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Post by longbike on Feb 28, 2024 11:36:13 GMT -8
Aloha Well Someone if gifting me a .... " Project Parts Watch .... that is coming from the .... U.K. I never set eye's on one of these before so I need to find out what it is and maybe if I need to get some parts for it and how to go about it. The Watch is a .... Citizens Night Hawk Echo Drive ...... That he said looks similar to this one. I never saw one so I like the Challenge to try to do it. It's coming with a .... Little Short Bracelet and might need a .... Few Links for it yet. If anyone can help me with some information to this I would really appreciate it a lot. Oh If you are into ...... Aqualand Watch's I might consider some trades also. Sample Pictures of the ..... Night Hawk Watch :   
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Post by trilo on Feb 29, 2024 2:48:51 GMT -8
What's the caliber number?
I recently serviced Citizen 7828 Eco-Drive. The movement was fairly simple, mostly plastic and quite straight forward to service with a help of a manual.
Mine needed cleaning and oiling (watch actually worked, but would freeze eventually). I also replaced the Panasonic rechargeable cell.
I don't know if this is your first attempt with Eco-Drive, but be careful when removing the hands, as the dial is fragile (glass or some other hars translucent material) and cracks easily (happened to me on another watch).
One has to be also careful with the solar panel itself.
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Post by longbike on Feb 29, 2024 9:36:13 GMT -8
Aloha ,
The watch is a ....Solar and a MT290 Cell and yes I have done a few Echo Drives in the past.
And you are very right about the handling of them theyare some times very .... touchy to work on and very frail too.
Just checking to see if anyone had difficulties with this model.
What I mainly need to know is where to get another ... Movement as a parts one and if anyone has one.
The Movement is a .... Citizens B877M and yes .... Hands are some times difficult to work with on some of them.
I cannot seem to find any ...Like YouTube Viseo's ...... about this model being worked on at all.
I'll keep looking into it and se what I can find out to it.
If anyone had a .... Parts one can you please let me know about it.
Thanks for the reply back,
Louis in Hawaii
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Post by trilo on Feb 29, 2024 22:18:56 GMT -8
I see
Few other remarks, that might be helpful:
I have never come across a leaked MT920 (part no. 295-40 like you mentioned) cell or any other Panasonic rechargeable cell, so in most cases it is just oiling that needs to be renewed.
If the watch doesn't run, I would test the coil with a multimeter and if it's healthy, I'd go ahead and service it it, as it'll most likely start running after an assembly.
I think some Eco-Drive models will be collectible in the future, as they are pretty much bullet proof with a leak resistant cell. Only problems I can see are cell availabilty and worn center wheel and pinon, but then again parts shouls be abundant.
Nice watch! I have always wanted a Nighthawk myself!
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Mar 1, 2024 6:53:19 GMT -8
My son has one and it's a VERY nice watch!
Enjoy it!
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Post by longbike on Mar 1, 2024 8:32:13 GMT -8
My son has one and it's a VERY nice watch! Enjoy it! Aloha Sir , Thanks Jonas and I will make sure it goes well, but I have to strip it yet and see what goes with it. I met a guy here that does ....Watch Repairs as a side Job so he says he might be able to check on me for the repair if any. He works in a Bank as a ... Loan Officer and Appraiser. He had a Beautiful TUDOR WATCH on his left Wrist when I met him the other day. He told me to try and find another parts movement just to keep around so I said ok I'll try to find one. I'll ask around ... The Forums about it and se what I can come up with. I am going to need a few Links due to my Big Wrist also so that is another finding. Aloha Sir, Louis in Hawaii |
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Post by longbike on Mar 1, 2024 19:52:55 GMT -8
My son has one and it's a VERY nice watch! Enjoy it! Aloha Sir , Thanks Jonas and I will make sure it goes well, but I have to strip it yet and see what goes with it. I met a guy here that does ....Watch Repairs as a side Job so he says he might be able to check on me for the repair if any. He works in a Bank as a ... Loan Officer and Appraiser. He had a Beautiful TUDOR WATCH on his left Wrist when I met him the other day. He told me to try and find another parts movement just to keep around so I said ok I'll try to find one. I'll ask around ... The Forums about it and se what I can come up with. I am going to need a few Links due to my Big Wrist also so that is another finding. Aloha Sir, Louis in Hawaii Thanks Sir and about ...Needing A Few Links For The Bracelet. Some one sent me a message saying they sending me a .... " Bracelet almost Full Length for FREE. Person says ." I have your Postal so it is coming soon watch the Mail ". Louis in Hawaii |
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