6497-1 Re-Casing

[Folkvisor]

Hi

 

I am attempting to case a 6497-1 and I was wondering if there is a walk-through somewhere for me to follow. I think I can figure it out BUT I'd rather actually know what I'm doing.

 

Thank you

 

Dave

[bobm12]

No sweat Dave, just make sure the case is for a 6498/97 and you have all the hardware along with it...some use clamps and some use a ring. It is very intuitive, no tutorial that I know of though.

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[Folkvisor]

Thank you Bob. There are two small screws that seem to go where the dial feet are clamped in. I'm thinking they are simply spacers of some sort.

 

Dave

[bobm12]

The dial feet are kept in place by screws, one per dial foot and this helps to keep the dial firm in its place. Maybe this is not what we are talking about so a picture would be very helpful. In order to secure the movement to the case, the screws in questions are not (usually) in the case but supplied separate with the clamps....along with probably the dial washer and the hour wheel.

[Folkvisor]

Yeah, I understand the lock screws for the dial feet. Apparently, these 2 large flat headed screws are basically spacers to secure the movement in the case. 

[Folkvisor]

This may be an inane question but I was wondering if it matters which way up the wavy washer is placed? I've seen placed in both ways - 'convex' side both up and down. Personally, I can't see that it matters.

[bobm12]

If they are large and flat headed (big) they probably are. You usually get those from used movements extracted from other watches (usually pocket watches). I don't remember ever gotten those already in the case in a new product. I usually get them in a separate "bag"...which doesn't mean anything. As far as I'm concerned they may come either way, not that I've ordered a lot from different vendors. I suppose each has its own way of packaging for shipping or something.

 

It matters, the washers should go with the "flaps" up or if you prefer the convex side down.

[Folkvisor]

It's cased - or should I say "I cased it!" 

 

My wife has decided it's hers. I told her I charge $100/hr to repair it.

 

We'll see where that goes...

 

Dave

[bobm12]

Excellent, maybe we can see a picture and appreciate your handiwork! :)

[Folkvisor]

I'll try to take a good photo with my iPad; I've already taken a really bad one...

 

Is the setting lever the same as the bolt piece? I was just watching Mark's video on removing stems and he refers to the bolt piece screw which I assume is the setting lever screw. I can see that one could remove the stem if the setting lever was loose but you'd need be careful and only loosen it enough to remove the stem without completely removing the setting lever.

 

Dave

[bobm12]

I believe so, if you uncrew it too much you will need to assemble the keyless works back to make it work again. 

[Folkvisor]

And the hands and dial has to come off too...interesting!

[Folkvisor]

I'd love to post a photo of my watch but it just won't let me. :-(

[bobm12]

You need to click on the bottom right, the button that sais "More Reply Options" and then on the bottom left you'll see another button that sais "Choose Files..." under the heading "Attach Files" and from there you navigate to where your picture is in your computer and upload it. Once uploaded, wherever your cursor is (or wherever you choose to put the cursor) in the text box, the picture will be added when you click the link "add picture" at the right of the uploaded picture.

 

I usually resize the picture to a "Web Large" size (from Microsoft Office viewer -- but you can use any picture editor) before uploading to the site.