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How to remove accutron 218 from case - NAWCC Forums The only Accutron I have with two stems is a divers model, where one of the stems turns an index on the perimeter of the dial The setting stem is held in place by a traditional set lever (detent) and screw, located near the end of the casing spring, near where the stem enters the movement
Help - Electric WW - Diagnosing Bulova Accutron 219 circuitry However I'm still trying to find some more info on diagnosing the electronics, and there seems to be a lot of Accutron experience here Cas-ker has the board and coil available for purchase, but at $50 each I'd like to do some diagnosis first And I really like learning things So here's where I'm currently at with this movement:
ACCUTRON 218 Stem question - NAWCC Forums I have two accutron 218s that i've picked up Watch dial hands, no case strap The watchs have the stem in the out position, i e I can rotate the stem and the hands move When I try to push the stem in, it doesn't want to go in I'm looking to put a battery in these to test them and then disassemble them
Accutron Coil Testing - NAWCC Forums In addition, The Accutron Service Manual I have says that if there is no hum, to check for a Mechanical Blockage The watch was pretty dirty so I would not be surprised if there was a blockage, which is why I contend that the coil could possibly be good
Problem with accutron hands - NAWCC Forums The cannon pinion on Accutron 214 models was purposely set to be a loose fit, at the factory, when the watch was made If someone has tightened the cannon pinion excessively, that could cause the problem If this is a very big issue with you, you might get a second opinion
Bulova Accutron repair help - NAWCC Forums 218 Bulova accutron running, hums, but hour and min hand don't move Seems to be a common problem Second hand moves with good motion I've been researching this and have gotten two different theories It is either the cannon pinion is loose and slipping or it is stuck, rusted Have only worked on pocket watches and this is entirely new to me
Bulova Accutron Repair - NAWCC Forums The video was produced some years ago by the Institute and it star is Henry Frystak (known to the trade as Mr Accutron) Before Henry retired from Bulova and Bulova discontinued the classes, he taught the 40 hour Accutron course for the company and certified hundreds of watchmakers for Accutron service
Accutron gaskets - NAWCC Forums Most suppliers know what to ship when Accutron gaskets are ordered Most round gent's models of Accutron 214 use the same gasket, and most round models of the Accutron 218 (and derivatives) use the same gasket When I order gaskets for the 218, I get a package marked "G-380 Bulova, Accutron, Caravelle Group 1", marked on the package
Setting Time on an Accutron - NAWCC Forums People tend to like the 214 more, but the 218 is a better movement The 214 uses a conventional pinion Where as the 218 uses a "Center Wheel assembly" which is supposed to act like a clutch and slip when to much pressure is placed on it i e train advancing when minute and hour wheel is turning backwards
Accutron Mark IV Railroad Approved - NAWCC Forums I'm no Accutron expert unless having worn a 214 "Railroad Approved" Accutron as my "every day" watch for about ten or eleven years starting around 1969 qualifies me as one (I don't think so!) <];>) I collected railroad pocket watches but I found a wrist watch MUCH EASIER and safer to use while driving around (commuting) on the Los Angeles area streets and freeways, and the "Railroad