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Just re-read the whole thing: The "won't wind" comment still brings me back to a stem issue. "Won't run" can have many issues, but "won't wind" doesn't have that many possible causes..
It is possible that you got the wrong parts. The fact that you can't use the spacer is a concern. If you pull the watch stem, and look at the crown tube: Is the opening in the movement for the watch stem perfectly aligned?
Do you have an extra watch stem?
Does it make a difference whether the caseback is lightly closed vs. fully tightened?
You can get the movements for around $20, and they have (so far) continued to work despite my modding abuses. I'm really waiting for parts availability to take off. This could be so much fun!
My first guess is that the stem is too short. I'm not sure if the crown is threaded. If not, you can test if the date/time changes.
Is there an addition spacer (white/flexible/cheap) used to hold the movement? They can interfere in a number of ways, blocking the rotor, or throwing off the vertical alignment.
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