Benrus - Mens

Benrus

Benrus (ref 48.00) Purchased 13/11/2012

Serviced 00/00/00 (ref 00.00)

Roamer - Mens

Roamer

Roamer Rockshell Mk VI Mens (ref 149) Purchased 19/10/2012

Serviced  00/00/00 (ref 00)

The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 00 with 00 jewels dated c1970s

BPH 00000 A/h Power-Reserve 00hr.

This was a NOS watch that came with the original leather strap and box. The dial on this is a really nice chequer board. I like this watch as it has a good solid feel with an everyday ready to wear approach.

Roamer - Ladies

Roamer

Roamer Searock Ladies (ref 54) Purchased 26/09/2012

Serviced  00/00/00 (ref 00)

The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 00 with 00 jewels dated c1970s

BPH 00000 A/h Power-Reserve 00hr.

This was my first purchase of a vintage mechanical watch and I found this 1970s NOS watch with original bracelet. It even came with the plastic protector attached to the back case of the watch. It was sourced in Malta.

Tissot - Mens Seastar Cal 2481

Tissot
Tissot Seastar Mens (ref 146) Purchased 13/11/2012
Serviced Michael Swift 14/06/13 (ref 43)
The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 2481 with 24 jewels dated 1974
Data11.5''', Dm= 25.6mm, Do= 26.0mm
H= 5.35mm
F= 1.4mm
T= 2.0mm

24 jewels
f = 21600 A/h
power reserve 42h

Features
automatic
sweep second
date: quickset by repeated pushing the crown

 

Tissot - Ladies PR516 GL

Tissot

Tissot PR516 GL Ladies (ref 43) Purchased 13/03/2013

Serviced Michael Swift 14/06/13 (ref 41)

The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 2381 (ETA 2671) with 21 jewels dated 1973

Data

7.75''', Dm= 17.2mm, Do= 17.5mm

H= 4.8mm

F= 1.15mm

T= 1.75mm

21 jewels

f = 28800 A/h

power reserve 39h

Features

automatic

sweep second

date: quick set optional hack feature

This is a really nice watch visually and ably backed up by a lovely beat automatic movement. I purchased this from America as it had the original strap which sets the watch off nice. It was running very fast when originally purchased so it has been sent for service. This was the 3rd ladies PR516 watch to be purchased. I am yet to find a mens in good condition with original strap.

Rado

Rado

Rado Diastar Mens "magic 40"(ref 107) Purchased 18/04/2013

Serviced 00/00/00 (ref )00:00

The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 2836-2 with 25 jewels dated (1999-2004)

BPH 28800 A/h-Power Reserve 40hrs

It has quick set day & Date and a hacking feature which stops the seconds hand for accurate timing.

The watch is a strange watch as it's a little "blingy" in look but it's materials are of high quality. A composite made of tungsten carbide powder and a metal binder, hardmetal is moulded and pressed at a pressure of 1,000 bar to form the rough case, which is then sintered in a vacuum furnace at 1,450°C. This process resulted in an incredible hardness of 1,400 to 2,000 Vickers, and a brilliance, after polishing with diamond dust, that would only add lustre. The concept requiring unprecedented hardness led to a new emphasis on the glass as well, which needed to be as robust as the casing. Sapphire crystal proved to be the solution, with the result that the Rado DiaStar, and all Rado watches since, feature sapphire crystal. I like Rado watches and I have yet to get a nice ceramic bracelet Rado. The movement is also a well tested and robust movement that is seen in mid priced watch movements.

Omega - Ladies

Omega

Omega Ladies (ref 142) Purchased 21/10/2012

Serviced 05/12/12 (ref 174) Service, Mainspring, Crystal

Data

Cal 684

Dm= 17.5mm

H= 5.3mm

24 jewels

f = 21600 A/h

power reserve 40h

Features

automatic

sweep second

date: set by changing 21-24h

A Link to the servicing of this watch is here. "Watch Guy" Repair

 

A Nice Omega cal684 ladies. Original strap & Crown

The "O" ring seal is totally dissolved and makes the movement and case quite a dirty one.

No matter the ultrasonic bath will help with that although the seal may need a little bit of manual encouragement

 The timegrapher for comparison on before and after service.

 Movement now coming together and the dial is in very good condition for a 70s watch.

Beautiful piece of artwork.

Omega - Ladies Dynamic Cal 681

Omega
Omega Ladies (ref 115) Purchased 22/09/2013
Serviced 10/12/13 (ref 185) Service, Crystal, Mainspring, Crown
Data
Cal 681
Data
Dm= 17.5mm
H= 5.3mm
24 jewels
f = 19800 A/h
power reserve 40hFeatures
automatic
sweep second
date: set by changing 21-24h
 Link to the servicing of this watch Watch Guy Repair

Another lovely ladies Omega was bought. I finally got around to sending it for service and in truth it's a cracker. A very popular model of the Omega range in the form of a Dynamic. It's a little less common in my mind as the dial colours coupled with the gold plated colour of the case and original bracelet are a little less seen for whatever reason. I like these Dynamics and it seems so did many in the 60s and 70s as there now seems to be many about for sale. I have updated the relevant page with photos of the watch and a link to the service.

Longines - Mens Ultra Chron Cal 431

 Longines

Longines Ultra Chron Mens (ref 210) Purchased 14/03/13
Serviced: watchguy 08/04/13 (ref 163)
The movement of this watch is a cal 431 Longines 17 Jewels adj 3 positions dated 01/06/1970
Data
11.5''', Dm= 25.6mm, Do= 26mm
H= 4.9mm (5.0mm with ball bearing)
F= 1.8mm
T= 2.0mm
17 jewels
f = 36000 A/h
power reserve 40h 

    Features

automatic

sweep second

date: set by changing 22:30-24h

Gold plated case.

A link to the service of this watch is here. "Watch Guy" Repair

I contacted longines directly and was very pleasantly surprised to receive a reply but even more surprised to be told the actual date of manufacture which was June 1970 originally being invoiced to Longines-Wittnauer in America. This caliber of movement was first produced in 1967.
It's a lovely watch in both looks and movement quality. Longines in general for me is a lovely brand of wristwatch and this particular hi beat movement is quite important as it was a last ditch effort to ward of the inevitable march of the very accurate quartz movement. It failed just like all mechanical watches as the price alone was unbeatable.
The seconds sweep on this is as seamless as they come with hardly any ticking noted at all.
Special lubrication is needed due to the high beat nature.

Before Service

After Service

That shows the difference very nicely indeed. Double amplitude and running very accurately with a slight adjustment of 3s a day dial up

The Mainspring cannot be changed alone due to the strength of the spring so you change the whole barrel and mainspring.

Must de Cartier Ladies Watch

A nice classy watch for Mandy to wear. I can see these becoming more sought after in time...or is that just hoping.

PICTURES TO FOLLOW

Purchase reference (132) Dated 17/11/13
Service record (000) Dated 00/00/00

Cordura Seagull - His & Her's Baumgartner 158 31/7 & EB 8170

A pair of lovely mid 70s Cordura Seagull watches all restored and serviced. A basic Pin Pallet movement can have you overlooking these watches but they are quite nice in the flesh. Look at the stunning dial on the ladies!

Both came from the USA and have now been serviced. True to form the movement does not keep great time losing about c1 1/2 minutes a day but they have great character and we love 'em.

Mens Purchase reference (27.50) Dated 22/04/14

Service reference Michael Swift (41.50) dated 16/03/15

The movement is a Baumgartner 158 31/7, A pin-pallet with 17 jewels, automatic, with quickset day and date display via turning hands backwards.

Ladies Purchase Reference (29.00) Dated 14/09/14

Service Reference Michael Swift (41.50) dated 16/03/15

The movement is an EB 8170,  17 jewels, pin pallet escapement. A date with quick-set function, which is engaged by turning the hands backwards, and it’s automatic.