64Wing
·Ok all, have my first issue with my Hamilton H69439931. I dropped it directly on the plexi this morning on a concrete floor from about 1 or 2 feet. Surprisingly, the crystal still isn't scratched, so nod to Hamilton for that.
What I realized was that the watch stopped. So I gave it a few winds (only accepted about 6 as I just wound it last evening or so). Tapped on it and it started running. Left it on top of tool box and proceeded with my current tasks. When I came back it had stopped again. Tapped it again, stopped a minute later. I realized the seconds hand was stopping just shy of the minute hand each time.
I think what happened is the minute hand bent toward the dome just enough to interfere with the seconds hand.
I confirmed this by gently using the crown to send the minute hand forward. It passed beneath the second hand fine. But when I came backward toward the seconds hand, it seemed to grab it and push it backward as well. Only allowed this direction of travel for 2 seconds of sweep.
Question to you wizards is: what do I do now?
What I realized was that the watch stopped. So I gave it a few winds (only accepted about 6 as I just wound it last evening or so). Tapped on it and it started running. Left it on top of tool box and proceeded with my current tasks. When I came back it had stopped again. Tapped it again, stopped a minute later. I realized the seconds hand was stopping just shy of the minute hand each time.
I think what happened is the minute hand bent toward the dome just enough to interfere with the seconds hand.
I confirmed this by gently using the crown to send the minute hand forward. It passed beneath the second hand fine. But when I came backward toward the seconds hand, it seemed to grab it and push it backward as well. Only allowed this direction of travel for 2 seconds of sweep.
Question to you wizards is: what do I do now?