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joefrompa · 14 March 2017, 03:10 AM

Hi all,

As some of you may remember, I bought a just serviced tudor 79090 recently from a reputable buyer (who I just sent an e-mail too, so this post has nothing to do with them).

When it arrived, it was working perfectly and the time was set right - so it seemed they wound it 24 hours before and it moved enough in transit to maintain plenty of power reserve. I went to hand-wind it and felt immediate substantial resistance. I then wore it straight for several days and it's an amazing watch.

I learned that the power reserve was maxing out at 14 hours and that the hand-wind mechanism doesn't appear to be functioning. It meets immediate resistance even when fully drained and feels like it's skipping the mainspring.

The only thing that gets it ticking again is using the auto-wind rotor - basically I've found I have to wear it for about 2 minutes, unscrew the crown, and re-screw it - and it'll be working fine.

I'm sharing this because I'm wondering if anyone has any insights into what's the likely culprit here. This is an ETA movement, so hopefully easy to fix locally or by the vendor I bought it from.

Fingers crossed for a quick resolution. Ultimately since I can get it working and it runs great once it's on my wrist, this is a modest issue for daily enjoyment.

MonBK · 14 March 2017, 03:14 AM

Just serviced, I doubt it.

I would send it back to Bobs.

Loevhagen · 14 March 2017, 03:17 AM

Return it to seller and let them fix it.

ap1 · 14 March 2017, 03:32 AM

Return

cornerstore · 14 March 2017, 03:34 AM

Had my 79090 just serviced for the exact same issues. No parts needed just a dismantling and cleaning solved the problems.

nick c · 14 March 2017, 03:41 AM

Easy fix any good watch guy can do good luck

bdex75 · 14 March 2017, 03:54 AM

Send it back to Bob's.

That is part of the reason why you pay full retail thru them. To get a watch that is serviced and warrantied. At least that's what they told me when they gave me a bid on one I tried to sell them.

And cornerstore is likely right. But either way, you should not pay to fix it.

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And1dre · 14 March 2017, 04:10 AM

Definitely send it back. Doesn't sound like it was serviced to me.

joefrompa · 14 March 2017, 11:36 AM

Seller sent me a fedex return label already - more to come in a week or two.

14 March 2017, 03:10 AM	#1
joefrompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 22	:( Manual winding on tudor 79090 shot Hi all, As some of you may remember, I bought a just serviced tudor 79090 recently from a reputable buyer (who I just sent an e-mail too, so this post has nothing to do with them). When it arrived, it was working perfectly and the time was set right - so it seemed they wound it 24 hours before and it moved enough in transit to maintain plenty of power reserve. I went to hand-wind it and felt immediate substantial resistance. I then wore it straight for several days and it's an amazing watch. I learned that the power reserve was maxing out at 14 hours and that the hand-wind mechanism doesn't appear to be functioning. It meets immediate resistance even when fully drained and feels like it's skipping the mainspring. The only thing that gets it ticking again is using the auto-wind rotor - basically I've found I have to wear it for about 2 minutes, unscrew the crown, and re-screw it - and it'll be working fine. I'm sharing this because I'm wondering if anyone has any insights into what's the likely culprit here. This is an ETA movement, so hopefully easy to fix locally or by the vendor I bought it from. Fingers crossed for a quick resolution. Ultimately since I can get it working and it runs great once it's on my wrist, this is a modest issue for daily enjoyment.

14 March 2017, 03:54 AM	#7
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	:( Manual winding on tudor 79090 shot Send it back to Bob's. That is part of the reason why you pay full retail thru them. To get a watch that is serviced and warrantied. At least that's what they told me when they gave me a bid on one I tried to sell them. And cornerstore is likely right. But either way, you should not pay to fix it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2017, 03:14 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Just serviced, I doubt it. I would send it back to Bobs.

14 March 2017, 03:17 AM	#3
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Return it to seller and let them fix it.

14 March 2017, 03:32 AM	#4
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Return

14 March 2017, 03:34 AM	#5
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	Had my 79090 just serviced for the exact same issues. No parts needed just a dismantling and cleaning solved the problems.

14 March 2017, 03:41 AM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Easy fix any good watch guy can do good luck

14 March 2017, 04:10 AM	#8
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Definitely send it back. Doesn't sound like it was serviced to me.

14 March 2017, 11:36 AM	#9
joefrompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 22	Seller sent me a fedex return label already - more to come in a week or two.

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