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Description of Watch: An 10.5'" gentlemen's sweep centre seconds wrist watch, in a chrome plated cushion case with stainless steel back. The watch has a brushed silver dial with blued steel hands. Dial and movement are marked Tudor. Calibre Number: F.H.F. 30

Detailed summary of work completed:- Movement:Complete strip down and clean. Re-polishing of damaged screw heads and index pointer. Straight graining of centre wheel cock. Removal of rust from winding stem and stud retaining screw. Replacement of cracked escape wheel jewel hole. Burnishing of escape wheel pivot. Poising of balance. Replacement of mainspring. Reassembly and lubrication. Setting to beat and time.

Lubricants used: Moebius 8200 Grease. Microtime Watch Grease. Synt-A-Lube 9010/2. Synta-Visco-Lube 9020.

Parts purchased, made, repaired: Escape wheel jewel hole. B.C.L. 244 Low Dome glass. Period, blued steel centre seconds hand. 16mm open leather strap.

Case, dial, hands: Chrome plating of bezel and horn loops, after straightening. Polishing of stainless steel back and button with "Pink Porthos". Dial sent away for professional restoration. Hands de-rusted, polished, blued and re-filled with "Tritium" luminous compound.

Comments: Problems were encountered when having the dial restored. When returned from the time of dial and bezel. restorer it was discovered that the incorrect artwork had been applied and therefore had to be returned for correction.

Time taken: 4 days plus supply time of dial and bezel.

Technical Summary