13007 MOVEMENT

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:35 pm     Post subject: 13007 MOVEMENT

THIS MOVEMENT HAD BEEN KEEPING FAIRLY GOOD TIME SINCE PURCHASE, BUT IT ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO INCREASE APPROX. 1 MINUTE A DAY . I RE ADJUSTED AND HAD IT BACK TO FAIRLY GOOD TIME UNTIL I WOUND IT, THEN IT STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN. HAVE DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULT.>>>>>EACH TIME I WIND IT IT STARTS SPEEDING UP<<<<< WHAT IS MY SOLUTION?Q

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:21 am     Post subject:

its probably time for a service. Many run for the first x amount of years then get clogged with dirt. people think clocks run forever without a service. how long would your car run without a service?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:23 pm     Post subject: 13007 MOVEMENT

MOVEMENT IS ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD, IS YOUR SUGGESTION STILL VALID FOR THIS TIME FRAME?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:58 pm     Post subject:

Generally, clocks should be oiled every 1 to 3 years, and cleaned every 3 to 5 years (certain conditions may warrant less time between cleaning/oiling). While the movement may have been purchased a year ago, it was definately manufactured previous to that (and may be in need of either a cleaning and/or oiling). In most instances, a cleaning/oiling takes care of many problems, and is a good place to start troubleshooting. As a side note, you can also contact one of our mechanical movement technicians to run the problem by them and see what they would suggest (as I am, by no means, an expert).

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:01 am     Post subject:



Yes-Some replacement mechanisms I bought brand new were dirty!!

This is only from a certain manufacturer so not all are the same but a very popular make.

I could be wrong - without actually looking at it I cannot guarantee my opinions. If you could see into the mechanism you may be able to see a little dirt in the wheels where they mesh.

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:38 pm     Post subject:



THANKS, I WILL GIVE THAT A TRY.