Hello From New Member

[R1C4]

Hello everyone my name is Richard and i'm from north wales in the Uk.

 

I've been interested in watches ever since a young age and have been fascinated with manual/automatic movements. I came across this site after watching (mostly all) of marks videos, which encouraged me to buy some watch tools and replace a damaged crown (thread had stripped) on a Tag Aquaracer (after receiving some hefty quotations), ever since then i have been hooked. I have had a look through a few topics in the Forums and can see there is a wealth of knowledge on this site, and some really nice people, I can say that it is now 100% my favorite site. I have purchased this watch from ebay - for around £10 in the hope of taking it apart, servicing and regulating. The watch is gaining around 5 mins a day. Could anyone tell me where i can find information regarding the movement?

 

Cheers Rich

 

 

[Geo]

That was a nice introduction Rich, I'm sure the boss will appreciate it. :) I'm sure you will like your stay here, but be warned, this is one very addictive hobby!

Regarding your watch, I don't know what the movement is, but someone here is sure to let you know.

[Geo]

I've just had a look through some Ranfft images and I think this is your movement.

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?11&ranfft&139&2uswk&Standard_96N

[R1C4]

Thanks for the welcome Geo, and thanks for looking for the movement, it looks very similar, it will be a good help.

[nad]

Croeso Rich.

NAD

[R1C4]

Diolch Nad

[clockboy]

Welcome Rich enjoy the forum

[WillFly]

Welcome from me Rich - the movement is indeed a 96 - here's a link to a Gradus watch of mine which has just that movement. Good, solid stuff.

 

http://www.willswatchpages.com/gradus.html

[R1C4]

Thanks Guys

 

Good stuff, hopefully a good one to start with.

[Vich]

Hello Rich and welcome to the Forum,

 

Good luck with the watch and don't forget to take a pic before you remove each bit. it makes life so much easier later.

 

Cheers,

 

Vic

[klinej54]

Welcome from me Rich - the movement is indeed a 96 - here's a link to a Gradus watch of mine which has just that movement. Good, solid stuff.

 

http://www.willswatchpages.com/gradus.html

Took a look at your sight.  That's a lovely Elgin Father Time you have there...

[WillFly]

Took a look at your sight.  That's a lovely Elgin Father Time you have there...

It's very sweet - probably the one I wear the most.

[oldhippy]

A welcome from me.

[clockboy]

Welcome Rich looks like a really nice watch.

Well worth a service 5 mins s day could be hairspring related

[R1C4]

A good clean and service do you think? Its pretty consistent with 5 mins a day. I haven't tried to regulate it as I'm going to purchase a timegrapher to look at it before and after its been serviced.

[clockboy]

Yes a good clean & lubrication then regulation. Without a timographer regulation will be a bit hit & miss

[R1C4]

Good stuff, I've got a few bits and bobs to buy then it will be full steam ahead.