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Expert: - 10/29/2008


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Hi Melvin,

I have a Helbros Alarm mechanical watch which I have just repaired. I am only a 'hobby' repair person. I had to remove the hands to make my repairs, including the hand with the arrow pointer for the alarm setting.

The alarm worked fine, but now the alarm works fine, but is not co-coordinated with the hands.

What can I do to fix this? Thank you and Regards, Ken.

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Ken,

the correct procedure depends on the model.  What works for all models is to use the pointer for the alarm and the hands for the time and syncronize them by taking them off and putting them back on at the time the alarm is going off.  You are getting the time to line up with the alarm, not the other way around.

You might need to have the watch open so you can see the mechanism while doing this.

Kind regards,

Melvin

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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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