Back in September, I mentioned my watch's analogue display was
sometimes loosing time, but the digital side was always correct. The
battery charge state always indicated its solar charged battery was
fully charged, so I wasn't convinced that its rechargeable battery was
failing. Rather I thought it might be the mechanicals failing - It is
around 10 years old.

The other morning I noticed when putting the watch on, that none of the
hands were moving, then after a few seconds exposure to light they
began moving. Obviously symptoms of a failing battery, so new
rechargeable battery ordered and fitted a couple of days ago.

All seems to be well now, it is back to keeping its usual perfect time.

"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
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Back in September, I mentioned my watch's analogue display was sometimes
loosing time, but the digital side was always correct. The battery charge
state always indicated its solar charged battery was fully charged, so I
wasn't convinced that its rechargeable battery was failing. Rather I
thought it might be the mechanicals failing - It is around 10 years old.

The other morning I noticed when putting the watch on, that none of the
hands were moving, then after a few seconds exposure to light they began
moving. Obviously symptoms of a failing battery, so new rechargeable
battery ordered and fitted a couple of days ago.

All seems to be well now, it is back to keeping its usual perfect time.


my Casio waveceptor watch just died.....first the second hand stopped then
everything....I even paid £5 for the rubber ring seal when I changed the
battery...probably didn't fit it properly....had a lot of trouble with water
ingress with watches......you can have it if you think you could get it
going.....I know you are good at fixing water damaged things Harry .....

Jim GM4DHJ ... explained on 29/11/2017 :
my Casio waveceptor watch just died.....first the second hand stopped then
everything....I even paid £5 for the rubber ring seal when I changed the
battery...probably didn't fit it properly....had a lot of trouble with water
ingress with watches......you can have it if you think you could get it
going.....I know you are good at fixing water damaged things Harry .....

When re-fitting the back cover, you are supposed to smear silicon
grease around the seal. I never take mine off, even in the bath and
never had a problem.

If you really don't want it, I enjoy fixing things - pop it down here
Jim please.

"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
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Jim GM4DHJ ... explained on 29/11/2017 :
my Casio waveceptor watch just died.....first the second hand stopped
then everything....I even paid £5 for the rubber ring seal when I changed
the battery...probably didn't fit it properly....had a lot of trouble
with water ingress with watches......you can have it if you think you
could get it going.....I know you are good at fixing water damaged things
Harry .....

When re-fitting the back cover, you are supposed to smear silicon grease
around the seal. I never take mine off, even in the bath and never had a
problem.

If you really don't want it, I enjoy fixing things - pop it down here Jim
please.

OK email me your address....got to try and make up to you for the KW
Vangard...tee hee

Jim GM4DHJ ... has brought this to us :
OK email me your address....got to try and make up to you for the KW
Vangard...tee hee

I have not been able to find an email address for you, but - My address
is/was correct in the callbook. My email address is also correct
towards the bottom of this page -
http://www.radio-amateur-events.org/IMW/index.htm

"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
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Jim GM4DHJ ... has brought this to us :
OK email me your address....got to try and make up to you for the KW
Vangard...tee hee

I have not been able to find an email address for you, but - My address
is/was correct in the callbook. My email address is also correct towards
the bottom of this page -
http://www.radio-amateur-events.org/IMW/index.htm


OK but can you not just email me like I can do on outlook express here?

"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
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Jim GM4DHJ ... has brought this to us :
OK email me your address....got to try and make up to you for the KW
Vangard...tee hee

I have not been able to find an email address for you, but - My address
is/was correct in the callbook. My email address is also correct towards
the bottom of this page -
http://www.radio-amateur-events.org/IMW/index.htm


that email is rejected by server.....

Obviously did not manage to source enough current for the gadget that moves
the hands I suppose. How is this done I wonder?
Brian

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"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
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Back in September, I mentioned my watch's analogue display was sometimes
loosing time, but the digital side was always correct. The battery charge
state always indicated its solar charged battery was fully charged, so I
wasn't convinced that its rechargeable battery was failing. Rather I
thought it might be the mechanicals failing - It is around 10 years old.

The other morning I noticed when putting the watch on, that none of the
hands were moving, then after a few seconds exposure to light they began
moving. Obviously symptoms of a failing battery, so new rechargeable
battery ordered and fitted a couple of days ago.

All seems to be well now, it is back to keeping its usual perfect time.

Brian Gaff wrote :
Obviously did not manage to source enough current for the gadget that moves
the hands I suppose. How is this done I wonder?

It has a four stage power remaining meter. As the battery runs down, it
switches off its various functions - but my watch always indicated a
full charge when I checked, which was why I was puzzled.

Level 1 (highest charge) and 2 everything works normally.
Level 3 it disables MSF reception, hourly time signal, illumination,
display and hand movement - though time is still maintained.
Level 4 It shuts the whole watch down, all your customs settings are
lost, but for ability to recharged.