BadPickle 2,802 Posted September 14, 2016 Recently picked up a 21J Tudor BB blue from DarkGlass on a free giveaway, but it wasn't running as sweet as it should, hence the giveaway, time to get out the inexpensive screwdrivers and bent spoons for a little tinkering. These 21j are not really worth tinkering with, so a swap is required Here she is- Next whip the caseback off and remove the screws and taps securing in the old movement A little pusher will release the stem, gotta me mighty gentle with this, a small amount of pressure and it's free Remove the movement ring A little slot cut in a post it note is enough to slide under the hands to protect the dial when levering off the hands, 2 of these levers are used to flick the hands off, but I couldn't work the camera at the same time A little screw at either side of the movement, when unscrewed will release the dial from the movement New movement-- Old dial on the new movement, and tighten the screws so it doesn't fall off- Hands back on with a little inexpensive hand pusher, first the hour, line it up perfectly at the 12 o'clock position before lining up the minute hand on top so it too is pointing perfectly to the 12 position, lastly the pesky little second hand A quick check to make sure they're not sword fighting Slot it back into the movement ring, remove the stem and place the case over the movement/dial etc.. flip the lot over and pop the stem back in- Screw those movement tabs back in to secure it in the case, and let's not forget to swap the engraved rotors over too Caseback on and a quick wristie :thumbsup: Easy as fuck really and not an expensive tool in sight, I would like to thank DarkGlass for the donation of the freebie watch, and ROLIE for donating the movement for me to use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markeym3 2 Posted September 14, 2016 Thats a sweet bit of work there Mr P,,, always had you down as a right bodging bugger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted September 14, 2016 meh, another graduate of the Finnish School of Watch Repair and Elephant Training. This thread is useless without certificates! :P Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted September 14, 2016 You will be a banned tink soon....just like the rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted September 14, 2016 Actually had a go at fixing a 21j black bay blue myself this evening, got nowhere near as far as you though..... Gave up just after I started Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted September 14, 2016 Pickles tinkering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 137 Posted September 14, 2016 Nice work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROLIE 46 Posted September 14, 2016 Foooookin spot on Next week is it the chrono episode 1 :thumbsup: :clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 674 Posted September 14, 2016 Are you taking on overflow now? Nice job PBR edit - whats the watch in the background last pic please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted September 14, 2016 Not worth tinkering with indeed. For fun I am trying to swap a seconds pinion from a non working 21j to a working one that I snapped the pinion off. In theory you remove 3 screws, lift up the bridge remove and replace pinion, replace bridge. No freakin way. I can't get that bridge back in the correct position to save my life. There has to be a trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted September 14, 2016 Get them fingernails clean before you tinker ... Nice tut bro. Like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 541 Posted September 14, 2016 Honestly? This guy should be banned.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,527 Posted September 14, 2016 Not too bad a job but the dial isn't aligned with the bezel - the pearl is away round at 3 o'clock. Noob! Oh, wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 472 Posted September 14, 2016 Hope you threw a few pubes in for authenticity Good work pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,429 Posted September 14, 2016 I have 3 containers of bits since I tried simple tinkering ! nice job pickles lover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted September 14, 2016 I know you have been turning Greg_r down, but you do deserve your own section Stu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted September 14, 2016 Quite dexterous for an 80 year old chap on his second liver. And I now know how to spot a cheap and cheerful hand pusher, Bravo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted September 14, 2016 You know you can follow a fucking course in Finland for doing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz1872 28 Posted September 14, 2016 Well done that man!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted September 14, 2016 Oddly inspirational! Sent from Uranus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted September 14, 2016 Nice clear tutorial Pickle. Nice job. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulvillo 364 Posted September 15, 2016 Dangerously encouraging Pickle, thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
