Introducing my new Turler Pie Pan-- Work-in-Progress 168.005

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ErichKeane

·Mar 5, 2026

I've had a touch of problems with the second pinion spring (thanks to Archer for giving me the tricks!). I want to jump on the lathe and make a 'hand installer' base to support the second pinion, so I've got that as a task soon too.

The crystal showed up, and I took no chances. I cleaned the crap out of the case again, and this time added some silicone to the outside of the crystal. A reasonable amount of pressure from my crystal press, and the crystal snapped into place perfectly! So I am hitting the home stretch!

I have to:
install dial + hands.
Case the movement.
shorten the new stem/loctite the new crown.
Install a new gasket (arriving this weekend!).
Close it up.
Add a strap, plus an Omega buckle. I am between two leather straps that I'll decide on when I get it cased, then will install the buckle (arriving monday!) and call it finished.

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 5, 2026

Thanks to Archer, and inspired by @sheepdoll , I made a hand-setting 'arbor' thing for my hand press. It has a little set screw to support the hand and keeps the watch reasonably centered in the holder:

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 6, 2026

All that is left is picking a watch strap and installing the new buckle 😀 These are the two I picked up for it, but I'll have to see which I decide to go with.

 

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HorsinTime

·Mar 6, 2026

Wow! That's looking very nice, and it's all happened much more quickly than I was expecting.

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 6, 2026

HorsinTime

Wow! That's looking very nice, and it's all happened much more quickly than I was expecting.

Yeah, same for me! The movement was, other than a little dirty/had dried oil, in fantastic shape. So I didn't have to wait for very much, which is usually what takes all the time. My only real wait so far was the 2nd crystal! I can typically knock out a service in 2-3 days of 'spare' time if I get a good amount of time, but they go on for weeks if there are any parts required.

I'm wearing it right now on the brown strap with an Omega pin buckle I grabbed reasonably cheaply. Sharp lugs + the crown are a great combo, I'm a huge fan so far. The dial is lovely too!

This might end up being the 1st of my 'worked on' to enter my daily wear collection!

 

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AG77

·Mar 6, 2026

The watch came out great! I don't like either of the straps (I'd go black or bracelet) but the watch looks terrific.

 

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sheepdoll

·Mar 6, 2026

I prefer black with steel and brown with gold.

Since I also make my own straps, that tends to slow down getting things in wearable shape.

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 6, 2026

sheepdoll

I prefer black with steel and brown with gold.

Since I also make my own straps, that tends to slow down getting things in wearable shape.

Yeah, I might invest in a 18mm textured black strap for it. I have been checking out photos since I saw @AG77 's response and think I agree 😀

 

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GarethS

·Mar 6, 2026

I’d second going black. I’ve also found that non padded thin strap tend to look more graceful and more authentic on vintage watches. I get the feeling that the padded items are quite a recent fashion.

 

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HorsinTime

·Mar 6, 2026

ErichKeane

I'm wearing it right now on the brown strap with an Omega pin buckle I grabbed reasonably cheaply. Sharp lugs + the crown are a great combo, I'm a huge fan so far. The dial is lovely too!

Yeah, those lugs are beautiful - really draw the eye. The dial is lovely, too. And for what it's worth, I even like that brown strap😀

 

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Jan Dietrich

·Mar 7, 2026

Just a suggestion of a Hobby watchmaker. I always try to give the hands a light polish with those polishing sticks. I lay them on top of it and slided them a little bit on the surface. Its a small work with a big impact on the look of the Watch i think

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 7, 2026

Jan Dietrich

Just a suggestion of a Hobby watchmaker. I always try to give the hands a light polish with those polishing sticks. I lay them on top of it and slided them a little bit on the surface. Its a small work with a big impact on the look of the Watch i think

I often do use one of a couple of things for the hands, and I tried a little. But the laquer on the centers is real weak, so I was perhaps overly gentle. TBH, nerves got to me in a big way at the end of this one

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 9, 2026

Grabbed an 'alligator' (claims authentic, but... well... doubtful) black strap for this and think it looks great! Definitely think this is going to be a watch that I wear for quite a while!

 

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Jan Dietrich

·Mar 9, 2026

Stunning piece! Did you change the crown?

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 9, 2026

Jan Dietrich

Stunning piece! Did you change the crown?

I did! I found one that the seller couldn't figure out what it was (but in a bag that said ST32005) and looks about right. So I suspect it isn't actually the 'correct' one for this reference, but definitely closer than the previous one. And it looks about right, so I'm happy 😀 Dimensions to the correct one (other than being 'rounded over' at the top) is within a 0.1mm in every dimension I measured.

 

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Jan Dietrich

·Mar 9, 2026

I think the crown looks good. Mine is a Little bit thinner i think but i thing it looks balanced.

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 10, 2026

Wore it quite a few days now (finally switched back to a Speedy!). I'm still amazed at how small it is, is still shockingly legible/nice to wear.

On a side note: the previously 'lost' spring showed up today 😀 into the spare parts bin 😀

 

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Jan Dietrich

·Mar 11, 2026

Some Springs have a Pilots licence i found out.

 

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Jan Dietrich

·Mar 11, 2026

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 11, 2026

Er, woops! I meant to say "the replacement for the previously lost spring" showed up! I managed to find the spring a few hours after I lost it.