Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)
Discussion
Caruso said:
I may need a 3rd hand to get some decent photos, but here are a couple in the meantime.
I did already have one of these, but it stopped working and they are next to impossible to fix.
I absolutely love that! Congratulations on your find, I am truely jealous.I did already have one of these, but it stopped working and they are next to impossible to fix.
Without wishing to blow my own trumpet (despite the odd yoga session, I'm nowhere near flexible enough) I'm also quite good at "impossible to fix". I'm an electronics engineer.
Would you be interested in parting with the broken one? What was the fault?
Caruso said:
I may need a 3rd hand to get some decent photos, but here are a couple in the meantime.
I did already have one of these, but it stopped working and they are next to impossible to fix.
They run off rechargeable batteries, charged by the solar panel, which are within a sealed plastic module filled with some sort of potting compound. Instead of buttons the sliders operate switches inside via magnets, thus ensuring waterproofness.
Sounds great in theory but the rechargeable batteries don't last forever and the amateur generally damages the module trying to remove the batteries from the potting compound that the rest of the electronics are encased in. The wire bonds to the display are particularly prone to breaking in this process.
However the seller of this one has modified the module with a removable caseback and no potting compound. In addition they provided a charger for the rechargeable batteries and a torx screwdriver to remove the caseback.
In addition the module has some extra features such as 12/24 hr display selection, mm/dd or dd/mm selection, English or German Day names, Year setting and also a coarse and fine trimming feature for precise timekeeping.
It cost about the same as a Hamilton PSR, but it's worth it for the rarity, history and 70's sci fi prop look.
Wow it's far more complicated that I imagined but it sounds like yours has had a lot done that will keep it in good working order for some time. It looks amazing, I agree it's worth it for the rarity. I did already have one of these, but it stopped working and they are next to impossible to fix.
They run off rechargeable batteries, charged by the solar panel, which are within a sealed plastic module filled with some sort of potting compound. Instead of buttons the sliders operate switches inside via magnets, thus ensuring waterproofness.
Sounds great in theory but the rechargeable batteries don't last forever and the amateur generally damages the module trying to remove the batteries from the potting compound that the rest of the electronics are encased in. The wire bonds to the display are particularly prone to breaking in this process.
However the seller of this one has modified the module with a removable caseback and no potting compound. In addition they provided a charger for the rechargeable batteries and a torx screwdriver to remove the caseback.
In addition the module has some extra features such as 12/24 hr display selection, mm/dd or dd/mm selection, English or German Day names, Year setting and also a coarse and fine trimming feature for precise timekeeping.
It cost about the same as a Hamilton PSR, but it's worth it for the rarity, history and 70's sci fi prop look.
matrignano said:
Do clocks count?
Just bought a JLC Atmos at auction, picking it up today or tomorrow and will post a few pics if anyone is interested
Yes. Very interested. Particularly in the set up and how you fare with that.Just bought a JLC Atmos at auction, picking it up today or tomorrow and will post a few pics if anyone is interested
I've often been tempted but have worried about finding a stable enough surface for it...
Geertsen said:
Did you outbid me? 
I bid on an Atmos clock very recently, it was a beaut but I didn’t get it.
Would love to see it
Errr maybe, Bonhams?I bid on an Atmos clock very recently, it was a beaut but I didn’t get it.
Would love to see it
NDA said:
Yes. Very interested. Particularly in the set up and how you fare with that.
I've often been tempted but have worried about finding a stable enough surface for it...
Well I need to collect it and see if it actually works first !I've often been tempted but have worried about finding a stable enough surface for it...
Here it is!
Very pleased with it, other than some slight discoloration of the brass finish in small areas, it is in pretty good nick, especially considering it's 43 years old!
The movement seems to be working so far, but will have it serviced soon just to be safe.
Setup was really very easy, there are three screws at the bottom of the base that act like a tripod. Two of them can be adjusted up or down, and there is a built-in spirit level to help you level it. All there is left now is to fine tune the movement's accuracy (fast or slow), which you can adjust via that small lever at the top of the movement.
Very pleased with it, other than some slight discoloration of the brass finish in small areas, it is in pretty good nick, especially considering it's 43 years old!
The movement seems to be working so far, but will have it serviced soon just to be safe.
Setup was really very easy, there are three screws at the bottom of the base that act like a tripod. Two of them can be adjusted up or down, and there is a built-in spirit level to help you level it. All there is left now is to fine tune the movement's accuracy (fast or slow), which you can adjust via that small lever at the top of the movement.
Edited by matrignano on Friday 16th February 17:02
Caruso said:
I may need a 3rd hand to get some decent photos, but here are a couple in the meantime.
I did already have one of these, but it stopped working and they are next to impossible to fix.
They run off rechargeable batteries, charged by the solar panel, which are within a sealed plastic module filled with some sort of potting compound. Instead of buttons the sliders operate switches inside via magnets, thus ensuring waterproofness.
Sounds great in theory but the rechargeable batteries don't last forever and the amateur generally damages the module trying to remove the batteries from the potting compound that the rest of the electronics are encased in. The wire bonds to the display are particularly prone to breaking in this process.
However the seller of this one has modified the module with a removable caseback and no potting compound. In addition they provided a charger for the rechargeable batteries and a torx screwdriver to remove the caseback.
In addition the module has some extra features such as 12/24 hr display selection, mm/dd or dd/mm selection, English or German Day names, Year setting and also a coarse and fine trimming feature for precise timekeeping.
It cost about the same as a Hamilton PSR, but it's worth it for the rarity, history and 70's sci fi prop look.
Reminds me of a Cylon. Fabulous. I did already have one of these, but it stopped working and they are next to impossible to fix.
They run off rechargeable batteries, charged by the solar panel, which are within a sealed plastic module filled with some sort of potting compound. Instead of buttons the sliders operate switches inside via magnets, thus ensuring waterproofness.
Sounds great in theory but the rechargeable batteries don't last forever and the amateur generally damages the module trying to remove the batteries from the potting compound that the rest of the electronics are encased in. The wire bonds to the display are particularly prone to breaking in this process.
However the seller of this one has modified the module with a removable caseback and no potting compound. In addition they provided a charger for the rechargeable batteries and a torx screwdriver to remove the caseback.
In addition the module has some extra features such as 12/24 hr display selection, mm/dd or dd/mm selection, English or German Day names, Year setting and also a coarse and fine trimming feature for precise timekeeping.
It cost about the same as a Hamilton PSR, but it's worth it for the rarity, history and 70's sci fi prop look.
matrignano said:
Here it is!
Very pleased with it, other than some slight discoloration of the brass finish in small areas, it is in pretty good nick, especially considering it's 43 years old!
The movement seems to be working so far, but will have it serviced soon just to be safe.
That’s fantastic. I have wanted one of these for a while. I’m glad to say I didn’t increase the price of yours as the one I was after was at an auctioneers in Oxford. Enjoy the clock, a great purchase.Very pleased with it, other than some slight discoloration of the brass finish in small areas, it is in pretty good nick, especially considering it's 43 years old!
The movement seems to be working so far, but will have it serviced soon just to be safe.
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