I have a very nice South Bend 16s 227, and was wondering how the timimg is adjusted on this watch? Is it that little gear like thing on the end of the shaft? If so, what kind of tool is required to reach in there? Maybe the watch must come apart to adjust? Just curious on this one.

Larry

That's what I thought Lindell, but unlike your example, my adjustment wheel is not flush against the plate as I see on your watch. I tried to turn it, but it didn't move. I used very little force though. Maybe something is broken or warped with mine?

Larry

Larry,

Can you post a picture of your regulator?

Picture of the problem. The adjustment wheel appears to be wedged, so it will not turn. Judging by the scratches, it's been hard to turn for awhile.

Larry

Larry,

It looks like the regulator is maxed out ant this in turn allowed the screw to come out aginst the bridge. I would pull the balance off and try to adjust it back in if possible. You may have to pull the screw out and deburr it to get it to fit properly.
Also, if these regulators work properly it should be relatively easy to turn. I use a piece of hard peg to turn the screw as this is less likely to mar than a screwdriver. If it turns stiff, I use a sharpened brass rod to prevent scratching.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Aaron

Larry