omega tc1 help needed

hi all i have a mint tc1 i put in bateries but nothing is hapening can these modules be fixed i would like to get it running as the watch looks like new can anyone help and does anyone fix these watches

[charger105]

Hi pigeon2.
Try using a strong external magnet in case your button isn’t activating the reed switch. Apart from a reed switch or a Quartz crystal replacement, there’s not a lot you can do. I’ve summarised the replacement module options in a similar post:
http://www.dwf.nu/viewtopic.php?t=3501

Rgds,
Andrew.

thanks will try that today fingers crossed can you tell me how can test to see if it need reed switch or crystal

[charger105]

You'll have to remove the module from the watch, and power it using a 3V supply (2xAA batteries in a battery holder with alligator clips attached is good for this).

Then, wave a magnet near the reed switch. If nothing, then short the 2 ends of the reed switch with a piece of wire. If still nothing, then it's not the reed swicth.

Normally if it's the oscillator circuit, then single digits may appear. They may change to different digits, or nothing at all, as power is disconnected and then re-applied. The QC is part of the oscillator circuit, so changing it may help. It won't necessarily help, since other parts of the oscillator circuit may have failed (which are generally not repairable).

Rgds,
Andrew.

thanks andrew i will try that am just hoping it works do you know if ed fixes them on here if i need new parts put in

[Handy]

See whether warming it up on a radiator brings it back to life.
Ian

thanks will try this first am just hoping i get her going as the watch still looks like new but if i dont get her going which would be best to get a p2 module or strikes and spares module

[Handy]

I would suggest you get the original module repaired. It will cost less and keep the watch original.
It may just be the crystal which you can buy for less than £1.
Cheers,
Ian

where can you send the watch off to to get it looked at and fixed i will try the watch today first but if nothing happens where can i send it off to sir

[Handy]

Our forum host can fix them.
www.retroleds.com
I've vought watches from Ed and he is courteous and proffessional.
Cheers,
Ian

thank you sir for all your help i will email the host see what he thinks i will be testing watch today will let you know how i get on hoping i get a number up or somthing that way if theres life there fixable

treid watch today i can get a 0 up on the readout when i put bateries in the 0 comes up done not go out just stays on is it a possible fix

[Handy]

Now try warming it up to see if it starts or remains the same.
If it remains the same, try a crystal. If it starts running, you need to add a separate oscillator.
Cheers,
Ian

i did that sir i got it counting down with a strong magnet minutes and seconds but when i took the mgnet off again everything went out so i will send watch away and hope a new crystal or other parts work i am hoping the crystal will do the trick will let you know once i get watch back its going to usa to try and fix bruce wegmann so if he cant fix no one will