WATCH FAULT FINDING
Here is a full summary of all the modules and lessons found in Level 3 of this course,
Watch Fault finding and basic repairs.
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Level 3 of the Watch Repair Course provides more than 4 and a half hours of teaching with 36 full high definition videos.
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What you will learn in Level 3
Level 3 of this course introduces you to watch fault finding within a mechanical watch movement. This level will help you understand how the various components and sections of the watch movement interact with each other. Along with some horological theory, you will be shown practical examples of how to drill down throughout the movement in order to track down issues.
IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY DIAGNOSE FAULTS WITHIN A WATCH MOVEMENT, YOU NEED TO FIRST UNDERSTAND HOW IT OPERATES
Watch Fault finding is a constant in watch repair. As discussed briefly in level 2, a watch repairer will be continuously inspecting, testing and perhaps even adjusting as he or she proceeds through a watch service. But what if a watch is presented where it has completely stopped? Or is running but at an excessive rate? The watch repairer will need to have a procedure for tracking down the faults and an understanding on how to rectify them.
Level 3 Course Content
Please find below a detailed description of all the lessons and topics found within Level 3 of the Watch Repair Course.
c3.0.0 Introduction
This video lesson serves as an introduction to Level 3 and introduces the topics being discussed.
c3.1.0 The Initial Inspection
When you receive a watch for service or repair, you may be given an indication from the owner of the watch as to the symptoms of the fault. And this information can help you zone in on the cause. The topics within this level will discuss the initial inspection of the watch movement.
c3.1.1 Check The Motion Work
Checking the hand setting mechanism is an essential step when you are performing your initial inspection.
c3.1.2 Check The Keyless Work
In this lesson we look at some initial tests with the winding mechanism.
c3.1.3 Check Bearings & Pivot Holes
In order for the train of wheels to turn smoothly and uniformly the pivot holes (or jewels) need to be in perfect condition.
c3.1.4 End and Side Shake
Side-shake is the amount of movement a wheel pivot (or the barrel arbor as in the previous lesson) has from side to side within it’s bush or pivot hole. There should be some movement....
c3.1.5 Check The Balance And Escapement
Continuing with the initial inspection of the watch movement, this lesson focuses on the Balance and Escapement.
c3.1.6 Summary
This video lesson serves as a summary of the above lesson topics.
c3.2.0 Fault Finding Pathway
The process of focusing in on the cause of any fault in a watch movement will depend largely on which kind of fault you are presented with.
The methods for finding the causes of either of these kinds of faults will vary slightly but you can make the process easier by following a basic path whilst inspecting the movement.
c3.2.1 The Strategy
This lesson contains a breakdown of the strategy behind the Fault Finding Pathway including some demonstrations on how to implement your checks.
c3.2.2 Practice
Quite often, a watch is presented to you for a basic maintenance service with absolutely no complaints of faults or poor performance. This may be because the watch owner simply does not have high expectations for a watches timekeeping or has grown accustomed to it’s ‘quirks’.
c3.2.3 Performance
Assessing a watches current performance before you start work on it, assuming the watch is running, can also lead you to potential faults.
c3.3.0 Testing The Escapement
After performing the initial inspection, if the cause of any faults was not detected then we should proceed with fault finding and we shall start with the balance and escapement.
c3.3.1 Pallet Banking
In this lesson we will be focusing on pallet banking and the amount of shake (or distance) between the guard pin and the safety roller.
c3.3.2 Drop, Draw To Lock and Impulse
In this lesson we are looking closer at the operation of the pallets as they interact with the escape wheel.
c3.3.3 The Escapement Parts
In this lesson we are taking a closer look at the parts which make up the escapement.
c3.3.4 The Balance Wheel And Staff
The balance wheel is just that, a wheel which is balanced in it’s weight when it is first manufactured so that there are no heavy spots, the balance wheel is riveted to the balance staff.
c3.3.5 The Hairspring
The hairspring is a very fine flat spiral profile coil made from metal, the length and thickness of which affecting the oscillations of the balance wheel.
c3.3.6 The Roller
This video discusses the safety roller and how it plays a roll in keeping the watch movement running.
c3.4.0 Train And Power Source
The next step in the fault finding pathway will be to examine the train of wheels and the power source.
c3.4.1 Power Retention
This lesson discusses the various potential points of failure in and around the power source.
c3.4.2 The Mainspring
This video lesson discusses the mainspring within the context of fault finding, and also details how to measure the spring in order to find a suitable replacement.
c3.4.3 Train Speed
This video lesson discusses the train speed or movement frequency and reduction ratio’s within the train of wheels.
c3.4.4 Investigating The Train
In this video lesson we are taking a look for potential problems with the train.
c3.4.5 End & Side-Shake
In this lesson we take a look at the train wheels and demonstrate how we can adjust end-shake by using a jeweling tool.
c3.5.0 Keyless & Motion Works
This video lesson introduces the next chapter in level 3 of the Watch Repair Course which discusses the Keyless and Motion works in the context of fault finding.
c3.5.1 Problems With Winding
This lesson discusses some of the causes of problematic winding of a watch movement.
c3.5.2 The Setting Lever Spring
c3.5.3 Rough Winding
Rough winding can be cause by quite a few different factors, this video lesson will help you to drill down to a specific cause.
c3.5.4 Problematic Hand Setting
This video lesson looks at the motion works in closer detail and discusses various faults which may cause issues hand setting.
c3.5.5 The Cannon Pinion
This video lesson discusses the cannon pinion and how it can affect the movement should it not be adjusted correctly.
c3.6.0 Summary
This video lesson follows the Level 3 assessment and summarizes the topics discussed.
Recent Reviews For Level 3
Here are some of the most recent feedback comments we have received for Level 3 of our Watch Repair Course. If you are enrolled on any of our course levels, you can send us feedback via a link found on your account dashboard.
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Submitted on: July 10, 2024
By: REG on Level 3: Fault Finding
Mark this level as helped me in more ways then i can think of its shows how quickly it is to find and resolve faults which i would of been…
Well worth the time and effort and price.
Submitted on: May 27, 2024
By: EdwClay on Level 3: Fault Finding
Information was detailed yet concise. Sections were well planned and helpful in solving a current issue I had. That alone was worth the price of admission.
Phenomenal
Submitted on: May 7, 2024
By: Melissalea735 on Level 3: Fault Finding
I have to say that this particular course is the reason I chose to learn from Mark. Understanding all the components of a watch and how they work together is…