Dave R. Right ?
I serviced this watch for you February 2013.
You did not ask for water testing, saying that you rarely wear it. It would have been no problem to do so, although this would have...
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Dave R. Right ?
I serviced this watch for you February 2013.
You did not ask for water testing, saying that you rarely wear it. It would have been no problem to do so, although this would have...
Thank you. Most appreciated.
The base calibre Valjoux 72 is a real watchmakers watch. Straightforward to service and without a vicious reset of the chronograph hand, unlike many others such as the...
That IS funny ! At least I was half listened to !
Probably not too late as well. I'm sure I still have a few Seiko crowns to fit your watch.
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Thank you.
I am very moved and humbled by all your comments. Back in 1968, I got into watchmaking rather by accident. I had planned to train as an Airline Pilot, but my parents were in a road crash,...
Who cares ??
I might look good in a dress heh heh !
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Great finds. You should show your best 10 finds as was suggested for me to do, by Rodder on the forum.
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Virtually nothing worth buying this morning at the last car boot until spring, but I did find these three charming little hand made wooden cars. About 5 inches long:...
That is painful. Rolex tend to use quite a soft stainless steel alloy, judging from how easy they are to refinish.
*I have a colleague who does laser welding which may reduce the damage, it would...
That's a brilliant idea Rodder,
I will do that over the autumn.
*Clock has lost 15 minutes since 2.30pm today. Pendulum is too long.
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It is indeed JL. And dated 1855. And earlier than we thought.
Unfortunately the bell I found is a bit dull. I will have to buy one.
https://i.postimg.cc/VLwSFgMZ/20201017-122738.jpg
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I guess. Lucky the mainsprings are ok otherwise it would be a time consuming job.
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I will indeed, with pointed pegwood.
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I wasn't going to bother this morning. It was pitch black at 6.30am, but I thought why not ? Have a coffee and stop looking like the living dead and get out there. I'm glad I did.
Found this lovely...
Thank you chaps. Much appreciated.
It is the original poster I feel sorry for. He innocently seeks advice on the servicing of his watches and ends up drawn into a totally ill considered diatribe....
I absolutely agree Paul. I certainly don't have time either, to lay out all the components on a sheet in order to prove that I dismantle everything. As I said, our repair record and positive comments...
Of course I dismantle movements completely. My photos show some components reassembled simply for clarity.
Aren't you another member who lives in the Bear Pit ?
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So what exactly ARE you suggesting ? It is obvious that you are just gunning for an argument as you have done on other posts. It shows you to be a man of little significance with nothing better to...
Apology accepted. Perhaps I should clarify: So far this week I have serviced/repaired, amongst others, a Seiko 6139 Pogue, an Omega A3303 Broadarrow, a Glashutte Original, an 1861 Speedmaster and a...
Your assumption is incorrect, the photo was taken after cleaning and part reassembly on request from my customer. Your implications are therefore a little offensive.
I am of course delighted that...
If you should send me a watch for repair it will be my pleasure.
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Understood. There are no short cuts to servicing watches, most especially vintage ones, where the most unlikely components can show wear and therefore fail.
*I should add that I am booked up for the...
Good point. My photo shows the movement after ultrasonic cleaning and was part reassembled for photographic brevity. My watch cleaning machine is incredibly thorough and leaves all components...
Thanks Jason,
I service quite a number of these beauties. Was it for C.H. ?
Here's one ready for the ultrasonic watch cleaning machine:
https://i.postimg.cc/SRGhKbB4/20200210-184317.jpg
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I would definitely have bought this beautiful Waltham with rock crystal plates if I had known it was up for sale.
Few were made and they were the very first watches to use pressed in jewels.
I know...
That's great to know Tim,
If you need an estimate for the Longines, I will be happy to examine it for you.
B.
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