Quartz Chronograph Issue
Hey Crunchers. Just encountered a strange issue this morning and I’m wondering if anyone else has come across this.
I picked up my Jack Mason quartz chronograph this morning. At first all looked normal, time was correct, etc. This is until I tried to start the chronograph hand and nothing happened. After deeper inspection, it appears the hand does still tick like it wants to go forward every second, but it stays at the 12 position, sort of vibrating back and forth once a second. In addition, when I stop it and reset it vibrates in place very fast, like it’s trying to reset.
Does this mean a dying battery or do I need to start looking for a replacement movement? The time keeping seems to be working just fine which makes me question the battery theory. Thanks in advance!
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That doesn't sound good. I would reach out to JM directly!
I would for sure start with the easiest, and replace the battery first. One benefit of quartz for sure lol
I would for sure start with the easiest, and replace the battery first. One benefit of quartz for sure lol
That’s my thinking as well, will try a battery change and go from there. Never heard about anything like this before so I’m curious if this is a known issue.
Def replace the battery. The good news is that in the worst case, a watchmaker can replace the entire movement in minutes for not a lot of money. 💰
Def replace the battery. The good news is that in the worst case, a watchmaker can replace the entire movement in minutes for not a lot of money. 💰
If it comes to that, think I’ll give it a shot myself!
I did a post with a tip regarding chronographs a while ago. That is to activate and let the chronograph run regularly so the lubricants do not gel and cause it to seize up.
This absolutely applies to quartz ones too. A quartz watch is constantly running but the chronograph parts just sit there until activated.
I did a post with a tip regarding chronographs a while ago. That is to activate and let the chronograph run regularly so the lubricants do not gel and cause it to seize up.
This absolutely applies to quartz ones too. A quartz watch is constantly running but the chronograph parts just sit there until activated.
I wear the watch relatively frequently and if I’m wearing it, I use the chronograph function at least a couple times a day. I guess I’ll have to be more careful about letting my chronos run if I haven’t worn them in awhile.
I wear the watch relatively frequently and if I’m wearing it, I use the chronograph function at least a couple times a day. I guess I’ll have to be more careful about letting my chronos run if I haven’t worn them in awhile.
It seems as though you have been using the chronograph function enough. It could be a faulty movement. 😪
If it comes to that, think I’ll give it a shot myself!
I’m sure you can pull it off. I swapped one of mine out it wasn’t a big deal (after I bought all of the tools…).
UPDATE: Battery change did the trick!