Hi guys I have a Invicta automatic 2686 my dad bought in the mid 70's and he handed it down to me and it has been a great watch until recently, the minute hand gets stuck at 4 minutes and 42 minutes. It rotates and stays in time until it reaches those parts. This watch is Swiss made, they are now made in Japan. Any help would be greatly appreciated
It sounds as though the minute hand is not parallel to the watch face and is getting caught on the hour markers (or 'batons') - it's probably a little loose or maybe slightly bent.
It should be a relatively easy fix but it requires skill and knowledge to do it - not difficult for a watch repairer but close to impossible for your average man in the street.
If you value this watch, take it to a professional to sort it out.
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You should be able to open the back by popping it off with a sharp knife blade. Sometimes, the lip where you'd open it is hard to see and usually under the band, between the lugs. The movement will just come out. If I read you right, you know how to do this, once the movement is removed. You can't just pull the hands off. Hopefully, you'll be able to just VERY EASILY bend the one that is causing the problem.
SOURCE: MY INVICTA IS AN AUTOMATIC
If hand winding does not work then try waving it gently from side to side for 100-200 times (yes! that is what some makers recommend).
Since self winding watches thrive on use, it is best to wear it daily to keep it functioning.
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