Chronometer N. 17 by Pennington 1797
Chronometer N. 17 by Pennington, Pendleton and Others for the son of the inventor, made in 1797. Thomas Mudge Jnr. organised the production of some… Read More »Chronometer N. 17 by Pennington 1797
John
Looking for information on watches, watch parts or watchmaker tools? BUZZUY blog provides valuable information on vintage and modern watches, chronographs, modern timepieces and collectibles. Follow BUZZUFY on Social Media as well for more information and updates. @buzzufy
8-day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer
8-day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer A comparatively modern 8-day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer Ltd, of St. Albans. This instrument is from their ‘Greenwich… Read More »8-day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer
Student watchmaker – The lathe and its use part 1
The lathe and its use – part 1 It is now time to give attention to turning in the lathe and lathe work generally, but… Read More »Student watchmaker – The lathe and its use part 1
Student watchmaker – The mainspring
From what does a watch get its power? From the mainspring. Like any other power-producing mechanism, the mainspring and the barrel in which it is… Read More »Student watchmaker – The mainspring
Student watchmaker – Disassembling a watch
1. How is a watch movement removed from the case? To remove the watch movement from the case of a pocket watch lift the frame… Read More »Student watchmaker – Disassembling a watch
Rolex 1601 movement – specifications and photo
Rolex 1601 is Swiss movement from 1960s. Functions: without second, shock proof. Manual-winding movement with 19 or 20 jewels. F = 19800 A/h Power reserve: N/A Diameter:… Read More »Rolex 1601 movement – specifications and photo
Rolex 1600 movement – specifications and photo
Rolex 1600 is Swiss movement from 1960s. Functions: without second. Manual-winding movement with 17 or 19 jewels. F = 19800 A/h Power reserve: N/A Diameter: 20.8 mm… Read More »Rolex 1600 movement – specifications and photo
Sellita SW 200-1 movement – specifications and photo
Sellita SW 200-1 is Swiss movement . Functions: sweep second, date – quickset. Automatic movement with 26 jewels. F = 28800 A/h Power reserve: 38 hours… Read More »Sellita SW 200-1 movement – specifications and photo
Sellita SW 290-1 movement – specifications and photo
Sellita SW 290-1 is Swiss movement . Functions: sweep second, date – quickset. Automatic movement with 31 jewels. F = 28800 A/h Power reserve: 38 hours… Read More »Sellita SW 290-1 movement – specifications and photo
Bulova caliber 11 AOAC movement – specifications and photo
Bulova caliber 11 AOAC is Swiss movement from 1950s. Functions: sweep second, date – quickset. Automatic movement with 17 or 23 jewels. F = 21600 A/h Power… Read More »Bulova caliber 11 AOAC movement – specifications and photo
Rolex Regulating Systems – Micro-Stella
Rolex Regulating Systems Micro-Stella This system is used in all 12½” Rolex chronometers of 18,000 and 19,000 beat. The balance wheel is fitted with 18… Read More »Rolex Regulating Systems – Micro-Stella
Rolex caliber 1225 movement – specifications and photo
Rolex caliber 1225 is Swiss movement from 1950s. Functions: center second, calendar, shock proof. Manual-winding movement with 17 jewels. F = 21600 A/h Power reserve: 58 hours… Read More »Rolex caliber 1225 movement – specifications and photo