Internet Horology Club 185
227 and 429 - becoming addicted.

This topic can be found at:
https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/364101939/m/5283943677

December 23, 2012, 10:18
Matt Burnette
227 and 429 - becoming addicted.
I posted a few days ago about my one and only watch, a 229.. I've decided to get a correct case, dial, etc for it and make it what it was meant to be.

In the meantime I've bought two more really nice South Bends.. A 227 and a 429. Someone save me before I get carried away!

I'm in need of a case screw for the 227 if anyone may have an extra..


December 23, 2012, 12:14
Evan Patton
Abandon hope all ye who enter...

Welcome to the compulsion! I'm afraid there's little chance of an intervention, as this place is filled with enablers and addicts (and I mean that in the nicest way Wink)

Funny that you should add South Bends, as I was just thinking that I need to get my hands on a Studebaker and South Bend sometime soon.
December 23, 2012, 12:55
Matt Burnette
Well South Bends are a natural for me.. I grew up in a family of Studebaker car and truck owners. Here at age 22 I've owned nearly a dozen Studes myself, but sold the last one off a few months ago. The watches are a nice alternative, and don't take up nearly the space!
December 23, 2012, 20:20
Jared Brinker
Matt-

Honestly I would take the dial off your 227 and put it on your 229. The 227 would look fine with a standard double sunk dial while it is currently carrying a correct dial for a 229. I would have the case screw but am away for christmas right now. I will email you when I get back on it.

Thanks,

Jared
December 23, 2012, 20:52
Matt Burnette
Jared, that is exactly what I plan to do; use the 227's dial on the 229.

If anyone has a suitable dial for a 227 they'd like to sell, I would be interested. I have a later "Studebaker" dial I could use on the 227, but I'd rather keep it authentic.

-Matt
December 23, 2012, 21:08
Jared Brinker
Matt-

I have some sitting around, but they won't be cheap! Big Grin

Jared
December 23, 2012, 23:44
Matt Burnette
Well shoot me an email when you get a chance with what you have. mbstude@gmail.com Thanks!

-Matt
December 24, 2012, 11:35
Jared Brinker
Matt-

Not a problem. I will send an email when I get back later this week.

Thanks,

Jared
December 24, 2012, 23:33
Matt Burnette
Played around with a porcelain/ceramic repair kit tonight.. Compare this pic with the first one. Much better than it was.