It is a very nice and good watch, Ricky ! Bravo ! 
(n/t)
IF -- October 17, 2009 12:56PM (Views: 32)
Nice score, Ricky. (n/t)
Mark C. -- October 17, 2009 03:55AM (Views: 28)
Groovy. the escape wheel jewel setting has endstones. >>
Dave Murphy -- October 17, 2009 12:49AM (Views: 58)
Re: ..I think maybe the 4th wheel is missing.
Ricky Lee -- October 17, 2009 02:00AM (Views: 42)
Alright, who swiped my 4th wheel?!
-Ricky
You see that big brass wheel on center, that is >>
Dave Murphy -- October 17, 2009 02:05AM (Views: 46)
backmost? If it revolves once a minute it is your 4th wheel. If it revolves once an hour, it is your center wheel.
Please report back. 
Once per minute it is. What a relief! 
(n/t)
Ricky Lee -- October 17, 2009 02:15AM (Views: 51)
Aha! another mystery solved! Putting the 4th wheel >>
Dave Murphy -- October 17, 2009 02:24AM (Views: 40)
>>on center has the added advantage of a directly driven center seconds hand.
Or perhaps the 4th wheel is coaxial with the center wheel >>
Dave Murphy -- October 17, 2009 01:02AM (Views: 39)
>> on this movement. So, we see the 4th at the rear, and the
center is buried in there closer to the dial. Inquiring minds want to
know!
.
.
Dave
Somewhere on the South Shore of Lake Ontario
Looks like it says INT in a Swiss cartouche under the balance wheel
bjohnson -- October 17, 2009 12:13AM (Views: 35)
Hey, I just took it for what it was worth, as so many f*bay sellers are clueless! (n/t)
MCV -- October 16, 2009 11:50PM (Views: 30)
True, true. This one seems prone to understatement. And..
Ricky Lee -- October 17, 2009 12:04AM (Views: 48)
..I'm pretty sure that 12-jewel auto is still available.
-Ricky
Lookin' good, Ricky. Congrats. (n/t)
Mark C. -- October 24, 2009 08:14PM (Views: 28)
You been holding out all week! Looks great! (n/t)
Dave Murphy -- October 24, 2009 07:12PM (Views: 13)
You just can't go wrong with the classics! Well... that's not true. Still, well bought (n/t)
Nuvolari -- October 24, 2009 07:06PM (Views: 19)
Very nice RLMcB!! (n/t)
Larry -- October 24, 2009 06:33PM (Views: 27)
Re: Update and new photos of my latest acquisition.
lu1980 -- October 24, 2009 06:05PM (Views: 27)
its beautiful congrat
I'll put it in one word, beeyuuteeful! And big congrats for it,of course!
Bock -- October 24, 2009 05:29PM (Views: 37)
That makes indeed a GREAT duo with your other buren. And they wil be -buren- from each other,as buren in Dutch means neighbors Be sure Ricky to put them homes beside in Watchbox county
Gorgeous!
yuta -- October 24, 2009 05:03PM (Views: 34)
I like the numbers a lot...especially the typeface. I agree that the lugs are awesome, too!
Sounds
like you're more than comfortable with detailed polishing. Have you
made up a polishing tutorial? If not, are there any tutorials on the
'net worth reading if I wanna learn?
Re: Have you made up a polishing tutorial? 
Ricky Lee -- October 24, 2009 10:14PM (Views: 36)
No, not really. I've discussed the process in some detail several times, but nothing you could call an actual "tutorial".
I'll hit the highlights for you, though.
*
Unless you're absolutely totally positive about the water resistance of
the watch in question, remove the movement and work on the bare case.
'tis a good idea regardless, and I do it that way perhaps 90% of the
time. No need to mask off the case, as I've seen some folks do. You'll
want to give the case a light polishing anyhow!
* Avoid powered polishing rigs (Dremels and such) like the plague. Too easy to end up with a "wavy" crystal. 
* Begin with wet/dry sandpaper, and use it wet. This is key!
*
The specific grades of paper you use will depend on how deep the
scratches are. I generally start with 220 grit, then progress through
320, 400, 600, and finally 800 grit. If the scratches are particularly
deep, I will start with 180 grit. If the scratches are exceptionally
fine, I'll start with 320 grit.
* Technique is up to you, and
what works for one may not work for another. I do it two ways -
sometimes I just fold over a square of sandpaper, and freehand polish
by holding the watch in my left hand and the paper in me right,
striving for a random orbital pattern. Other times I place the
sandpaper on an old mouse pad and hold the watch in the right hand. The
mouse pad adds some cushion or "give", and works really well with some
practice. It can also be quite a lot faster than freehand, but with the
drawback of not allowing you to get right up to the edge of the bezel.
The most thorough job wil actually employ both methods for full coverage.
* Whatever your technique, keep the sandpaper wet, wet, wet. Use plenty of water. Don't skimp!
*
When you've finished with the 800 grit sandpaper, it's time to break
out the Brasso. Use a clean fine-weave cloth and, again, a random
orbital pattern. Clean the workpiece at intervals and inspect it.
Pretty soon there'll come a point where you'll go "Whoa! That looks great!" But even then, there's one last step.
*
Finish up with a whitening toothpaste. I like Aquafresh 2X Extreme
Whitening, but that's only because it's what I use to brush me gnashers
,
and so 'tis handy. Any brand of whitening toothpaste will work fine,
though. Use another clean, dry, fine-weave cloth with the same random
orbital pattern.
* Do not skip the last step! You'll be
tempted to, as the crystal will look pretty darned good after the
Brasso. But the toothpaste will provide that last little bit of
clarity, and will make all the difference in the world. Trust me.
* Reassemble the watch and enjoy!
Hope that helps. And 
for the kind words about the Buren!
-Ricky
Great looking vintage, especially the fancy lugs, congrats. (n/t)
Paul J Costa -- October 24, 2009 04:46PM (Views: 37)
Classic good looks Ricky Congrats!! (n/t)
Sfnewguy -- October 24, 2009 04:41PM (Views: 35)
I like the lugs! Nice piece. (n/t)
itschris -- October 24, 2009 04:19PM (Views: 29)
Great looking piece. Love the hands on that first one. Big (n/t)
DJM -- October 24, 2009 03:36PM (Views: 27)
Thanks mate! The photos don't really show it..
Ricky Lee -- October 24, 2009 03:52PM (Views: 37)
..but the hour and seconds hands are
flared downwards at the tip.. to clear the domed crystal, I guess.
Pretty unusual. You can kinda sorta see it in this photo.
-Ricky
Actully, I thought I noticed that on the second hand in the first photos. It's niiiice. (n/t)
DJM -- October 24, 2009 04:29PM (Views: 24)
Nice lugs (n/t)
Adam in NYC -- October 24, 2009 03:31PM (Views: 30)
Funny you should say that. I was initially..
Ricky Lee -- October 24, 2009 03:48PM (Views: 34)
..on the fence about the "fancy lugs".
Seemed to me the watch might look better with a more plain, traditional
style. But after wearing it for a bit, I've grown to 
them!
-Ricky
Classic ! Very Good one Ricky ! Enjoy it ! (n/t)
IF -- October 24, 2009 03:27PM (Views: 37)
Thank you! Ioannis! I will! (n/t)
Ricky Lee -- October 24, 2009 03:45PM (Views: 26)
, a challenge for bjohnson.. and an I-told-you-so for MCV. 
Still, I wonder if the ST might be based on the cal. 1420, with
production being moved to the far east. In any case, any insight you
can offer would be most appreciated.
Correction - 'tis a Durowe 451. 
so, no, I haven't polished the crystal yet. 
