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Fortis Flieger GMT Automatic 596.10.148 Calibre ETA 2893-2















the new Fortis crown is an entirely different construction, and doesn't screw down








the watch still doesn't run reliably - I take it apart again



that's better...

the luminous compound is a bit brittle

luminous compound stabilized

the tube that holds the fourth wheel sits too low, and the fourth wheel can sometimes touch the third wheel

I press the tube out a bit

tube now sitting correctly

the proof is in the pudding - the watch now has a higher amplitude, and maintains it.

movement going back together