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[FerryScoob 0]

Here is my 1944 Breitling 178 chronograph

 

Nice old piece. I have a very similar Baume& Mercier. I'll post pics at the weekend.

Thanks looking forward to seeing pics of your b&m.

 

[Robin195959 2]

Here is my 1944 Breitling 178 chronograph

 

Nice old piece. I have a very similar Baume& Mercier. I'll post pics at the weekend.

Thanks looking forward to seeing pics of your b&m.

Hi again. Here's the old B&M

 

[Left Coast Guy 24]

I just picked up a Hamilton 4992b (12-hr conversion model) on the bay for a conversion project. The Seller must have been an older guy because his photos were taking with a cell phone camera from at least 5 years ago. I watched him list and re-list the item 4 times with no bids before I finally made him an offer below list price. Given all that I was a bit worried what I'd actually get.

 

This is what showed:

 

 

While it looks a little beaten up, it runs STRONG. I gave it a wind when it first landed and am already up to 48 hours for the reserve, so feeling pretty good.

[Kcore 0]

I just picked up a Hamilton 4992b (12-hr conversion model) on the bay for a conversion project. The Seller must have been an older guy because his photos were taking with a cell phone camera from at least 5 years ago. I watched him list and re-list the item 4 times with no bids before I finally made him an offer below list price. Given all that I was a bit worried what I'd actually get.

 

This is what showed:

 

 

While it looks a little beaten up, it runs STRONG. I gave it a wind when it first landed and am already up to 48 hours for the reserve, so feeling pretty good.

Nice pickup Afaddy! I've always really like these Hamilton navigators. I have to say, I haven't seen many white dial navigators, mainly black. Does your movt. hack?

 

I'd be very interested in following your conversion. I love PW to WW conversions, just find them fascinating. Hope you allow us glimpses at your work.

 

I'm sure you know it but in case, Otto Frei carries a good number of Hamilton parts for the 4992B.

 

Best to ya!

[Left Coast Guy 24]

Thanks, Kcore. Yeah, I'm pretty excited at how well it runs....hard to find these on ebay for less than $300, and mine we well below that, so I was worried it was going to be a bucket of parts.

 

I'm actually matching a build some folks over on the Homage Forum have going from Athaya, Its a Laco (gen spec) case and dial, with vintage blued hands.

 

Yup, mov't hacks. Its the traditional Ham 4992b GCT model, but after WWII there so many of these floating around, Hamilton made a conversion kit to turn the watch back into a 12-hr watch from a 24-hr watch, which included a new white 12-hr dial. Its a bit hard to find the 12-hr conversions, but since I'm putting this in a wristwatch I was going to have to do the conversion myself if I didn't find one already converted.

[Kcore 0]

Thanks, Kcore. Yeah, I'm pretty excited at how well it runs....hard to find these on ebay for less than $300, and mine we well below that, so I was worried it was going to be a bucket of parts.

 

I'm actually matching a build some folks over on the Homage Forum have going from Athaya, Its a Laco (gen spec) case and dial, with vintage blued hands.

 

Yup, mov't hacks. Its the traditional Ham 4992b GCT model, but after WWII there so many of these floating around, Hamilton made a conversion kit to turn the watch back into a 12-hr watch from a 24-hr watch, which included a new white 12-hr dial. Its a bit hard to find the 12-hr conversions, but since I'm putting this in a wristwatch I was going to have to do the conversion myself if I didn't find one already converted.

Man, I'm stoked about this and I'm only on the sidelines You got to start a thread on the conversion process - it'll be killer!

Best to ya on this.

[Robin195959 2]

I just picked up a Hamilton 4992b (12-hr conversion model) on the bay for a conversion project. The Seller must have been an older guy because his photos were taking with a cell phone camera from at least 5 years ago. I watched him list and re-list the item 4 times with no bids before I finally made him an offer below list price. Given all that I was a bit worried what I'd actually get.

 

This is what showed:

 

 

While it looks a little beaten up, it runs STRONG. I gave it a wind when it first landed and am already up to 48 hours for the reserve, so feeling pretty good.

 

Love the dial. Should be a great wristwatch. What diameter is it?

[Left Coast Guy 24]

Hmm, not completely sure on dimensions for the pocket watch. The Ham 4992 is a 16S movement, so I think that works out to about 43.2MM, The case is pretty substantial, so I think I remember reading that its 51MM, but I'm ditching the case on the dial, so I wasn't really concerned with all that.

 

Though I will say, after seeing this bad boy in person, I do have more respect for the original style, and am thinking I may need to find another one to restore at some point in the future, with the original 24-hr GCT dial.

[Robin195959 2]

Hi guys, this iconic Zodiac SeaWolf arrived today and I'm delighted with it. Ant military types out there will already be familiar with this famous diver.

 

[Kcore 0]

^^^^ WOW Robin, great score! Signed crown too^^^^

That's the original Navy SEAL Team diver!

[Robin195959 2]

Thanks Eric. I've fancied one for ages. Love the military connection. Big in Vietnam I believe? Searching for a steel bracelet to match now. Very odd lug size 17.4 mm. Guess that's 11/16 in imperial?

[Kcore 0]

Thanks Eric. I've fancied one for ages. Love the military connection. Big in Vietnam I believe? Searching for a steel bracelet to match now. Very odd lug size 17.4 mm. Guess that's 11/16 in imperial?

 

Yep, very popular watch during the Vietnam period. For a lead on the bracelet, If you haven't yet, check out the VZ (vintage zodiac) forum. Yep, Zodiacs are popular. Here's the URL, http://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/index.php?PHPSESSID=tv9nj9q8brg1shlh9fl2autv92&/board,11.0.html

 

I know the Sea Wolf came with 2 types of bracelets. The original was similar to the old Rollie oyster with rivets but it had stretch links! I kid you not. I know there was a later bracelet but not sure what it was. Your Zodiac Sea a Wolf has more than a military and diver connection. In the 1960s there was a serial killer running around San Francisco called the Zodiac killer. He left notes to the police signed with what was said to be the Zodiac watch company logo, a cross in a circle. No idea if any of that if true, but the hype is good for collecting

 

Let me know how you make out and again, great watch!

 

 

[Robin195959 2]

Thanks Eric. I've fancied one for ages. Love the military connection. Big in Vietnam I believe? Searching for a steel bracelet to match now. Very odd lug size 17.4 mm. Guess that's 11/16 in imperial?

 

Yep, very popular watch during the Vietnam period. For a lead on the bracelet, If you haven't yet, check out the VZ (vintage zodiac) forum. Yep, Zodiacs are popular. Here's the URL, http://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/index.php?PHPSESSID=tv9nj9q8brg1shlh9fl2autv92&/board,11.0.html

 

I know the Sea Wolf came with 2 types of bracelets. The original was similar to the old Rollie oyster with rivets but it had stretch links! I kid you not. I know there was a later bracelet but not sure what it was. Your Zodiac Sea a Wolf has more than a military and diver connection. In the 1960s there was a serial killer running around San Francisco called the Zodiac killer. He left notes to the police signed with what was said to be the Zodiac watch company logo, a cross in a circle. No idea if any of that if true, but the hype is good for collecting

 

Let me know how you make out and again, great watch!

 

 

Thanks Eric, great info which I'll certainly follow up and hep you posted.

[Robin195959 2]

Thanks Eric. I've fancied one for ages. Love the military connection. Big in Vietnam I believe? Searching for a steel bracelet to match now. Very odd lug size 17.4 mm. Guess that's 11/16 in imperial?

 

Yep, very popular watch during the Vietnam period. For a lead on the bracelet, If you haven't yet, check out the VZ (vintage zodiac) forum. Yep, Zodiacs are popular. Here's the URL, http://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/index.php?PHPSESSID=tv9nj9q8brg1shlh9fl2autv92&/board,11.0.html

 

I know the Sea Wolf came with 2 types of bracelets. The original was similar to the old Rollie oyster with rivets but it had stretch links! I kid you not. I know there was a later bracelet but not sure what it was. Your Zodiac Sea a Wolf has more than a military and diver connection. In the 1960s there was a serial killer running around San Francisco called the Zodiac killer. He left notes to the police signed with what was said to be the Zodiac watch company logo, a cross in a circle. No idea if any of that if true, but the hype is good for collecting

 

Let me know how you make out and again, great watch!

 

Hi Eric, took your advice and sourced an aftermarket 17mm oyster for the Zodiac. Not stretch or riveted but I'll keep looking. Anyway here it is with new steel boots.

 

[Robin195959 2]

My 50's constellation which was languishing unloved with a faulty second hand, wrong crown and unflattering leather band. Now has a new lease of life!!!

[FerryScoob 0]

Here is my 1944 Breitling 178 chronograph

 

Nice old piece. I have a very similar Baume& Mercier. I'll post pics at the weekend.

Thanks looking forward to seeing pics of your b&m.

Hi again. Here's the old B&M

 

 

Very nice B&M what size is the case? Looks quite big for vintage

[Robin195959 2]

Here is my 1944 Breitling 178 chronograph

 

Nice old piece. I have a very similar Baume& Mercier. I'll post pics at the weekend.

Thanks looking forward to seeing pics of your b&m.

Hi again. Here's the old B&M

 

 

Very nice B&M what size is the case? Looks quite big for vintage

 

Hi Scoob,

 

Yes it is quite big 39mm. What's the Breitling 36?

[FerryScoob 0]

Here is my 1944 Breitling 178 chronograph

 

Nice old piece. I have a very similar Baume& Mercier. I'll post pics at the weekend.

Thanks looking forward to seeing pics of your b&m.

Hi again. Here's the old B&M

 

 

Very nice B&M what size is the case? Looks quite big for vintage

 

Hi Scoob,

 

Yes it is quite big 39mm. What's the Breitling 36?

 

Its 37.5mm it wears larger though. feels closer to 40mm on the wrist.

[Robin195959 2]

Thanks Eric. I've fancied one for ages. Love the military connection. Big in Vietnam I believe? Searching for a steel bracelet to match now. Very odd lug size 17.4 mm. Guess that's 11/16 in imperial?

 

Yep, very popular watch during the Vietnam period. For a lead on the bracelet, If you haven't yet, check out the VZ (vintage zodiac) forum. Yep, Zodiacs are popular. Here's the URL, http://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/index.php?PHPSESSID=tv9nj9q8brg1shlh9fl2autv92&/board,11.0.html

 

I know the Sea Wolf came with 2 types of bracelets. The original was similar to the old Rollie oyster with rivets but it had stretch links! I kid you not. I know there was a later bracelet but not sure what it was. Your Zodiac Sea a Wolf has more than a military and diver connection. In the 1960s there was a serial killer running around San Francisco called the Zodiac killer. He left notes to the police signed with what was said to be the Zodiac watch company logo, a cross in a circle. No idea if any of that if true, but the hype is good for collecting

 

Let me know how you make out and again, great watch!

 

Hi Eric, took your advice and sourced an aftermarket 17mm oyster for the Zodiac. Not stretch or riveted but I'll keep looking. Anyway here it is with new steel boots.

 

Here's the Cold War nemesis of the sea wolf, the bombproof Vostok amphibian. This one is a real old untampered piece from the 60's

 

 

 

[Robin195959 2]

Bump

[Robin195959 2]

Hi guys OP back here with an oldie I've had redialled and bought a metal bracelet. Love it now and wear it lots.

 

 

 

[WatchDog21 3,345]

Came across this one on eBay. No clean up on it yet, pics of it are just as received. Since I am easily amused but looking a the movement this was perfect with a hinged case back that easily opens with no tools.

 

Details as follows:

 

1910 ELGIN

15 JEWEL SIZE 12

Blue Hands

GOLD FILLED OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH

SERIAL NUMBER 15491600

WEIGHT 59.9 GRAMS

Case 45mm

 

Serial Number Quanty Year grade size code jewels Adj/reg/etc.

-------------- -------- ------ ---- ---- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------------

15491600 1000 1910 315 12s o3n3p 15j e

 

 

 

 

[Gazzla 23]

 

 

 

 

What a beautiful movement!

[Edge22 0]

What a beautiful movement!

 

Just what I thought!

Magnificent.

[WatchDog21 3,345]

What a beautiful movement!

 

Isn't though! I was looking to do a conversion like elp had done but I don't think it will be on this one, I like it just the way it is.