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Interesting question. I think it is possible but without an over-coil since there is no room for it. One needs also a special tool to find the mounting point. What an accident, today i made an over-coil making tweezer

The reason why you're having a hard time finding an Elgin 18 size stem is because they don't make them. Unlike Swiss or other watches were the stem is unique to the watch here the stem came with the case. Although I suppose technically the stem is made to fit the sleeve in the case. Which is why at one time you could buy separate sleeves and stems generic to fit the cases. Then if you're looking for other Elgin parts you can get the part numbers here. http://www.elginwatchparts.com/

Removing the plate is easy, and under the movement shows immediately what caused the non working quick date funciton

My wee 400cc NC30 Honda now running after a six year lay off. Hopefully I'll get back to watches shortly!

Hello Chris. Yep eyes are a nightmare as you get older I'd love a new pair.

I'm with szbalogh on that bobm2

Thought you might like to read this as the 761 had the durabalance. http://elginwatches.org/history/fm.html

I hope you remember to take a nice before shot too so when we do see it a new shiny and sparkly we can do the appropriate ooooooo's

Some Info from this watch that may be usefull to someone:- Movement is 761 27 Jewels USA ADJD Case inscribed inside: Cased and Timed By Elgin National Watch Company Watch Star Case Company 4444,T626793 Case inscribed on back: Elgin Durapower Waterproof, Resistant to shock , Dust and Magnetism, 10K RGP Bezel Additional: Crown No. C832, Crystal No. 4444, Stem is Tap 9 - Ronda 1386 Cheers, Vic

I have to confess to being a bit "old school" here. I got this in a job lot of stuff that came from an old watchmaker. It was a bit grubby but has cleaned up well. I really should get around to screwing it to a wooden base plate that I can clamp to the bench top when I want to use it. As it is I just but it up against the raised bead around the edge of my bench and that is enough to stop it rotating with the wrench.

Most impressive. I've not yet even considered tackling a quartz movement and this one appears especially intimidating. I'm anxiously awaiting your update. Very pretty watch too BTW.

In Canada we can get the GIANT economy size at Canadian Tire with Coleman Camp fuel: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/coleman-fuel-naphtha-0760044p.html http://www.paddlinghq.com/how-stuff-works/4470-what-exactly-is-colman-camping-fuel.html Just kidding.... Zippo is your best bet in the US. Zippo was bought out by Ronson and they always sold 100% Naphtha. "What is RONSONOL lighter fluid made of? It's reported to be pure 100% Naptha, just like ZIPPO brand lighter fluid. So Ronsonol and ZIPPO fluids are identical, the only difference is price (plus Ronsonol comes in a plastic bottle while I see ZIPPO usually in metal cans)."

Looking good George. Don't know many people that would tackle a 7t movement. Can't wait for the next set.

I had a look when you first posted, but couldn't easily find the right part, so left for those who may know where to go... How accurately did you measure the square? Windingstems.com doesn't list that calibre, but does have an 18s Elgin stem with a 1.28mm square. If this isn't it you can search by square size to find something you can modify to fit. Next nearest is a 1.46mm stem (search for 146 in box A) Hope that helps S

Aloha Anil , Yes it does have the 4 screws and there are still Croton Buccaneer donor watches available on the bay for reasonable prices . I lost one screw when I cleaned the parts in my ultra-sonic and had an old pocket watch with the same thread and length . I filed down the screw head diameter so it would fit , but as I mentioned in my earlier post , I sourced a better case and used those screws . Earlier , one of the members asked if we could keep this thread on track , [rightly so ] , ... so If you have any other questions feel free to PM me , or start a thread in the Help and Advise forum . Thanks , Louis

Thanks Will, Jeff Sexton's Blog and site gave me the impression it may be worthwhile, to be honest I knew nothing about it and just thought I have not worked on one of those so I took a punt. With your confirmation I am really pleased that I did. I may need a bit luck with the "little bits" but it has started off well. I thought there may be some problems getting a crown but I got one actually for the Elgin 761 for £7.59, The correct Glass came in at £7.97, luckily from the actual case number I was able to source it, a Stem cost me £6.80. so neeedless to say I fancy having this one on my wrist. All parts are in the USA and it may be a few weeks before I get them from my son but I saved a significant amount on postage which to the UK cost well more than the parts. Another surprise was the case which I thought was a bit worse for the wear but it was just extremely dirty and with it being 10K RGP is quite hardy should come up well with some TLC. As soon as I start the clean and assemble I will move the info over to the other forum but I will continue documenting my quest for parts as it becomes apparent to me what I need. Cheers, Vic

These have a split stem which you pull to remove. Obviously use a crystal lift to remove the crystal as it's a front-loader. There's a trick to popping the movement out; you may need to carefully rotate the movement to a certain spot to let it pop out.

Don't worry you won't glow in the dark.

It is indeed Tritium, which is radioactive but only very slightly, so unless you lick the dial or inhale the lume you'll be fine! It's no where near as dangerous as Radium used on very early dials.

if you check the side of the lighter fluid cans of various makes then you will probably get as near to it as possible for what you want ie Petroleum Spirit - Light Aliph (Naptha). I found a tremendous variation in the fluids but look for "Extra Refined" on the can and the only substance to be stated as being Naptha as in some cases the light Aliph is diluted by kerosene / parrafin. All companies are obliged to publish a sheet to state what is within their product and for instance Zippo is a mix of Naptha and Kerosene where in the past it used to be pure Naptha and was probably degraded for financial reasons. Note that it is not always the expensive ones that are the purest. In any case as someone who just works on one watch at a time I use the lighter fluid for the first clean and Isopropanol for the wash. You may wish to keep the Pallets out of this for fear of melting the glue / shellac. A handy test for any liquid given by George in this forum is a few drops of fluid on a clean mirror allowed to evaporate then wipe the mirror with a black cloth if you get a white residue don't use it. Cheers, Vic

But Frenchie, you would be loosing money!!! How about just selling the Rolex stem for $100,000...you may even get more if you say it is a direct replacement made by Bergeon! Cheers, Bob

why not stop the oil leak?

Be careful. Remove all tension from the spring first by using a screwdriver on the ratchet wheel screw to allow the spring to slowly unwind while you hold the click out of engagement. Remove the click and click Spring. Remove the balance and escapement lever. Now use a watchmakers blower and puff air against the periphery of the escape wheel. If everything is as free as it should be, this will be enough to drive the complete train assembly. Any stick spots or sluggishness is easy to detect using this method. Every time I assemble a movement, I do this before fitting the escape lever and balance.