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I started a new topic because this isn't any ordinary Timex...this one actually has jewels and 21 of them, lol.  Also to my surprise, I noticed a little cote de geneve in there, wow, just wow...Apparently, Timex felt the need to add this but NOT use screws so I can service it the right way?  No words there, haha.  The following pictures show a 1969 21 Jewel Manual Wind before and after the watchpocolipse;)  Man, did this one need a lot of work.  The stem was literally rusted out towards the crown and it was wound tight.  This one took a longer bath than the others and the "swish" was more aggressive;)  In the end, I ended up with another beautiful watch and it too keeps very good time! (+/- 9 sec day so far)  In between projects, I serviced a Helbros as well....will post it up soon. 

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Well done Jeff, but this is a watch repair forum and we like to see pictures of the engine, not just the bodywork! ;)

 

That would normally help but this is a Timex man, LOL ;)   I'll get some shots of the ol' dunk and swish method and will post them here.  I'll also take a few shots of this one since the decoration on the movement is quite nice!

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Would've been amazing if they used screws versus rivets on this one;)  To me, it looks nicer but is still an ordinary Timex movement.  As a comparison, I attached a pic of a standard movement that I serviced last night.

 

As a side note, the Timex bug is starting to go away so I'll be going back to nice Swiss movements again soon, 17 Jewel and up;)

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I found that entire tear-down really fascinating.  That movement really looks odd.  And what about the nylon shock ring around the movement?  Timex were pretty out-there designing such a thing.  Overall the restored watch looks great!  I love that 60s style.  Is it a pin lever?

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Oldhippy; they're not that bad, lol.  They actually sold for a ridiculous cost of $65-70 back in the 60's, which was it's ultimate demise. (no one would pay that much so it failed)

 

Stroppy; yes, it has a pin-lever but the Jeweled models are a "jewel lever", which is quite interesting to say the least.

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