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Well i could`nt resist it another Omega that needs to be done up, i won`t go into it all. The picures are not the best, but anyway dial as it arrived, dial after i cleaned it up just to see what it looked like, with another set of tempary hands, awfull i know. i had polished the case up, to give it a bit of a shine, i was going to get someone to restore the dial, but prices have sky rocketed the last few years. so in a drunked state last night i thought i`d have a go.

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To the workshop, today I have received this fine old cleaning machine from Germany. The machine is manufactured by VEB Elektromeschanik in Glashütte. The machine is a type of AUII and is fully automated. It is about 30 cm. In diameter and 52 cm. high. Weight approx. 30 kilos. The machine is from 1979 and the gray paint is intact everywhere. In addition to the complete holder and basket on the machine, 8 other curves included. Two of them also with holder. Although DHL and Post Norden have given it a massive transport, everything is all right and it seems like it's going to be! These machines are often sold at ebay.de. It also exists in a version that is not automatic!

Here a little walkthrough the servicing of my Rolex 5513, calibre 1520. Sorry for the funny english, I'm no native speaker. I'm not a professional watchmaker, this is only amateur-work. I start by opening the case, taking off the automatic device and disassemble it. Now I remove the movement and take off hands and dial. Removing the cannon pinion. Now it's time for the balance and the pallet fork. Continuing disassembling with ratchet and train wheels. Next one is the barrel bridge. I decided to use a new mainspring. Now it's time for the keyless works. On the other side of the movement the spring for stopping the balance. Removing the screws for the movement and the dial. And reassemble the balance for protection reasons. Ok, everything taken apart, ready for cleaning. Best regards Erik

What you have is a Russian made Molnija 3602 which is indeed derived from a Cortebert movement. Google will provide plentifull info but basically a sound movement, I like them anyway.

I couldn't agree more. The vast majority of the watches that I rescue, service, ressurect or whatever are "less expensive" watches picked up at boot sales or from eBay. Things like Sekondas and Caravells which were aimed fair and square at the budget end of the market. It always amuses me when I find a greater number of service marks and codes in these watches than I do in the more expensive examples that come my way.

Well firsty, don`t do it after you`ve been drinking. The hardest thing i had to get over was finding a spray paint with a fine spray of paint, i tried loads before i found one. I just kept cleaning the dial, with thinners then i used a a brush to finish it. i did not remove the batons, i just gave it a couple of passes with the can. after an hour before the paint had fully hardened i just simply removed the paint from the batons. Its not purfect but it makes it a bit more wareable than before, and its i know its supposed to have a black dial with delphine hands,,,,,,,,,,, one day..

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The blue one is like mine but could you post a few more pics of the red dialed watch ? Hard to see what you have with the glare . It that also a back set ? Thanks...

I get my supplies from Engineered Printing Solutions out of Vermont. The plates are quite inexpensive but you also need software to design your dial, a high quality transparent film to print on, a UV exposure unit, a high resolution inkjet printer and plate developer. I'll try to do a video demo of the actual Printing of a dial here in the near future..

can anybody supply the codes used inside watches, Is There a Universal code by watch repairers?, it would be good to understand the history of some of the items we work on , In a former life I was a domestic appliance engineer, I have started making a code list loosely based on the I.R.I.S. system , If anyone would like a copy just ask , and feel free to modify it but send a copy back so we can keep the main copy fresh Would this be a good way to go ? or can somebody help with the older system I await ALL answers with anticipation

I have had similar experience selling used cars to "knot heads" and "remorsefull buyers". getting back to watches, I have a Movado and a nevia grechen that probably have the same mvt.. both my favorites, lose some time and should be serviced. But, here is the "tire kicker"; just bought a ditual microscope camera for watch work. it failed in 1 hour ! I am expecting a replacement (not my money back). when will we get quality equipment again ?? as Mao said; "be happy in your work". later vinn

I had a similar experience with a customer who kept magnetising her watch. I found that she had a magnetic bracelet and was wearing it on the same wrist as the watch. It took a few weeks before I resolved this issue. The other issue to be aware of is how the customer wears the watch. Some wear the watch with the crown facing away from the hand some even wear it on the reverse side of the wrist. This knowledge is useful when regulating the watch i.e. getting the best setting for how they will use/wear the watch.

Hi Other than EBay there are the other 2nd hand sources in North America - Uncle Larrys, Dashto, Daves Watch Parts etc. I wouldn't have thought it likely you could get the plate only though. If you need a new one the best idea may be to make one. Stephen

Here we go with part 2. Now it's easy to note, that I'm not a professional as the cleaning equipment is only... ehm... semi-professional. Special treatment for the balance and the pallet fork. The equipment for oiling and grease. Inserting the new mainspring. Reassembling the train bridge. Surprise: Much easier than on other watches, the parts fall into correct positions by themselves. Nice. Barrel bridge and ratchet system. The keyless works. Assembling and oiling the Pallet fork. The return of the balance. A drop of oil for the balance and escape wheel stones. Winding up and...it runs! Oops, some adjustment needed. Better. Reassembling the automatic device. Inserting the screws for movement and dial. Time for the cannon pinion and the hour wheel. Bringing back dial and hands (oh, I love those Maxi dials). Back in the case... ...and completed with the automatic device. Some grease for the gasket. Got it. It's called a wrist watch, so it's for the wrist not for the safe.

sperki77 said , " I like the band you rustled up for it. ".... RUSTLED UP FOR IT .......you ARE from Texas......