What are you working on now?

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Re: What are you working on now?

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Denis wrote: November 2nd, 2022, 3:32 pm Yoda is fine, I'm glad he arrived quickly:) Best regards:)
Denis, there is a story behind this. When my daughter was 16 years old, she looked at me when I sat at the bench like a vulture with my tools and a lot of gadgets and said: "please dad, get a life"......

When she was 23 she asked: "dad, can you build a watch for me?".....

So, I built a watch, a 6152/1, Eddy Lee case, hand made strap by Fridsten, dial by me and an Asian 6497 as it was her first large watch. Since then I have given her a watch to carry in a chain and a tool watch for daily use and a very nice dress watch. Her first watch has been upgraded with a SF240 movement.

This movement from you, thank you very much, will end up in a slim 3646 case with a dial we have yet to work out.

In short, thank you Denis!
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dj57 wrote: February 24th, 2023, 12:06 pm
EP.- wrote:Swapping the heart from Asian to Swiss. Unitas 6498.

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This is what I did, too Image
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By the way, how did you fix the movement. I don’t see any screw? Image
what a coincidence!

The case was made for this movement. It is 42mm. The movement fit exactly the case. Movement plus dial are encased from the front. Front and back are screwed.
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Yoda wrote: February 24th, 2023, 2:26 pm
Denis wrote: November 2nd, 2022, 3:32 pm Yoda is fine, I'm glad he arrived quickly:) Best regards:)
Denis, there is a story behind this. When my daughter was 16 years old, she looked at me when I sat at the bench like a vulture with my tools and a lot of gadgets and said: "please dad, get a life"......

When she was 23 she asked: "dad, can you build a watch for me?".....

So, I built a watch, a 6152/1, Eddy Lee case, hand made strap by Fridsten, dial by me and an Asian 6497 as it was her first large watch. Since then I have given her a watch to carry in a chain and a tool watch for daily use and a very nice dress watch. Her first watch has been upgraded with a SF240 movement.

This movement from you, thank you very much, will end up in a slim 3646 case with a dial we have yet to work out.

In short, thank you Denis!
Yoda, thank you for sharing this wonderful and instructive story with me and other members. I am glad that I participated in this beautiful project. I recognize myself in many parts... I wish you to create a unique watch that will one day represent a great memory of your relationship. If you need another mechanism, part, or something similar, I will be happy to respond. Thank you Yoda for creating a positive atmosphere in this wonderful forum.
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Denis wrote: February 24th, 2023, 3:48 pm
Yoda wrote: February 24th, 2023, 2:26 pm
Denis wrote: November 2nd, 2022, 3:32 pm Yoda is fine, I'm glad he arrived quickly:) Best regards:)
Denis, there is a story behind this. When my daughter was 16 years old, she looked at me when I sat at the bench like a vulture with my tools and a lot of gadgets and said: "please dad, get a life"......

When she was 23 she asked: "dad, can you build a watch for me?".....

So, I built a watch, a 6152/1, Eddy Lee case, hand made strap by Fridsten, dial by me and an Asian 6497 as it was her first large watch. Since then I have given her a watch to carry in a chain and a tool watch for daily use and a very nice dress watch. Her first watch has been upgraded with a SF240 movement.

This movement from you, thank you very much, will end up in a slim 3646 case with a dial we have yet to work out.

In short, thank you Denis!
Yoda, thank you for sharing this wonderful and instructive story with me and other members. I am glad that I participated in this beautiful project. I recognize myself in many parts... I wish you to create a unique watch that will one day represent a great memory of your relationship. If you need another mechanism, part, or something similar, I will be happy to respond. Thank you Yoda for creating a positive atmosphere in this wonderful forum.
Many thanks for your kind words, I bowe my head to the ground and raise dust! I appreciate your help and the movement will forever remind me and my daughter of your contribution to her watch! It will not be taken for granted, ever. You are a part of this now.
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Working on a Ural 3608 movement and a B-Uhr B-Type dial vintage style.
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dj57 wrote: February 25th, 2023, 5:41 am Image
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Working on a Ural 3608 movement and a B-Uhr B-Type dial vintage style.
That hairspring will need a little attention.
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Yoda wrote:
dj57 wrote: February 25th, 2023, 5:41 am Image
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Working on a Ural 3608 movement and a B-Uhr B-Type dial vintage style.
That hairspring will need a little attention.
Exactly ImageImage eagle Image eyes Image
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dj57 wrote: February 25th, 2023, 6:28 am
Yoda wrote:
dj57 wrote: February 25th, 2023, 5:41 am Image
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Working on a Ural 3608 movement and a B-Uhr B-Type dial vintage style.
That hairspring will need a little attention.
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😂 It looks like the hairspring sits a bit sharp on the stud, if I remember correctly it should be about 90 degrees to where it is fitted to the regulator arm. It would not hurt to check if it is round and flat to begin with, I usually place the balance cock upside down and place the balance assembly in the jewel to see where the issue is. I strive for as little tension as possible when the hairspring is "resting".
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Yoda wrote:
dj57 wrote: February 25th, 2023, 6:28 am
Yoda wrote:
That hairspring will need a little attention.
Exactly ImageImage eagle Image eyes Image
Image It looks like the hairspring sits a bit sharp on the stud, if I remember correctly it should be about 90 degrees to where it is fitted to the regulator arm. It would not hurt to check if it is round and flat to begin with, I usually place the balance cock upside down and place the balance assembly in the jewel to see where the issue is. I strive for as little tension as possible when the hairspring is "resting".
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@fizzz put your best pants on…
Its time to discoteque…
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Look at your babies (except the auntie which is mine all mine)

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