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Tuning Fork Watch Problems?
If your Tuning Fork or analog quartz watch has quit working properly or hasn't been serviced in a while you've come to the right place....Go to http://www.accutrons.com to see the rest!
Here is some of what you'll find there:
The remarkable tuning fork index mechanism works well only when it is properly phased and adjusted. The jeweled index fingers must have the proper force pushing against the index wheel and they must have the proper orientation with the index wheel and each other. If not, poor time keeping, stopping, or rapid time gaining will result. Once the index mechanism is fixed, fine adjustments in time keeping can also be made by adjusting fork frequency.
If your Accutron or other Tuning Fork or analog quartz watch has quit working properly or hasn't been serviced in a while you've come to the right place for watch repair. I can clean, service and adjust your watch so it works again, keeps accurate time, and avoids excessive wear or your money back! Two year time keeping warranty: within ± 2 minutes per month or better (batteries excluded, of course). Watch case restoration is also available.
I see a number of watches that have not had service for a long time and are starving for lubrication. Loss of proper lubrication can stop a movement or wear out the ends of the geartrain axles (pivots). Furthermore, there may be no symptoms while this wear is taking place. Tuning fork watches have powerful movements that can keep good time even when abnormal wear is occuring. Pivots have an iron composition and can rust if not protected by the lubricating oil.
If your Bulova Accutron or other tuning fork watch has not been serviced in the past 6 years then it is in need of cleaning and lubrication as preventative maintenance. Failure to do so will eventually result in damaged parts and extra expense.
Some watches, particularly some early 214's can not be made to operate properly with the higher voltage of modern silver-oxide batteries unless other means are taken. This is due to variances in manufacturing...some forks are thinner at the base and tend to vibrate with higher amplitudes. These are the problem ones. The slightly higher silver-oxide voltage makes the amplitude even higher and so the mechanism indexes by more than one tooth, regardless of phasing adjustments. I can, however, reduce the effective operating voltage so that the watch again works properly with 1.56v silver-oxide batteries by using a tiny electronic device added to the existing circuit (this is easily reversable at any time in the future). Also, subject to availability, the tuning fork may be exchanged to eliminate the problem.
A few words about Phasing and battery voltage: Phasing is done using special Bulova equipment and techniques. It is critical for the proper functioning of a tuning fork watch. This adjustment is actually independent of the battery type you use in your watch. Let me make this clear...After phasing is adjusted in a watch, it will be optimal regardless of what type battery is then put into the watch. However, the higher voltage of silver oxide batteries means that this adjustment must be made as accurately as possible. To accomplish this, I have developed special techniques to fine tune the phasing adjustment.
Battery replacement: Be sure you have your battery replaced by an expert. The tiny coil wires and index mechanism parts are exposed in certain places and vulnerable to the stray motions of an unexperienced battery replacement technician. I have seen quite a few watches that have been damaged in this way. Also pay attention to the correct orientation of the battery. Watches can be damaged by placing the battery in upside down. Refer to the table below.
Never use Zinc-Air Batteries! These batteries are made for hearing aids and other non-sealed electronics using only very low currents. They usually have a plastic film that covers a hole that must be pealed off to expose the battery to air. They are not meant for use in small sealed devices. Besides requiring fresh air to operate, they will leave nasty corrosive green gooey deposits all over the insides of a watch. I have seen far too many watches that have been operated with Zinc-Air batteries. It's very difficult to clean and can totally ruin a watch movement.
Watch brands that had a tuning fork movement version at one time or other include: Rolex, Accutron, Accuquartz, Omega, Universal Geneve, Longines, Eterna, Certina, Movado, Rado, Zenith, Allegro, Wyler, Tissot, Citizen, & Titus.
I also have an extensive library of facinating tuning fork watch patents from various companies dating back to the 50's thru 70's as well as battery replacement advice, and watch photos. A list of customer testimonials is also available.
If your Tuning Fork or analog quartz watch has quit working properly or hasn't been serviced in a while you've come to the right place....Go to http://www.accutrons.com to see the rest!