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Post by pshap on Jul 3, 2013 13:20:55 GMT -8
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 3, 2013 13:48:38 GMT -8
That should clean up quite nicely, looking forward to seeing the finished product!
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 3, 2013 14:19:29 GMT -8
That actually looks to be in good shape - nice to have that h-link bracelet too - that should be a solid project. Nice to get a complete watch as the end result should be wearable. No pride like wearing a watch you serviced yourself.
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Post by pshap on Jul 3, 2013 14:26:04 GMT -8
Yeah, it's running pretty well from what I can tell, rotors a little noisy but hopefully after the service it'll be smoother. I'll see if it stays wound through the night
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Post by pshap on Jul 3, 2013 14:52:05 GMT -8
One question... Serial is 21xxxx... Is it Jan '72 or '82?
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WatchDawg
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Post by WatchDawg on Jul 3, 2013 15:05:58 GMT -8
Looks like a winner to me, good score . . . it'd have to be from '72 I believe.
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 3, 2013 16:43:23 GMT -8
One question... Serial is 21xxxx... Is it Jan '72 or '82? '82 I'd say. The 6309 didn't exist in '72. That watch would have been powered by a 6119 or a 6106. Plus it's 70's styling.
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Post by serdal22 on Jul 3, 2013 17:45:31 GMT -8
It is a very good find. Please show us the out coming results.
I'm also very much interested in some servicing, modding such as lubrication of the movement, crystal and crown replacements etc...
Very best regards...
Capt. Serdal
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Post by pshap on Jul 4, 2013 8:34:08 GMT -8
I'll update this thread once I start making progress fixing it up... In the meantime, I've found a very similar Rolex Air King. Dial (minus the date complication), hands and indicies all look the same. Just found it interesting.
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Post by sdoocms on Jul 4, 2013 12:36:55 GMT -8
Great find, congrats!!!!! woohoo-dancing-banana-smiley-emoticon
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Post by pshap on Jul 4, 2013 13:08:22 GMT -8
Posting from my phone: after wearing it while walking around a certain disgustingly muggy city I know why the crystal is all nasty- there's water condensing on the inside of the crystal. The marks must be from that. Hopefully I can pick up a replacement soon
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 4, 2013 18:14:20 GMT -8
Do you have a caseback tool yet? Have you gotten the back off? I'd strongly recommend doing so and then doing the greatest trick in the world - the refrigerator trick. Fridges are very efficient dehumidifiers. Get the back off, and leave the back off and the watch in the fridge. Now, I've seen some people say that you can do this without removing the back - simply by pulling out the crown. If that creates enough airflow into the case, then awesome.
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Post by cd_god on Jul 4, 2013 19:07:31 GMT -8
Posting from my phone: after wearing it while walking around a certain disgustingly muggy city I know why the crystal is all nasty- there's water condensing on the inside of the crystal. The marks must be from that. Hopefully I can pick up a replacement soon Needs gaskets and a movement service at the least. Too bad the NOS Fugly 6309's from the UK aren't up on Ebay anymore. Mush easier to clean and reoil a NOS movement than try to diagnose and replace worn parts on a 30 year old movement. While I can completely rebuild an engine and a car from the tires to the roof I will not touch as watch due to the small parts and my lack a patience. Good thing I have a local watchmaster to do it for me.
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Post by pshap on Jul 5, 2013 2:38:31 GMT -8
Do you have a caseback tool yet? Have you gotten the back off? I'd strongly recommend doing so and then doing the greatest trick in the world - the refrigerator trick. Fridges are very efficient dehumidifiers. Get the back off, and leave the back off and the watch in the fridge. Now, I've seen some people say that you can do this without removing the back - simply by pulling out the crown. If that creates enough airflow into the case, then awesome. Interestingly it dried up on its own after a couple of hours in air conditioned bars. I don't know what that means but i just ordered some basic tools. One of those cheap kits with a bunch of things, a case opener and some solid screwdrivers. I'll update next week when that stuff comes in.
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Post by pshap on Jul 7, 2013 13:40:37 GMT -8
So tools came in and I opened the watch up. The movement looked in pretty good shape (and it's been keeping good time): But there was some corrosion around where the crystal met the case: In handling the case, the crystal popped out and I noticed the edged were jagged and messed up: I think that's what was causing the moisture problem. There was also a bunch of gunk in the ring that held the crystal so I cleaned most of that out. I've ordered a new crystal from Swedefreak so I'll update when I can pop that on. Also, a note on the condition, there ARE some spots on the dial. I'm not sure if i'm going to try and clean them off and risk messing the dial up. You can see them in this picture, and also see more detail on the dial: I know I'm not doing anything crazy, but I'm gonna keep updating the thread with my progress on the watch (mostly for my own sake).
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Post by dad-the-diver on Jul 7, 2013 13:53:17 GMT -8
Y'know, we all look at the MM300's, Sumos, 6105's etc. Then along comes a tread like this & I am hooked! Nice watch, solid project and really interesting!
I haven't followed anything this close since the 1st series of "The Walking Dead!"
Keep updating ups bro, coz I cant wait for the next instalment. Anyone that is dedicated enough to spend hours in air-con bars just to dry his watch out is Okay in my book! thunbsup.gif
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Post by pshap on Jul 10, 2013 15:07:36 GMT -8
Both the crystal I got from Swedefreak and the case press I ordered came in today, so naturally: There are still some spots on the dial... I'm going to take a look at cleaning them up later if I end up using this watch for the group project, but for now, I'm very pleased thunbsup.gif Edit: Adding another shot with my 66-0100 in the background:
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 10, 2013 15:09:53 GMT -8
Have you ordered some Rodico? It's cheap and absolutely essential for this, especially when it comes to dial spots. Buy some Rodico.
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Post by pshap on Jul 10, 2013 15:17:00 GMT -8
Have you ordered some Rodico? It's cheap and absolutely essential for this, especially when it comes to dial spots. Buy some Rodico. I haven't... I knew there'd be some solution... That was going to be my next question. I'll need to do it when I have the dial removed though right? I think I'll wait until the group project starts up. It's clean enough that I'm happy for now. Edit: I think later on I'll put together an Otto Frei order with Rodico, a dial brush, and the lubricant.
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 10, 2013 16:30:53 GMT -8
Have you ordered some Rodico? It's cheap and absolutely essential for this, especially when it comes to dial spots. Buy some Rodico. I haven't... I knew there'd be some solution... That was going to be my next question. I'll need to do it when I have the dial removed though right? I think I'll wait until the group project starts up. It's clean enough that I'm happy for now. Edit: I think later on I'll put together an Otto Frei order with Rodico, a dial brush, and the lubricant. Good call. I use Rodico every single day.
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