View Full Version : 40s Vintage Chronograph get a second life...
chronodeco
November 14th, 2009, 18:22
Normally I would have passed up a project like this but I liked the dial and its a Landeron cal 47 center pusher movement. The movement that came with the case was the original 7 jewel movement which I replaced with a 17 jewel 47 and used the original chrono bridge after installing the jewels in it. The 7 jewel movements can have excessive wear so I did not want to try to restore it. Case was replated in 24K gold and new NOS pushers and crown were installed. Welsbro was a well known brand that has long since gone out of business. I liked the way it turned out. Craig
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helderberg
November 14th, 2009, 18:29
I, for one, am glad to see you took on this project. Aside from your beautiful workmanship, the fact that a unusual watch has been restored in this "Throw it away world" we live in makes a real statement for your love of the craft. Congratulations and thank you. Very well done.
Best, Frank
JohnnyMonkey
November 14th, 2009, 20:13
Oh awesome job there.....that looks superb b-)
Wish I had the time, skill and patience to do a job like that!!
ulackfocus
November 15th, 2009, 01:28
Hi Craig - nice job saving that one. I'm a sucker for subdials overlapping the other features.
Eeeb
November 15th, 2009, 01:34
It did turn out quite nice. Congratulations!
Beau8
November 15th, 2009, 04:22
Great job~fantastic result! ;-)
can't find the time
November 24th, 2009, 12:29
And Now it is MINE ALL MINE, MINE.....HEHEHE!
Have to gloat a little here, I have been trying to buy a flyback chronograph for a month now and Craig has saved the day! It's in the post to me, mememeMEEE!
If I sell my Harley I will be hunting down a wrist watch rattrapante chronograph next.
jason_recliner
December 4th, 2009, 07:49
Drool!
jrw85705
December 4th, 2009, 18:53
And Now it is MINE ALL MINE, MINE.....HEHEHE!
Have to gloat a little here, I have been trying to buy a flyback chronograph for a month now and Craig has saved the day! It's in the post to me, mememeMEEE!
If I sell my Harley I will be hunting down a wrist watch rattrapante chronograph next.
You can't go wrong with one of Craig's watches. Here are 4 that I have gotten from him and he has repaired a couple of my others.
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