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Post by seikoholic on Oct 9, 2013 17:12:17 GMT -8
I just did a gnarly full service on a somewhat abused Hamilton chronograph, powered by a Valjoux 7736. It had suffered a failed crown seal, which had in turn doomed the keyless works. Also, there's a dial foot screw right there and that was doomed as well. So, full clean & resurrection of a rusty keyless works, straight mechanical extraction of a broken-headed & rusted dial foot screw, and a full service on a movement that was dry and had flakes of rust all through it. FANTASTIC. Oh, also the button shafts were incorrect, so I had to machine down the existing screws to make room for the movement. Unreal. Oh and a new crystal. Anyway, what an elegant & lovely timepiece. These are fantastic.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2013 17:16:01 GMT -8
I just did a gnarly full service on a somewhat abused Hamilton chronograph, powered by a Valjoux 7736. It had suffered a failed crown seal, which had in turn doomed the keyless works. Also, there's a dial foot screw right there and that was doomed as well. So, full clean & resurrection of a rusty keyless works, straight mechanical extraction of a broken-headed & rusted dial foot screw, and a full service on a movement that was dry and had flakes of rust all through it. FANTASTIC. Oh, also the button shafts were incorrect, so I had to machine down the existing screws to make room for the movement. Unreal. Oh and a new crystal. Anyway, what an elegant & lovely timepiece. These are fantastic. That's a pretty watch; very pleasant on the eye yes1.gif Did Cupid drop one of his arrows? |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Oct 9, 2013 17:21:58 GMT -8
I absolutely love those Hamilton chrono's, very nice piece indeed!
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Post by seikoholic on Oct 9, 2013 17:22:12 GMT -8
While it's slightly small for my tastes, it's such a reserved and elegant design. The Valjoux movement is rugged and forgiving. It's just a great overall package. I'd love to have one. As usual, what kills is that these weren't expensive up until recently, but now they are apparently.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Oct 9, 2013 17:35:03 GMT -8
I believe I fell in love with one, as I was perusing Chris's collection, He had a killer Zodiac as well...
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Post by martog on Oct 10, 2013 0:44:38 GMT -8
I love these vintage Hamilton's great resurrection.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Oct 10, 2013 6:05:54 GMT -8
Great looking watch . . . lucky owner! Great result.
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Post by seikoholic on Oct 10, 2013 6:41:20 GMT -8
Great looking watch . . . lucky owner! Great result. I took this shot to show the owner how it had come out, and he decided to go for a relume. So, watch this space! |
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Post by kingrat on Oct 10, 2013 8:30:42 GMT -8
Very pretty
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Post by Groundhog66 on Oct 10, 2013 10:39:16 GMT -8
Great looking watch . . . lucky owner! Great result. I took this shot to show the owner how it had come out, and he decided to go for a relume. So, watch this space! Ooooh, that's gonna pop! |
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