Watch of Today

[GeorgeClarkson]

@bobm12 I use Tamiya Acrylic model paint, spreading it with a toothpick and then wiping off the excess (in this case at least since the numbers were "engraved" in the metal bezel.

[GeorgeClarkson]

1 hour ago, jdm said:

Impressive work on the tacho bezel!

Thanks, as I replied to bobm12, it was a fairly easy job actually since the numbers are engraved.

[bobm12]

Thanks George, excellent suggestion. Testors seems to stay but the Molotow stuff runs and stains (in my trials) So I guess it is settled! Tamiya it is!

Cheers,

Bob

[GeorgeClarkson]

Wait, it worked for me, but I do not use "molotow stuff" to clean the cases.... 

This is how it looked before:

And here a closeup after the painting had dried off and settled on the bottom of the engraved numbers:

Edited August 31, 2016 by GeorgeClarkson

[ro63rto]

Guys, can we keep this thread on track. [emoji106]

It is really supposed to be a "What are you wearing today" photo repository.

[GeorgeClarkson]

sorry, got carried away...

[bobm12]

Here goes Ro63rto, back on track! Sorry mate!

The seconds hand (@ 6 o'clock) had to be "rebuilt" by recovering the bottom part from the post and riveting it back on the hand proper since there is no original replacement. I used my staking tools for the job. Fairy juice for the dial and Rodico for the hands. New gaskets for pushers and back and new crystal. This is a OS10 movement now working after servicing, all parts are original from the watch...one of Ramon's specials!  The bracelet is a barely refurbished Citizen brand from Ramon stock too.

[GeorgeClarkson]

Tonight I am wearingmy latest Landeron 48 Chronograph Suisse... Sorry for the bad lit picture...

[ro63rto]

Tonight I am wearingmy latest Landeron 48 Chronograph Suisse... Sorry for the bad lit picture...

Love this style of chronograph. [emoji108]

[ro63rto]

Seiko 7t42 on a perforated rallyesque strap

[WileyDave]

2 hours ago, ro63rto said:

Seiko 7t42 on a perforated rallyesque strap

now that strap fits that watch!

[GeorgeClarkson]

it does indeed! Very good choice!

[ricardopalamino]

I'll keep the Seiko Chronographs going....

Today it's a 7A38 on a Seiko SQ strap...

 

 

[ro63rto]

Dull day so not a very well lit photo [emoji20]

[ricardopalamino]

A Little Tech today...

Citizen Eco-Drive Titanium Satellite Wave F-100 ~~~ [ satellite controlled ]~~~

 

[anilv]

Wearing a 50's Helbros to start the week off. Wears a bit small but I'm used to the funny looks and most of my friends know of my addiction! Has a stainless steel case which is good as a lot of watches from this era have base metal cases.

Has a FHF282 which is running well after a service. This model has very basic shock protection, later versions of this movement usually have Incabloc fitted.

caseback

 

Also visible is the nylon caseback gasket.. probably worthless for keeping moisture out but I left it in as I don't see this watch getting wet.

I also managed to rescue the one piece nylon strap it came with. It was stiff with god knows what and it took several soakings and vigorous brushings to clean it up. A dettol soak was done as well to make sure no weird stuff was left behind.

Apart from that, the only thing I did was relume the hands. The red second hand is original (at least thats how I got it!).

Sometimes the simple watches are the best!

Anil

[ricardopalamino]

1 hour ago, anilv said:

Wearing a 50's Helbros to start the week off. Wears a bit small but I'm used to the funny looks and most of my friends know of my addiction! Has a stainless steel case which is good as a lot of watches from this era have base metal cases.

Has a FHF282 which is running well after a service. This model has very basic shock protection, later versions of this movement usually have Incabloc fitted.

caseback

 

Also visible is the nylon caseback gasket.. probably worthless for keeping moisture out but I left it in as I don't see this watch getting wet.

I also managed to rescue the one piece nylon strap it came with. It was stiff with god knows what and it took several soakings and vigorous brushings to clean it up. A dettol soak was done as well to make sure no weird stuff was left behind.

Apart from that, the only thing I did was relume the hands. The red second hand is original (at least thats how I got it!).

Sometimes the simple watches are the best!

Anil

Sometimes the simple watches are very nice indeed . Good find with that Stainless case .  I came across this smallish Croton Buccaneer in a watch lot I picked a while back and just stored it until I had time to work on it . 

  It had a base metal case in not really good condition , a badly warped crystal , a dial and hands that needed some TLC , and a service ....But for some reason , I liked it .

 

I sourced a crystal and case , serviced it , and choose a well made leather strap for it that seems to fit it well and gives a larger appearance on the wrist . I'm pleased with the results and enjoy wearing it .

 

[anilv]

Hi Ricardo,

Is the the type of Croton which uses 4 small screws to secure the caseback? I still have one somewhere. When I got it there were only two screws present. I managed to find a NOS set of 4 on the 'bay but they cost more than the watch!

Anil

[ricardopalamino]

Aloha Anil , Yes it does  have the 4 screws and there are still Croton Buccaneer donor watches available on the bay for reasonable prices .

I lost one screw when I cleaned the parts in my ultra-sonic and had an old pocket watch with the same thread and length . I filed down the screw head diameter so it would fit , but as I mentioned in my earlier post , I sourced a better case and used those screws .

Earlier , one of the members asked if we could keep this thread on track , [rightly so ] , ... so If you have any other questions feel free to PM me , or start a thread in the Help and Advise forum .

Thanks , Louis

[ricardopalamino]

I think I'll wear my Bulova Marine Star today . It's been a while since I pulled this one out and I want to make sure it's working properly since it's battery operated . A nice looking watch really  .

 

[Cad101]

Not a Seiko but still Japanese one of my refurbished Urika's for me today.

[ro63rto]

Had my pocket money beater on today.
Might swap out the scratched crystal to a sapphire. Some cheap prices from HK.

[ricardopalamino]

It may rain , so I'll be ready with this Bulova Oceanographer Automatic Snorkel 666 Feet .

 

[bobm12]

Well, not as well groomed as I would have liked it but good enough for now...until I get more time to work on it:

Before pics:

After Pic:

I don't think it is quite a Tuna Can but it is Cannish enough for me...there are no screws on the shroud so it is simply a sport Seiko...I'll work some more on the cosmetic side....at +1 sec a day it is not bad!

Cheers,

Bob

[ricardopalamino]

16 minutes ago, bobm12 said:

Well, not as well groomed as I would have liked it but good enough for now...until I get more time to work on it:

Before pics:

After Pic:

I don't think it is quite a Tuna Can but it is Cannish enough for me...there are no screws on the shroud so it is simply a sport Seiko...I'll work some more on the cosmetic side....at +1 sec a day it is not bad!

Cheers,

Bob

Nice score Bob , it looks to be a Ramon Special ....{AKA ,  The watch collector }