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Rondamatic day date works


Nucejoe

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Hi all.

I need a diagram of the keyless work for RL1239.

Ranfft prodives pictures of this movement. I have checked the net for diagram of keyless works to no avail,

Perhaps due to my limited access to the net. 

Just though other source may show the keyless, or someone may know.

Much appreciate advice.

Regards joe

 

 

 

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He!lo Sir,

I was so embarresed posting half composed question accidently, I forgot editting my full composed question.

I don,t know where parts of day date works go.

The picutres I have taken to post for reference are low quality. So until I take better picture, a ready diagram picture seemed the only choice.

Though the movement  runs real good, I might as well clean and service it. Clean so details can be seen in picture.

There norriac just posted better quality pictures

Much appreciate your help

Regards joe

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7 minutes ago, noirrac1j said:

I have done work on a similar movement. It has no auto-rotor but the same basics. Ronda 1217-21 17 jewels. These are pre cleaning pics... Hope this helps.

 

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How assemble the day date works, where dose each part go? 

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2 hours ago, noirrac1j said:

@oldhippy found a nice pic. Follow that for reference and try installing the parts you have numbered. Out the date wheel, then the parts in 5, then 4. Use clear wrap an be careful you don't lose that spring, then install 3,2, and 1.

J

Yes it is just what I hoped to find, I plan to clean the movement now that I am  at it, will show the serviced watch. Thanks for taking the time to he!p. Regards joe.

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