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CLA05

·Apr 8, 2023

Hey all,
Just wanted to share my cheap incoming today. Was at an antique and collectible show and was drawn to this Birks tank ( 40’s? ) Beautiful dial in my opinion and an interesting case. I’ve left my tools at work, I’ll post some movement pics when/if I can.

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 8, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Cool!

 

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Tony C.

·Apr 8, 2023·Ωf Jury member

Nice! Birks was/is a Canadian jewelry/watch retailer. I'm guessing that the movement is an Eterna.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 8, 2023

I really like that case.

 

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CLA05

·Apr 8, 2023

Thanks all 👍

 

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CdnWatchDoc

·Apr 8, 2023

Very nice pickup! Birks Rideau were a line of dressier watches, many having Eterna movements. But I have a couple of chronographs with Vajoux movements, and at least one that maybe related to Breitling in some way. I also have an older Rideau with an A Schild movement.
If you tire of this one, let me know.

 

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·Apr 9, 2023

CdnWatchDoc

Very nice pickup! Birks Rideau were a line of dressier watches, many having Eterna movements. But I have a couple of chronographs with Vajoux movements, and at least one that maybe related to Breitling in some way. I also have an older Rideau with an A Schild movement.
If you tire of this one, let me know.

Oh nice, thanks for the info! Yours look good

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 9, 2023

Tony C.

Nice! Birks was/is a Canadian jewelry/watch retailer. I'm guessing that the movement is an Eterna.

I have an early wire lug Birks that’s a Longines.

 

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·Apr 9, 2023

JwRosenthal

I have an early wire lug Birks that’s a Longines.

No way? Interesting, can’t wait to get mine open

 

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gbesq

·Apr 9, 2023

Dan S

I really like that case.

Me too!

 

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CLA05

·Apr 9, 2023

Hmm strange, when the dial, movement and caseback come out, I can’t see a way to get the crown removed. I know there’s usually a “button” on the movement to press but I can’t access the movement…

 

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redpcar

·Apr 9, 2023

2 piece stem. Pops off and the movement will drop out. ☕

 

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CLA05

·Apr 9, 2023

redpcar

2 piece stem. Pops off and the movement will drop out. ☕

Oh ya!?!? Ok… how do I get it to pop off?
Please and thank you

 

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redpcar

·Apr 9, 2023

Carefully 😉
Some people can do it with their fingers. There are pullers that can work. Tweezers, etc.
Simply need to get something between the crown and the case and pry up evenly from both sides.

 

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·Apr 9, 2023

redpcar

Carefully 😉
Some people can do it with their fingers. There are pullers that can work. Tweezers, etc.
Simply need to get something between the crown and the case and pry up evenly from both sides.

Wow interesting ok thanks so much!

 

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CLA05

·Apr 9, 2023

Man, I thought for sure I broke the thing when the crown went flying across the room!!
Anyways, movement is just signed Birks… weird

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 9, 2023

Someone made it for Birks, I’m sure it will look familiar to someone…paging @Canuck

 

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CLA05

·Apr 9, 2023

Was hoping it would say Eterna and have a serial so I could date it oh well
Yeah I agree, someone made it for them

 

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Tony C.

·Apr 9, 2023·Ωf Jury member

Hmmm...that's not an obvious one. Possibly a cal. 1200, though.

 

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CLA05

·Apr 9, 2023

Yeah… I don’t know, that one looks round.
Maybe 1187 😕