plankton 1 Posted September 2, 2016 Well I finally got the balls to take the decorated movement apart and clean, adjust and tune the movement. As you all aware they normally come running 10-15 seconds off with a horrible scattered line on the timograph. I slightly lubes some parts that seem to be binding, cleaned some gears that looked dirty put if back together and times the MIYOTA 9015 .So here is what we have all all angles, very happy with the results, that Miyota is a pain in the ass to time because the slightest movement makes a huge change so this took some time. Next step is a Nice AP Bands strap for the diver to get rid of the rubber, I'm not a big fan of ruber straps. This timing pictures are at all different angles (flat, 45 degree, 180 degree, 76 degree) and now the movement is smooth as silk. I did have to polish the movement , that gold shows every touch and the little screws in the center actually have threads, not for just decoration. Fun shit doing this one. I was half a afraid I'd have to send a box of parts to my friend VACLume but an angel was watching over me and it came out fine. The timing dod take servral 30 minutes attempts, I kept getting it a 8 SPD was just want stronger results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 2, 2016 Nice work, braver man than I... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 2, 2016 All done, polished, waterproofed as well as an AP can be. Tomorrow the AP Bands strap get put on her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 2, 2016 Here is the cool part, I was able to polish the parts using a leather q-tip and some simichrome and it came out great, nice difference. This may have helped it run better, i don't know but sure made a noticeable. It's my birthday so I had fresh time in the am to tackle this and I had already warned Vac. Nice little D Day present for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,741 Posted September 2, 2016 that last movement shot is absolutely awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 2, 2016 that last movement shot is absolutely awesome. Thanks, those little screws in the center actually just tighten the center ring on and one fell off, took me 20 minutes to find the damn thing. I really like this one, eye catcher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,376 Posted September 2, 2016 Very nice oh and happy birthday pal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted September 2, 2016 Good job matey, looks great! :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffc83 0 Posted September 2, 2016 Guess I am putting my other projects aside to tackle this one too. (mine came in last week) Nice job on the Timegrapher mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 2, 2016 Very nice oh and happy birthday pal thank you for both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 4, 2016 Wow. amazing! Thanks, it was a blast and stress taking it apart and tuning. Once you did past the bridges etc is just a miyota that I got to run really well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tikwatejnu 0 Posted September 5, 2016 So does that mean, that I can send you my AP for a tune-up and polish? beacuse that Looks ohh so sweet what you did there!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midasmook 14 Posted September 5, 2016 Very nice work. Ever since I tried on the gen (Number 000 ) I have been waiting for the rep. Looks good and I may have to take the plunge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,776 Posted September 5, 2016 Very nice work. Ever since I tried on the gen (Number 000 ) I have been waiting for the rep. Looks good and I may have to take the plunge. That wrist looks familiar Been waiting on the v2 version of this too with the correct colour datewheel. What TD you get this from? Didn't know it was on general sale as yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 5, 2016 Very nice work. Ever since I tried on the gen (Number 000 ) I have been waiting for the rep. Looks good and I may have to take the plunge. That wrist looks familiar Been waiting on the v2 version of this too with the correct colour datewheel. What TD you get this from? Didn't know it was on general sale as yet. Aston I still use Ken Lee- chazingtime from next door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,776 Posted September 5, 2016 Aston I still use Ken Lee- chazingtime from next door. Cheers mate :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,497 Posted September 5, 2016 Well done mate. It looks very good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpohl402 0 Posted September 6, 2016 Looks very nice, and happy bday indeed!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
