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  • I've got a manual with a strange issue. Winding doesn't seem to actually wind the spring - There's little-to no resistance. With the crown at position 1, while putting a little bit of resistance on the crown (as-in moving the hands forward) the second hand starts to tick along.

    Crown issue?

    It's not an expensive watch, so am willing to play around inside. Is there a troubleshooting/diagnostic type checklist I can follow?

  • When you try to wind it, is there any sensation at all? Something like a slipping feeling or clicks?

    Could be a rounded stem...

  • Open the back and check if the ratchet wheel is turning as you rotate the crown. If it is, then it’s likely a faulty mainspring.

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