Manual winder winding endlessly?

[is that my watch]

Here are the two photos

yeah that would never of had a fly wheel on it so forget that but still an interesting question if any one would have a answer

[is that my watch]

Here are the two photos

as scott said should be a straight swap not a big deal re moving the hands and dial would be the hard part you would Ideally need a hand remover tool and a little screwdriver to fit the tiny screw that hold the dial on then it is a quick swap over new dial on screw tightened but not overly and the hands back on .. the right tools make it easier can be done with out them but makes it a lot more tricky and could damage the dial / hands

[Seriously]

I compared the supplied picture with photo of own healthy 66A - I couldn't see anything missing.

Mainspring might be bust

[Der Amf]

Seller has added this:

although it is winding up and ticking for several hours, the issue with winding up without reaching a limit, could be an indication of a problem with the movement.

Therefore item is sold as in need of repairs/service.

Could have been better, but better than nothing

[scottjc]

That could be enough to deter other bidders?
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[Der Amf]

That could be enough to deter other bidders?
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Here's hoping. My next bid will be as close to the end of the auction as possible. Unfortunately that will be 45 minutes before the end :sigh:

[scottjc]

Here's hoping. My next bid will be as close to the end of the auction as possible. Unfortunately that will be 45 minutes before the end :sigh:

Fingers crossed for you.

[Dan R]

If the mainspring has snapped then the "working" that the watch is doing will be
A. only for a short period
B. totally inaccurate
I suppose?

A. Depends on where it broke. Close to the arbor would run longer than close to the barrel. But it still will run for a short period either way.
B. Not sure about that. It might run as it would when the mainspring is almost run down.

Cheers!

Dan

[RayMac]

Yep. Classic symptoms of a broken mainspring. You likely can wind a bit and then feel a "zip" as the truncated spring lets down. It'll have to be fixed. Never pay much for a sick puppy like this. Seller should know better.

[Der Amf]

Yep. Classic symptoms of a broken mainspring. You likely can wind a bit and then feel a "zip" as the truncated spring lets down. It'll have to be fixed. Never pay much for a sick puppy like this. Seller should know better.

Yeah, I'm already wondering exactly how much the case and the dial (which are both in good condition) are worth to me, since I've a replacement movement ready (which I've already wasted too much money on) to be swapped in.