Jump to content

Unidentfied Watch Movement

hofnerpres
 Share

Recommended Posts

hofnerpres Member

hofnerpres

Posted
Posted

OK fellow watch bothering people - Any ideas what this old beauty may be ? I've been through all the Ranfft listings. Clearly 1920s/1930s . I've tried to reshape the abused balance spring but it's beaten me after some fun filled hours. No doubt nil spares available but it would be nice to get a name. There are no markings or numbers at all. Thanks 

DSCF7022.JPG

DSCF7021.JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JackH Watch Enthusiast

JackH

Posted
Posted (edited)

It looks like a Record 022 or 022k movement by the shape of the setting cover. I found a link to a photo for the 022k - https://www.buzzufy.com/blog/2017/02/03/record-caliber-022k-movement-specifications-and-photo/

From the 1930's. The link says 17 jewels. It looks close. Also link to this site with a similar watch -

 

MOVEMENT.png

RECORD.png

Edited by JackH
  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Neverenoughwatches Distinguished Member

Neverenoughwatches

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, JackH said:

It looks like a Record 022 or 022k movement by the shape of the setting cover. I found a link to a photo for the 022k - https://www.buzzufy.com/blog/2017/02/03/record-caliber-022k-movement-specifications-and-photo/

From the 1930's. The link says 17 jewels. It looks close. Also link to this site with a similar watch -

 

MOVEMENT.png

RECORD.png

It is indeed an early Record 022 K, sometimes marked on the 3rd wheel bridge, has a different crown wheel to later versions. II have two of these, good movements. Looks like the barrel teeth have been caught when decasing ?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
hofnerpres Member

hofnerpres

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Brilliant John - Many thanks. After slimming down the tweezers with a diamond  nail file and working on a flat white ceramic surface the balance spring is gradually getting flat and round again.  Damn tricky work even with a good microscope but very satisfying. The hinged cushion gold case is really impressive. Grandads wedding watch damaged and almost thrown away so an important piece. BTW the barrel teeth are fine - just debris during handling.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
hofnerpres Member

hofnerpres

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Update. Ran into a winding problem since some desperate previous repair guy had fitted the wrong winding gear. Cousins had one ! Turns out the movement is the slightly different 022 - 18 Looks like the one LH screw fixing for the crown wheel got updated to the two screw style.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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


  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Jon
      Rolex Cal 1570 Balance wheel rubbing

      By Jon · Posted

      Here's a quick Gif I made to show truing the balance using callipers. This has such a slight wobble, but is within acceptable parameters. The important thing is the balance doesn't touch or rub anything when in operation. This is an Eterna Tank. Here's a pic of the balance freshly rivetted with a new staff in the movement
    • spectre6000
      404 Club

      By spectre6000 · Posted

      I just poked an inflation calculator, and $5 in 2020 would be about $6 in 2024. Doesn't fit very neatly into any status codes, which stop at 5XX, but that's honestly somewhat arbitrary outside of a clever pun for those that dabble in such things. Back during the pandemic, I would spend a good chunk of idle time in the evenings scanning through hundreds of listings a night, and I would only land 1-2 a week max. I would often go months without finding something suitable. A very small percentage of the watches in the price range are worth pulling the trigger on for my purposes. The number floating through the thread here may be somewhat deceptive.
    • Zedster
      Balance cock stud screw

      By Zedster · Posted

      Hi, guys I got there in the end after several attempts using a screwdriver and Rodico, I couldn't wait for the tool to arrive and was getting pretty confident handling the stud screw without it flying away. At first, I was using far too much Rodico, and then realized you only need the smallest amount inside the screw slot. Putting the cock back onto the movement also helped as it gave me more to hold onto while my shaky hand tried to align the screw wobbling away at the end of the screwdriver😁 Anyway, job done and I can move on. Thanks again for all the advice it's really appreciated for a beginner. 
    • MikeEll
      The Theory of Horology

      By MikeEll · Posted

      I'd be interested in a copy of this book if anyone has one they'd like to sell  
    • nevenbekriev
      the escape wheel can't move itself

      By nevenbekriev · Posted

      You need to know at least the basics. Then the questions that You ask will begin to make sense. From what is seen on the video, the gear train and escapement look fine, but the balance doesn't rotate free. I can suppose that the thin gold colored shim that must stay under the balance cock is not in place.
×
×
  • Create New...