My first Restore 16750 1983

[mikie1]

Returned opened Rolex click ordered Rolex unopened click. Hope bad click didn't hurt the wheel?

[elcompa]

Scary project. What you have done is nothing short of amazing. Cant wait to see it put back together and worn.

[kanikune]

Did you try to get the click assembly working without the spring?
As said, purpose of the click spring is to push click towards ratchet wheel, so you can try correct operation without the c.spring, if click helped with a pick - while waiting :)

[mikie1]

No the spring was in. Mailed click back.
I tried to get it working without the wheel(with pic). NG
1. My watch click before cleaning and loss.
2. Rough click from supplier. NG
3. (image to right)Rough click moves and gets stuck

[Vanessa CW21]

Did you lose the correct screw as well?

[Invictus Maneo]

Sir, my hat is off to you! As others have stated, you have nerves of steel and I applaud you loudly for that! I have EVERY confidence that you will be successful with this restoration. Way to go!
P.S. Now that you have Vanessa on-board with you you are truly playing with the experts!

[mikie1]

Vanessa that click didn't work even with the screw removed. Lets wait till I get the "Unopened Authentic Rolex screw" The screw I used is the only one I had left.

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Did you lose the correct screw as well?

[mikie1]

Found the correct screw but waiting for correct click. Thanks Vanessa

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Did you lose the correct screw as well?

[mikie1]

Tell me Vanessa, what do you do when a part flies away? I have a very strong small magnet on an extendable antenna to sweep the floor and everything. @#$%^

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Did you lose the correct screw as well?

[dom_]

Originally Posted by mikie1

Tell me Vanessa, what do you do when a part flies away? I have a very strong small magnet on an extendable antenna to sweep the floor and everything. @#$%^

Learn to use the correct pressure with tweezers or using something like rodico when removing click springs. If you focus on how to find the parts you won't deal with improving your dexterity and handling of small parts.

[mikie1]

Sometimes they fly when touched with needle. Bamboo tweezers? Putty great! Parts are VERY costly. I found many lost parts multiple times.

Originally Posted by dom_

Learn to use the correct pressure with tweezers or using something like rodico when removing click springs. If you focus on how to find the parts you won't deal with improving your dexterity and handling of small parts.