JohnG 41 Posted November 24, 2009 Another project for the project, the movement AND dial will be transplanted, probably into a modded Radiomir case. I want to put weld solid 26mm lugs onto a 45mm radiomir case and install THIS: Komandirskiye Commander 1951, Molnija 3601 movement, $52 on the Bay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 24, 2009 nice john. Your skills amaze me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 24, 2009 Damn you!! I need to get building... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted November 24, 2009 Should be interesting. Good pickup nonetheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 24, 2009 Great minds think alike...or is it idiots seldom differ? I picked this up for the movement but if I like it I'll keep as is, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT for $55 shipped to the U.K last thursday, the seller reckons this one is pre-1940. It'd be interesting to compare serials John. I can't seem to save/copy the pics off the bay using firefox though, any hints/tips? Bought this one for a future Pam project too, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 24, 2009 Interesting pickup. I'm not sure I like the dial, to be honest, but it'll certainly be different! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 24, 2009 Great minds think alike...or is it idiots seldom differ? I picked this up for the movement but if I like it I'll keep as is, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT for $55 shipped to the U.K last thursday, the seller reckons this one is pre-1940. It'd be interesting to compare serials John. I can't seem to save/copy the pics off the bay using firefox though, any hints/tips? Bought this one for a future Pam project too, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT They are "dynamic" image tags, don't know if that has anything to do with it - you could try with IE - I have Chrome, can save them but can't hotlink them here.... I don't think it could be pre-1940, it is a molnija 3601, which means it was built on the Rolex tooling bought by the Soviets. I think they bought the equipment in the 50's and I am 100% sure they didn't buy it pre-1940, it was after the war for sure. I love these watches, the dials are very soviet-retro-kool. They deserve to stay mated to the movements.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 24, 2009 Interesting pickup. I'm not sure I like the dial, to be honest, but it'll certainly be different! What, you don't like commies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 24, 2009 I can't seem to save/copy the pics off the bay using firefox though, any hints/tips? You should be able to simply drag the image to your desktop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted November 24, 2009 I can't seem to save/copy the pics off the bay using firefox though, any hints/tips? You should be able to simply drag the image to your desktop I had no idea!! I've been using FF for years and did not know that. THanks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted November 24, 2009 John - is that a pic from Obama's inauguration? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 24, 2009 is this going to be the "christmas gift" giveaway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 24, 2009 I can't seem to save/copy the pics off the bay using firefox though, any hints/tips? You should be able to simply drag the image to your desktop I had no idea!! I've been using FF for years and did not know that. THanks!!! Just tried, got 'javasscript not available'...how about you HD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 24, 2009 I can't seem to save/copy the pics off the bay using firefox though, any hints/tips? You should be able to simply drag the image to your desktop I had no idea!! I've been using FF for years and did not know that. THanks!!! Just tried, got 'javasscript not available'...how about you HD? hmm - works for me - but only if you try to copy the 'enlarged' version of the image. Edit: Hang on, I see what's happening here. It used to work (long time since I've copied an image from the bay), but they've partially broken it. You can copy the 'enlarged' version of the image - but only if there's only one image posted. If there are several uploaded, their butt-headed slideshow script stops it working - in which case your only real option is to hit 'print screen' and paste the image into something like MS paint - at which point you can cut out the bit you want to use and save that to your desktop. Pain in the ass. My bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob bean 0 Posted November 24, 2009 Great minds think alike...or is it idiots seldom differ? I picked this up for the movement but if I like it I'll keep as is, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT for $55 shipped to the U.K last thursday, the seller reckons this one is pre-1940. It'd be interesting to compare serials John. I can't seem to save/copy the pics off the bay using firefox though, any hints/tips? Bought this one for a future Pam project too, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT I just tried to save the embedded images with firefox and had no problems at all, just right click>Save image as. Not the slide show pictures though. The Moli that he claims to be a pre 1940s is marked as being made in July/Aug/Sept of 1953 or 3-54 Nice movement though. Rob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 24, 2009 Great minds think alike...or is it idiots seldom differ? I picked this up for the movement but if I like it I'll keep as is, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT for $55 shipped to the U.K last thursday, the seller reckons this one is pre-1940. It'd be interesting to compare serials John. I can't seem to save/copy the pics off the bay using firefox though, any hints/tips? Bought this one for a future Pam project too, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT I just tried to save the embedded images with firefox and had no problems at all, just right click>Save image as. Not the slide show pictures though. The Moli that he claims to be a pre 1940s is marked as being made in July/Aug/Sept of 1953 or 3-54 Nice movement though. Rob. I took it with a pinch of salt anyway, good info on the dating, 3-54 would mean March '54 to me... I'll give the image thing another try... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob bean 0 Posted November 24, 2009 I took it with a pinch of salt anyway, good info on the dating, 3-54 would mean March '54 to me...I'll give the image thing another try... The first digit in the dating number denotes the quarter in which it was manufactured, the second part denotes the year. 3-54 This why you wont find a Molji with the first number over 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 24, 2009 I took it with a pinch of salt anyway, good info on the dating, 3-54 would mean March '54 to me...I'll give the image thing another try... The first digit in the dating number denotes the quarter in which it was manufactured, the second part denotes the year. 3-54 This why you wont find a Molji with the first number over 4. Excellent... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted November 24, 2009 So JohnG is a communist sympathizer. Luthier should be along any time now. KGB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novesh 0 Posted November 24, 2009 commanders watch, nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 24, 2009 Just picked up another, $16 + shipping This one will go into a 3646 I think. The first one I bought (a few weeks ago) will go into a 6152-1, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted November 24, 2009 If you need another, there's one like that for sale on the Geek for $65, just dropped down from $70. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 24, 2009 Great stuff John, I was watching that one but picked up another for £21 shipped two days ago so didn't bother, that's the cheapest I've seen one go for to date. Looks in great condition. Varna...isn't that where Dracula sailed from.... We'll be putting VDB and Nightwatch out of business between us by cornering the 3601 market... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 24, 2009 If you need another, there's one like that for sale on the Geek for $65, just dropped down from $70. Post a thread 'Cheap Molnija's everywhere on the bay', throw in a couple of links and scupper the sale KB... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
