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Ladies Fob Watch case/mechanism removal

#1 blackjak

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Posted 31 January 2009 - 05:29 AM

I'm new to the forum and to watch repairs so if I ask what seems like stupid questions please forgive me. My wife got left various watches (nothing of commercial value) in her mothers will. I decided I would have a go at repairing one of the fob watches however I do not know how to get the mechanism out of the case. I am sure one of you can help. The watch is similar to one listed on e-bay(item no. 33030219708) Eventually I hope to repair one that belonged to her grandmother as a surprise for her.

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Posted 31 January 2009 - 11:08 AM

QUOTE (blackjak @ Jan 31 2009, 05:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Photo's of the movement would be a help.

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Posted 31 January 2009 - 12:45 PM

I have taken some photos but am unable to load them at the moment but will get them posted as soon as I can

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Posted 04 February 2009 - 07:50 AM

I'm no watchmaker, but I will say that it sounds like a very sweet idea. I wish you all the best of luck and hope that your wife loves what you've done to her family heirloom/s.

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Posted 04 February 2009 - 11:41 AM

Thanks for that. Here is the photo I have finally managed to copy. Hope someone can help

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Posted 04 February 2009 - 01:14 PM

Can you tell us, what are that word is on the movement (near that big wheel at 6 o'clock)?

Are there any other punchs, hallmarks or other words in the case?

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Posted 04 February 2009 - 07:13 PM

Hello,
ist seems to be a nice idea, but this watch is something for a watchmaker, because it is a lot of work, the click is broken or lost and some parts are corroded, difficult to repair. Without experience it is better to ask a watchmaker!

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Posted 05 February 2009 - 11:45 AM

This is not the watch I intend to repair rather the one I am using to work out how to go about the repairs to the other one. Basically I want to know how to get the works out of the case on this one so I can see what is what.

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Posted 05 February 2009 - 11:57 AM

The wording in the works at 6.00 oclock is 'swiss made'. There are a what I would classify as possible English hallmark (looks like a bull or a boxer style dog) on all parts of the case with the P0.935A silver standard. The number is 69543. There also looks like a repair/service mark scratched into the inside of the case but I cannot read it at the moment. I am awaiting a new eyepiece I have ordered.