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From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 3:24 am
by Yoda
I have decided that I only need one SF240 and therefore I have sold a few movements lately, one SW left and a few KW.
But I have NOS parts and I will build a movement from scratch with them, reckon it will be a special feeling when it is finished.
When I have done that I will sell the movement I already have.
It's possible that I will convert a KW later on, but it is not in my plan at the moment.
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 3:29 am
by leeyewfei
my watch builder managed to build 2 x 240 KW movements from the parts bin that i have. kekeke
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 5:25 am
by Yoda
leeyewfei wrote: ↑June 27th, 2019, 3:29 am
my watch builder managed to build 2 x 240 KW movements from the parts bin that i have. kekeke
NOS parts? Not that it would surprise me, you keep surprising me.
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 5:29 am
by leeyewfei
Yoda wrote: ↑June 27th, 2019, 5:25 am
leeyewfei wrote: ↑June 27th, 2019, 3:29 am
my watch builder managed to build 2 x 240 KW movements from the parts bin that i have. kekeke
NOS parts? Not that it would surprise me, you keep surprising me.
not NOS parts. i don't have access to NOS parts.
parts collected over the years. plates, bridges, gears etc.
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 5:32 am
by Yoda
leeyewfei wrote: ↑June 27th, 2019, 5:29 am
Yoda wrote: ↑June 27th, 2019, 5:25 am
leeyewfei wrote: ↑June 27th, 2019, 3:29 am
my watch builder managed to build 2 x 240 KW movements from the parts bin that i have. kekeke
NOS parts? Not that it would surprise me, you keep surprising me.
not NOS parts. i don't have access to NOS parts.
parts collected over the years. plates, bridges, gears etc.
Of course.
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 5:35 am
by leeyewfei
waiting to see your completed 240 movement!!!
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 5:38 am
by Yoda
It will take some time, nothing is assembled, jewels must be pushed in, incabloc springs fitted and so on.
I am suddenly not sure if I have all the screws needed, but probably.
It will happen in a few months time, summer is here and this time of the year I only work when it is raining.
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 5:42 am
by leeyewfei
documenting the step by step assembly from scratch would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 11:05 am
by mykeos
Yoda wrote: ↑June 27th, 2019, 3:24 am
I have decided that I only need one SF240 and therefore I have sold a few movements lately, one SW left and a few KW.
But I have NOS parts and I will build a movement from scratch with them, reckon it will be a special feeling when it is finished.
When I have done that I will sell the movement I already have.
It's possible that I will convert a KW later on, but it is not in my plan at the moment.
Looking forward for the updates,will follow this thread diligently!
Re: From scratch
Posted: June 27th, 2019, 11:32 am
by thelonedoc
Yeah very cool, please document this!
I still need to send you my movements M.
Does this mean you wouldn't work on them until the season changes?