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Nepunet · 9 June 2009, 03:20 AM

Okay, so I recently got this self winding mechanical watch from China.. it's the first watch I've had that hasn't been quartz.

The problem is - I can't get it to work. I initially wound it up and it started ticking away quite happily, but it then stopped altogether. I pulled out the crown and adjusted the time, and it began moving again for a moment - and then stopped again. I adjusted the time again, and it started again. This continued for a while, until the watch just stopped moving altogether. No amount of winding does anything about this, but shaking it from side to side for a while makes the mechanism inside move (as seen from the back) but the hands remain stationary. Sometimes the second hand "vibrates" forwards and backwards for a second or so.

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong or how I can get it moving again?

beshannon · 11 June 2009, 02:57 AM

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mechanical watch from China

I am sorry to hear about the problem. Can you return it? You are not doing anything wrong, either it wont hold a wind or it is simply defective.

Good luck.

Thomas · 11 June 2009, 03:15 AM

I think the problem here may be "so I recently got this self winding mechanical watch from China"

JJ Irani · 11 June 2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I think the problem here may be "so I recently got this self winding mechanical watch from China"

JBat · 11 February 2010, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I think the problem here may be "so I recently got this self winding mechanical watch from China"

DSJ · 11 June 2009, 03:20 AM

Is it a counterfeit Fauxlex?

Thomas · 12 June 2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Is it a counterfeit Fauxlex?

If it was a counterfeit Fauxlex wouldn't that make it a fake fake?

exxondus · 11 June 2009, 07:23 PM

erhm, sad to hear that about your china made movement

cody p · 11 June 2009, 11:24 PM

sounds like you'll need a watchmaker - but i doubt it's worth the trouble, unless it's a seagull or one of the better chinese watches - but if that was the case it would probably work.

rsmithsss · 12 June 2009, 01:30 AM

I would notify the manufacturer immediately. I know the Chinese are relentless in their pursuit of absolutely defect, lead and radiation free products!

PS- Good luck!

Mosco · 12 June 2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rsmithsss

I would notify the manufacturer immediately. I know the Chinese are relentless in their pursuit of absolutely defect, lead and radiation free products!

PS- Good luck!

TonyD · 12 June 2009, 03:16 AM

This is your first post on TRF? You joined a Rolex forum to see if we have any advice about a cheap watch?

You will find that we are not snobs here and have a lot of love for all kinds of watches from Seiko, Citizen and even Casio. We will give you the best advice we can and try to help. But you will find that we have no love for knock offs.

I wish you well.

DSJ · 12 June 2009, 04:14 AM

No activity in 3 days, since he joined.

ASSUMED CONCLUSION: He bought a mechanical Chinese Fauxlex, it broke, he googled rolex forum, and found us. He then probably realized that we're not into counterfeits here and hasn't returned.

I know what happens when I "ass-u-me," but absent a follow-up from Nepunet...

Widows Son · 12 June 2009, 05:49 AM

It's possible that he bought a watch on flea bay from China that isn't a Folex. It could be any brand for all we know. He doesn't state the brand name, or if it's new, used, or a vintage. I would recommend that any watch that will run for a bit, then start and stop, may just need a cleaning. Again, he doesn't really provide much information.

Nepunet · 10 February 2010, 08:47 PM

I ended up replacing it with a battery powered Seiko watch. And no, I didn't google Rolex forums, I googled something along the lines of "self winding mechanical watch stopped" and there aren't many watch-enthuasiast forums out there.

The watch I bought was brand new, and it wasn't an imitation - I can't find the same model, but it looked a bit like this one.

Only posting this message to restore my pride :P

9 June 2009, 03:20 AM	#1
Nepunet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 2	Self winding mechanical watch problem Okay, so I recently got this self winding mechanical watch from China.. it's the first watch I've had that hasn't been quartz. The problem is - I can't get it to work. I initially wound it up and it started ticking away quite happily, but it then stopped altogether. I pulled out the crown and adjusted the time, and it began moving again for a moment - and then stopped again. I adjusted the time again, and it started again. This continued for a while, until the watch just stopped moving altogether. No amount of winding does anything about this, but shaking it from side to side for a while makes the mechanism inside move (as seen from the back) but the hands remain stationary. Sometimes the second hand "vibrates" forwards and backwards for a second or so. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong or how I can get it moving again?

11 June 2009, 03:20 AM	#6
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Is it a counterfeit Fauxlex? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

12 June 2009, 03:16 AM	#12
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	This is your first post on TRF? You joined a Rolex forum to see if we have any advice about a cheap watch? You will find that we are not snobs here and have a lot of love for all kinds of watches from Seiko, Citizen and even Casio. We will give you the best advice we can and try to help. But you will find that we have no love for knock offs. I wish you well. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

12 June 2009, 04:14 AM	#13
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	No activity in 3 days, since he joined. ASSUMED CONCLUSION: He bought a mechanical Chinese Fauxlex, it broke, he googled rolex forum, and found us. He then probably realized that we're not into counterfeits here and hasn't returned. I know what happens when I "ass-u-me," but absent a follow-up from Nepunet... __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

11 June 2009, 03:15 AM	#3
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	I think the problem here may be "so I recently got this self winding mechanical watch from China"

11 June 2009, 07:23 PM	#8
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	erhm, sad to hear that about your china made movement

11 June 2009, 11:24 PM	#9
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	sounds like you'll need a watchmaker - but i doubt it's worth the trouble, unless it's a seagull or one of the better chinese watches - but if that was the case it would probably work.

12 June 2009, 01:30 AM	#10
rsmithsss Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Watch: LV Sub Posts: 129	I would notify the manufacturer immediately. I know the Chinese are relentless in their pursuit of absolutely defect, lead and radiation free products! PS- Good luck!

12 June 2009, 05:49 AM	#14
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	It's possible that he bought a watch on flea bay from China that isn't a Folex. It could be any brand for all we know. He doesn't state the brand name, or if it's new, used, or a vintage. I would recommend that any watch that will run for a bit, then start and stop, may just need a cleaning. Again, he doesn't really provide much information.

10 February 2010, 08:47 PM	#15
Nepunet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 2	I ended up replacing it with a battery powered Seiko watch. And no, I didn't google Rolex forums, I googled something along the lines of "self winding mechanical watch stopped" and there aren't many watch-enthuasiast forums out there. The watch I bought was brand new, and it wasn't an imitation - I can't find the same model, but it looked a bit like this one. Only posting this message to restore my pride :P

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