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SME V service manual/parts list

I had no problem finding these for an SME 3009 S2, but SME V?

My google-fu is weak. I can't find a single page or image anywhere.

Anyone throw me a bone here?

I just bought an SME V and the VTF knob isn't calibrated. 1.5 gm is really 1.75-ish. Yeah, I'm sure I could send it back for R&R, but I figure there's a set screw somewhere and don't really want to go poking at it just yet without having a schematic.

Plus, I like having as much information as possible on my stuff.

Thanks.

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petg60
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If bought it new it is strange, if secondhand check with previous owner if by any reason the counterweight has been altered in some way.

 

 

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cleeds
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petg60

... if secondhand check with previous owner if by any reason the counterweight has been altered ...

The SME V applies VTF dynamically using a spring, so the counterweight isn’t a factor in the calibration. I don’t know about the OP, but I wouldn’t be comfortable servicing a fine watch and I’d be just as uncomfortable trying to service an SME V.

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dekay
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Have you rebalanced the arm (VTA/A-S set to Zero) and then rechecked VTF?

Do you have an extra scale?

The balance on my old 3009 has gone off a few times for reasons unknown.

 

DeKay

dogberry
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Rather than do any risky surgery I'd use a $25 digital scale - which is what I do anyway with my Series V.

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normb OP
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I'm really good at following graphic instructions. I can't fault the SME user manual in that regard, step by step this is the easiest setup I could hope for.

Yes, @dekay, I did rebalance - dead nuts neutral, just a HAIR forward (but not 0.25gm worth) per manual instruction.

Extra scale? Here you go:

 

As you can see, the weight is a LITTLE over 1.5 gm

 

 

Ortofon scale:

 

Digital:

 

Seller was as surprised as I was to find his 2.0 gm setting was really only about 1.5 something (I forget, that was days and many gm scale readings ago).

 

so I've done the drill twice, just now - for assurances' sake - and got the same outcome. Dial is set at about 1.55 gm, actual tracking force is 1.75 gm.

 

I can live with this, but should I? That's why I've asked about a SERVICE manual.

This isn't a fine watch, neither was the 3009 and I had that completely disassembled, rewired and back in service in a day (I also do 1911 trigger jobs, and S&W too for a hobby).  From an engineering standpoint, there SHOULD be a means of CALIBRATING the TFA but, knowing engineers, I think this is the one category of sinner Dante Alighieri never dreamt of making a special circle of hell for all eternity; there might NOT be a "simple" set screw calibration setting anywhere (not that I can find, anyway).

 

Thanks again everyone.

 

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