Which Watch Have You Got Coming In The Mail ? Show Us !!!

[AndyHull]

 

I couldn't resist. Another Bacucort "Argentan" French Nickel cased pocket watch. 

I've picked up a couple of these recently. I'm not sure why I find them so fascinating.

 

 

[AndyHull]

I plead insanity once more. Another 404 club candidate, and yet another Jappy Frers  "Beacourt" pocket watch. What can I say in my defence... ? Nothing.

[grsnovi]

After I got my Elgin 313 running today, I watched Stian restore an oil-drenched Soviet Pobeda Zim. I found one similar (in stainless or nickel plate) on eBay and it's on its way. The one shown is the one Stian worked on. Simple three-hand movement. First one I've purchased to work on actually in a case...   

[Neverenoughwatches]

3 hours ago, grsnovi said:

After I got my Elgin 313 running today, I watched Stian restore an oil-drenched Soviet Pobeda Zim. I found one similar (in stainless or nickel plate) on eBay and it's on its way. The one shown is the one Stian worked on. Simple three-hand movement. First one I've purchased to work on actually in a case...   

Good deal Gary ? You tackling the Elgin lack of power transfer today ?

[AndyHull]

 

To answer the question "How much pocket watch can you get for 99 pence?" (plus shipping obviously), I picked this up.

I think the answer is "Nearly a whole one."

It claims to be "15 Jewel" and "Swiss" and it obviously needs some work (and a stem tube, stem, crystal and crown at the very least). Good job I lie a challenge, I guess.
 

Here are a couple more pictures of the mystery pocket watch

Sadly this last one is the only picture of the 15 jewel Swiss movement, so it remains a mystery what exactly I have picked up for my 99p.

9 hours ago, grsnovi said:

Soviet Pobeda Zim

@grsnovi Here is a little history and info for that USSR watch maker-> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pobeda_(watch)
It probably as this inside -> http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&Pobjeda

More info here -> https://17jewels.info/movements/z/zim/zim-2602/

I've a bit of a soft spot for USSR era mechanicals (and Indian  HMT mechanicals too). They are generally easy to work on, although the quality is a little variable to say the least.

Edited May 6, 2022 by AndyHull

[Tiny]

Just won this little Tissot 

expected next week some time 

 

 

 

[Tiny]

Hello well while the wife was looking out the window I bought another watch from across the water.

 

 

[Neverenoughwatches]

46 minutes ago, Tiny said:

Hello well while the wife was looking out the window I bought another watch from across the water.

 

 

Haha mate do i have something on you now

[Neverenoughwatches]

3 hours ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

Haha mate do i have something on you now

Your secret is safe with me, unfortunately i cant vouch for the rest of the motley crew on here.

[grsnovi]

On 5/5/2022 at 11:00 PM, grsnovi said:

Soviet Pobeda Zim

I gave up on this one. I didn't notice that the seller was in Ukraine when I made the purchase and the watch doesn't appear to have left Ukraine. I'm guessing it isn't going to. It would have been a nice addition.

[grsnovi]

12 hours ago, grsnovi said:

I'm guessing it isn't going to.

Well, he claims it is going to. I'll give it some more time - it's not like the $28 is going to matter...

[grsnovi]

I have another Buren Grand Prix coming. Hopefully the keyless works is the same as the one I had previously started on. The movement appears to be the same size. I'll do a better inspection of this one once it arrives and I'll also take a good look at the pallet and balance on the one I already cleaned (since I seem to be destroying parts during cleaning). My microscope is supposed to arrive tomorrow. We'll see.

[gbyleveldt]

I did a bad, bad thing. I need help…
 

 

 

 

 

[Neverenoughwatches]

31 minutes ago, gbyleveldt said:

I did a bad, bad thing. I need help…
 

 

 

 

 

Haha no mate not really, I'm of the opinion that you did a good good thing. But then what do i know ?

[RichardHarris123]

£2.20 so I don't care if it is rubbish. 

[gbyleveldt]

2 hours ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

Haha no mate not really, I'm of the opinion that you did a good good thing. But then what do i know ?

Ok, then let's just stick with "I did a thing". 

[grsnovi]

9 hours ago, gbyleveldt said:

I need help…

Working on all of those watches?  

7 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

£2.20 so I don't care if it is rubbish

I wish my recent purchases were for that amount...    

[RichardHarris123]

18 minutes ago, grsnovi said:

Working on all of those watches?  

I wish my recent purchases were for that amount...    

I'll let you know it it was worth it. 

[KarlvonKoln]

16 hours ago, gbyleveldt said:

I did a bad, bad thing. I need help…
 

 

 

 

 

What do you mean "bad"?  They're all Seikos, so that's a good thing.

[gbyleveldt]

2 hours ago, KarlvonKoln said:

What do you mean "bad"?  They're all Seikos, so that's a good thing.

You make a good point sir!

[Neverenoughwatches]

10 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

I'll let you know it it was worth it. 

Of course it was worth it matey .2 quid 20   Half a Costa coffee against hours of frustration and anguish. You know you've made the right choice, what else would you be doing on a lazy Sunday afternoon.  . No time to worry now.

Edited June 12, 2022 by Neverenoughwatches

[RichardHarris123]

5 hours ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

Of course it was worth it matey .2 quid 20   Half a Costa coffee against hours of frustration and anguish. You know you've made the right choice, what else would you be doing on a lazy Sunday afternoon.  . No time to worry now.

If nothing else, it will be good practice trying to get the case back to so form of decency. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

If nothing else, it will be good practice trying to get the case back to so form of decency. 

Every watch that we service and repair or attempt to repair is practice.  It keeps us out of trouble matey, which tbh is something i need. A lot

[RichardHarris123]

£0.99

[grsnovi]

On 5/27/2022 at 9:12 PM, grsnovi said:

I gave up on this one. I didn't notice that the seller was in Ukraine when I made the purchase and the watch doesn't appear to have left Ukraine. I'm guessing it isn't going to. It would have been a nice addition.

I'm shocked! The Pobeda showed up today!