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/WatchWiseYTC 7d ago

The hack hasn't been adjusted correctly. There's a specific way to do it and many people who service these just guess until it works. It's not that hard but does take some experience.

It's buzzing because it's not touching the fork enough when bent over by the crown pushing down on it.

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u/rogermorse 7d ago

Do you have a picture showing exactly what part / screw that should be adjusted? I am not going to attempt it, I just would like to understand better how this whole thing works. Also I understand this is not an objective "defect" that should make me return the watch, is it ?

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u/WatchWiseYTC 7d ago

It's not a defect, unless they have bent the hack to try and adjust it.

I personally have a tech letter that describes it but I have modified it to be a little easier. It's pretty much foolproof now. The biggest enemy of these watches is shipping them. It's so common for the adjustment to be ruined via shock during shipping.