freddy333 Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 the only incuracy that i think should be purposely left is the date adjustement, because that is too painful to adjust on a watch you don't wear every day. so the crown still has 3 position and not just 2. But anyway i think it is pointless to goe that far in trying to mimic the real movement as the date disk will still turn in the wrong way . Idol hands ARE the devil's workshop........ I had some free time today & got to thinking that if I am going to eliminate the hacking (done) & GMT hand-setting function (done), I might as well remove the quick-set as well. Done. May God forgive me when the curses start flying because the date is 28 days off every time I want to grab the watch on my way out the door (& I am neurotic about that sort of thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Since I have virtually turned the 2846 into an antique, functionally speaking (non-hacking, non-quick-set, 2-position stem, non-adjustable GMT hand), I am wondering if I should remove the auto-wind gearing to eliminate that tell-tale swishing sound of an ETA when it is wound (with the gearing removed, winding the stem produces only that lovely 'clicking' sound, similar to the gen Rolex movement). Am I being too neurotic or on the right track? Thoughts, opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 UPDATE After modding my 2846 to replicate the functions of a 1035 , by sheer happenstance, I just ran into this (Rolex c.1035 GMT) Which, after I overhaul it, will go into this Which will make me look like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alligoat Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Wow! Sure hope you're able to overhaul it Freddy, that's one heck of a find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Wow! Sure hope you're able to overhaul it Freddy, that's one heck of a find! Yes & I can tell you that after my initial double-take (when I stumbled upon this veritable box of unearthly delights), I did a triple-take, followed by a quadruple-take & then some. Not only does it come with a gen set of 1675 hands, date wheel & dial (though, as you can see, the dial would need to be professionally restored to be usable - which I am considering), but I got the whole shebang for the price of a good average rep. As long as all of the parts are there (I am told they are), the overhaul should not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Nice score! I hope it works out for you! Good luck with the overhaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Nice score! I hope it works out for you! Good luck with the overhaul Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Sweet! Looking forward to seeing this one done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Looks like you scored Freddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Looks like you scored Freddy!!! Thanks, I think you may be right about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I can't understand why I didn't read the whole 6 pages before. XP I guess I'm a tad late here, but I'm astonished with what you've done, and an attractive idea that one of having the possibility of getting one also. Good luck with that 1675 overhaul, looks like you're going to have a good time there! congrats, and keep us posted, I even like the jubilee band on that beauty. XD Chino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I guess I'm a tad late here, but I'm astonished with what you've done, and an attractive idea that one of having the possibility of getting one also. Good luck with that 1675 overhaul, looks like you're going to have a good time there! congrats, and keep us posted, I even like the jubilee band on that beauty. XD Chino. Thanks, Chino. But some of the credit needs to go to By-Tor, whose brilliant GMT reviews were the catalyst that sparked my initial interest in GMTs (though, admittedly, I did veer away from By-Tor's series II predilections to concentrate, instead, on a vintage model ). Unfortunately, it will be a week or more before I will receive the 1035. So maybe I will be able to complete 1 of my other projects before this 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent2 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 what a great find. i have been looking for a date wheel for a 1035 for a long time that did not make my teeth hurt. where did you find that treasure ? i wonder how that movement is going to fit the case. it is always something that goes askew that makes the hobby so worthwhile- when it is sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I would rather not publicize the source until I have the movement in house. As for whether it will fit my modded Silix case, we shall see. But, generally speaking, you can just about always make a movement fit a given case. It is just a matter of how much time, effort & money you want to throw at the problem. My real fear is that, although the seller has assured me to the contrary, the movement may be missing some parts that I cannot easily replace. Assuming that is not the case & the movement requires only a standard overhaul, this will actually solve the 1 remaining issue that has been standing in my way of completing this project - finding a way to fix dial feet to an dial that was made without them (the 6542 dial is made to press-fit onto the Rolex movement's main plate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent2 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 i have had enough case scraping to last me a lifetime. the killer has been stem height in the case in cases where i have floundered. as far as the dial and eta movement, a route would be send my an eta dial blank for him to print up as a 6542 vice playing with a cup dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 i have had enough case scraping to last me a lifetime. the killer has been stem height in the case in cases where i have floundered. as far as the dial and eta movement, a route would be send my an eta dial blank for him to print up as a 6542 vice playing with a cup dial. Do you know if he would do that (custom print a 6542 dial onto an ETA blank)? Odd that you should even mention that, because I just received such an ETA blank (with dial feet made to fit an ETA) today that I was going to try to print myself. But if MY is able & willing, I would gladly leave it to a pro. Have you spoken with him about this? On the other hand, due to recent developments (noted in 1 of my previous posts above from earlier today), I am hopeful that dial feet will no longer be an issue......if you catch my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 If you wind up needing some rare parts, don't forget Ziggy. My Gigandet is just back from the Spa and the pinion was broken on my center seconds wheel... v72c vintage. He had a source that got him the part. It was expensive but what are you gonna do? The watch HAS to be correct. He might be able to scrounge up some stuff if you need it. Another source would be Ron Rogers in the Joshua Green building, downtown Seattle. He has a nice supply of old stuff. Are you SURE you don't want to send me that watch now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent2 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 i can not see why my would not do it...have not spoken to him about it though. just a thought for if not this one then the next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Freddy, do you have pics of the new dial you sourced? It'd be interesting to see the condition. Good luck man! This is a fascinating project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 If you wind up needing some rare parts, don't forget Ziggy. My Gigandet is just back from the Spa and the pinion was broken on my center seconds wheel... v72c vintage. He had a source that got him the part. It was expensive but what are you gonna do? The watch HAS to be correct. He might be able to scrounge up some stuff if you need it. Another source would be Ron Rogers in the Joshua Green building, downtown Seattle. He has a nice supply of old stuff. Are you SURE you don't want to send me that watch now? Pretty sure. (I hope I am not going to have to keep looking over my shoulder once this watch is finished. ) Hopefully, parts will not be an issue, but I will definitely check with our Watchmeister (Ziggy) if I need anything that cannot be sourced through normal channels (many of the parts are available from Borel). I am going to send you a PM regarding the v72c. Check your mail in a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thank you friend! Advice: avoid dark alleys when wearing that 6542. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Advice: avoid dark alleys when wearing that 6542. Just when I thought I finally gave The Ripper the slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I was thinking more along the lines of............ But have no fear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Yeah, but Duddly Do-Right is just a cartoon. I need some real RCMP protection................ But that is a whole other show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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