Latest Incoming Project : Chrono

[jnash]

I'm a sucker for vintage chronographs, here's another one to work on and add to my collection.

From the looks of it it needs a new mainspring. Never worked on this movement before, its a valjoux 92. Looking forward to working on it :)

[Geo]

I'm a sucker for vintage chronographs

Me too!

I look forward to seeing the refurbished watch.

Edited October 27, 2014 by Geo

[WillFly]

I love these chronos from the late '50s/early '60s - got three of them and always on the lookout for more...

[bobm12]

Nice chrono and also looking forwart to the finished project!

[Blacklab]

Got one with a black dial see here: http://www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/164-hugex-tell-me-more/ please post pics of how you get on.

Edited October 27, 2014 by Blacklab

[canthus]

I came across an O&W chrono with Valjoux 92 via a friends garage drawer!!!  Had only just started dabling in watches at the time so didn't want to take it on and persuaded him to sell on ***y and it eventually fetched nearly £300!   It needed some work like, new minute counter wheel and hand, stem, bezel etc.  Wish I'd blagged it from him now!

 

I believe O&W (Ollech & Wajs) bought all the original Heuer stock when they went bust.

 

I read a book by Donald de Carle called Complicated Watches and Their Repair which I believe used the Valjoux 92 as his representative movement.  Certainly there were some good tips in it, especialy what screws NOT to unscrew/move!!  I borrowed it from my local library!

 

Edited November 3, 2014 by canthus

[Geo]

I've just googled O&W chronograph, they are lovely looking watches. You certainly missed out there!

Edited November 3, 2014 by Geo

[Lawson]

Lovely looking watch jnash.

Make sure you take heaps of pics while your stripping and assembling mate. 

 

......You know Bobm12 and me need our fix :startle: , and I'm starting to think Geo is an addict as well: he's starting to show all the symptoms.

[Geo]

I'm starting to think Geo is an addict as well: he's starting to show all the symptoms.

I'm a lost cause Lawson, I just love the mechanics of watches, and chronographs in particular.

[bobm12]

Welcome to the club Geo! :)

[jnash]

Lovely looking watch jnash.

Make sure you take heaps of pics while your stripping and assembling mate. 

 

......You know Bobm12 and me need our fix :startle: , and I'm starting to think Geo is an addict as well: he's starting to show all the symptoms.

 

Ill post the full works on my blog when i get a sec.. loving the watch at the moment...