Converting pocket watch to wrist watch
Having seen Senraw's great looking military WWII watch recently, it has reminded me of a project I was thinking about a while back.
I know that there are some that don't approve of pocket-to-wrist watch conversion, but I see it as a good way of saving a nice piece from being consigned to the back of a drawer.
So, has anyone had any experience of this?
Many smaller sized pocket watches I've seen have the sub seconds dial at the 6 position, but the crown at 12, I presume these aren't suitable?
Any advice/links/who, where, when would be appreciated.
Converting pocket watch to wrist watch
^I'd have to agree unfortunately. Have yet to see a pocket to wrist watch conversion that looks nice. Happy to be corrected if anyone has managed though.
Converting pocket watch to wrist watch
^Thanks for clarifying Stewart. I also had misinterpreted what you meant.
Converting pocket watch to wrist watch
I love the styling of the lugs of my Radiomir which is essentially based on bits of wire welded to a Rolex pocket watch movement. I think this is a legitimate look, nice bit of re-purposing.
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Made this silver watch case...
I made this silver watch case to house a 1916 Omega movement belonging to my Grandfather.
It highlights how watches moved from pocket to wrist during the 1st World War, since watches often fell from pockets during the dreadful battles.
Brendan,
webwatchmaker.com
Hope you can see the picture!!...my first time trying to include one.
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Webwatchmaker
I made this silver watch case to house a 1916 Omega movement belonging to my Grandfather.
It highlights how watches moved from pocket to wrist during the 1st World War, since watches often fell from pockets during the dreadful battles.
Brendan,
webwatchmaker.com
Hope you can see the picture!!...my first time trying to include one.
It's nice, and sympathetic. Very well done ;-)
This thread has me looking at my large collection of Smith's / Ingersoll pocket watches and wondering if I should try converting one. I actually suspect that given the simplicity of the movements and the acres of space in them that it might be possible to relocate or duplicate the sub second wheel so that I could position the crown to 3 and retain the original dial...
Damn you all for stealing my free time!