SSTEEL 0 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Yes, I had to share, what a feeling it is when you successfully carry out some work on a watch Removed movement from case fine. Removing the stem was quite easy, and I could feel the spring resistance in the release button whilst depressing. Removed all hands, just hour, minute, second hand. Corrected a date wheel misprint. Then replaced dial, hands, cleaned up dial, and checked everything, making sure the hands did not catch anywhere, and all was good. Fitted back in the case, and admired my work. The refitting of the hands was the most tricky with no actual feedback of when a hand was fully home. Having the correct tools certainly helped matters. Just had to share as I'm well chuffed with myself, and thought I would do all of the above a few times before I go anywhere near my Swiss ETA 7750 for my Carrera project. Edited May 16, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WARBOT 0 Posted May 15, 2013 Well done but I don't see any pics? How are we to share in your glory? Lol!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 15, 2013 I know I know, I was just telling the wife, and said, damn, I never took any photos! I will take some the next time I strip it down, and put back together. I will add them in this thread as and when I do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted May 15, 2013 Hearty CONGRATS Micky!!! I'm still taking baby steps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 15, 2013 Best way mate, slowly does it, if you don't feel comfortable, pace yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted May 15, 2013 I know I know, I was just telling the wife, and said, damn, I never took any photos! I will take some the next time I strip it down, and put back together. I will add them in this thread as and when I do Not acceptable. This post does not meet RWG Standards. Please go back and do it all over again and take pics! Just teasing ya mate. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WARBOT 0 Posted May 15, 2013 I know I know, I was just telling the wife, and said, damn, I never took any photos! I will take some the next time I strip it down, and put back together. I will add them in this thread as and when I do Well congrats anyways!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 15, 2013 Cheers guys, I will be carrying this out again later, or tomorrow, so this time I will get plenty of photos to add to this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 15, 2013 Surrrrreee you did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odyseus 1 Posted May 15, 2013 Try stripping the movement down this time :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathnote 0 Posted May 15, 2013 :ttiwwop: :ttiwwop: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted May 15, 2013 Which tools did you actually use? I know you have a full toolkit, but which ones were necessary for this work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerkstore 14 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Attaboy! Looking forward to the pics. Which tools did you actually use? I know you have a full toolkit, but which ones were necessary for this work? Caseback: Sticky ball or jaxa Remove stem: tweezers Movement tabs: screwdrivers Hold screws: tweezers Protect dial: dial protector and finger cots/ gloves Remove hands: levers, presto, etc Pick up hands: rodico or plastic tweezers Remove dial: screwdriver Movement work: screwdrivers and tweezers To put it back together, go in reverse. Use rodico to clean up the dial. Then use it to place the hands while you set them with a hands presser. A movement pad and watch paper are optional. Edited May 15, 2013 by jerkstore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Which tools did you actually use? I know you have a full toolkit, but which ones were necessary for this work? Tools pretty much above that jerkstore posted. Crazy username that one lol The 21J was housed in a plastic holder, so no tools needed to remove from case one stem removed. I noticed that the hands presser in the RWG tool kit didn't work so well with the hour, and minute hands refitting due to the cannon pinion for these was a little bigger, so used these.. (Bottom threee items in photo). Got sent them from a friend in the US. Also used the small movement holder from the RWH kit TOO. Surrrrreee you did. Scouts honour. Try stripping the movement down this time :-) 21J aint work it, but I will do for learning at some point. :ttiwwop: :ttiwwop: I know, will do the same tomorrow, but this time you all will get photos And a video before and after of the movement working Edited May 15, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerkstore 14 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) I noticed that the hands presser in the RWG tool kit didn't work so well with the hour, and minute hands refitting due to the cannon pinion for these was a little bigger, so used these.. (Bottom threee items in photo). Got sent them from a friend in the US. Trying to find pressers like these, myself. I can't find them on the internets. My problem might be that I don't know their technical name. Any help? SS: race you to a (virgin) disassembly? Edited May 15, 2013 by jerkstore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) They are made in India if it helps. Just had a quick search on eBay, and found these... http://www.ebay.co.u...=item5d3dee0b7a Im getting too old for racing lol. I will strip the 21J down one day, but for not, I will repeat what I did today in prep for my Carrera transplant work I need to do. Edited May 15, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerkstore 14 Posted May 15, 2013 I have an asian 6497 on the way from Jackson. Only $35. I think I should be able to follow along with Timezone 1. I guarantee pics, success or failure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted May 15, 2013 Thanks SSTEEL - it was the hand replacement I was particularly interested in as I was trying to work out if the simple nylon tipped presser was sufficient or if I needed the other type as well - you have answered my question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted May 15, 2013 Congrats SSTEEL!! It is a nice feeeling when you have done a sucsessful job. Its the tamagochi effect- that is your baby now lol. For anyone getting hung up on tools, i did my keyless fix with only this lot: A pair of rubber gloves (used by the wife lol) for caseback removal A 99p screwdriver set for general screwing (had to file one extra thin first) and also for levering off hands and used one each side for resetting hands A dial protector made from chocolate wrapper plastic (blue bounty bar i recall) A 99p putty eraser for picking up/placing down everything and dial cleaning A £1.49 10x loupe to see with. I should buy the tools but i kinda like working on a shoestring - after all, i was repairing an £11 movement here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Cheers gm Photos to come later when I carry out the strip down, and rebuild again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted May 16, 2013 Good to practise. Its awful how much you can learn. Just never give up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 16, 2013 So true John. I have to go out the house soon, but when back I will start over and provide those pics this time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulc 0 Posted May 16, 2013 welldone man, tis sure a good feeling when it goes back together and works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtguk 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Well done mate, good on ya ! I've done one myself so far but putting the hands back on always freaks me out :suck: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
