Bought Empty Case, What Can I Put In It?

[ro63rto]

Bought this in its last few minutes of auction for £2 odd.

It needs a snapback, movement and crown.

What bits will need measuring?

[WillFly]

The inner diameter and depth of the case would be essential, probably...

[ro63rto]

Ok, here goes.

Going to leave measurements here so I don't lose them [emoji4]

Total Inner diameter - 30mm

Depth from caseback rim to dial rim - 6mm

Stem tube tap - 1mm

The caseback is a puzzle.

The ones I have the caseback lip fits inside the case rim. This one is different.

[bobm12]

Hi ro63rto,

 

Try a ronda 515 or a 517 if you want also a day. You will need a ring to keep it seated. Plastic works for the ring...I'm a little in a hurry right now but wanted to drop this line before I go. There is also ready made rings that can be customized to fit. Then you will need a fitting dial and hands...plenty of fun ahead!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[ro63rto]

Hi ro63rto,

Try a ronda 515 or a 517 if you want also a day. You will need a ring to keep it seated. Plastic works for the ring...I'm a little in a hurry right now but wanted to drop this line before I go. There is also ready made rings that can be customized to fit. Then you will need a fitting dial and hands...plenty of fun ahead!

Cheers,

Bob

Thanks. [emoji106] I'll take a look at those movements. Hope the date is BIG. My eyes ain't what they used to be [emoji1]

[rogart63]

You need to now the high from the dial to the center of the stem . This is called the T . You could measure it if you measure from the point where the dial rest to the center of crown tube . Takes of the dial thickness . Then look if the movement has the same T at http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&0&2uswk.Lot of work i now but there is a help in the advanced to the right . 

[bobm12]

Nice thing about those movements is they can be had in two different heights!

[ro63rto]

Not quite as simple as I thought [emoji9]

Gonna have to sit and work this one out properly.

[anilv]

I think finding a case back would be tough.

You may end up having to get one made.

Anil

[ro63rto]

I think finding a case back would be tough.

You may end up having to get one made.

Anil

Really? If thats the case just as well it was only £2.

Might just invest the £££ in a sandwich dial for my homage Italian dive watch then.

[Geo]

A way to do it would be to buy a Rolex style crystal (without the date magnifier) that is a good fit over the lip on the back. That way you'll have a cheap display back. :)

[bobm12]

I like that idea Geo! If I ever see myself into such a situation I will definitely try it!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob