• Graduate
    27 Dec 2013, 4:02 a.m.

    I just purchased a new to me ceramic pilot 3786 doppel. The watch was hardly used by the precious owner. When I wind the watch manually it seems to be a bit on the "hard / stiff" side. I don't have anything to compare it to other then a few rolexs a big pilot. The 3876 feels a bit stiffer than those...meaning it take a bit more effort to turn the crown.

    Does this sound normal? I'm thinking since it is a more complicated movement than normal the spring is tighter? Since the watch is from 06ish I'm just wondering if it needs to be oiled or serviced?

    Thanks for any thoughts or advice.

    Jason

  • Master
    27 Dec 2013, 10:44 a.m.

    This movement winds a little harder than others. After time this effect can increase. I had 3 watches based on that movement too which showed that characteristic after a certain time.

  • Graduate
    28 Dec 2013, 10:13 p.m.

    Thanks Tilo. I'm interested to hear if anybody else has the same experiences.

  • Connoisseur
    29 Dec 2013, 1:24 a.m.

    If it has not been serviced before, it is due for one, so check the history!

  • Master
    30 Dec 2013, 1:44 a.m.

    If it still is running well I would not do a service.
    I once hat a stiff winding on my old classic UTC with the 2892 based movement.
    Mr. Boehmer at the IWC factory service opened it and put a little drop of oil at the right place and closed it again. That needed about 5 minutes and it was OK for 2 more years.

  • Connoisseur
    30 Dec 2013, 7:12 a.m.

    I agree with not scratching where it is not itching, but if a service is due ... Why delay it?