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29 December 2017, 12:30 PM | #1 |
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A Project Watch for the New Year
This Swiss-made auto caught my eye on eBay a few weeks ago. Luckily it didn't catch anyone else's, and I got it for $12, with postage bringing it up to $20.
I'd never heard of Gladstone before, but I liked the domed, silver-sunburst dial, the name "Permaspring" and the raised black numerals. I'm guessing it's from the 1960s. It's 34mm but looks like 37 lying flat on the wrist (I've measured it three times with calipers!). Pics don't do it much justice. Someone before me had a good go at opening the domed caseback, so I won't even try. It doesn't run, but the rotor spins. I'm going to get my watchmaker to look at it, and see if its worth fixing. Anyway, watch this space and hopefully I'll have it up and running on a new band (I'm thinking Speidel Twist-o-Flex to keep under budget with a vintage vibe ) in a few weeks. |
29 December 2017, 01:35 PM | #2 |
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As usual, I have to comment on Arabic numbers!
I absolutely love those, Expat. Very Awesome. You really lucked on that acquisition. Congratulations! DM
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29 December 2017, 01:41 PM | #3 |
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The case back engraving is great!
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29 December 2017, 02:14 PM | #4 |
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Great looking piece Adam. Will be interesting to see what is inside once you get it open.
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29 December 2017, 03:57 PM | #5 |
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An ETA 2368 movement? Permaspring Gladstones from the 1960s often have that unique-looking rotor with a slight oval cut-out.
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-...2uswk&ETA_2368 |
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While Gladstone was a somewhat obscure make, their approach was similar to the 1950s Hamiltons where the company imported Swiss movements for their models. The German database is something I keep on my 'Favorites List'. A reference source for movements. |
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29 December 2017, 04:24 PM | #8 | |
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29 December 2017, 06:19 PM | #9 |
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Great buy of the year 2017~~
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29 December 2017, 08:00 PM | #10 |
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Hey Expat
I did a quick look-see (ebay C). Only came up with a 'sold' Gladstone scant description with no picture. https://picclick.ca/Vintage-Gladston...324337136.html
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30 December 2017, 12:24 AM | #11 |
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Pretty cool Adam and looks like a worthy project. Look forward to seeing it on the wrist. Happy New Year, K
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30 December 2017, 01:43 AM | #12 |
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Good luck with your project Adam
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30 December 2017, 08:17 AM | #13 |
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30 December 2017, 08:17 AM | #14 |
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Looking forward to this, lots of potential
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Very cool watch Adam, good luck! Will follow your progress with interest!
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31 December 2017, 11:52 AM | #18 |
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Thanks Rick, same to you
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Cool find, Adam. I'm looking forward to the finished watch
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Looks like a worthwhile project Adam.
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nice style , has a very classy look , good luck with the project
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5 January 2018, 12:53 PM | #22 |
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Thanks guys. I forgot to take it with me last time I went into town.
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This stayed on the back burner for a while, but today I finally got it to my watchmaker, who managed to get the back off with the help of various tools. So it is an ETA 2368, or based thereon, with a broken mainspring, and is currently being overhauled for 'free' as part of a deal on a watch I sold him.
I'll be picking it up early next week.
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very nice
Well done Sir, be sure to keep us updated
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17 April 2018, 12:48 PM | #26 |
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Ok, it's now back from my watch guy and running near perfect (about one second gained in 24 hours), and temporarily on an old Japanese band I had lying forgotten in a drawer. Project complete
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18 April 2018, 08:33 AM | #28 |
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Thanks Rick
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Nice one Adam.
The dial looks in great condition. Its good to see these old watches running again.
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Very cool. I have been tempted a dozen times to pull the trigger on your old project Bulova. Resistance seems futile.
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