| Author | Message | ||
     Blgg New member Username: Blgg Post Number: 96 Registered: 04-2007 Rating: N/A |
Good morning, With a LC Memovox (32mm) - if you crack it open, the movement simply 'sits' in place within. Also, there is a bit of slack around the stems, where they pass through the holes to the exterior. If the movement is a tad loose in its 'seat', it will slightly rattle back and forth within the case. --- I can't think this presents any danger to the movement - it's more of an aural issue. Might anyone suggest a craftsman-like solution? Thank you. | ||
| Blgg New member Username: Blgg Post Number: 97 Registered: 04-2007 Rating: N/A |
Cal. 489-1 movement | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2731 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
gold filled? This is not atypical. | ||
| Blgg New member Username: Blgg Post Number: 98 Registered: 04-2007 Rating: N/A |
yep. I was thinking I might apply a very small tad of fast drying, water based craft adhesive (Sobo) - that sticks to metal and dries flexible (similar to silicone consistency) to interior perimeter to diminish slack between movement and case, and add a bit of friction. | ||
| Gregb New member Username: Gregb Post Number: 51 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
A thought: If there is "slack around the stems" as you are describing, it is likely that the crowns on your watch have been replaced and the shank on the new crowns aren't of the correct length or don't extend through the case openings properly to fill up the gap. This would result in too much space around the stem and the stem opening in the case, allowing the movement to rattle as you describe. You might be able to correct the rattle just by fitting more appropriately sized replacement crowns. Greg | ||
| Blgg New member Username: Blgg Post Number: 99 Registered: 04-2007 Rating: N/A |
Gregb --- thank you. That may be the case - these are unmarked, mismatched crowns - the shanks appear fairly narrow:    quick photo -- gad! - I left a hair under the crystal. | ||
| Gregb New member Username: Gregb Post Number: 52 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Bingo. Since these older cases were split right at the stem opening, the crown was an integral part of the stability and dust-proofing for the case. I've seen lots of watchmakers replace lost/broken crowns with ill-fitting ones, leaving the problem you describe. The crown shank has to be long enough to penetrate the case opening even when pulled out and thick enough to form a tight fit to the case opening. Greg | ||
| Dansto New member Username: Dansto Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
My father just recently gave me his Memovox - identical to the one in Blgg's photos. I've admired the watch for as long as I can remember but, unfortunately, my dad can't recall when he got it or how much it might have cost at the time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, anyone know of a trustworthy restorer in the Chicago area? The piece seems to run fine but could use some cosmetic work to bring it back to its former glory. Thanks in advance. Dan |