Accurist T241 Movement
New:
I bought this watch new, many, many years ago, and in those days I wasn't silly enough to be cataloging my watches and photographing them.
So here are some generic advetisinbg photos of the Accurist T241 when it was new.
Note that mine n ever had a metal bracelet, it always had a yellow rubber strap from new. the one on it now is a replacement one, but it was very similar to the one in place when I purchased it.
I've read a few websites that claim that this yellow version is quite rare, but I don't really think rare is a word that should apply to this kind of consumer watch, at least not just yet.
But of course that doesn't matter, I bought it all those years ago because I liked it (and perhaps the exuberance of youth), and it was a good solid everyday watch. And ovr the years, it has certainly proved itself to be just that. It has taken a beating and never missed a beat.
Description:
I think Accurist are one of the many, many watch companies who design their own cases and then buy in ready made movements.
This watch has a Miyota T241 Movement inside.
22 July 2022
My first watch repair.
Well, in all honesty, I'm not sure this qualifies as a "watch repair", although its not running, and I am trying to get it running, is that a repair, sounds like it.
In actualy fact, I think the batter is dead, so I am going to change that - but perhaps that is a watch repair.
What makes me think the battery is flat? A few things:
- This watch has been stored away in a box for about 15 years!!
- It was working fine when I last wore it
- None of the hands are showing any sign of movement
- All the Digital Displays are black, no signs of life
I guess none of those signs are definitive, but perhaps they are indicative. The only thing that worries me is that the battery may be so dead it has leaked into the movement. Let's see.....
Firstly - pictures of it today.
Initial Inspection:
First things first - lets have a look at the little fella.
First thing to do is a general inspection of the outside of the watch, the case, the crystal, check the function of the buttons, see if the Screw in Crown is working or seized in place.
I noticed a few bad things:
- There is quite a bitr of dirt and mild corrosion on the outside of the case. I hope that isn't an indicator of what's inside.
- The Function Buttons (there are three of them) are very stiff, and in one case, seized in place. Yu don't have to be a watch maker to know that's not good
- The bezel moves, but not freely, it is stiff and difficult to move (actually, now that I think of it, I don't think I have ever moved this bezel, I wonder if it is meant to rotate?). It is also a bite beat up, but really, note too bad.
- The Screw in Crown works, but it is very stiff
But also a few good things:
- The Dial is in excellent condition
- The crystal is in excellent condition
- The back is in excellent condition, with now signs of damage that may allow water to enter.
- The strap is in excellent condition, clean, no cracks and still soft and flexible