GingerApple 7,285 Posted August 19, 2019 Your photograph layouts are OCD heaven! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chixisigma 461 Posted August 19, 2019 54 minutes ago, TheFreckledTampon said: Your photograph layouts are OCD heaven! Knew you'd love weird stuff like that. So weird. Cxs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted August 20, 2019 I'm really enjoying this thread and am looking forward to seeing the finished watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griffo 6 Posted August 20, 2019 Just wanted to add that I’m loving this thread and the pics. Don’t have anything to add but wanted to say I’m looking forward to more updates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flinnt 2,009 Posted August 20, 2019 What an amazing project. You’re an inspiration. For someone like me who’s setting out to learn how to disassemble a movement, clean, reassemble and oil it, this project makes my goal seem like a breeze. To get to where you are would be amazing indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted August 23, 2019 Great project, thanks for sharing! I had one of these a while back and they are a really nice watch to wear. Enjoy the rest of the restoration and rebuild..! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted August 25, 2019 Success! Well, almost finished. I still need to install a fresh set of gaskets and I haven’t been able to source a gen chrono sweep hand. Regarding my spare movement - well if I buy all the necessary parts to rebuild a new movement it’s going to likely cost $500 (I need a lot of pieces, like 27 parts including a complete automatic works and barrel bridge complete). Not sure it’s worth it. I may simply eBay the various spare parts to offset costs. The other outstanding question is the dial. It cleaned up nicely but it’s not perfect. Do I leave as is patina and all? Or buy a replacement dial? Thoughts welcome. Onto the pictures (proper wristshot tomorrow with the sun): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,518 Posted August 25, 2019 Bravo sir! That’s an incredible journey to have shared with us - thoroughly enjoyed the thread .... personally I’d leave the dial, it has so much character befitting the watches life so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted August 25, 2019 WOW and I mean WOW - I wish I had the patience and ability to take on something as this. A mesmerising story / journey on which when I first saw it I thought best of luck !!! Total transformation and you should be commended to the Highest Order of Merit Organisation (unfortunate acronym of HOMO) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted August 25, 2019 Amazing transformation. I applaud you, and your innate skill. Maybe one day, I will have half your ability A gorgeous looking timepiece, compared to how it looked when you got it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flinnt 2,009 Posted August 25, 2019 Another vote to keep the dial. Almost anyone can swap a new dial in, but to bring that one up to what you have is just amazing. And still shows some wounds of the war it went through earlier. Totally amazing work you’ve done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,873 Posted August 25, 2019 Dial is perfect you’d be mad to change, I dream of my speedie having that patina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted August 25, 2019 25 minutes ago, deju said: Dial is perfect you’d be mad to change, I dream of my speedie having that patina THIS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted August 25, 2019 WoW! Hat's off to you sir! Thanks for sharing! +1 vote to keep the Dial! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted August 25, 2019 Keep the dial, of course, why do you even ask. All that work and the story it tells...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted August 25, 2019 Beautiful watch and nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted August 25, 2019 I second the HOMO nomination, beautiful stuff. I think you've got the message on the dial by now, but I'm also in the 'keep the amazing dial' camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted August 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Badapple said: Total transformation and you should be commended to the Highest Edict of Rewards Organisation (unfortunate acronym of HERO) Thanks guys! It’s been a rewarding journey. 3 hours ago, TheFreckledTampon said: I second the HERO nomination, beautiful stuff. Me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nstirton 0 Posted August 25, 2019 Wow truly incredible to read this thru. Thanks for sharing! And defo keep the current dial. Seems like the watch has maintained its character throughout! Big well done on your patience here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchloverz 0 Posted August 29, 2019 Wow this is impressive!!! Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted August 29, 2019 I thought you were a bit when I saw the initial movement but it turned out great! I only hope to be able to do what you do sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RDRoss 4 Posted September 1, 2019 Well, the case seems nice at least. Amazing teardown pictorial. How did you clean up the main plate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patu 0 Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Hats off to your hard work Hanski !! great picture journey BR Edited September 8, 2019 by Patu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted November 8, 2019 Oh, I realized I never posted an update on this one. Ended up joining Yahoo! Japan Auction site to find the chrono hand. Then used Buyee to be able to purchase with a Japanese forwarding service - seems complicated but simple. I’d recommend it for purchasing on Yahoo! Japan Auctions. Also, there are some good gen finds on those auctions. Anyways, hand installed and complete! And a photo with my Speedy pro cause I heard double wristing is a thing now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
