Finepics Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Not easy to transplant this as really I need to get a proper movt ring made up. The Cort is smaller than the Molnija so its loose in the Mol movt ring and the clamp screws are not functional as the Cort has the screw recesses flush on the bottom plate where the Mol has the screws sunk down to be level with the case clamp grooves, but for now the bezel holds everything tight and I will wear it for a while to see how well the Cort keeps time. Luckily the Molnija hour wheel is a straight swap and a bit of bodging got the minute hand to fit. The Cort stem needs re-threading to downsize it to fit the crown. A quick fix but looks nice eh!!!! My sincere thanks to Marco (Madasboot) for his help with this project - could not have happened without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Very impressive, looks great. That will be one of those watches you take off 100 times a day just to check out the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Beautiful movement. Clearly not a swim watch now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WT2004 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 indeed it is a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Nice work M. Soon my little project will be revealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 That was nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 cool mvt....hope we'll see soon the project come true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Very impressive, looks great. That will be one of those watches you take off 100 times a day just to check out the movement. Hell yes!!! Photo does not do it justice though as the geneve stripes are really beautiful and is has a really sweet sounding tick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 (edited) Not easy to transplant this as really I need to get a proper movt ring made up. The Cort is smaller than the Molnija so its loose in the Mol movt ring and the clamp screws are not functional as the Cort has the screw recesses flush on the bottom plate where the Mol has the screws sunk down to be level with the case clamp grooves, but for now the bezel holds everything tight and I will wear it for a while to see how well the Cort keeps time. Luckily the Molnija hour wheel is a straight swap and a bit of bodging got the minute hand to fit. The Cort stem needs re-threading to downsize it to fit the crown. A quick fix but looks nice eh!!!! My sincere thanks to Marco (Madasboot) for his help with this project - could not have happened without him. Looks just great!! You shouldn't thank me, M.. You should thank God (and I am agnostic!!!) for the skills he gave you... BTW all your work looks amazing and your philantropic nature and sharing enlights us all. Cheers, M. Edited July 12, 2006 by madasboot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Beautiful movement Mark.. I think now you will love this watch even more than before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 mmm ... pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Looking good, Mark! That's one beauty of a movement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevomd Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would give one of my kidneys to get one of those movts for a project watch. Its a beauty. Eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would give one of my kidneys to get one of those movts for a project watch. Its a beauty. Eddy You better check that you have 2 available!!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 What about your liver!!! Had a boozy weekend so will need a new one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevomd Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 What about your liver!!! Had a boozy weekend so will need a new one!! Mark I don't know if you would want my liver. Eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Beautiful!! Congrats on your rare piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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