Imperial Renewed

[Gary]

I've been taken by these little Imperials lately. Like the Marvins they tick nicely and have a very smooth winding system. I had photos of the breakdown but lost them when my phone died. I do have a photo of the arrival. I normally take one out of the packaging. The first one survived. Here it is before and after. Disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, case polish, and reassembly. Losing about 15 seconds a day but (guessing) for a 90 year old watch I can live with that. The band was in very good condition so I cleaned it and conditioned it and placed it back on. I like it ! I am trying to source a new crystal but they seem hard to run down with this odd shape.

[Gary]

Oh?. Would anyone have information on a Westfield 10AS movement. I'm trying to source a mainspring and I'm having an issue finding the size.

Any help would be appreciated!

NOTE: the Imperial above actually has a nice shines copper dial but it isn't showing that way in the photos. Sorry!

Gary

Edited August 13, 2015 by Gary

[Geo]

Hi Gary, that's a nice watch you have there.

Regarding the odd shaped crystal, here's an article by Mkay you might find interesting http://www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/2594-rectangle-and-non-standard-crystals/?hl=%2Bsquare+%2Bcrystal if you PM him, he might be able to help you out.

When it comes to the spring, I think you will have to remove the old one and measure it and buy a generic from some of the suppliers.

[WillFly]

Mark has details of a firm that can replace all sorts of crystals - he found a replacement for my wife's 1940s Longines, which had a tank shape with a curve in the middle.

[ro63rto]

Try this firm.

Been recommended in various forums.

http://www.crystalfit.com/crystalshapes.html

Edited August 13, 2015 by ro63rto

[Gary]

As always, thank you for the responses. I will check into the crystals. It seems I need a few now for other watches too. 

[agoldflam]

Beautiful piece Gary, I wish the color came through more, regarding the mainspring, did you measure the old one or calculate the dimensions u need?

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