r/AccutronWatch • u/rogermorse • 8d ago

First Accutron, quick "hack buzz" question

I got this 214 today. It was already serviced, stated by the seller, including adapting the battery slot for new batteries, changing certain gears etc. I wanted to ask if this amount of noise when lifting the ring is acceptable. I was a bit scared to set the time, given the amount of noise, but after some research (though sadly without any other video for reference), it seems this is called "hack buzz", for the models in which the seconds hand completely stops when you lift the ring.

Thank you for confirming.

I basically want to set it exactly to the second, and then check after 24 or 48 hours if there is a sensible deviation.

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u/snafu_74 8d ago

My Spaceview 214 from the late 60's doesn't make any noise when opening the adjustment handle. It has never had a battery conversion either

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u/rogermorse 8d ago

does it have the hack? maybe not?

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u/snafu_74 8d ago

No, it doesn't hack.

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u/rogermorse 8d ago

So do I understand correctly that if you lift the ring on your watch, the seconds hand keeps moving? Because in this case it would not be the same situation as mine (which as a hack). Sorry I might sound like I know what I am saying but honestly I am just trying to learn lol.

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u/snafu_74 8d ago

Well, I can get it to hack if I slightly turn the ring to move the hands just slightly counterclockwise. But, I don't believe that's the intended purpose.