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By ManSkirtBrew · Posted
Just speaking for myself, I started buying relatively inexpensive watches that I liked the look of on eBay and fixing those up. I learned something new with every one. Then it turned out I really started enjoying Bulova movements and 70s styling, so it moved my focus in that direction. I got into Bulova Accutrons because my mom gave me her late father's, which she bought him new in 1973. Before I worked on that, I found some eBay movements to practice on until I could get my confidence up. So I guess my advice is start looking around for things to fix that you would enjoy, without the pressure of working on a family heirloom. Having watches around that you've fixed and can pop on your wrist is super rewarding and will help keep you interested. -
By Neverenoughwatches · Posted
😄 i wasn't being serious Rich, as cheap as it was and I've not actually finished with it yet, the drill stand needs a wooden base attaching and the whole thing spinning around so there is more height available for some deeper better square ribbed jars that should provide a bit more agitation. Yep as cheap as it is i would put it against any basic machine, its only one way so i have to find other ways to ramp up the turbulence, but i can't fault the finished cleaning results at all, especially with the switch to a parafin clean , hell that stuff lifts dirt like nobody's business. -
By RichardHarris123 · Posted
I really don't want to be responsible for any damage to the watch but the screws could be under the bezel spring. -
By Latetothegame · Posted
The mystery has been solved. Geotex was correct. As I had mentioned, I had ordered a bezel removal tool to see if that would work. While I was attempting to remove the bezel, the already cracked crystal cracked some more and fell off. As I was shaking out the loose pieces from the dial, the dial tipped and came halfway out of the crystal opening, stopped only by the split stem still being place. At that point I decided to fully commit to the side-cutting plier approach to popping off the crown and stem. One good firm prying move and it came right off. see attached pics. That was last night. The watch is now fixed and awaiting a new crystal and band. The case is in fact, a one piece case. The crumbling crystal revealed a near perfect beautiful dial. I’m keeping this one. Thank you to ALL for you time and advice! -
By LazyTimegrapher · Posted
Attached are images of the watch from various angles. I’m still interested in unraveling the mystery of how the case back is opened, although I probably won’t attempt it any time soon. The little bent metal under the bezel is I believe part of the mechanism for the unidirectional winding bezel. Perhaps that can be pulled off somehow to reveal screws below, but it’s hard for me to imagine that removing that metal ring is the way to open the watch. That metal ring doesn’t look like it’s meant to be removed in a regular service. the other images show that there are gaps between the case back and the case. I do suspect it needs to be rotated to come off, but I’m not adventurous enough to attempt trail an error on this watch.
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