Time for a service!

[bravetony]

wow just fascinating thank you for sharing.

[KBM]

This is awesome. Thanks, Bas, much appreciated, as always.

[BobDyl]

These "under the hood" posts make my day. Thanks Bas.

[SearChart]

Now it's time for a bath

[77T]

Quick question - are you allowed to upgrade those bushings to the jeweled ones?

Originally Posted by SearChart

Bronze bushings in main plate & barrel bridge, both oxidised and show some wear.
The newer calibers have these bronze bushings upgraded to synthetic ruby bearings

Originally Posted by SearChart

New ones in place!

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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 77T

Quick question - are you allowed to upgrade those bushings to the jeweled ones?










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There are no fitting jewels available for this movement. Maybe custom would be possible, but it's not necessary really, nor am I allowed to do such thing of course

[77T]

Originally Posted by SearChart

There are no fitting jewels available for this movement. Maybe custom would be possible, but it's not necessary really, nor am I allowed to do such thing of course

Well a Dremel & grinder are definitely out of the question, then


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[Keepchasing]

Bas, thank you...
This is a nice treat!

[RTG]

Bas,
Thank you so much for building this thread! Fantastic pictures and info that I have seen nowhere else.

[Syed117]

We need more posts like this.

Awesome

[SearChart]

Thanks everyone, more pictures will follow (also of the case and bracelet refinishing) tomorrow

[kohe321]

Always fun to see a service documented like this, with detailed pictures and an explanation of whats going on. Thanks a lot for sharing! Looking forward to more.

[zetaplus93]

Such a treat to see these types of threads compared to the usual. Thanks Bas!


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[mjclark32]

Really cool to see. Thanks for sharing!

[123Blueface]

Awesome thread.

[SeaAndSky]

Thanks for sharing, Bas.

[Terrakot]

this thread like a fresh breath of air

[Heff]

Love seeing these threads! Thanks for sharing!


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[SearChart]

Applying epilame to a few parts, and assembling the shock absorber and lubricating it.

Last pics for today

[RichM]

Great work and photos Bas. Thanks for sharing them.

[tie219]

Always nice to see the heart and soul of these great mechanical timepieces. Thank you for sharing, Bas!

[teqp]

Awesome photos and information. Thanks Bas for taking the time, I appreciate it. Very nice to see a post like this instead of someone wondering what their watch is worth or why an AD sold a watch to a gray dealer.

[cbiggs]

Thanks again for sharing all these intricate details! Seeing the innards and the work that goes into creating/maintaining them is really neat.

Keep up the good work!

[InitialAndPitch]

Thanks. First time I’ve seen the date wheel laid out like that.

I can’t even assemble IKEA furniture!

[breitlings]

fat lady? those are nice.

[ashbaug2]

Very cool, Bas, I think it's safe to say you've stoked the jealousy of a lot of forum members today!

[socalwatchcollector]

Now this is what the forum should be about! Awesome! Keep it coming!

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by InitialAndPitch

Thanks. First time I’ve seen the date wheel laid out like that.

I can’t even assemble IKEA furniture!

to be fair Ikea furniture is a b.... Bas can you handle an Ikea entertainment center?

[5kooby]

Admiring your awesome skill, sir!

[-lenny-]

I always find it so fascinating to see the internals spread out like that. Such tiny pieces, all working together, much like an orchestra. And even more impressive is being able to get it all back together and functioning! Hats off to you!