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So no problem as long as you understand what needs to be done. Very good! 👍 I started the disassembly yesterday. With a few exceptions the screws looked untouched so maybe the watch has never been serviced. I have the principle of treating all watches regardless of value and brand in the same way but hand on heart, I took extra time and was extra careful to dress my screwdrivers and tweezers. This level of quality is beyond anything I have experienced except possibly a couple of Omega movements. In general, it is easier to handle high-quality movements because all the parts fit together so perfectly, especially during assembly. Just screwing the case back on and off feels almost a little sensual. It almost makes you blush and look over your shoulder 😆 The fit is exceptionally precise! In the long run, maybe sometime in the fall, I plan to create a service walkthrough. Therefore, I take lots of pictures of which I may then use a third. If there is interest in taking a look at the status of the movement, you can click on the link below where I will gradually post the raw material. On Thursday, the family goes on vacation so the continuation first in the second half of August if all goes as planned. https://1drv.ms/f/s!AnVrKJ9agkNWkoFMtyD2O4kPIs66Jg?e=oMRKbn
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By NotAnotherWatch · Posted
AndyGSI, Thx sir for "reeling me in"! I actually found the correct stem in a box of spares that I had.. Just enough length to set it up. I was unable to verify the PN prior to purchase, but it seems to fit fine!!! Thx for the assist sir!!! John -
if you like playing with chemicals I'm pretty sure that the clock repair books have formulas for how to do the silvering powder. it's amazing what happens if you Google clock silvering there is lots and lots of links out there is rather surprised the video below shows a different product at about two minutes. Slightly closer than ordering from the UK. although it's a bit of a sticker shock it and realize the stuff was that expensive here's a link https://timesavers.com/i-8944166-dial-silvering-powder.html this one probably isn't helpful to the UK again https://priorypolishes.co.uk/product/clock-dial-silvering-restoration-kit/ searching for stuff online is quite interesting as the phrase I'm using is dial silvering powder Australia although conveniently that last word of Australia seems be missing from all the searches where finding all kinds of sites with silvering powder. So yes there is more than one company out there possibly a less somebody's making it the selling and everybody else. Or as I said you do DIY I can't remember what would be the bad if you did a wrong? Plus he still needs some silver compounds are going to be pricey then I found the DIY formula thanks to @nickelsilver found at the link below.
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By rjenkinsgb · Posted
I have quite a few of these little compartment boxes, that Chinese electronic component kits, screw kits etc. are supplied in. They mostly have some or all dividers movable, so the compartment sizes can be adjusted to suit the items you are storing: (The original components are only ever used for prototypes & test rigs, as the quality is often dubious - but good value for that purpose, and often cheaper than the boxes alone, if you try to buy those!) OK! Not bad, the currency prefix was too small to read... -
I usually store the dial, date and day rings and any hands to keep the set together, I think they are too thin for much else. Some dial feet are too long for the holders I have so you can't close the lid, but I would say that about 80-90% fit just fine. There are larger ones and I am thinking about getting a set of those for those dials that do not fit in the ones I have, it's on my list of things to do. Not £8.90, 8.90 AED - that's UAE Dihrums so about £1.92 for 10
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