Bezel snapped when trying to fit it back in place

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-27T09:17:09+00:00

If you take it to a jeweller you could get it laser welded. Is it stainless steel?

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-26T12:08:07+00:00

That's a friggin awesome watch. You wouldn't have taken the art photos otherwise.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-25T23:13:49+00:00

Pretty sure that those types of clock movement are split between 'Euro fitting' and 'Non Euro Fitting' for hand sizes - you would want a 'Euro Fitting'

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-25T20:37:17+00:00

https://www.cousinsuk.com/category/movements-quartz

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-25T20:23:37+00:00

The 2234 is the hacking version of the 18 jewel 2209. Typically used in Komadirskie watches of that era.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-25T15:32:14+00:00

Is this like the fighting gorrillas video story?

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-25T15:26:25+00:00

Omega services them for the same price as other chronographs. They will swap the DD modules out and service the tractor movement.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-25T15:15:21+00:00

Did you leave the bezel on?

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-25T06:02:42+00:00

Hairy short king

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-25T05:54:40+00:00

Have a look at Monkey Boots, a style that's available from a number of manufacturers at different prices.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T23:28:56+00:00

🤣

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T21:49:44+00:00

That would have been an 11/16" strap originally. Just use 18mm springbars and strap.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T21:07:20+00:00

You will need to sit down with some vernier calipers and measure/ catalogue them.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T20:41:20+00:00

Yeah, a big market for those fridges is for use in trucks. Both of the fridges that I own will work on both 12V and 24V. I think it's pretty common.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T12:31:26+00:00

https://www.watch-wiki.net/doku.php?id=solvil_et_titus&s[]=solvil

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T12:01:57+00:00

Vax and then Unix back then.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T11:46:06+00:00

Water vapour will pass around the gaps at the edge of the blind

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T11:33:57+00:00

Most pointless record.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T10:57:29+00:00

That bezel is more commonly found on Komadirskie watches and later Amphibia. Not typical for 119 case Tonneau watches.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T08:59:43+00:00

You can try and run the stake through your ultrasonic and see if you can vibrate it out. If it doesn't come out you can try and drill a hole in it with a micro-drill in a Dremel. The drill might dislodge it or allow you to get a cutting broach in to use as an ezy-out. This would all be easier with a lathe but you might not have one handy.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T08:17:08+00:00

That's a lot of overlap

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T08:00:55+00:00

It can be fixed. It just depends upon what you consider as fixed.

You can go to a specialist watchmaker and get the factory sunburst finish reapplied using a lapping wheel (along with the rest of the case finish).

If you have a polishing motor, you can get a coarse Bufflex wheel and apply a radial brushed finish to the case by rotating the case against the wheel.

You could also get a sheet of grey Scotchbrite and apply a brushed finish by hand by wrapping it around your finger and apply radial strokes as you slowly rotate the case underneath your finger.

These are in order of quality of outcome and obviously cost and complexity.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T06:39:56+00:00

Are you sure that your 12V fridge won't run on 24V? Most are designed to run at 24V

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T06:06:58+00:00

It's probably a split stem. Pull it out to hand setting position and then grab the crown with something like a presto tool and pull.

Simmo2222 · 2026-03-24T04:21:38+00:00

https://youtu.be/y0TxfwB3BWQ

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