Cortebert Caliber 592

[premiumdesigners]

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

[ubiquitous]

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...

[ubiquitous]

Regardless, seeing a beautiful Cortebert taking up residence behind that display back would be

[premiumdesigners]

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.

[ubiquitous]

You'll definitely want the 47mm case then! Looks like a fun project

[premiumdesigners]

this is the movement. still living in a pocketwatch. the dial has some nudies on it..lol

[ubiquitous]

That dial is awesome! Definitely need to keep it once you're done with the project...

[slay]

whats the diameter of the movement?

[leitztozeiss]

Looks like WM was able to fit the movement without a space ring. The 616 would require the spacer ring.

[leitztozeiss]

Actually, it looks like it was installed through the front of the case.

[slay]

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)

[Finepics]

I have a Cortebert 592R for sale if anyone wants to buy it!!

[vlaletom]

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.

[slay]

17lines still doesnt cut it. I wanna know the exact diameter!

[vlaletom]

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.

[reelamore]

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.

[slay]

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!

[reelamore]

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..

[leitztozeiss]

Lol! I've got a 616, but have never seen 618's.

[vlaletom]

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 ...

[Finepics]

Ahhhhh - the 616 - I have 2 of them in my vintage babies!!! 618 would be the dogs nuts though!!

[madasboot]

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.

[madasboot]

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.

[vlaletom]

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

[madasboot]

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.