| How did this occur? [message #8017] |
Tue, 25 April 2017 18:24  |
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timeliz
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This was an interesting find upon opening my newest 833 model:
Did this happen intentionaly or unintentionaly at the factory; or was it a repairman's substitution?
The ratchet wheel isn't normally a part that needs replacing. Very interesting.
"Some days are diamonds, some days are stones..." -John Denver
[Updated on: Tue, 25 April 2017 18:27] Report message to a moderator |
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| Re: How did this occur? [message #8019 is a reply to message #8018] |
Tue, 25 April 2017 19:59  |
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timeliz
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I did have the thought that this could be the backside.
Now I'll have to go check out a couple other 833's....
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Update: I checked the back of the ratchet wheel of 2 spare 833s and they are blank. Curious.
... just checked a third with serial number closer to the posted movement and its blank also.
"Some days are diamonds, some days are stones..." -John Denver
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| Re: How did this occur? [message #8032 is a reply to message #8017] |
Sun, 30 April 2017 20:07 |
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Thojil
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timeliz wrote on Tue, 25 April 2017 20:24
Did this happen intentionaly or unintentionaly at the factory; or was it a repairman's substitution?
The ratchet wheel isn't normally a part that needs replacing. Very interesting.
Unintentionaly at the factory I would guess highly unlikely as it would have never passed through quality control from my perspective.
More likely a repairman's substitute. This happened(s) frequently with Gruen 877 and the Rolex 300 calibers I heard, where Gruen 877 movements are used for donor parts to restore a Rolex Prince which has a 3-4 times higher value than a Gruen Techni Quadron
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| Re: How did this occur? [message #8034 is a reply to message #8033] |
Sun, 30 April 2017 22:23 |
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timeliz
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It was the backside showing. I just find it hard to believe a jeweler would have put it in upside-down;
but it does have multiple repair marks.
"Some days are diamonds, some days are stones..." -John Denver
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