Traser watch not used for years. Can it be manually winded?

[rocketdogbert]

I’ve just checked the watch again. It’s been on my wrist for 24 hours, It’s lost 8 seconds. I’m actually gob smacked at that. I was only checking it out because it was my Dad’s. I’m now definitely going to use it.

Superb news

 

[Scrappy]

Mechanical watches do need servicing periodically, typically every 5 years. They are complex machines and need the proper cleaning and lublication to maintain accuracy and prevent parts from premature wear. Even if a watch appears to be keeping acceptable time, it still needs servicing if you value it and want to keep it running. Just like you could drive a car for years covering many miles, but if you don't get it serviced then sooner or later it will fail and you end up with either an expensive bill or just scrap. The old wives tale about mechanical watches not working if left not running for years, is because oils can dry up causing the movement to stick (not so common with todays lubricants), or if the watch is no longer water resistant due to the seals perishing/failing then moisture ingress can cause corrosion. Whilst initially the cost may be off putting, servicing from a manufacturer usually includes; full clean and lube, case refinishing, replacement hands, replacement seals, water resistance testing, and a 12 or 24 month warranty.

 

[Johnbaz]

All auto’s can be hand wound.
With a date window, you’ll have a three/four position crown.

1. Sealed (If it screws down)
2. Hand wind (or 1 if it doesn’t screw down)
3. Date adjust (or quick set date)
4. Time adjust

If it’s going to run, give it a few gentle rotary shakes to see if the winding weight inside moves

I'm afraid not all auto's can be hand wound, There are plenty of Seiko automatic calibres that need to be shaken if they stop as they don't handwind..

 

[Jeffb]

I have a limited edition traser watch
About 40 years old
Obviously the trits faded out long ago but still love it
Titanium build

 

[Johnbaz]

I recently bought a Traser watch with the Tritium tubes and quite like it!¬

It has to be pitch dark to see the tubes though!!


John..

 

[rocketdogbert]

I'm afraid not all auto's can be hand wound, There are plenty of Seiko automatic calibres that need to be shaken if they stop as they don't handwind..

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