Justasgood Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I picked this up with my watchmaker as a project. As you can see, it has taken a beating in it's time. When I got the watch, the small chronograph hands were off and floatin around inside. The sapphire crystal was scratched and the crown was destroyed. Timekeeping was a whopping +1.5 hours/day. Here are the features: Internal GMT ring adjusted by the screw down crown at 10 o'clock. Automatic Valjoux 7750 with screw down pushers. Sapphire crystal znd screw down crown./ Bracelet/strap held in place by screws(Panny style). Rated to 200m What I have done: Replaced the 1.2mm sapphire crystal with a beefy 2.0mm sapphire crystal. Replaced the original Screw down crown and Tube with an unmarked screwdown crown and tube(Slightly larger diameter) Balance was removed, cleaned and pivots oiled. Hands were replaced and centered. Watch has passed the 200m test. The only issue is that the hour totalizer(sub dial at 6) doesn't advance. The chrono works perfectly other than that and the timekeeping is +4secs/day. I think I will sell it as is for I have no budget to fix the 12 hour counter. What say you? Thanks for looking, Kurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Nice little project K! Who needs to count for 12 hours anyways? What would the age be of this watch? As for whether or not to keep it, I guess it depends on if you like first of all? If it was just a fun little project, then let it go and move on to the next project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I personaly think that thats a very good looking watch,you should be proud,good job. If you decide to sell It,well It should go fast,good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengai650 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I just joined and spotted this thread. Nice job. Who is the supplier for the crown and crystal? I can't quite tell from the photos, but is the replacement crystal domed? Also, how did you remove the old crystal without damaging the inner bezel? These old Wenger GST mechanicals are well-known for having crown failures, and Wenger NA is hard to deal with concerning the crown issue. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 i like this piece...definitely a healthy size watch with nice weight...what's the diameter? nice work on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Not a bad looking piece. A little more love and she will be good as new. I say keep it and pick away at it over time. However, if you are bored with it and don't want to take it any further it may be time to move to the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I gave this watch to a friend. I fixed the 12 hour totalizer and changed the hands to Panerai style. It now resides on a Black croc strap with white stitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengai650 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I gave this watch to a friend. I fixed the 12 hour totalizer and changed the hands to Panerai style. It now resides on a Black croc strap with white stitching. Please tell us where you bought the crown and crystal. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Please tell us where you bought the crown and crystal. Thanks. Crown/Tube and crystal bought from Jules Borel. Crystal is flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengai650 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Crown/Tube and crystal bought from Jules Borel. Crystal is flat. Can you also provide part numbers and or specs? Many Thanks Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengai650 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Bump... Can you also provide part numbers and or specs on the crystal and crown parts from Jules Borel??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I haven't an idea. I measuredand ordered. Crowns 7mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengai650 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I haven't an idea. I measuredand ordered. Crowns 7mm. OK, thanks. I figured you still had a copy of the invoice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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