Jump to content

Poor Man's Speedy

tpt

By tpt
in Your Watch Collection

 Share

Recommended Posts

tpt Watch Enthusiast

tpt

Posted
Posted

SO...

After 6 months of slowly getting to know quality mechanical watches, working on various Seiko autos, and an ETA I find myself hankering after a chronograph to wear and hopefully at some point service... 

Being an Omega fan I've hankered after a Seamaster Jedi to go with my Memomatic, but they're just so pricey! 

Well as you can see I've gone for a Big Blue Kakume. Which I have to say I love! and it is keeping just as good time as my Omega. (-3 to - 8 secs a day) .

 

Perhaps this group will advise on something I've been researching?...

I understand that possibly the chrono function on the 6138 caliber is best left running due to the type of clutch it has and possible wear...

If this is correct then I'm even happier because I do like to see a working sweep when I glance down. 

If it's bad information, please do tell me as I would't want to cause my latest friend any undue harm.

 

Many thanks.

 

Tim

 

post-661-0-09216800-1440343928_thumb.jpg

Geo Distinguished Member

Geo

Posted
Posted

Hi Tim, that's two lovely watches you have there, I like them! Regarding your question about leaving the Seiko chronograph running to prevent clutch wear, I find it hard to believe.

I hope one of our resident Seiko specialists can let us know what the real story is. I'll give whistle and see if Blacklab turns up! :)

  • Like 1

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Similar Content

  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • tomh207
      Making faceplate, question about clamps

      By tomh207 · Posted

      Project: 1, side project count: 3   next side project will likely be a work holding idea to get some piece just so. This stuff is a never ending source of things to do and entertain us    Tom
    • nevenbekriev
      Elgin Grade 315: Runs/stops with dial down/up

      By nevenbekriev · Posted

      Please do not file nothing. I have no time this days and am able to write here only in midnight time, so please wait...
    • caseback
      Making faceplate, question about clamps

      By caseback · Posted

      The project is still alive. The parts are roughed out from ground flat bar stock. But before I can move ahead I decided I needed to replace the spindle bearings of my milling machine. There was too much play on the spindle.. But after diasassembly and measuring the bearing spacers, it turned out that the difference in height was 0,189 mm. Way too much to achieve preload on non-paired bairings. So, the spacers need to be ground to get them to the same height so I can use a paired bearing set. To do that I need my surface grinder up and running and that needed a hydraulics overhaul. And that would be easier if I clean out my parts washer/de-greaser first..😀 So... this is getting to be one of those "I need to fix the machine I need to fix this machine to...." type of situation. Happy as a clam though 😃
    • Dell
      Motor for 8mm Wolf Jahn lathe

      By Dell · Posted

      Have a look at this discussion where I show what I use.  
    • mehm
      Sellita SW200-1: Avoiding Failures After Assembly – What Do You Check?

      By mehm · Posted

      Hello fellow watchmakers, I have a question for all of you, especially those who regularly work with the Sellita SW200-1 movement. At my workplace, we mostly handle watches with the SW200-1. As many of you might already know, this movement has a known issue with the ratchet wheel teeth breaking. However, recently, I've observed a noticeable increase in problems like: More frequent ratchet wheel teeth breakage Screws getting loose and falling off Sudden drops in amplitude And other irregular behaviors So here’s my main question: Before doing the final assembly of an SW200-1, what are the mandatory checks I should perform to ensure proper functioning and avoid post-service failures? For example, I already check: Ratchet wheel teeth condition Canon pinion friction Accuracy and amplitude Screw tightness Jewels condition But I’d love to hear from all of you — what other important things do you check during assembly? Any tips, tricks, or personal checklist items would be extremely helpful for me and ot hers working on this movement.  
×
×
  • Create New...