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| Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 08:50 pm |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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I told a good friend of mine I was looking for some pocket watches to make into a homage wrist watch. He has boxes of them. He called me today and told me to stop by. He had about 20 laid out on a table for me. I chose 4. He just let me have them. He showed me some really nice ones also that he wasnt willing to let go of. So, now I want to try to make my own watches. These are all 38mm movements except 1 is a 40mm. Chris(OldCrow) has given me some pointers. If anyone else would like to give some guidance I am all ears. I want to do 45mm or 47mm cases. Panny and Radiomir style cases are what I am looking at. I want sterile dials also. Maybe a sandwich. So again, and pointers are greatly appreciated. I want to do as much by myself. First is an Illinois, about 40mm movement   Next is an Elgin about 38mm movement   Third is an H. H. W. Co. President 38mm movement Says Terrasse Watch Co. on movement and Swiss. This works well and is quite a nice watch.   Fianlly, a Hamilton. Another really nice watch. 38mm movement that works well.   I am going to order some tools and such. I figure if I can rebuild an automatic transmission, I should be able to this with the guidance from the fine fellas here at 3T and a little luck. Last edited on Fri May 1st, 2009 08:57 pm by scottran |
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| Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 08:56 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Like a grab bag of pocket watches :) Congrats and have fun Scott. ;) woohoo.gifwoohoo.gifwoohoo.gif
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| Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 09:21 pm |
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elemental 3T WIS
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VERY NICE ...those hamilton movements just get prettier everytime i see one.
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| Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 10:08 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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WOW!...you hit the jackpot there Scott....Congrats! 
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| Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 10:19 pm |
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scottran 3T WIS
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Thanks guys! I just hope I can use some of these to make something cool.
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| Posted: Sat May 2nd, 2009 05:30 am |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Very nice watches and some beautiful movements Congrats
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| Posted: Sat May 2nd, 2009 09:33 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Awesome Scott. You should have fun with those and the projects resulting from them. Enjoy!
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| Posted: Sat May 2nd, 2009 01:23 pm |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Very nice Scott, keep us apprised of your progresshand6.gifhand6.gif
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| Posted: Sun May 3rd, 2009 12:11 am |
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scottran 3T WIS
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Thanks Guys! I will let you know how things are going. I need to just pick a case and get started.
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