NRG Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hmmm, not sure if this is the correct forum to post....oh what the heck... I completed the TZL1 course a while back, basic stuff disassembly and reassembly of a 2801-2: I'm now coming to the end of the TZL2 course where lubrication and regulation has been the focus as well as getting to grips with a daydate movement (2836-2). I put what I learnt into practice on the 2801 to get some more experience and now have it running +/- 2 secs a day on and off wrist, so very happy. Taking a break from the TZL2 stuff I put together this watch based on a 2824-2... The dial is different to the ones from Ofrei and has great lume, however, I was not sure about the black date wheel. Also the watch was running way to fast so time to apply my infant watch skills once more. The 2824-2 was supposed to be new (from a UK source) but I found it dirty and dry! With that fixed it seems to be running a lot better and I fre-fitted the white date wheel, I think this makes the watch more balanced visually. I now just need to learn how to put my initials on the dial! oh and finish the TZL2 stuff. I can recommend the the TZ course, it's not for the faint hearted though, some of the parts are mind boggling small! You will need a steady hand and be prepared for failures along the way. As an introduction though to basic horology its great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I like you NRG and I agree that a white datewindow might have been better on the later watch but black is beautiful too Regards Gunnar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Wow, that white datewheel really made all the difference. Nice work. I keep thinking about those courses. Glad to have you here, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I still need to do the second course,,,they are very well done but I can't figure out why they start you on the 2801 and not, say a 6497 which seems giant by comparision. In any case, nice work and I'm looking forward to the 2824 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 After considering the course a few times, I realized they do list the 6497 as an option for the first course but it would make more sense for them to default to the 6497, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Glad to hear you enjoyed it and had good results...being able to overhaul your own watches if and when needed will pay for the course many times over... I think they start on the 2801 for one good reason, it's like when I learned Morse Code, send the letters at 15 words per minute, but space the letters at 5 words per minute...otherwise, you can't move past 7 words a minute... If you started on a 6497, it would be very hard if not impossible to move to a 2836 size movement...you would not develope the fine motor skills needed... Try going from a 6497 to a 2671 ladies size movement... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hi Rob, Thanks for the helpful explanation. I guess I'll rethink the whole process and aim for the 2801. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stac Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Congrats on the course! I completed the course, parts 1 and 2 several years ago...and like The Zigmeister says you will save in the long run. I rebuild and properly lube every movement I recieve...just another aspect of the hobby which I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkdc Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Excellent course! Going through the TZ courses makes makes Donald de Carlisle's Practice Watch Repairing book very easy to understand. I wish I knew a way to laserprint onto watch dials. I say take a silver marker and sign it a al Ayrton Senna's Tag Chrono. Hah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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