[anzac1957]

Hi all.

Picked up this Longines dial and movement.... manufactured in 1959..

and after some surface cleaning.. looks like most of the rust is from screws..

I suspect it was originally housed in a gold case and someone has sold the case for its gold content..

Setting function operational again and starting to tick..

So here is a shot from under the dial..

Tried the saliva on the dial but made very little difference, so pondered on what Dave on TKNZ forum had said and decided that a drop of lemon juice from a fresh lemon.. and here is the result.. no lacquering at this time..

Next steps.. see if can find a case to fit and get the movement serviced..

 

[techca]

Dial looks much better now,good luck with this nice project :sign0098:

 

[anzac1957]

The dial and movement are with watchmaker.. the movement is being serviced and a NOS Orient stainless steel case of similar vintage and correct dimensions for movement and dial is being used to case it.. pics to follow as I get them..

 

[LongBike]

nice work going there Tony, hope all comes out well for that
one in the continuing process.
Aloha

 

[xzqt]

What a difference the lemon did to the dial !

 

[anzac1957]

Pics from watchmaker.. first the stripdown...











She now beats...





Cheers

 

[LongBike]

My, My, My, Look at her all nice and clean and ready to put on the rest of her clothes. :3tens:
She sure looks better, and all new again.:72:
Very nice Tony and Congrats on the Beautie. too.:58:
Aloha Sir ..................... Enjoy that one.

 

[sewingman]

Well done Tony, what a great looking movement it would be nice to know it's life story ......Bob.

 

[xzqt]

Looks beautiful after service.

 

[anzac1957]

The watchmaker found a better case than the Orient one.. still not Longines..





Cheers

 

[Grammarofdesign]

Wow I hardly believe it's the same dial and movement. Congrats.

 

[anzac1957]

Still with the couriers....

However, David sent me this pic...

Cheers

 

[Dutchsiberia]

Beautiful result! An unique watch

 

[briang]

How nice is that!! Another great reclaim story.

 

[anzac1957]

The wrist shots....

Cheers

 

[Mahuta]

Great thread Tony! Many thanks and well done old bean!
Proud of this one too I bet!
Craig.

 

[anzac1957]

Absolutely stoked with result....

The final touch for today... now on a nice brown lizard strap..

Cheers

 

[techca]

Beautifull result you got there :goodjob:

 

[anzac1957]

Took the before and after shot and had a T shirt made...

Cheers

 

[nzwatchdoctor]

Great fine and work Tony and nameless watchmaker (beat it wasn't CWS!)