Does anyone know what size crown would go on a 20360-2? I'm using some google-fu to try and find out more info, but haven't seen anything yet. I did see this, but my main concern is that is says "waterproof" in the description and as far as I know only the Polerouter Sub had a screw down crown:
Looks like a nice honest 20360-2 reference to me. 👍
The crown should be the domed type, approx 5.25mm diameter with a matching stem tube.
Other Polerouter references have screwdown crowns (e.g. 869115, 869119) but the 20360 did not.
A good watchmaker should be able to repair the hand. Good luck on your addition.
Thank you. I figured it was 20360-2 because everything (except the crown) matches the example on that Polerouter website. I’ll keep an eye out of that crown, hopefully I can get one soon! Do you have any tips on finding a replacement?
That’s what I figured, I didn’t think the hand was that big of a deal. I have a competent guy on my end who should be able to do a good job with this.
On another note, I wish there were a way to get these watches lumed with a vintage color. I personally wouldn’t mind a re-lumed watch if the color matched the old lume and was faithful to its vintage look. This may be sacrilege, but oh well...
Looks like a nice watch for about the right price. In my experience, ALL cal. 215 movements have rotor rubbing against the case back issues. Its a design flaw, but does not seem to impact the operation. Enjoy your watch, and when having it serviced, follow the mantra of "less is more." Don't polish, don't replace lume or hands, don't replace the crystal unless you really have to, etc. You will most likely never find a correct UG replacement crown, so don't sweat it. The unmarked one on the watch now looks fine. Just enjoy the watch!
It's usually caused by a combination of worn rotor bushings and the absence of the proper gasket. Your watchmaker should be do the preventive maintenance.
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Now I see what you mean about the minute hand. I've never seen one broken like that. Still...IWLIA (I would leave it alone)! As you said, this is never going to be a super mint condition, top, top, top collector's piece. It is in the "honest" vintage watch category. Now, "honest" is a controversial topic. Those who think "honest" just means worn out will never be interested. Those (like me), who think "honest" is what vintage watch collecting is all about, are going to want the watch to be honest, as in, not sporting a replacement minute hand and carefully tinted lume to make it look slightly "better." In other words, mess with the minute hand, and the watch is going to appeal to a very narrow segment of WIS's indeed. The minute hand lume is perfectly matched to the hour hand and the lume dots. How about this?: just leave this one alone except for a movement service, and set yourself a goal to eventually acquire a minty one of the same model and color scheme some time down the road. Of course, the most important person to please is you, so you need to do what makes you happy! (If you change the minute hand, keep the original one with the watch, and then you can always go back.) On another note, the movement looks like it is in truly remarkable condition--better than the rest of the watch! Congratulations!
Thanks for the tips! How much do you think would be a good price for it? I paid $680, which I thought was a fair price. I would expect much above that if it was in really good condition. I also wanted an “honest” watch so I wouldn’t be afraid to wear it!
