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Bulova Accutron
Bulova Accutron
Service Manual
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BULOVA
PATENT NOTICE
The ACCUTRON timepiece is manufactured by Bulova Walch Company, under issued patents as well as pending
paieni appli cat ions, including the Following patent*:
O.S,
Canada
France
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GemuuT)
Great Britein
SwiUarlaod Hale
The
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amis
23.037
SO.tSS; 50.196 249,102, 3U1.4&5; 4fl=.52G: 3*0. MS:
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Japan
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All information
contained herein
is
based on the latest product information aaitebie at make changes at any time without notice.
Inc. ail
Capjnprt
lft&6. 1969,
"(his reserved.
Table of Contents
Page
To
the
I
Watchmaker
2 3
Part
-SERVICING PROCEDURES
Opening the Case
Replacing the Power Cell
Regulation
4
5 5 6 7 8 9 9
9
Equipment
11
II 12-13
ACCUTRON
Repairman
14
15
19
19
Assembly Checking the Train for Freedom Hack Mechanism Inspection and Adjustment
_
20 20 20
21
Disassembly
Cleaning
Lubrication
30
31 32
40-41
Reassembly
Basic Parts List Series 218
Part
III-REPATR OF DATE MECHANISM IN MODEL 218D Removing Hands, Dial, and Hour Wheel Date Mechanism Disassembly Date Mechanism Lubricatinn and Reassembly Replacing Hour Wheel. Dial, and Hands Parts List Model 218D
Index
42 43
45
_.
45
46 47
48
"Li"
Watch Company,
Inc.
To The Watchmaker,
This Manual provides complete service and repair information for Scries 218 ACCUTRON movements. Perhaps ynu already have experience in servicing ihe 214
ACCUTRON.
Tor
which there is a separate service manual. If so. you will fad thai and servicing procedures for 214 and 21 A ACCUTRON movements
in
are basically Ihe same. there are physical differences between (he two. primarily
the arrangement of parts.
ACCUTRON
nOVCjeeat (and therefore having a Kiutable microscope nvadable). will find the iniineicope very useful in checking and adjusting 'he 2111 tmli-xinx mechanism.
ihr
/i-i
you have never tmrvlced ACCUTRON. we would like lo poinl out thai the experienced watchmaker nhoulil ho able lo learn lo service the 210 ACCUTRON
Even
If
movemenl
a matter of hour* wilh Ihe aid of this manual. Diagnostic procedures step in Tor locating and correcting faults are presented on pages 12 and 13. The firs!
iu
using these
procedure
is
lo estuhlish the
symptoms
of Ihe trouble. In
many
in
RtanQM
Ihin inforiiiatiun
cm
WHEN
IS
EVER POSSIBLE KIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT THE CUSTOMER'S PROBLEM BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT CORRECTION,
For example,
let
us assume
that
an
ACCUTRON
You must find out whether the gain or loos in because it or more a week lo determine whether It requires n few seconds a day or a minute only simple regulation or whether the movemenl mufil be repaired. Suppose yon
is gamin*; or Inning lime.
are told only llml "it loses" and your rate recorder indicates a loss of. say. 5 seconds
.i
day.
If
you regulate
if
it
it,
you
will
have a very
dissatisfied
customer
ihe timepiece
was
On
shown by your
you elect
movemenl. you
to bring
are attempting lo locate a defect or fault Ihat does not exist. Such situations can only
he avoided by finding out from the customer the symptoms Ihat led him
the timepiece lo you for correction.
r
i
a.
wrench
to
unscrew
COIL FORM SCREW WITH INSULATOR
the locking-ring.
POWER CELL
b.
Loosen
coil
lorm screw
slightly.
Loosen cell strap hold-down screw, swing cell strap out and remove Power Cell as shown
(see Fig. 3).
CELL
SIMP
(with
Inspect
d.
and
cell strap,
With the
cell
strap
off.
check
thai
the insulating posl of the cull coil assembly hus not been damajtr.
strap
form by mutilator] through screw (with its cell strap, making certain cell
strap is correctly positioned
assembly.
3);
Check
is
properly
normal or "in"
MAY
is4
iboy
Regulation THE BASIC ACCURACY OF THE ACCUTRON TUNING FORK IS SUCH THAT REGULATION FOR MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS PER DAY IS NOT REQUIRED. CAINS OR LOSSES OF A MINUTE OR MORE A WEEK INDICATE THE NEED FOR REPAIR. NOT REGULATION.
ACCUTRON
The
regulators
(see Fig. 4
J
ACCUTRON regulators
are serrated to
make them
easier la rotate
"DMSKWS
Fig.
The serrations of each regulator form 7 divisions (4 projections and 3 indentions). Each of these divisions is equal to 2 seconds per day of correction; in other words, rotating one of the regulators a distance equal to one division, changes the rate of the
/x
second per
thai a regu-
The amount
gaged by reference
making
a correction; for
exam2
made
1
either
divisions, or
division.
Since there are 7 divisions on each of the regulators, and since each division
to 2
is
equal
would be impossible
to
make a
correction of
all
the
way
one
direction.
IS
How To Regulate
of the regulators see Fir. 5 a sufficient number of divisions and necessary to make ihe required correction. Rotating a regulator away from the center of the movement will cause the ACCUTRON timepiece to run slower: rotating a regulator toward the center of the movement will cause it (o run faster. Rotate one or
Imlli
( )
in the direction
m HICULAU ? SECONDS PER DAY SLOWER, MOVE UMIK REGULATOR ONE DIVISION OUTWARD AS SHOWN.
f
Fig. 5
WAY 24
;3S3
1
Removing Movement From Case
a.
Pull
stem oat
[setting position].
b.
c Withdraw stem.
Fig. 6
a.
b. Insert
CAUTION: Do
2,
page
14.]
Fig.
IMPORTANT: S
Replacing
Movement
In
Case
r~
MAY Bt
'2Q$
Movement
kit
The revised
<li.r "i
i. .-.. |
ACCHTKON
.mm! lo
Mrvioe ihr
ACCUTRON
IN
mm
IihIi-iI
timepiece,
mi
i!m
.'III.
|he following
mil-.
l.TripU^parpOM
2.
:i.
],-, (ill
|V>.| S.-I
(Model GOO)
Movement Holder
t.Mikiup-rin);
wrvm
4. Collet
Adjusting Tool
ACCUTRON
(rpei
tools neces-
movement
Note;
ir
:'.l
you already
l
own
it
in
ACCUTRON
Sendee K it
I
ynir i.,m
hove
modified tohandli-
lie
ACCITKON
I'unrlians-
inovetiii-nl
The
T-'.l
Sel
is
n-qmred
lo
i. It
ACCOTRON
us
in the rlei.tronu
operating
purpose.)
3.
It
provides an accurate source for the reduced voltages required for the adjust[ndaxiBa, t&QehaaiSffle, (The
semeO
Note: The Model 600 Test Set
is
designed for use with both the 218 and the 214
ACCUTRON movements.
rtpn
DOOTl
Sol
7WTWI
1.
yroridHt
hold
A "nest"
A A
to
Power Oil during testing. The nest b clearly marked Power Cell or the 213 Power Cell.
for
proper
position Rotary Swildi lor the selection of the VlrfOUl iMl "'"fliiiutis:
ft pi )W1-:k
EH"
-"OFF"
"KKAUMICKOAMPKKKS
Position 4-
"LOW AMPLITUDE".
and
2111
Test Set
supplier, the
Mechanism Adjustment,
movements.
A A A
2-wire lend, wilh a lab end and a plug end for attachment to the 218
holder.
ACCUTRON
ACCUTRON movement.
dial, for
6.
movement
zeroing the
meter hand.
movement bolder
The Movement Holder
ment and
is
(Fig.
is
ACCUTRON move-
used
to
hold the
electrical jock
on the
movement whenever it is removed from the case. The Movement Holder is used in accommodate the plug tip end of
10
MAY 24
locking-ring
1969
wrench
is illustrated in Fig. 12.
A wrench,
Fig. 12
lo
and
p.nvl
fingers
is
pawl
finger collet
and gentlv
turned to portion 'he index or pawl Jewel with respfr.l 10 tAO Index wfaaol
Fig.
i.i
Ultrannnic rquipment
of the
is
strongly
recommended
ACCUTRON
mnvrment The
liiiiiir.upprr
maximum
Olnuonie cavitation generated by nickel transducers The sonic Walch Cleaner is recommended. nit* recorder
WATCMMASTER
ultra-
The
rale of the
ACCUTRON
cifically
A special
ACCITRON
Rale Recorder
will also
record popular
odd
and
electric watches.
ACCUTRON
ACCUTRON
ACCU-
Power
WATCHMASTER
Services Division
Inc.
11
HA
GAINING OR
MAY 24
1369
"'
STOPPED
Sweep
second
1.
Crown
in setting
rouD position.
hand does
not turn but fork
2.
Power
Cell voltage
km.
hums.
3.
Hack mechanism
out of adjustment
4. Indexing
mechanism out
of
adjustment
5.
Mechanical
inter-
6.
Mechanical
blockage
of train.
7. Dirt in
tooth of
index wheel.
8.
Damaged teeth on
index wheel.
STOPPED
ACCUTRON
Repairmnn
The ACCUTRON movement, br-ing completely different from conventional watch movements, requires different techniques in its repair. Otherwise, it may be damaged
by improper procedures on the part of the repairman. For example, turning the hands or the gear train fin either direction) with the hack lever disengaged, will damage
the index wheel teeth or the index and pawl fingers
called to the following special points:
1.
The repairman's
attention is
Always
pull
crown out
2.
As
with convrnlionul watches, the stem should preferably be pulled "out" [setting
remove the stem. In replacing on the setting lever, the hunk levi-miny btdopEHttd In this bnrtftt t turning the crown will damage the indexing mechanism. For thin reason, do nol push the item in beyond the point where the stum groove may be engaged by the netting lever pin. before tightposition) before loosening the setting lever
screw
to
lhestem.il
it
in
pushed
in,
beyond
In-
3.
Index Wheel
the index
result of
wheel will not wear away in normal use. nor can they be any accident, when the movemont is enclosed in its caw (with The index wheel can only be damaged by improper handling on
the pad of the repairman. If It is suspected that the teeth on the index wheel have been damaged, the moat practical solution ts to replace it. since visual examination will rarely d Induse the damage because of the size of these tiny teeth.
4. Electrical
Make
Contact
cell strop, which can be done efficiently with an any while adherent material, if present, from the Power Cell. Such material may (sometime?] "push" the cell strap away from the Power Cell and thereby break elect rlcul contact In such instances removing the residue, particularly on the underside of the cell utrnp will prevent a latent problem in this regard,
5. Circuit
ice
ul elei
i-i. .i|
i.-.t
equipment
in proi
rdurcs
uthi'i
than
UMM
:.-i
mmm-mied.
should be avoided. In p.irin ular. circuit elements can be damaged by the use of an nhinmeter for testing ihe circuit.
6.
Magnetism
Never
fields
demiigiicli/.e
an
It
to high-strength
magnetic
(permanent magnets,
example).
7.
Magnets
Partially
Diagnosis procedures in the preceding servicing instructions have not covered the
Demagnetized
by demagnetized tuning fork magnets, for reasons of simplified ion. Experience has shown that such trouble is very rare. If the movement current h within the "OK" area of (he scale on the Test Set. the magnets arc satisfactorily mngnvli/.ed
identification oT (rouble caused
I
If
magnets have
lost
fall to
vibrate and the Test Set will Endicall I very high current-normally interpreted
due to a faulty electronic circuit. If (he magnets have lost only a portion of their magnetism, the tuning fork may vibrate but the Test Set will indicate that the current is above the "OK" area of the scale In each of these instances, if an excessively
as
high current (and/or failure of the tuning fork to vibrate) cannot be corrected
replacing the complete coll assembly try substituting a different tuning fork.
If
by
be returned
8.
Dnlova
Adjustment
of Indexing
Mechanism
to check the adjustment of the indexing mechanism after and hands. This is because the adjustment of the indexing mechanism can change as result of the slightest turning of the center second pinion when the hand is applied.
It is
14
MAY 24
:2S3
of the
is
extremely
and the depth of engagement of the index and pawl jewels and
ments are
be performed sequence, as follows:
Details of the step by step procedure necessary to properly accomplish these adjustto
in
Note: Perform hnck mechanism inspection and ftdjutmenl Ipn&c 2U) before the
following steps.
I.
ts in
(running position).
Remove
power
CASINO SPRING
power
a LI
Ml
UN
S|
CCU SlKAP
HMIHiHIWN
ii;Kl.W
Flg-U
15
2-
of the index
shown
rarely required.
watchmaking
care-
tweezers, close
Ira
ihe jewel, and press lightly on the end of the jewel or finger
Mgwood,
to correct the
finger.
Fi. IB
muM
Both o(
tin!
p-wels
itui'ti
he perpendicular to
liir
made
i
papadlCUbu
to its pinnini;
to the
point and twisting slightly. iSee Fig.l6.| Centering the index and/or
ptwl |Wtl
is
index Ot p-'wl pnwl by grasping or pushing the end of the post with tweezers or a
suitable screwdriver. (See Fig. 17.) Thin very slight bending of the post will raise or lower the index or
pawl jewel
watchmaking care
mechanism.
in
ACCUTRON
nor
shown
Fig. IB
Fig. i-
16
fiwy
'UD
3.
Rotate index finger collet until index jewel completely disengages from index
finger.
The gage
4.
make
it
easier
lt>
perform step
gap does not meet requirements, bend index gage proper gap is obtained-
at its
INDEX
WHEa
HAY 24
7.
1969
cam until pawl bridge is in its maximum clockwise position (maximum position in the direction lo disengage pawl jewel from index wheel| The pawl jewel should not be touching the index wheel and nol more than onehalf its thickness away from the wheel. This distance may be adjusted usinc the
Rolale pawl bridge
eoUe) adjusting tool.
BRIDGE
PIVOT
^-~>
fj\^\ : i
:\r
*
'
I
SCREW
this scale
PAWI 8RIUGE
PAWL
BRIDGE
LOCK SCREW
CAM
ER0M WHEEL
Fig at
8-
li
ii
i'hij:
tip
movement
holder. Insert
lull
tip of other
undo
ofl
trap as
shown
tD 10
the
nrr.1
<.l
nii.iry
switch to
fork
iIim".
ui.li-r
id
Should
Ihin OOOUT,
alnrt.
|h'1iW
r.lighlly
JACK
PLUG
TIP
CELL STRAP
::i
n-
9.
cam VERY
it
war. at its
maximum
move
visible. TURN THE CAM FARTHER IN THE SAME DIRECTION UNTn. THE TRAIN STOPS. AND THEN* CONTINUE STILL FARTHER UNTIL YOU REACH THE POINT WHERE IT STARTS AGAIN AND CONTINUES TO RUN (Momentary hesitation permissible
IB
HAY 2 4
10. rifthtcn Ihe
7969
pawl bridge lode screw and check (he lightness of the pivot screw, to assure that the bridge is rigidly clampod in position.
train should continue to run (Test Sel switch at
tf it
pawl bridge
The ACCU10).
TRON
"LOW AMPLITUDE"
position),
13.
Cafl
""
Place the
Power
2.
to
position
3.
"OK"
area of scale
(1
(minion.
Note: Poor electrical contact between Power Cell and Test Sol will cause either | low reading or a wavering indication of cell voltage. It can be readily vofdfld by making certain that Power Oil surfaces and contacting points of the Twit
Set neat and clip are clean. Rubbing Of twitting a suspected cell between the contacts while checking voltage la gnod practice A wavering reading ol age is always an indication of pool Contact, DO) an iml ion of a had celL
Testing should always be done with the authorized ACCUTRON Test Set or wilh a high-resistance voltmeter (hnvtng nol lens than 10,000 ohms per volt
crudtivity), such
|w
,- t
OH. Though
this
other cells
may
some
instances, seriously
damage
the
movement The
b 'ACCUTRON
210" imprint
sling
Klnctmi
;ii1
The following procedure is performed with the Power Cell and the movement positioned In Ihe movement holder.
1. Insert
Tent Set
plug up of Test Set lead inio the jack of the movement holder. (See Fig, 21.)
cell strap
as
shown
in Pig. 21.
3.
"READ MICROAMPERES"
(It
position.
movement
leads.)
4.
If reading is in the "OK" area of scale (tl.0 lo 10,0 micromovement with indexing mechanism engaged) electronic
is pillar plate,
tuning
may give
a current
'Not shown in
litis
publication
19
Assembly
is intended to identify which coil assembly is defective, when a check of ihe movement current results in a zero current reading, indicating improper
I ii ii r.
cnm&n
con
oil ox
too*
Note: Mechanical interference, caused by improper adjustment and/or any factor (such as lint} which restricts or work-loads the fork may result in abnormal
is "open" (current reads zero), it is rarely I! assembly during repair of ACCUTRON. the tuning fork vibrates, an ACCUTRON problem is not due to a faulty coil assembly. Higher than normal current or variable current are (with very rare exception) al waya caused by other factors.
cuil
Assuming the Power Cell has been checked and the Test Set properly connected to Ihe movement, yd bhfl meter indicates zero current, perform the following simple test: Remove the plug-Up lead from the |ack in the movement holder and touch it
to the lead strap coll
a.
coil assemblies.
may be
identified
assembly
coil
b.
the
compnnent
assembly
for I-'reedom
is
heck
in
h'i.mI
to il.ti-i
pa
The
ti.im
train
freedom
is
is to
pluck,
twang" the
line;
atlachod.
When
this in done, the fork will vibrato for a few seconds and this motion will be trans-
it is
not blocked.
The motion
at the time
being plucked.
If
apparent
when
the fork
evidence
ol n
freedom of tho
train
of the whreln
with a tweezers or needle with both pawl and index collets rotated lo disengage the
respective jewels from Ihe index wheel.
Hack Mechanism
INDD PAWL
FINGER
NHEa
*4 lo 1
Jewel
wheel. (Sec
Fig. 22.) If
pawl
lift
pin
Fig.
22
2Q
MAY
.^
'/
;
'^.
DIAL
WASHLR
HOUR
Wilt
dial,
and
a. Pull
slum oul
(setting position]
b.
Remove hands.
screws).
c Remove dial (2
d.
washer.
Fig-
23
IMPORTANT;
when
21
*
1
A
CASK
SPRING
power cat
COL
SIRAP
CELL STRAP
Removing power
casing spring
cell
and
HOLD-DOWN
a.
Loosen
cell strap
hold
down
screw and
coil
form screw.
b.
Turn cell strap counterclockwise and remove power cellcasing spring (2 screws).
c Remove
22
MAY 24
1363
INDEX COLLET
PAWL COLLET
pawl fingers
a.
Push stem
in (running position!.
b.Use
Fig.
23
TRAIN BRIDGE
FOURIH WHtEl.
SECOND WHEEL
INDEX
WHEEL
Removing
Irain
train
bridRK and
wheels
a.
Remove
b.
Remove
train wheels.
Fig.2fi
v
"
1
CELL STRAP
INSULATOR
w
Removing tuning fork and
coii
CELL COIL
ASSEMBLY
TUNING FORK
ASSEMBLY
FORK SPACER
assemblies
COMPONENT
COIL
ASSEMBLY
a.
wise 180 degrees to clear timing fork and pawl bridge pivot screw.
b.
Remove tuning
assemblies (6 screws).
at
base of
a
tuning fork.
Use
punch
Fig. 27
aili
25
HACK LEVER
a.
Remove pawl
(2
bridge and
cam
screws).
b.
Remove hack
hack
lever
and
lever spring.
Fig- 23
26
MAY
2 1 'WWW
7
r
YOKL
SETTING WHEEL
ClUTCH LEVER
MINUTE WHEEL
CLUTCH LEVER
SPRING
a.
Remove yoke
(1
screw).
fa.
Fig. 29
27
_--.
FOURTH BRIDGE
CENTER WHLEl
ASSEMBLY
a.
Remove Remove
b.
Fig.
30
A oa
CENTER SECOND
BRAKE SPRING
GROUND PLATE
11" V,
LEVER
.'-.-:.'.
Removing
setting lever,
a.
Remove setting
lever screw.
WHEEL
SLUING LEVER
b.
Remove
clutch wheel.
c.
spring
screw
ARemovc ground
plate
[1
screw).
Fig. 31
(lUiLMit para.
29
Cleaning
cap jewels in jeweling devices with spring-held cap jewels from pillar plate and tram bridge. After cleaning, replace cap jewel assemblies. Separate
all
Ultrasonic
quipim-nt
in
ACCUTRON
fine
movement. The
The
ACCUTRON
be cleaned
parts.
any
optimum performance
can be expected
and
only
reliability
The
tuning fork, colls, and pawl bridge can be cleaned satisfactorily by merely dip-
ping into a "benzine cup" and thru placing 00 > tissue to dry.
relatively unaffected
by the con-
Care should be taken to prev.-nl DUHil chips, which may be present in the cleaning cup or on the bench, from being attracted In the permanent magnets on the linn of
the tuning fork. Inspect the fork carefully after cleaning, anil
if
this
has occurred.
store an
ACCUTRON timepiece to
When
is
any
particles
ih.ii
linging ( thi
IIK
NO PARTICLES SHOULD
The
LEFT
mation an
tbi*
pko
is
applicable-
center whei'l .muenibly [cannon pinion with center whcell should not be token
an n
unit.
Aftur cleanimt.
tin-
until
Tin- index
wind
I
damage
io the
!,,!li
of this purpose,
NEVER
RIM-
A mi table holding loot for cleaning the index wheel can easily be fabricated by modifying an ordinnry pair of watchmaker's tweeter* made of brass or Othtl "<"' magnetic material. || follows:
L.
Spot
in the
upper section of
that
Fig, 32.
2.
Bend
a piece ol stiff
it
can
be used as a clamp.
tongs.
One end
1 Check thai wire clamp locks tweezer tips progressively closer together as clamp
is
tips.
at
Wheel Holder
illustrated tn
30
'
SPOT DRILL
(2 PLACES!
INDEX
WHEEL
<K
Lubrication
In ihe following
CU
"^"j Ngf
Yin.
reassembly
proci:cliirv'..
rsquiHd
fbl
the
ACCUTROX
follows:
Dlflulfldfl
Both lubricants
-ire
31
r
CENTERSECOND BRAKE SI
GROUND PUTE
SETTING
LEVER
SCREW
.Replace clutch wheel, ttfito, letting lew, nM'l letting lever suraw.
.huich
b. Lubricatr- Hi-
m square
and
pilot
M
SETTING LEVER
Use
lubricant sparingly
c Replai-e
(l
tcrew]. scrrw).
d.
(1
with
Fi S 33
.
32
IA
FOURTH BR1DGJ
tfNIERWHIH
ASSEMBLY
a.
.'M\
Use lubricant
b.
c Replace
Fig.
34
4U
iPi^.ii.i-iiniL'
-iii;s,in.j(
-Jill
33
VOKE
MINUTE WHEEL
CLUTCH LEVER
~Sfe
CLUTCH LEVER
SPRING
a.
sparingly-
b.
wheel
d.
Replace yoke
\1
screw).
e.
Lubricate yoke(M)
CAUTION:
If
FiB.35
:i-i
HACK UVIR
\
/
HACK LEVER
SPRINli
CAWl BRIDGE
pawl bridge.
a.
Roptecc hack
lever.
b.
Replace hack lever spring wilh short leg toward liiver. as shown,
Lubricate Slem pilot
sparingly.
c.
where
it
d.
(2
Fig.
35
r
ISOLATOR
CELL STRAP
INSULATING POST
COL
COIL
'FORK SPACER
COMPONENT.
COIL
ASSEMBLY
a.
NOTE: Tuning
between
and
train bridge.
Replace
cell strap.
NOTE: Check
is
prop-
erly centered
on
the insulating
ening screw.
c Rotate
Fig.
37
A,
MAY 24
'''.
and
train bridge.
a.
and
Oil sparingly.
Do not
FOURTH WHEEL
flood jewels.
SECOND WHEEL
b. c.
INDEX WHEEL
AVOID DAMAGE TO PAWL FINGER- IN ADDITION. MAKE CERTAIN THAT BOTH THE INDEX AND PAWL FIN-
PERFORMING THE
NEXT
d.
STEP.
e.
f.
Chock wheel
train for
freedom with
tweezers or needle.
Moebius
Fig. 38
DriraETA.N
37
Mm
dial,
a.
b.
Replace dial
Pull
(2
screws).
c
d.
Replace hands.
is
NOTK:
It
fitting
stump
in a
when
replacing
center-second hand.
e.
f.
Fig.
39
38
MAY 24
1969
CASING SPRING
la\
power cai
CELL STRAP
COIL
FORM
SCREW
CELL STRAP
HOLD-DOWN SCREW
and power
cell.
(2
screws).
side.
c.
and
coil
form
Fig.
ID
Replacing movement
in case.
V
9
10 IV
See page
8.
steps 1 and 2.
.
Regulation following repair.
After the movement has been replaced in the case, always check regulation (adjust if necessary) to assure that the rate of the cosed timepiece is approximately two seconds per day slow, in dial up position. The most convenient method is to use the Rate Recorder (see page 11) Otherwise, be certain that an accurate time source is used for checking true 24-hour rate.
49
MA:
series
a
03
Secund Wheel iad Pinion
1
218
INA
22
Bridge
Coil, uuil
Fork Fool
liiiiC,
a
ZB Tram
Third Wheel Assembly
Bridjtc Screw. Pawl Bridge Lock Screw
159D
spcaft
182
pawl Unas*
Cam
.
I
40
106
Oolr-rTubeAssesbljr
?
7
.,
*
162
Power
Col!
Cell Strap
Piv.it
Screw
&
tOfl
167
186
Fork Spacer
lOO
1
Hour Wheel
'
Suit IJiol)
d
202
Clutch l-nver Spring
I
^
111
Minute Wheel and Pinion
148
DiilScrvw
203
Yoke
\
1 68C" Hole Jewel and
Scttins
Ind"
T> I
Curl
Form Screw
204
Clolch Lover
119
Settm* Wheel
ad
H
1G8D
Sprin*
205
Settinii
Lever
a
1
I59B
Cap Jewel
176 A
Setting St
207
dutch Wheel
Replacement spare parts can oe ordered from your BuJova Materia! Distributor.
40
MM
24
1969
Selling Lever
Screw
209
Jr:
'
'
-'-
00
Fourth Bri.lee
211
3 19 A
-.::-;-.- :: - -
>
sn
I
Pillar
/
Ground
Plate
212
320
r
Sjiccial Train
Screw, Ground
Pln'r.
ScTRW
Wale
J
Hack Lever Assembly
***'
1$^*
Indo
FirtRcr
Assembly
~JU
404
Train Bridee
"13
Cell Coil
Assembly
"*
Cell Strap
S s
304
Cot)
Ho Id -down Screw.
Lead
Si rap Sen-
Lead Sund-Oil
s
v
8
60SB
Kourth Bridge
Coil Lead Sland-Off
S.w
BosninR
V
Volte
Screw
Ml
814 A B10
IMPORTANT: S sort lo
Coll Strap
S
J
41
Stand-OS Tube
indicate model
--
Model 218D
All information
and
and
II
of this
manual
ACCUTRON
are given
in
ACCUTRON
move-
ment, refer
to l*ari
H.
The
used
.ire
parts
in
lint
contained in
this
Section
list
lists
which are
thai
the Dale
included
in tin-
When
Model
ordering replacement parts, be --urn to indicate that the ports are far
2181).
Pot example,
if
Pari No.
Number
as follows: 218D208.
42
MAY 24
IS
DIAl
WASHCR
HOUR WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
dial,
and
a. I'ull
position).
b.
c.
screws).
d-
washer.
n* a
IMPORTANT: Be
pvU
13
MAY
date trip
sprwg
:-"[
:;-::-:
>
'OWE INDICATOR
,*?*
>s,
DATE INDICATOR
TRIP
ARM
DATE CORRECTOR
zr.-
STEM
Fig-
4-i
r
a.
Remove dale
rece8
trip trip
tO slide into
recess. Spring
may
Remove date
Caution:
Lift
bridge
(3
screws)
to
with care
Remove date
trip
trip
wheel assembly.
8],
e.
Remove stem
(See Procedure
page
\i
screw]
av
(i
screw).
b.
page
HZ.)
c Lubricate date
d. Oil dale trip
trip
Irip
wheel assembly
arm Use
l).tJse
lubricant spaiine.ly.
pin
'
lubricant sparingly
a.
Replace date indicator, date Indicator dataal and data indicator detent
spring
t.
(3
screws).
trip
arm
is
nnt trapped
between
pillar plate
and
Apply a small amount of lubricant which engages date trip arm. Use
Replace date
trip
':
In
trip
spring
lubricant sparingly.
h.
above date trip arm. then slide loop end making certain that upper end nf spring snaps into cutout.
i.
arm
'!..'.
Muebius
OL 207 - Special
Lubricant with
IMPORTANT
5-
para
45
dial,
a.
WASHER
b.
Replace dial
Pull
[2
screws).
BOURWhm
c
stem out
(setting position), ad-
ASSEMBLY
at
12 o'clock.
NOTE:
necessary
lo
support the
on a proper
staking set
fitting
stump
in a
when replacing
center-second hand.
e.
f.
46
u'.
same as basic
series
218)
cT
<P
c--ic*~
2UB
clutch
wh<d
20
V\
:I0S Dale Bridge Screw -71; Data
^&&8Je5^
linlii.ii.il |S| ( .-.ilv
Ih.n ^[>rriurnJ
Crown location!
t).Jr
ll
Cciilur
Whoul
Aunpiiiljly
4
569
Dnlr
(
-
flHM Minute
Wli-.-l Aa-.-irihU
).",
Li"
"<K1
DiihTn[i
Arm
/
Qah 'indie
/
x,
582
II. it..
i'..|iS|irlt>K
y
..
f
B0fl
HourwhMl Amiably
.v ImlicaiorDatent
*
o
to*
ll.ff-
Indicator
DetaolSpniw
X
i Dale Trip Wfcod \--'-nnlily
709
tfnjrnved on
Pillar
J'lati;
IMPORTANT:
Be
--tirt Ii
47
&*
Index
Dial
38
46
Removing 22
Replacing 39
Case, closing 8
E
Rlcctronic circuit, testing 19
opening 3
Center-second brake
Removing 29
Replacing 32
Fourth bridge
Removing 28 Replacing 33
G
Ground plate Removing 29
Replacing 32
19
H
Hack lever Removing 26
Replacing 35
Removing 27
Replacing 34 Clutch wheel
Removing 29 Replacing 32
Coil and tuning fork assemblies
Hack mechanism
Inspection and adjustment 20
Removing 25
Replacing 36
Coil assembly, identifying
defective 20
Collet adjusting tool
Hands 14
Removing, Basic 218 21 Removing, model 21 8D 43 Replacing, Basic 218 38 Replacing, model 218D 46
I
11
lour wheel
D
Date mechanism Disassembly 45 Lubrication 45 Reassembly 45 Date mechanism, repair
of
42-46
48
...
Index
Index wheel 14.30.31
Indexing mechanism 14. 15-18
Service kit
9-11
Servicing chart
12-13
Locking-ring wrench
Lubrication
14,
Selling lever
1
31
Removing 29
Replacing 32
Selling wheel
Dale mechanism 45
M
Magnetism
Microscope
14
2,
Removing 27
Replacing 34
Spedal
14
point!.
14
equipment 9 11
Stem M Removing 29
Replacing 32
Site:.;.
Mod*l21BD Movement
All-Af,
limil'TU
17
case H
T
Test set
Mnvirmirnl holder 10
9.10
31
Basic 218
40.41
Model 2180 47
Pawl bridge
Replacing 57
Tram, checking
Tuning fork and
for
freedom
20
Removing 20
Replacing 35
assemblies
16.
18
Removing 25
Replacing 36
Removing 22
Replacing 4.39 Testing 19
u
Ultrasonic cleaning
11.30
w
Rate recorder 11
WATCHMASTER products
11
Y
Yoke Removing 27
Replacing 34
I I I
mthiio
IB u. I. ".