I’m back from a 5day vacation in sunny Malta and this little beauty is in need of a service for it’s new life.
A good start as the movement is in good condition.This watch probably has not had a service in at last 30 years.This movement is constructed the same way as a men’s movement just in a tiny formatI’m being carful not to break anything, as everything is half the size of what I’m used to.The mainspring is seemingly in good condition and goes back after being cleaned and oiled.The watch is coming back together nicelyAfter a little adjusting this watch is preforming better than many men’s watches I have worked on.Back in the caseChristian’s daughter just turned 11 and I hope she will enjoy this gift:)
I have recently been inspecting a couple of old Orients that belonged to my mother and father. It surprises me to see the very similar movements in different sizes. The ladies version is almost toy like in comparison.
A fantastic choice for a gift.
very beautiful little watch! excellent job Mitka it looks like new and excellent gift!
Thanks Jose:)
Lucie loved her birthday present, and wears her new watch with pride!
Does it replace the cat watch? Or is that a different daughter? 😛
Same daughter! The cat watch had already been replaced with a nice Luch (I posted about the watch), but that’s now been cast aside for this Certina.
Hmm – I love Malta!
That’s a smart looking watch, and a nice looking movement – but I think it is a 19-30 rather than a 10-30 😉
Oh, turns out there actually is a 10-30… but it is an auto from Glashütte 😉
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&GUB_10_30
Yes, was a slight misspelling from my side!;) It’s clear on the movement 19-30. 9and0 are next to each other on the keyboard.. hehe