Compu Chron Crystal & Month Setting

[bucko170]

As part of a 'lucky' lot I purchased a Compu Chron module which I have placed into a case and managed to get working (funny little fellows these modules - it only wanted to work with a particular case back )

I have been able to set all the functions apart from the month, I believe there is a fault on the month setting. The setting defaults to the first of each month so I am going to wait for the 1st April and reset the watch then, I wanted to check with the forum members to make sure that there was no quirky setting procedure that I was unaware of - the module is a 2 command 2 set button type (see photo.)

The crystal is cracked and needs replacing, it measures 19mm lug to lug and 23mm across - if anyone has a replacement could they please let me know.

[fronzelneekburm]

The month setting is unfortunately the worst part of these compuchron modules. The month setting circuit seems to be made so small that a part can "corrode away" or get lose over the years. So you will push the setting button for the month and nothing will happen - although the button itself is fine, its the circuit which is dead and unfortunately the weak point is deep inside the most fragile area of the watch, repair here will risk loss of the whole module unless you belong to the "fortune 10" digital watch repairmen (No, i dont count to these!).

With tears in my eyes i must admit that this weakness also applies to green compuchron modules which led to me selling a "month cant be set" module for very cheap some time ago. My poor emergency green compuchron. Now i only have my baby left (See my avatar), i hope she will survive longer then me.

[retroleds]

Mick - just to verify it's not a contact issue.. The Hour changes when the lower setting button is pressed? Left command button and lower setter are month, left and upper date.

I have your crystal, but lets figure out if it is a total worker before getting into that....you know my rule," best brains, gets best case and glass." Why can't it work that way with women?!

[LEDluvr]

I have your crystal, but lets figure out if it is a total worker before getting into that....you know my rule," best brains, gets best case and glass." Why can't it work that way with women?!

Then who would go out with us


Actually, I have to say I think my wife has excellent brains, case and glass. She's just a royal "bear" to get along with.
Funny, she wasn't like that before we were married....

[bucko170]

Thanks Fronz & Ed for the reply.

I have your crystal, but lets figure out if it is a total worker before getting into that....you know my rule,"

All other functions work apart from the month, which by the sound of things is not worth the trouble to repair, I am not so bothered - I will just set the watch at the beginning of the month - do the months change with the calender on this watch?

If it is not to expensive I think the watch would still be worthy of a new crystal, it will tide me over nicely whilst I am saving up for the green 'lamp' could you let me know the price for the crystal.

Regards

[retroleds]

Actually, I have to say I think my wife has excellent brains, case and glass. She's just a royal "bear" to get along with.
Funny, she wasn't like that before we were married....

I think this live video of the Georgia Satellites sums up the state of affairs nicely...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16Ur45vTtw0

"Keep Your Hands To Yourself" - written by Charlie Daniels
I got a little change in my pocket going jingle lingle ling
Want to call you on the telephone baby, give you a ring
But each time we talk I get the same old thing
Always no huggin no kissin until I get a wedding ring
My honey my baby don't put my love upon no shelf
She said don't give no lies and keep your hands to yourself

Cruel baby baby baby why you want to treat me this way
You know I'm still your lover boy I still feel the same way
Thats when she told me a story bout free milk and a cow
And she said no huggin no kissin until I get a wedding vow
My honey my baby don't put my love upon no shelf
She said dont hand me no lies and keep your hands to yourself

You see I wanted her real bad and I was about to give in
Thats when she started talkin true love started talkin about sin
I said honey Ill live with you for the rest of my life
She said no huggin no kissin until you make me your wife
My honey my baby don't put my love on no shelf
She said dont hand me no lies and keep your hands to yourself.


As a man on his 3rd marriage(quite happily actually) I can sympathize. PMS - Persecute Men Syndrome. Just feed the she-bears, they are much better when fed.

[LEDluvr]

Georgia Sattelites! I remember them and that song in particular. Good call Ed.

"PMS" - Persecute Men Syndrome....... indeed!