Foxindebox 462 Posted September 29, 2016 The strip down and clean up Writing these WIP pieces detailing my humble attempts at watch repair and modification is one of my favourite things to do. I love to share my experiences and as this is my 2000th post, a very appropriate one to document. I had recently been lucky enough to be given a vintage Tudor Sub with a genuine ETA 2836-2 movement by MAJ75. He had in turn received it from Piccolo in a recent VIP giveaway. the fact this found its way to me is a testament to the kindness and generosity of the members of these hallowed boards. From what I can gather (Piccolo can probably add more detail to the story), this poor innocent watch had been brutally attacked by a certain Finnish Tinker who had ravaged the dial and glued it to the movement amongst other horological crimes. The movement however, is lovely and works like a charm. Its my intention to renovate the cosmetics of this piece and bring it back to the sort of condition the movement deserves. Anyway, enough of my rambling and onto the strip down and photos (not the best I might add). I started by de-casing the movement and seeing if I could remove the glue from the movement ring, dial spacer and movement itself. Now the movement is de-cased I got on with prying off the dial and scraping off the glue. Now the movement is nice and clean. There were a few scratches from the previous “work” And after the case parts have been through the ultrasonic cleaner. Well, that’s it for now. I will update the thread when some new parts arrive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,518 Posted September 29, 2016 Nice write up - congrats on the pick up too. Looking forward to seeing the development of this time piece (love these modding threads :thumbsup: ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted September 29, 2016 Always good to see strip downs step by step like this . Look forward to part deux. Dal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted September 29, 2016 Love it..! I can't remember where it originated from, but at some stage it went to Finland for a "fix" The movement was apparently damaged and it needed a new one (anyone have a similar experience :P ?!) But I think I lucked out because a gen ETA went in, presumably by mistake! (hopefully not stolen from another innocents watch) With the dial going in and out obviously the rep factories had made a substandard dial, as it kept on losing paint around its edges for some reason... and the hands were badly produced too, because the lume fell out just by looking at it... Anyway, I actually really liked it, despite the fact that it had been completely messed up. It feels like it has developed it's own character, and I'm glad a couple of other people have had a chance to get their hands on it. Looks like it will have it's nails clipped and it's hair brushed over the coming weeks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted September 29, 2016 Glad to see this famous and historic piece getting the TLC it always deserved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted September 29, 2016 OMFG! GLUE?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted September 30, 2016 OMFG! GLUE?????? I know... I don't know why he didn't just use dial dots and secure the movement with tabs and screws. Oh well, it's all sorted now. Dial, hands and new tropic 19 on the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoozak 1 Posted September 30, 2016 Nicely done. Props for undertaking this noble project.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted October 6, 2016 WTF.... That's not just "glue", that's an entire tube of it!!! =:-O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavmeister 1 Posted October 6, 2016 Although fairly new to the forum the Finnish tinkerer I believe is fin(n)ished here. Seeing all this glue it is not that much of a mystery why..... Foxindebox, I'll be looking forward to the next instalment. Like BooMoo I love these threads where I get to learn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted November 10, 2016 Think I finally got there Here she is... I used a new dial from Raffles time, hands and insert from the Bay and crystal from Cousins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted November 10, 2016 Looks a treat! Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted November 10, 2016 Very nice mate - good to see it given new life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROLIE 46 Posted November 10, 2016 :clap: a very good job and well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,518 Posted November 10, 2016 :thumbsup: looks great mate - love wearing mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks very much guys I forgot, it also had a new crown and tube from raffles time too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
