New watch project

[kyle3rv2]

So I only mess with Timex movements. But Timex watches were sold under other names. In Europe they had a French factory that branded them as keltons. Picked up a cool 70s diver. Found it in Florida on ebay keltons are pretty rare in the us. I've already fixed two of this style Timex so it will be easy. It is on the small side for a men's watch though. The older you get the smaller men's watches usually are. This was small for a man even at the time though at 30mm. Timex had 30mm and a larger size in their diver catalogs I've seen. The size is fine with me though still looks good. Plus to those not in the know they think it's a woman watch and not worth anything. I believe it has the original band I've seen one other kelton the same style with the same band. Pretty cool 70s dive band worth a few bucks in itself. 
   
   

[Jayaruh]

That is pretty cool. That is an interesting side line you have going there. I haven't worn a watch since I retired in 2011.

[GAW9576]

Pretty cool looking. I like the black and red together.

[kyle3rv2]

That is pretty cool. That is an interesting side line you have going there. I haven't worn a watch since I retired in 2011.

They are a bit less important with smart phones but they are still useful and there are situations where it's not appropriate to pull out a phone especially at work and dive watches are great for swimming or gshocks for sports

[Jayaruh]

That is pretty cool. That is an interesting side line you have going there. I haven't worn a watch since I retired in 2011.

They are a bit less important with smart phones but they are still useful and there are situations where it's not appropriate to pull out a phone especially at work and dive watches are great for swimming or gshocks for sports

I haven't entered the smart phone era yet. I still have flip phone.

[GarnerPW]

So I only mess with Timex movements. But Timex watches were sold under other names. In Europe they had a French factory that branded them as keltons. Picked up a cool 70s diver. Found it in Florida on ebay keltons are pretty rare in the us. I've already fixed two of this style Timex so it will be easy. It is on the small side for a men's watch though. The older you get the smaller men's watches usually are. This was small for a man even at the time though at 30mm. Timex had 30mm and a larger size in their diver catalogs I've seen. The size is fine with me though still looks good. Plus to those not in the know they think it's a woman watch and not worth anything. I believe it has the original band I've seen one other kelton the same style with the same band. Pretty cool 70s dive band worth a few bucks in itself. 

I would like to see what and how you fix/overhaul the watch. It sound interesting. You should post updates.

[kyle3rv2]

The watch made it to Ohio today. It was dirtier than it looked in pictures and it has an issue with setting I've never seen. Shouldn't be an issue I have a junkyard of parts. Band was very dirty but is in very good condition and cleaned up nicely. It's very flexible.
   
   

[Twelvefret]

Go for a swim or a shower and see if the crystal fogs!!

[kyle3rv2]

Go for a swim or a shower and see if the crystal fogs!!

Haha. I could get it pressure tested. These Timex movements aren't afraid of water though. Worst case they'll stop when wet then startup again when dry. You'd want to clean and oil them after though ideally.

[kyle3rv2]

So I only mess with Timex movements. But Timex watches were sold under other names. In Europe they had a French factory that branded them as keltons. Picked up a cool 70s diver. Found it in Florida on ebay keltons are pretty rare in the us. I've already fixed two of this style Timex so it will be easy. It is on the small side for a men's watch though. The older you get the smaller men's watches usually are. This was small for a man even at the time though at 30mm. Timex had 30mm and a larger size in their diver catalogs I've seen. The size is fine with me though still looks good. Plus to those not in the know they think it's a woman watch and not worth anything. I believe it has the original band I've seen one other kelton the same style with the same band. Pretty cool 70s dive band worth a few bucks in itself. 

I would like to see what and how you fix/overhaul the watch. It sound interesting. You should post updates.

I'm going to post some more detailed pictures soon. What you do is take the case back off then undo the screw that holds the crown in pull it out gently slide the movement out the back then take off the hands then the face then you soak in ammonia for like five minutes then I ultrasonic the whole thing for just 30 seconds then let dry then lighter fluid soak for a couple hours or so then let dry then you remove the gears for setting and winding and the top screw for the balance then you oil the gears only the ones for winding and the areas where the pins come through the steel plates and a drop of escape wheel oil on the escape wheel then put it back together and most times you have a good watch