VINTAGE LUCERNE DIVER BFG866

[mej]

I just bought a Lucerne non-runner which I believe has a BFG866 movement within. I don't know how to repair a watch, but I might be able to complete a swap if I knew what movement to start with. 

Can someone recommend a quartz replacement for BFG866? I understand this isn't necessarily a simple thing to do, but if someone recommended the best quartz movement to start with I could evaluate if I wanted to go through the effort and expense of doing it...

I believe I could handle the putting the new movement in correct 3D space using Solidworks and a 3D printer. It would be a project just for fun. I realize the process/result isn't worth the investment.

[TKM3RD]

I like the idea. I'd say your best bet is to explore here:

https://www.esslinger.com/watch-movements/

I'd like to figure out how to make 3d printed spacers to re-case some movements I've restored. Let me know how you make out.

[rehajm]

My spouse gifted me a pack of quartz movements from Amazon.com for less than 10 dollars US. They came with a foam block to cut to fit the movement…

…at least one problem for your project may be getting the hands to fit…

That’s a nice looking watch, though. 

Edited August 22, 2023 by rehajm