Getting ready to regulate my 3135!

[kanikune]

The previous quartz issue, did you sort it already?
The picture is not best possible, but I would check the hole above the left arrow tip, There might be lever to push to release the stem.

[LordNinja]

No, I tried to push them in and upon using a loupe they did not appear to be push/buttons. Sadly. It's still apart waiting some additional love.

[LordNinja]

RE:116610 I did remove the caseback safely. I added extra cloth to support the lugs and the movement holder sat on the edge of the crystal and took the pressure since the bezel should not.. worked out OK.

I found this tough to regulate. It's running +5 instead of -4 which makes me happy though.. I found it also interesting the movement was marked 3135 still but has a blue hairspring.. paracrhom and so forth.

In different positions the watch seemed to display a higher differential than most watches I've had.. I did notice some dents to the bezel and pearl in such a way that may indicate excessive shock to the watch.. May be related. The case was flawless though, or a masterful polishing job. Either way it's running within COSC and an interesting project. I'll post pictures soon.

[IT Nerd]

Originally Posted by LordNinja

I found it also interesting the movement was marked 3135 still but has a blue hairspring.. paracrhom and so forth.

They've been using these in 3135s for a a few years now.

[croce]

As many others have commented - quite an interesting read and I commend you for documenting your journey into watch repair thus far in such an interesting and forthcoming manner. Although you've spent a fair amount on this endeavor, it appears a very reasonable amount for the education and enjoyment you've received. I can think of many hobbies that don't return nearly as much in the way of fulfillment as what you are doing for several times the cost. Congratulations! Sorry to read about your bad luck earlier. I certainly hope the perp was brought to justice.

[LordNinja]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm shopping for larger watch benches right now to continue the adventure! I've managed to outgrow the one I started with.

[CAL3135]

Really great stuff, Chris. Very enjoyable to read and I find it all incredibly interesting. I've been buying tools and equipment bit by bit over the past few months, and I'm looking for course options where I live. This just motivates me even more. Thanks for taking the time to create and update this thread.

[cptnbob]

ALOHA, I'm a new hobbyist and following this thread has helped a lot. love my new microscope thanks, and now that I'm rolling with 2g's in tools, I'm working on the lubes. If you have a list that I can stock my shelf with I would much obgliged I'm shopping cousinsuk.com please imput any Ideas regarding up to date oils & lubes for my Rolex pile. I have a pretty good list , I just need to make sure I get it right. thanks cptn bob

[cptnbob]

Also I forgot to tell you guy's If you don't have a microscope you can dissemble a webcam and take out a couple of parts and it becomes a infinite zoom 200x microscope. Google it it works.

[Autobot]

AMAZING thread. Thanks so much for detailing your journey with us. I look forward to living through your continued actions

[perpetual92]

Originally Posted by cptnbob

ALOHA, I'm a new hobbyist and following this thread has helped a lot. love my new microscope thanks, and now that I'm rolling with 2g's in tools, I'm working on the lubes. If you have a list that I can stock my shelf with I would much obgliged I'm shopping cousinsuk.com please imput any Ideas regarding up to date oils & lubes for my Rolex pile. I have a pretty good list , I just need to make sure I get it right. thanks cptn bob

Here is a good start for those without a Rolex Parts Account.

[LordNinja]

Hey folks! Glad everyones still getting something out of this! I had a friend of mine ask me to take a look at an old Omega.. he had it recently serviced and it stopped... He was curious why and had no intention of bringing it back to the original person. I found the case had lots of dead skin and dirt inside! The gasket seemed OK but the case was so pitted that the gasket was rendered USELESS. I can't believe during service this did not come up... Anyway, take a peek: (Also: It stopped due to hair actually stopping the escapement wheel, you can see it in the pics):


PS: Whoever looked at this prior is not one of our trusted watchmakers on this forum!

[dom_]

I see this more often than you would think. Why anyone would go to the effort of servicing a watch and not ultrasonicing the case I never know.

[sheldonsmith]

One of the reasons Rilex uses 904L stainless

[LordNinja]

Somehow scratched my sapphire and decided to try my hand polishing out the scratch with Diamond paste..

Thank god for eye protection... I used 3 micron and 0.5 micron diamond paste obtained via Amazon.

It took 4 hours of polishing with a dremmel on low to half turn faster than lowest setting/speed.

I do NOT recommend anyone try this.. It's a mess and I am lucky I covered my bezel as I would of easily damaged it with a few slips. I kept letting the crystal cool and took a few 10 minute breaks.. I reapplied the paste to the tool head as needed.






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[LordNinja]

I did get the last little scratch out but did not post that pic.


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[LordNinja]

Also: The scratch was pretty deep... initial buff removed the ability to feel it on the fingernail..It was visible for ALL angles the crystal was visible from just about. As it got lower and lower and slowly was removed the ability to feel the scratch came back at the lower valley. Furthermore, the distortion from light hitting the watch is not really that bad at all. Much better than having that scratch!

[perpetual92]

Originally Posted by LordNinja

Brace yourself.

Lordninja- bringing back some old horror stories back . What that stud screw on the 3135 how does the hairspring attach to that stud? Is the screw to pressure fit that 'hook' on the terminal end of the hairspring?? How does it attach ?

Just curious also how it took flight?

[beastomaniac]

Awesome thread, subscribed!

[Easy Rhino]

As an inveterate do-it-yourselfer, this thread convinces me of the wisdom of sending my watch out to a pro. As a matter of fact, it's on its way to Rik as I type this.

I admire the OP's discipline, though.

[iliketime]

Very cool!! ive been buying old pocketwatches and hoping to learn some repairs, currently have an elgin that doesnt move sitting on my desk

[giguere9]

Thank you for sharing this thread

[LordNinja]

You are very welcome! I am glad this has inspired and entertained many folks. Almost 90,000 views.. wow.

[LordNinja]

Hey guys! I'm in the middle of purchasing a lathe and CNC mill to make large complication models & my own little parts and repairs!

I took a break and went back into software development, in fact if you're interested to see that side of what I do (And maybe support me!, insert shameless plug here) I published a game on the Apple app store!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/poke...139544914?mt=8

Anyway, I'll report back in with new developments in my watchmaking adventure soon! Thank you again for all the kind words.

I got robbed at gunpoint at my office a few years ago when I stopped posting as much.. it took the wind out of my sails and I stopped wearing as many nice watches but.. I'm slowly easing back in! Stay safe my friends and keep on learning and enjoying life!

[saskmh]

Great thread. I too like to tinker on my watches to a degree and regulate all of mine myself...except the Rolexes... Don't have that microstella tool yet. I actually use a couple of timegrapher apps that I downloaded onto my phone which work pretty well. I can get all of my watches to within 1 sec per day. Some within 1 sec per week!

Keep up the great work!

[Murph1119]

Originally Posted by saskmh

Great thread. I too like to tinker on my watches to a degree and regulate all of mine myself...except the Rolexes... Don't have that microstella tool yet. I actually use a couple of timegrapher apps that I downloaded onto my phone which work pretty well. I can get all of my watches to within 1 sec per day. Some within 1 sec per week!

Keep up the great work!

Agreed! Keep up the nice work! It's been very fun hearing about your adventures. Which timegrapher app do you like the best?

[cajunron]

Glad to see you back.

[brandrea]

Wow Chris, sorry to hear about you being robbed! Glad you decided to get back on the horse

[chrisca70]

Resucitating this thread lol...

Hi Rikki,

A side question here, what is the screw that is screwed into the regulator arm for? (referring to post 53 on beat error adjustment)

Originally Posted by Rikki

... move the hairspring stud arm either left or right till the beat error is zero. Then retighten screw. Now check amplitude at full wind it should be between 270 and 300. ...

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by chrisca70

Resucitating this thread lol...

Hi Rikki,

A side question here, what is the screw that is screwed into the regulator arm for? (referring to post 53 on beat error adjustment)

The part number of that particular screw is 3135-5452