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Michael Friedberg Wrote:Vincent --agreed. The one deficit is that the regulator is a bit primitive, but it's still a classic movement. We talked, mostly in jest, that it would be a very cool movement for a collectors' forum watch, but it's not realistic to produce some for such a project.
I'm toying with the idea that when all these calibre has run its course, perhaps the organizers may consider 'contributing' some of these pieces to few lucky collectors. It proudly bears the scars caused by countless novice watchmaker wannabe (some of which I have contributed personally)
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flyrobyfly36 Wrote:It looks like bridges are kept together, probably to facilitate assembling/disassembling process?
The 4th bridge and the train bridge are kept apart.
Here's another picture where the 4th wheel bridge is still intact while the train bridge has been removed along with the 3rd and centre wheel.
I may be wrong but I think it would be more difficult to reassemble it back if they were together as we were already struggling to make sure the 3rd wheel and the main wheel's pinions and positions were precise to avoid any of the pinions breaking off when securing the bridges down. It would be more challenging if we had to deal with the 4th wheel in the same time.
After the class I have a better respect and understanding for some watches with one piece large barrel plate. Though they may look less attractive compared to separate plates which expose more movement below, I think it would be more difficult and requires more dexterity to align all the pinions to the jewelled position and securing the bridges.
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Michael Friedberg Wrote:OK --some more. This is "technically" a new movement, used ONLY in IWC's watchmaking promotional classes!
The problem is that weren't enough of the "old" pocket watch movements laying around. Calibre 95x's were first used, then Calibre 98x's. But IWC didn't have an unlimited supply of these and, as you might imagine there's some wear and tear when mangled by "amateur" watchmakers.
Now --IWC did have its Jones movements, a version of the Calibre 98. But those movements were redesigned Cal. 982's that had a three-quarter plate and a special regulator (the Jones arrow). The plate hid the movement and the regulator required more disassembly.
So --IWC redesigned the Jones movement to have separate, and easily accessible bridges. And note the simple regulator --there's not even a Swan's Neck spring to hold it in place.
Bottom line: this is a movement in current "production" but not used in any specific IWC reference. I think that might be a first for IWC. It is truly a "school movement".
Dear Michael
Could you send me the application form to participate such a "Watch making course". I'd fill it out immediately. ;-)
Best regards
Ralph
There is no time in the now it's time for a watch.
I'm toying with the idea that when all these calibre has run its course, perhaps the organizers may consider 'contributing' some of these pieces to few lucky collectors. It proudly bears the scars caused by countless novice watchmaker wannabe (some of which I have contributed personally)
Vincent Fong
Last edited: 17 January, 2013 - 10:02
The 4th bridge and the train bridge are kept apart.
Here's another picture where the 4th wheel bridge is still intact while the train bridge has been removed along with the 3rd and centre wheel.
I may be wrong but I think it would be more difficult to reassemble it back if they were together as we were already struggling to make sure the 3rd wheel and the main wheel's pinions and positions were precise to avoid any of the pinions breaking off when securing the bridges down. It would be more challenging if we had to deal with the 4th wheel in the same time.
After the class I have a better respect and understanding for some watches with one piece large barrel plate. Though they may look less attractive compared to separate plates which expose more movement below, I think it would be more difficult and requires more dexterity to align all the pinions to the jewelled position and securing the bridges.
Vincent Fong
Last edited: 17 January, 2013 - 10:02
Kind regards,
Clemens
POCKET WATCHES C.98xxx
:-)
Can I get that one in a hunter case PW too?
best regards
RALPH
There is no time in the now it's time for a watch.
Dear Michael
Could you send me the application form to participate such a "Watch making course". I'd fill it out immediately. ;-)
Best regards
Ralph
There is no time in the now it's time for a watch.
Last edited: 14 November, 2012 - 21:04