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Question about Longines 30CH Flyback
Hi all,
I recently purchased a vintage Longines 30CH Flyback chronograph watch. I was wondering what the flyback term for this watch meant? Is it the auto reset and restart while a timing is occurring? When I push the top chrono button to start the timing, and then I try to push the bottom chrono button, there is resistance (column wheel preventing the button to go in all the way?) and nothing happens. What I can do is push the top chrono button to start and then stop the timing, and then push the bottom chrono button to reset it to zero. Am I doing something wrong? Is my watch broken? Any information is appreciated. Thanks.
I recently purchased a vintage Longines 30CH Flyback chronograph watch. I was wondering what the flyback term for this watch meant? Is it the auto reset and restart while a timing is occurring? When I push the top chrono button to start the timing, and then I try to push the bottom chrono button, there is resistance (column wheel preventing the button to go in all the way?) and nothing happens. What I can do is push the top chrono button to start and then stop the timing, and then push the bottom chrono button to reset it to zero. Am I doing something wrong? Is my watch broken? Any information is appreciated. Thanks.
Are you sure it's a 30CH....
Hi,
I've never seen a 30CH without flyback - and as you guessed correctly there it should be possible to reset without having it stopped before.
The 13ZN (the predecesor) however was also produced in versions without flyback.
If you post a picture of your watch/movement - we could tell you more.
In totally dry/unlubricated condition, it could also be possible the flyback activation isn't possible without excessive force.
In some cases also a poor repair job may cause the flayback setup to be not working.
Sorry for not beeing of more help here.
Best
Suitbert
I've never seen a 30CH without flyback - and as you guessed correctly there it should be possible to reset without having it stopped before.
The 13ZN (the predecesor) however was also produced in versions without flyback.
If you post a picture of your watch/movement - we could tell you more.
In totally dry/unlubricated condition, it could also be possible the flyback activation isn't possible without excessive force.
In some cases also a poor repair job may cause the flayback setup to be not working.
Sorry for not beeing of more help here.
Best
Suitbert
Question about Longines
Thanks for the info Suitbert. I think it's 30ch, here's a pic of the movement.
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My Longines does exactly what you describe. Press the start button (2 o clock position) once to start the chronograph & re-press to stop. Press yet again & the chrono restarts from the point it stoped. Press the second button (4 o clock position) to reset after stoping. The second button is inactive when tghe chrono is running.
From my reading of the instructions, that is all it is able to do. I've just bought a mechanical watch after years of quartz, so I am not familiar with all the details.
farhad
From my reading of the instructions, that is all it is able to do. I've just bought a mechanical watch after years of quartz, so I am not familiar with all the details.
farhad