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@RyMoeller I visited your blog and I'm impressed about what you have achieved. My first Landeron 48 was for me a total write-off. This time I hope I have some more luck. Initially I was looking at a Poljot 3133, but after bouncing idea's backwards and forwards with forum member George Clarkson, I went for the Landeron 48 again. Not 100% sure if the movement looks as "pristine" as on the 2nd picture above, the seller posted namely also a darker, a bit un-sharp picture from the same angle; Reality may be a bit in between. Still, most "ingredients" seem to be present and even spring 8270, often bend, kinked or broken seems to be in good shape It's meant as my 60st birthday present. I could perhaps have chosen an "all singing & dancing", and more expensive, Landeron or a Poljot, but that would have been too easy and quite frankly, very boring. For me it's more about the hunt, not so the catch. It would be nice if I could bring this one back alive and in "pristine" condition. That would be a nice birthday "marker". Hope that I can lean on as many experienced shoulder as possible!

I'm afraid that my electrode-plating projects have to wait a little as I just couldn't resist a second attempt on a Landeron 48. This is what I just bought. According to the eBay sellers description it is a none runner, balance fine and functions do work. My plan is to describe and picture the journey I will have with this movement. Perhaps find a nice case and give it wrist time again ........ wouldn't that be something?? I still have the winding stem+crown of the first Landeron 48. It will be my first chronograph if succeeded. Needless to say, I could use all the help I can get ! Kitchen sink and all the rest of it Here are the first sellers pictures; As from tomorrow I'll be standing on the corner of the street, awaiting the postman Any first thoughts ?

Yes, quite possibly. Time to open the watch and look to see if the barrel arbor is being turned to wind up the mainspring as it should do when the crown is turned. Take photos to help re-assembly. The balance and hairspring are very, very delicate: if you don't know how to remove the balance then watch some YouTube videos of Mark's watch repair channel.

That is called "hand stacking". When you use an pen-like pusher, you do not have the best control, it's easy to place too much force, or place it not vertically, In that case you may use a press-type hand setter. But since we know from your words that you have placed together less than an handful of wrist watches, I wouldn't worry about it, just keep practicing.

And a pressure tester too. Check under the mattress there's probably a set of drivers.

You could, for example, search Google for a brand watch that uses Ronda 708. Then go to Cousins UK and see if they have a dial for that particular watch model.

More importantly: how many plies in the toilet paper?????

@GeorgeClarkson Cheers George; looks like we both equally excited

JDM is just giving good sensible advice. The best way to learn is by practice for sure but if the repairer is not comfortable in removing a dial then leave alone until more competent & confident.

For one, his watch is not broken. And then I will gladly continue to advise begineers again working on expensive pieces no matter who owns them. Call it good old common sense which seems to have been well received in this case. You mean you will continue to advise beginners not to work on watches so that they never get any better at the craft. You call it good 'ol common sense, but I call it an unwillingness to share information with beginners. Ironically, this is utterly contrary to the whole point of this site and its creator. I see this arrogance on most of these sites.

Honestly... this guy owns the watch so there isn't an ethical problem with his trying to repair the watch for a customer. While we might suggest that he buy cheap practice watches to learn on, it is his decision and his property. My point is that no one will learn to work on a watch without breaking some movements and if he wants to do it with this piece, then no one should advise him to the contrary. It might be an expensive lesson, but it might also be a very educational one. I say he should attack it , but be prepared to wreck the movement. I've lost count of how many mistakes I've made and how many movements I've destroyed. We all know it's inevitable in the learning process.

So this hotel provides complimentary timing machines - that's a sweet deal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It looks fantastic. Good job! J Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk

And the name of this Hotel?? Inquiring minds want to know...just in case I'm ever passing by. ☺ Ron