after completed this hamilton 921,
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,2382.msg24569.html#msg24569my hands is itchy again! it took me months to find 3 good conditions hamilton 917 pocket watches...
yes i bought 3, so i can have a good condition of pocket watch, a converted wrist watch + some parts for future!
there u go, the project begin
the vintage hamilton 917 pocket watch....
the breguet style black hands
the white dial with markers painted in black
the 42mm polish solid st steel case
double ar sapphire crystal
ar coated sapphire see through screw in caseback with max display
no sign crown
22mm lugs
the caseback gasket
problems - all projects have problems, the dial second hand hole not perfectly fit, hands not fit at all, etc. so u need to make decision on modification, search new parts, get a good watchmaker, prepare to pay more...
result
front. a simple 3 hands watch, small second at 9 with modern size case. simple and nice
the case is expensive but it worth.
back. WOW, this is the excitement! a highly finish movement
the gold chaton
the big screw balance
the highly decorated bridges
the swirl finish at barrel
etc
more photos
beside my another hamilton 917 in very good condition
the family of 4....
