premiumdesigners Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 im the proud owner of this movement i bought on ebay green with envy after seeing that 616 sell so fast, i had to get it god willing, it will live in this case I know its not accurate, but this is for me and no one else so it doesnt matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Not to rain on your parade, but I thought the 592 was too large (17.xL vs 16L for the 616)? That's why the 616 is the one most go with? I could be wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Regardless, seeing a beautiful Cortebert taking up residence behind that display back would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiumdesigners Posted July 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 this badboy is fitted with a 592 . Not sure what the difference is between 592 and 592 R. Like I said, god willing. My watchmaker is pretty adventurous, we'll see. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 You'll definitely want the 47mm case then! Looks like a fun project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiumdesigners Posted July 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 this is the movement. still living in a pocketwatch. the dial has some nudies on it..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 That dial is awesome! Definitely need to keep it once you're done with the project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 whats the diameter of the movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Looks like WM was able to fit the movement without a space ring. The 616 would require the spacer ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Actually, it looks like it was installed through the front of the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 WM told me it was not possible to install movements with diameter of 39 or 40mm into his cases. His 47mm case has 37,6mm diameter (or so) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I have a Cortebert 592R for sale if anyone wants to buy it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 As it has been said the 592 is a 17 lines while you need a 16 lines for a standar case. wich let you with 616 618 and 620. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 17lines still doesnt cut it. I wanna know the exact diameter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 A lines is an old mesurment i watchmaking history it's about 2.26 mm (rounded) so for the som of the most common size in watch : 12 lines = 27mm 13 = 29.3 14 = 31.6 16 = 36 16 1/2 = 37.2 17 = 38.42 17 3/4 = 40.11 18 = 40.68 And now that i have opened my pocket_movement.xls, if things are correct in there, the 592R is a 18 lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelamore Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 17lines still doesnt cut it. I wanna know the exact diameter! 34mm will fit in a WM 47 case only 45mm case it will not. You need a metal spacer or rubber O-ring to keep the mvt set. Also the hands and dial will need to be custom/modded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 the 592 is not 34mm its over 40, I had one of those myself. And even if a movement is supposed to have 17lines, that doesnt mean it has the exact diameter of 38.42! I have seen movements which were supposed to have 13 lines for example and were a little bit over! WM told me they can not be fitted, 40mm is too large! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelamore Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 the 592 is not 34mm its over 40, I had one of those myself. And even if a movement is supposed to have 17lines, that doesnt mean it has the exact diameter of 38.42! I have seen movements which were supposed to have 13 lines for example and were a little bit over! WM told me they can not be fitted, 40mm is too large! Yes he told me the same thing..34mm, but I have seen them use a 592r.. I see that it has to go in from the top.. I would feel better with a 16 though to do it right..The 618,620 are availible but I have never seen a 616 yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Lol! I've got a 616, but have never seen 618's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Lol! I've got a 616, but have never seen 618's. One was on ebay 2 weeks ago, but way off my budget , since it was with the famous "Eaton watch". Eaton on the bay i could live with a 616 or 620 tough ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Ahhhhh - the 616 - I have 2 of them in my vintage babies!!! 618 would be the dogs nuts though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Looks like WM was able to fit the movement without a space ring. By means of frontal insertion for sure... I think you can not take it out from the back like with the 616, but I may be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 The 618,620 are availible but I have never seen a 616 yet.. Cripes... cal. 618 available? WHERE? I have one cal. 616 and "met" half a dozen more but so far no 618 crossed my way... but patience is a virtue and I sense some smoke on the horizon... Cal. 620 and 620R are fairly common but I never measured those mvmts altough they almost look the same as the 616. If somebody knows the specs on those calibers please do tell. @Finepics - You have PM! Cheers, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Well 618 are "available" it all depends on the price you are ready to drop, the auction i posted link off ended up at 1250$ for the 620 it's a 16 lines too the 620r i dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Well 618 are "available" it all depends on the price you are ready to drop, the auction i posted link off ended up at 1250$ for the 620 it's a 16 lines too the 620r i dunno From that point of view everything is "available"... anyway thanks for the info. Meanwhile I will stick to the cal. 616 it is a wonderful and gorgeous mvmt. Cheers, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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