Swiss Emperor Watch - Any Good?

[Andyclient]

Some of the Roamers particulaly the ones with Brevette engraved on the caseback are front loaders if you hold the watch by the lugs and push on the crystal the movement caseback and crystal should come away leaving you holding the bezel , the crystal then lifts off and you can then remove the movement , as already mentioned some had split stems that would need splitting first but yours looks to be missing so no need to worry about that bit.

Need to see the caseback really to determine if it is this type but if it is it's easy enough

good luck

Andy

[ro63rto]

Some of the Roamers particulaly the ones with Brevette engraved on the caseback are front loaders if you hold the watch by the lugs and push on the crystal the movement caseback and crystal should come away leaving you holding the bezel , the crystal then lifts off and you can then remove the movement , as already mentioned some had split stems that would need splitting first but yours looks to be missing so no need to worry about that bit.

Need to see the caseback really to determine if it is this type but if it is it's easy enough

good luck

Andy

Hi Andy.

Yes, my one has Brevette ie Patent on the rear. Managed to remove crystal but stopped short of removing movement as I don't have a decent amount of time today. Maybe tomorrow.

[ro63rto]

The Breil Ducati Corse just needed a new battery. Previous owner installed an alkaline [emoji33]

Greased the caseback gasket and put one of my links on it. Bargain!

Gonna give it to my brother as a Christmas present.

[Geo]

The Breil Ducati Corse just needed a new battery.

Excellent! :-)

I've got a Ducati that just needs a battery!

Edited November 16, 2014 by Geo

[ro63rto]

Excellent! :-)

I've got a Ducati that just needs a battery!

I think yours only has two wheels though, doesn't it? [emoji1]

Took a look at mine under a loupe and realised why mine looked "fuzzy" compared to the one I just bought.

At first I thought because it was 10 years of constant use it had got scratched up. Nope, take a close look at this pic and think "ice crystals"

Took the movement out and cleaned the inside of the crystal. All gone now. Greased caseback and stem gasket.

Wonder what caused it? [emoji47]

Edited November 16, 2014 by ro63rto

[anilv]

edge on view of the roamer?

[ro63rto]

edge on view of the roamer?

[anilv]

Hi Roberto,

 

Looking in the crown post, is there a stem?

 

Anyway, this is what I woul do...

 

1st remove the chapter ring (the part with the minutes marked). Once this is removed, the movement should come out. If there is a stem then it may need to come out at an angle. I believe you will find it is a 2 piece stem with the crown part missing. Now that I think about it, even with a 2 piece stem you may find the movement will come out easier if you get the side opposite the crown out first.

 

Note! Save the crystal, these watches can be a pain to source crystals as the seal depends on the thickness of the crastal edges. If you look closely you'll see a step in the crystal edge (assuming its original).

 

Anil

[ro63rto]

Finally got the movement out.

The chapter ring comes off real easy.

Now for the bad news.

No crown OR stem! Looks like a spider has taken up residence in the resulting void [emoji35]

So the search is on for new stem and crown.

On a higher note, the movement is the more sought after (or so I have read) MST436 and looks to be in very good condition plus it has the original 7 jewel Rotor.

All in all a nice watch. Acrylic crystal is in Very good condition with only 2 light scratches. Easy enough to remove and I think the dial is in pretty good shape too.

[Geo]

A clean, service and a new stem and you'll have a really good watch. Well done finding that one!

[Andyclient]

Cousins list the male inner as well as 2 other stems didn't mention the female outer part though so whether the other 2 are one piece stems i don't know 

[ro63rto]

Cousins list the male inner as well as 2 other stems didn't mention the female outer part though so whether the other 2 are one piece stems i don't know

Found a stem and no need to register AT ALL [emoji1] €10 plus €3 postage from Netherlands.

Now for a crown.

[ro63rto]

Anyone up on Roamers?

Is this the correct crown for my Rotopower 44? Seller doesn't know.

Thanks.

Edited December 5, 2014 by ro63rto

[ro63rto]

Ordered the crown as after comparing its measurements to the stem, it seems to be the correct one. If not I can always sell it on.

[anilv]

Roberto,

Beware ....instead of selling the crown you are more likely to buy a crownless Roamer hoping your crown will fit!

Been there.....

Anil

[ro63rto]

Roberto,

Beware ....instead of selling the crown you are more likely to buy a crownless Roamer hoping your crown will fit!

Been there.....

Anil

Stem arrived from the Netherlands.

I think they sent me the wrong one. Its not a two piece stem ie the crown screws to this one they sent instead of one that clips onto it. [emoji35]

[Geo]

That's a bummer, especially when it's an International purchase. :-(

[ro63rto]

That's a bummer, especially when it's an International purchase. :-(

Its a pain. Only £2 postage but the hassle. ... Thought I finally found it.

I found on Boley that they list the stem as Part 401.

This pic on oldswisswatches shows 401 and it looks similar except the resolution is bad. I'm confused. Wish there was someone with an exact watch to compare it with.

Edited December 9, 2014 by ro63rto

[ro63rto]

The company said they supplied the correct one ( even though I emailed them the model before ordering) but they will take it back and refund me.

Only thing is Royal Mail are theives and want around £5 to post it back. Not worth it.

Anyone need an MST430/436 threaded winding stem for a "Normal" watch case? [emoji16]

[ro63rto]

BTW what are the two part numbers below each stem on the chart above?

I know my watch now needs #404 but what is 2765?

Edited December 9, 2014 by ro63rto

[Mark]

2765 is the correct part number. This is a split stem version and is the one required.

 

Called a "Stem for water resistant case"

[ro63rto]

2765 is the correct part number. This is a split stem version and is the one required.

Called a "Stem for water resistant case"

Thanks Mark.

They have refunded me even though I haven't sent it back due to cost of postage.

Now to find someone that can sell me it using paypal as I no longer have credit cards.

[ro63rto]

A 'Bay seller sent me this reply but I can't find info on it.

Anyone know it?

" You wll need the Bestfit master system #360 stem #352."

[Andyclient]

cousins have the male inner stem in stock for £7.50 plus vat +p&p

cousins ref no MST436404

[ro63rto]

cousins have the male inner stem in stock for £7.50 plus vat +p&p cousins ref no MST436404

Hi. Thanks, saw that but as I said above I no longer use credit cards. Can't trust myself [emoji6] . Only paypal linked to bank account for me. No money... no buy.