ausimax
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Post by ausimax on Jan 31, 2016 20:58:07 GMT -8
Looking at a couple of watches Remex Automatic 30 jewel, but can find no info about them, only Remex Hong Kong. A couple of photos from the seller, not a lot of help but maybe someone will recognize the movement, asked seller he says he can't see any marks or numbers on them. Thanks for your help. Max   |
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cd_god
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Post by cd_god on Jan 31, 2016 21:06:07 GMT -8
Not familiar with brand.
Look like 1970's models.
I don't know the movement but I am sure the experts will chime in.
If the movement is unknown the missing stems and crowns and other parts needed could pose a problem.
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ausimax
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Post by ausimax on Jan 31, 2016 21:23:03 GMT -8
Your not wrong there, that's what I told the seller if they are unavailable they have just become anchors for model boats!
Max
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jan 31, 2016 21:45:56 GMT -8
They will be some sort of A. SCHILD or similar movement in a fairly generic case. I'd pass on them unless they're like 30 bucks for the pair. Resale value is low.
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ausimax
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Post by ausimax on Jan 31, 2016 22:10:27 GMT -8
They will be some sort of A. SCHILD or similar movement in a fairly generic case. I'd pass on them unless they're like 30 bucks for the pair. Resale value is low. Yes, $45 for the pair will give them a miss, just looking to dabble in something other than Seiko but it is hard to get away from the availability of donors for Seikos. Some of these Swiss watches end up costing more for the donor than you paid for the original, besides I hate those little wire springs that jump out at you.  |
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jan 31, 2016 22:47:36 GMT -8
Get a CITIZEN 8200 based watch. Awesome movement and fun to work on. Great amplitudes as well. They will be some sort of A. SCHILD or similar movement in a fairly generic case. I'd pass on them unless they're like 30 bucks for the pair. Resale value is low. Yes, $45 for the pair will give them a miss, just looking to dabble in something other than Seiko but it is hard to get away from the availability of donors for Seikos. Some of these Swiss watches end up costing more for the donor than you paid for the original, besides I hate those little wire springs that jump out at you. |
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Post by camrok on Jan 31, 2016 23:15:13 GMT -8
Hi Max, if you ever want to figure out a movements details that's Swiss, Google ranfft and click on to the link to movement archive. There's hours of 'fun' trying to figure out the movement type based on various movement characteristics. It will also tell you the stem type you need and year of manufacture.
A quick and over simplified summary of the Swiss watch industry says that in the 60s-70s there were a gazillion watch brands who used about 20 different branded movements, each brand with at least 30-50 different movements and mix of complications.
So if their movements aren't branded there is a good chance they were only small fry were a cheap Swiss watch. These companies were bought out or moved their production to Hong Kong etc following the shift to Quartz in the mid 70's.
Felicia is a good example of this.
There are some really cool examples of older Swiss watches that have some really cool stories, Buler, Titus, Movado, Mido, Rotary, Nirva the list goes on.
I am fascinated by the Swiss watch history.
Cam
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ausimax
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Post by ausimax on Feb 1, 2016 16:26:05 GMT -8
Hi Max, if you ever want to figure out a movements details that's Swiss, Google ranfft and click on to the link to movement archive. There's hours of 'fun' trying to figure out the movement type based on various movement characteristics. It will also tell you the stem type you need and year of manufacture. A quick and over simplified summary of the Swiss watch industry says that in the 60s-70s there were a gazillion watch brands who used about 20 different branded movements, each brand with at least 30-50 different movements and mix of complications. So if their movements aren't branded there is a good chance they were only small fry were a cheap Swiss watch. These companies were bought out or moved their production to Hong Kong etc following the shift to Quartz in the mid 70's. Felicia is a good example of this. There are some really cool examples of older Swiss watches that have some really cool stories, Buler, Titus, Movado, Mido, Rotary, Nirva the list goes on. I am fascinated by the Swiss watch history. Cam Hi Cam, Yes I use the ranfft site, its a great resource, I could spend hours there researching movements, unfortunately I am in WiFi internet and only have 8 Gb per month, so I run out of bandwidth before I run out of ideas, bugger only 1.4 Gb left and 14 days to go! It is interesting the evolution of the watch brands, all the various makers who got swallowed up, and made even more confusing with all the reuse of old and respected names by cheap knock-off makers. Max |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2016 19:46:24 GMT -8
Get a CITIZEN 8200 based watch. Awesome movement and fun to work on. Great amplitudes as well. I totally agree with that. Plus they are so damn simple to fix. There are tons of parts for them. |
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Feb 1, 2016 21:56:03 GMT -8
They are usually a higher grade of finish compared to SEIKO as well... Get a CITIZEN 8200 based watch. Awesome movement and fun to work on. Great amplitudes as well. I totally agree with that. Plus they are so damn simple to fix. There are tons of parts for them. |
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