Hello everyone! This is No from Matsuno Watch Shop.
Did you watch it? Soccer. Japan national team. Against Belgium. Like you, I recorded it, woke up early in the morning, and watched it while blocking out all other information. Did you think they would win? You did, right? Maybe, just maybe! A miracle, or a series of coincidences and good fortune, and they made it to the top eight! You thought so, right?
2-0 is a situation where you can't let your guard down in soccer, but I had a dream. The Belgian team is so dangerous in their own team, but they're not so bad in the national team! I thought, "Hahaha." But I guess it's the national team match where the afro, who is suddenly a little questionable in his own team, can score.
There are many things to say, such as the last corner was too easy to raise, there was no countermeasure, the first goal was a mistake by Kawashima, what was Hotaru doing there... but it's impossible. It's the World Cup after all. They did their best. They were expected to lose all three games, but they made it to the round of 16.
I was moved. ...Well, I definitely want to ask the people who gathered at the 3am kickoff and watched the game, right after it finished. "How do you feel right now? Hey, hey, did you think we could win? Hey, hey, how are you? Now? What if? Hey?" No, it's fine, everyone has their own way of enjoying the game.
But I want to thoroughly question the person in the apartment above me. Normal people are sleeping. I can give in at 500,000 points if it's a Japan national team match. But, you know, the Spain-Russia match was also super exciting. ...Hey, hey, how are you feeling!? And by the way, how are the people sleeping feeling!? Hey, hey, hey. Soccer drives people crazy.
Well, I'm sleep deprived so I'm going to show you a retro Showa era Citizen Tri-Cal and... various other things. I'm repairing a lot of things.
Citizen Triple Calendar Manual Winding
This is Citizen's Tri-Calendar. It seems to be popular. What's good about it is that it's written in Japanese, giving it a very retro Showa feel. The days of the week are often written in Japanese, but I've never seen a model with the months January and February written on it other than this one.
The date is written in numbers, but I like the way it's written as Tuesday, July 3rd. It's so Showa-like. (Saturday) is a perfect half-day off. Do you know what a half-day is?
Manual winding
The condition is such that the accuracy has improved, but there is no fatal malfunction. However, you need to be careful with these models. The parts have long since died, and even if you find a malfunction during the disassembly process, you will likely think that "it was fine to begin with."
I will work carefully, but there is a way to deal with vintage watches... Recently, I've been relying on random information on the internet, or maybe just blind faith... but that's no good, I'll try my best.
Disassembled
There were some strange comments, but the owner of this model is a customer of the Red Sub that I introduced previously. As with the Red Sub, the condition is very good. Well, I think it's good for a watch to be used only occasionally.
However, I also only have one watch, so I can't say too much, but I think it's best to use several watches if possible. I wonder if I should buy a new watch. ...I would like to have one of the items that you request for repairs.
This or that
It's a Breitling Navitimer. It's cool. I'll introduce it again next time, but it's a Lemania movement. It's cool. The owner of this watch has many models that I've introduced before, so he has a deep knowledge of watches, and it suits my taste perfectly. Thank you for your continued patronage! I'll introduce it again.
Finished!
Sorry for the sudden completion. The mainspring was iron, so I replaced it with an alloy and reassembled it. It's rare to find a vintage Japanese watch in such good condition. It's a Citizen, so it's even rarer.
Normally, an overhaul would cost 20,000 to 25,000 yen, but since you are a customer, we plan to complete it for about 15,000 yen. If I were to reveal such a price, I'm sure my competitors would complain (lol), but we're in the countryside. And we're in Shizuoka. And the customer is from within the prefecture, so please forgive me (lol). Thank you for your continued patronage!
Next up is Landeron
This is the Landeron 48. It is a hand-wound chronograph, and although the manufacturer is now extinct, it is a movement that is quite common in old chronographs. Other brands from the same era include Valjoux and Lemania.
Mainspring replacement
As with the previous model, the mainspring was iron, so I replaced it with an alloy. Iron deteriorates easily, so I replace it if I have the original, or with a substitute if the size fits. If there is no substitute, I sometimes use the original, or I sometimes use a dead stock iron mainspring. Pocket watches are often made of iron.
Hole Stone Exchange
The artificial ruby that holds the gear was broken, so I replaced it. It looks like the parts are stuck together, but that's...
donor
The left is the item we repaired, and the right is our Landeron. When replacing the hole stone, it usually takes a lot of time to choose from a random assortment of sizes, but this time we removed it from the donor specimen, so it was easy.
It's OK if you adjust the height and insert it. But it will be a pain if you have to replace the hole stone again. Even artificial rubies can crack over the years.
The holes have also been replaced, so we will assemble them.
I feel like I wrote about Landeron a long time ago, but even now, if you search for "Landeron 48" my blog still comes up at the top of the results.
Maybe there aren't many stores that write about vintage chronographs like the Landeron. Maybe that's the gap? I don't really understand, but thank you. This model was also requested from outside the prefecture.
Currently under construction
It works pretty well. There are early and late models of Landeron, and this early model (probably) does not have a movable handle. When the handle does not move, it is a familiar problem...
Beard ball spinning
You adjust the beat error by turning the whisker directly. Don't know what the beat error is? Well, maybe you can find out by skimming through my crappy blog. Simply put, it means that the left and right sides of the pendulum are balanced.
Shake equally on both sides. I think that if the handle is not movable, there are quite a few people who don't touch it when repairing it. Well, it's a hassle, but it's safer to do it.
Finished!
I said it was finished, but I still had trouble polishing the screws... I'm not satisfied. I want to try the diamond paste recommended by the "Yokai Screw Polisher Sensei." It's about five times finer than the polishing agent I use, so I'm really looking forward to it.
Of course, if I get good results, I will polish this one too. ... Hmm, if that happens, I'm afraid I'll end up hating chronographs because they have so many screws. No, that's not it, I'm reluctant to like them. Is that the same thing? I'll do my best.
This Landeron will be overhauled, with a spring and gasket replacement, and the hands replaced with substitutes, and will be completed for about 30,000 to 35,000 yen. Thank you for using our service from outside the prefecture!
Finally, a little repair for Frank
It's a Franck chronograph, but water got in through the crown and it has rusted.
Try removing the core
Do you know what this condition is? It's hard to tell, isn't it? There is something like an ego-ego rim on the crown side. This is a tube that should be attached to the case side where it shouldn't come off. It has come off the case due to rust and deterioration and is stuck to the crown side. This means it is not waterproof.
Make a tube
If I can somehow remove the broken tube from the crown, I will make a new replacement tube. As usual, I started drilling holes in the stainless steel rod.
I made it
The left is the original tube, and the right is the newly made tube. After drilling the holes and grinding the outer diameter, the tube is soft, so it is hardened and polished. It takes quite a bit of work, surprisingly.
I'll put it in the case
It is not good if you don't tap it in. Normally, the screw-in type is best, but the specifications are different, so we installed it by pouring sealant into the very small gap. This seal is not permanent, so be careful with water.
I hammered it in.
Crown attached
I will check the waterproofing with this, but since it is a square chronograph, I think it is better to treat it as non-waterproof. It can't be strong. However, it is not good that the crown tube is removed. The manufacturer may replace the case, and if it is not done properly, an overhaul may be necessary.
Frank would probably do a complete repair with case replacement and overhaul. However, if you do this kind of repair, you might be told that it's an aftermarket product, so please be aware of that. However, if the manufacturer doesn't accept parallel products for repair, it might be a good idea to look for a local watch shop that you can do business with.
It's a bit tricky to compare the work content with the manufacturer, but the price and flexibility are a little different, I think. I have an authorized dealer nearby, so it's a bit of a problem. I wanted to be on good terms with them, but our company is nothing but dust, (￣∇￣;) Hahaha.
I've digressed a little, but this repair will cost about 5,000 yen and will be completed. I'll do my best even if it's just dust. Thank you.
Is soccer over? Beat Brazil and the Miami miracle will happen again! Top 4! That was just a dream, but it's Belgium and Brazil. Well, I'm looking forward to it. Or rather, the Tour de France is about to start. If a Japanese person appears who can compete for the overall title in the Tour de France, will they be featured on the TV shows? Well, that's fine.
I envy the French because they have a hard time with both soccer and the Tour. Good luck, Shinjo.
See you next time. This is Nono. Adios! 