Expert: Melvin Mills - 3/26/2008

Question
Hi, I have a Rotary gents watch given to me by my grandfather, my late father got hold of it and tried to service it, there are some parts that still need putting back together.
I have been trying to find an exploded view of watches to help me put it back together myself, but it's like looking for a needle in a haystack! would you have an exploded view you could send me please?
I don't know much about the watch, it's Swiss made, has 17 jewels, incabloc,and it's a Rotary. that's it!
I would appreciate if yo could help me or point me in the direction of someone who can, as this is the only memory I have of my grandfather, because I never knew him
Kind regards

Dave Ivens

Answer
Dave,

I will leave a URL at the bottom for you to follow.

It is a picture of a movement for a Rotary watch for sale on ebay.

If you go to a library, you might be able to find a book that will show you pictures detailing assembling a watch.  It is not important that it is not a Rotary brand.

Another thought.
Because this has so much sentimental value, why not take it to a local watchmaker and let him clean it, put it back together properly, and oil it so it is in good working order?

If you put it back together and it is not properly lubricated, the parts will start to show undue wear if you wind it often.  You may do more harm.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Watch-Movement-This-one-has-Wings_W0QQitemZ300209755...

Kind regards,

Melvin