Jump to content

New Watch Cases

Legarm
 Share

Recommended Posts

clockboy Distinguished Member

clockboy

Posted
Posted (edited)

I agree with Vic, I attend a lot of watch fairs & most have guys with boxes of old watches & cases. Have a good measure up before going & take your vernier / ruler with you.  At the last fair I attended I picked up a Casio strap that was missing from a Casio I had repaired for £2.

See below details of this years. Web site: www. watchandclockfairs.com

 

DATES AND DETAILS

MIDLAND Clock and Watch Fair105 to 140 Stands
National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, Nr. Birmingham. (M42 Exit 6 at A45 Junction; Near M1, M6, M5, and M40)
Short Taxi ride from Birmingham International Rail Station/Airport. Directions to here

Sundays: January 18, 2015 | March 15, 2015 | May 17, 2015 | July 12, 2015 | October 25, 2015 | January 17, 2016.

BRUNEL Clock and Watch Fair 100 Stands
Sports Hall, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PN. (Off A4020, M40 Exit 1, M25 Exit 16 East; 7 miles north of Heathrow). Directions to here

Sundays: December 14, 2014 | April 12, 2015 | September 6, 2015 | December 13, 2015.

ADMISSION: 9am: £5; 11am - 1pm: £2.50; 1pm- 2.30pm: £1 (Under 18s FREE)

70% Unrestored; FREE VALUATIONS, ALL WELCOME, Trade Prices!

ENQUIRIES:Inglenook, Brokengate Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB9 4LA

 

 

DATES AND DETAILS

MIDLAND Clock and Watch Fair105 to 140 Stands
National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, Nr. Birmingham. (M42 Exit 6 at A45 Junction; Near M1, M6, M5, and M40)
Short Taxi ride from Birmingham International Rail Station/Airport. Directions to here

Sundays: January 18, 2015 | March 15, 2015 | May 17, 2015 | July 12, 2015 | October 25, 2015 | January 17, 2016.

BRUNEL Clock and Watch Fair 100 Stands
Sports Hall, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PN. (Off A4020, M40 Exit 1, M25 Exit 16 East; 7 miles north of Heathrow). Directions to here

Sundays: December 14, 2014 | April 12, 2015 | September 6, 2015 | December 13, 2015.

ADMISSION: 9am: £5; 11am - 1pm: £2.50; 1pm- 2.30pm: £1 (Under 18s FREE)

70% Unrestored; FREE VALUATIONS, ALL WELCOME, Trade Prices!

ENQUIRIES:Inglenook, Brokengate Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB9 4LA

Edited by clockboy
  • Replies 127
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Fissile
Fissile

The reason there are more old movements available than old cases is because many of those old cases were made of gold or silver.  When bullion prices were high a gold or silver cased watch was worth m

AndyGSi
AndyGSi

They're all fairly thick movements apart from the 9015 which is still relatively thick and that's why you can't find a thin case. How thin a case were you hoping for? Edit By spacer rin

AndyGSi
AndyGSi

So if you're looking for less than 12mm (which they are on AliExpress) you'll need something like this? https://www.namokimods.com/en-gb/products/nmk948-miyota-field-case-steel-finish?variant=428

Posted Images

rogart63 Distinguished Member

rogart63

Posted
Posted

I should try searching the bay . Searching with the name on the watch dial and with the movement . Like the one in the picture . Hamilton 770 . 

  • 1 month later...
badger Member

badger

Posted
Posted

Are there any places that sell watch cases and faces? If so,could anyone point me in the direction of them please.

I've looked thru the Cousins web-site and catalogue but can't see any, unless I've missed them. searched the Web too, but can't seen to find anywhere.

Thanks [emoji1]

  • 11 months later...
Cad101 Super WRT Addict

Cad101

Posted
Posted

I wondering where people got empty / new watch cases of varying sizes from for movements without one.

Mick

dadistic Distinguished Member

dadistic

Posted
Posted (edited)

I've purchased some new-old-stock cases from various sellers on fleabay. So far it has worked out well, I'm currently putting a vintage Mido case together with a new ETA 2836-2. I'll try to remember to post a picture when it's finished. Seller is  everstrong2011

Edited by dadistic
Cad101 Super WRT Addict

Cad101

Posted
Posted

I keep looking on the bay but seldom see any. I've got a few movements that I have brought back to life but don't have a case and it seems a waste to see them spending the rest of their life in a little plastic box

dadistic Distinguished Member

dadistic

Posted
Posted (edited)

What are the movements? If they are older swiss, it can be tricky. I did manage to find a case for my FHF(font) 76, from seller crabman46, but I think I just got lucky :-)

 

 

DSCF1198.JPG

DSCF1210.JPG

Edited by dadistic
  • 4 weeks later...
canthus Super WRT Addict

canthus

Posted
Posted (edited)

Came across this E*** site whilst trawling for stuff.  Thought it may be useful to others.  They have some nice bits of quality parts etc for sale. Swiss based.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/SWISS-MADE-TIME/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=28442601&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1

Anybody want to try this out!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ETA-2824-2-CREATIVE-2-LAYER-Dial-34-3mm-WHITE-/131380565718?hash=item1e96e456d6

 

Edited by canthus
rogart63 Distinguished Member

rogart63

Posted
Posted

Have tried there dials. I bought a black non printed dial and some hands. Good quality . The blank dial isn't much to say something about but the hands was very nice. 

  • 1 month later...
12toneman Member

12toneman

Posted
Posted

So, the movement has been is serviced and regulated; the dial cleaned up. But what about that case that's a little too 'vintage?' Often a dilemma for this miserly hobbyist. What are my options to get a case like this (below) to wearable condition? Creative ideas welcome, though high-end pro options are outside of my abilities and resources. 

 

20160607_105717.jpg

StuartBaker104 Distinguished Member

StuartBaker104

Posted
Posted

I'd be inclined to give it some tlc.

It's hard to tell from you pics if the case has lifted plating, or it is just dirty. My starting point would be to remove the movement and the crystal - that crystal would get replaced, it looks like a standard shape so not worth trying to polish it. Often I'll also remove the bezel to make it easier to clean. Then a good clean with soapy water and a toothbrush.

What next depends on what you find and what you want to achieve. A little metal polish, a light buff with a polishing mop mounted in a drill for stainless steel cases, possibly even brushing areas with a fine emery block if that was the original finish.

There are companies out there who will re-plate cases. I thinks replate-it in Canada has been mentioned here before. I've never used them so can't comment, but Google is your friend!

Just my 2p. This kind of restoration is a very emotive subject. You aren't trying to make it like new, but personally I don't like something too tatty on my wrist.

S

ramrod Super WRT Addict

ramrod

Posted
Posted (edited)

i've resigned myself to looking for a replacement case. they come along every blue moon.

i bought a beautiful black dialed tissot sea star seven from ebay. i got it and realized the case was toast. it came from india, so i should have been prepared. there's no saving this turd, so i'm gonna look for a replacement.

Edited by ramrod
anilv Distinguished Member

anilv

Posted
Posted

The trick is to spot these cases and avoid them.

If you can live with it then fine but you may find some cases have worn the holes for the strap through making it unusable.

Anil 

ramrod Super WRT Addict

ramrod

Posted
Posted

i can see myself! that looks fantastic! i have a few that i've played with and buffed out. i've tried to be careful and not lose any sharp edges - on some of them. on others, i just went at it with no regard for factory correctness. it wasn't a good enough case to worry about.

  • Like 1

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Klassiker
      Automatic vs Manual movement servicing

      By Klassiker · Posted

      Agreed. There are many different automatic winding mechanisms, each with their own quirks wrt. lubrication. Access to the specific service instructions is the ideal. Otherwise, ask here for advice on the movement you are working on.
    • luiazazrambo
      WWW Eterna sucked me in.

      By luiazazrambo · Posted

      I put the original broken glass (whats left of it) behind the acrylic. This is how it originally looked like. A cheap clock but I like it. Very noisy when the alarm comes wake up guaranteed! 🙂
    • mbwatch
      Automatic vs Manual movement servicing

      By mbwatch · Posted

      If at all possible, find a service guide for the automatic movements your work on, because the lubrication procedures may have different requirements or rely on oils you would not use in a manual wind train (in addition to the braking grease you mentioned). Some autos like older Seikos do not have a manual wind option, so the procedure of letting down the mainspring without being able to use the crown may require a screwdriver in the ratchet wheel screw and great care. Do you have an auto movement you were planning to start with?
    • LittleWatchShop
      Breitling Navitimer 806

      By LittleWatchShop · Posted

      I am an amateur, so there's that. I do not get fixated on amplitude, lift angles, and beat error. However, 4.8ms would bug me if it were my watch. But you must judge your own skills to appreciate the possibility of going backward. I suggest, that you button it up let your friend enjoy the watch for now. As your skills progress, come back to it and correct it. I assume that this watch has a fixed hairspring pin. Some modern watches have an adjustable pin along with adjustable regulator. These are trivial to get in beat. I own a valjoux 726 my dad gave me on my 18th birthday (a looooong time ago). I broke the ratchet wheel with an aggressive wind 4 yrs ago. I have been waiting for my skills to progress before doing a service. I am close. Your advice is well placed and I will apply it.
    • tonydagee
      Unitas 6376

      By tonydagee · Posted

      I didn’t find any anomaly to the left of the red mark…reflection? this is the balance in its pivot in the inverted assembly. i can’t see any obvious kinks  and the spring is flat as far as I can see. Either the stud screw is missing, or it’s glued in… I don’t know. I’m loathe to fiddle with it. Any further insights? Thanks!
×
×
  • Create New...