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·Another one from 1952 : a Shturmanskie, first type. Based on the mass-produced Pobeda case and 15 jewels movement from the 1st Moscow Factory but modified with a hacking system. 33m diameter, military issued (never sold to the general public): if I understand well, it was given to military officers (pilots and navigators) of the USSR air force after graduation. Some can be found with the Czech "Majetek" stamping.
On mine, the hands have been relumed, the train bridge has probably been replaced. (picture taken with crown pulled)
Gagarin is said to have worn a Shturmanskie of the later second type during his famous flight (a more waterproof case design).
Nice. The Movement resembles that of my Zym
These may have been based on a French Movement modified for a central sweep second hand.
The second hand of mine, which is a beat up example I got for 6 USD, has quite a bit of slop, but otherwise it keeps excellent time.
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S.H.
·Well I read too that they are based on some Lip movement. I should look into it someday (I'm French, it is easy for me). Your Zim has the same kind of movement (without hacking of course), but produced at the Maslennikov factory in Samara.
Bombproof design, works well indeed when not too much abused.
Bombproof design, works well indeed when not too much abused.
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·Well I read too that they are based on some Lip movement. I should look into it someday (I'm French, it is easy for me). Your Zim has the same kind of movement (without hacking of course), but produced at the Maslennikov factory in Samara.
Bombproof design, works well indeed when not too much abused.
The center second mechanism sticks up pretty high with a lot of open space around the gears. The case back looks more like that of a selfwinder because of the depth necessary for clearance. Still a very comfortable compact watch which probably looked great when new. I wear it now and then, on a old synthetic band made from multiple pieces carefully and neatly stitched with brown and black contrasts. I'd like to find a real leather band like it but so far no luck. Closest was one made from leather and webbing in a similar pattern.
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Radiumpassion
·Ref. 5411 33mm
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··Melbourne AustraliaComing in at 29.37 µSv/h (3 minutes exposure).
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··Spam RiskThat’s awesome! Radiation is now healthy for you!
https://arstechnica.com/science/201...le-radiation-epa-may-alter-rules-on-exposure/
https://arstechnica.com/science/201...le-radiation-epa-may-alter-rules-on-exposure/
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·Lamont Compensamatic (Croton Nivada Grenchen).....
Cool to see another Lamont👍 Here is mine.
No Ra so I`m getting on topic with this Mido bumper. Three tone dial, two tone Taubert case.
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·Cool to see another Lamont👍 Here is mine.
No Ra so I`m getting on topic with this Mido bumper. Three tone dial, two tone Taubert case.
Both your Lamont and Mido are handsome watches. I need to add a Mido or two to my collection, as I have seen a number of very attractive Mido dial designs. I had never seen or heard of a Lamont before running across mine at a flea market. Though it is considered sacrilege in some circles, I think I might have my Lamont re-lumed. The existing lume is so dark that against the black dial it is nearly impossible to read the dial unless it is in very bright light. The dial markers appear to be rose gold gilt, if there is such a thing. I cleaned the dial a bit the other day and noticed that the number markers under the lume are also gilt. Alternatively, I might just remove the old lume and leave the number markers un-lumed. The dial would really "pop" with gilt number markers. I have attached a photo of the dial cleaned up a bit, as well as photos of the inside of the case back and the seventeen jewels Nivada movement.
I have also attached a couple of photos of a circa 1940s Universal Geneve, having a 263 movement, which I picked up this week from the same flea market vendor I purchased the Lamont from. The guys on the Universal Geneve thread believe the watch has been redialed -- based upon the font -- which may well be true. However, if it was redialed, it was likely redialed quite some time ago -- you can see a faint radium burn on the dial from where the hands must have been sitting in the one o'clock position for some extended length of time. I knew nothing about this model before purchasing it, but the asking price was "beer money" and the watch followed me home. I gave it to my watchmaker for a quick once over, and it is keeping good time. A nice casual "field watch".
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·Cool to see another Lamont👍 Here is mine.
No Ra so I`m getting on topic with this Mido bumper. Three tone dial, two tone Taubert case.
As for myself, just snatched this today completely unexpectedly. I’m still in shock. @Darlinboy I admired most of the ones my friend Stiocour owned over time, including the one he sold you— this one holds its own pretty well.
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·Not sure if I posted this one in this thread before but here goes.
The lume is long dead and almost entirely flaked away, but the pattern of discoloration on the dial suggests to me that it may have been radium or some other radioactive element.
I believe it to have been of Hong Kong manufacture.
It uses a licensed Seiko 66A movement so it can't be older than a 1960 model.
After a few false starts, because of a balance oriented exactly opposite to those I've seen before with oblique pointer on the arm tip, I now have it regulated to 1-2 seconds per 24 hrs.
The discoloration only shows in a strong LED light. Its on the dial rather than in the crystal.
I've seen similar discoloration described as a radium burn, but I wonder if it may instead be caused by degradation of the fixing agent.
The lume is long dead and almost entirely flaked away, but the pattern of discoloration on the dial suggests to me that it may have been radium or some other radioactive element.
I believe it to have been of Hong Kong manufacture.
It uses a licensed Seiko 66A movement so it can't be older than a 1960 model.
After a few false starts, because of a balance oriented exactly opposite to those I've seen before with oblique pointer on the arm tip, I now have it regulated to 1-2 seconds per 24 hrs.
The discoloration only shows in a strong LED light. Its on the dial rather than in the crystal.
I've seen similar discoloration described as a radium burn, but I wonder if it may instead be caused by degradation of the fixing agent.
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··Ωf Jury memberNot sure if I posted this one in this thread before but here goes.
The lume is long dead and almost entirely flaked away, but the pattern of discoloration on the dial suggests to me that it may have been radium or some other radioactive element.
The discoloration only shows in a strong LED light. Its on the dial rather than in the crystal.
I've seen similar discoloration described as a radium burn, but I wonder if it may instead be caused by degradation of the fixing agent.
Radium burn is much more likely to be narrow, reflecting where the hands had sat for a long period of time. The diffuse discolorations on your watch are more likely related to lacquer issues.
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Kudos and thanks indeed to @tyrantlizardrex for this great thread.
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allwoundup
·Here is an inexpensive seven jewel "E. Roth" that comes in at just under 34mm case diameter. I love the dial....hard to photograph....the angle of light really changes the colors. Unfortunately the movement has a broken stop, and I have been unable to find a replacement. I believe I have found a vintage Bulova movement that will work with the case and dial dimensions, so will swap out while I continue to look for a part to make repairs.
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