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I would've done the same thing to maximize the value of my time and call it a day, but I want to experience how it was like when watchmakers from the 40s didn't have access to replacement parts and have to readjust these things manually.
A professional watchmaker may just call me a loon since they likely just replace the full balance complete if they have spares readily-available.
Awesome job tightening that cannon pinion. Did the same thing for a 1940s Movado tank using a blunt and taped-up nail clippers.
Price should be higher for vintage IMO since that covers the cost of labor, scarcity of parts and technical manuals available, condition of the movement and re-supplying the watchmaker's very expensive oils & greases.
Awesome Ingersoll! Miyota movements are pretty solid, nothing wrong with plain old good and practical.
The original Radiolite I happen to own is still pretty 'hot'. Highest radium measurement in my collection, kept in a metal box.
@TomatoBass I got room for your Omega now while I wait for @brighthouse 's replacement parts from the Netherlands ✨
Classic Oris designs are a treat! Did a spot-restoration on a 32mm Big Crown Pointer Date and it just shines when paired with a good Teju lizard strap.
Also serviced and restored an Oris "Constantine" Modern Classic and the modified ETA 2824-2 was such a breeze to work on. Most of the jumper springs are part of the cover plates, so I didn't worry as much having parts flying off.
Assessment's pretty fair. Oris is still a great brand and its still a delight meeting a grocery clerk nerding about getting an Aquis or a business guy into golf handing you his Constantine for servicing while reminiscing about it being his first milestone watch from his youth.
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