoughts, anyone? Thanks in advance.

20 September 2016, 12:22 AM	#2
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Sounds like a mainspring issue to me. I'm no watchmaker, though. __________________ Russ

20 September 2016, 03:08 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Classic broken mainspring. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 September 2016, 12:53 AM	#5
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I basically had the same problem on another watch brand could get it to run barely same as your describing and it was the mainspring.

20 September 2016, 04:08 AM	#7
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Mainspring sounds about right

20 September 2016, 04:36 AM	#8
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Sounds good. Thanks all...was my first suspicion as well but thanks for confirming. I guess the good news is that I'll get my crooked cyclops fixed at the same time!

20 September 2016, 04:38 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Good luck!

11 October 2016, 06:03 AM	#10
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Heard back from my watch guy...definitely a mainspring. They also should be fixing the slightly crooked cyclops. Hopefully it'll be back in hand within the next week or so!

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