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pkrussel · 3 July 2020, 03:10 AM

Good afternoon folks

I am trying to get my vintage 7928 serviced (cal 390) and a new old stock service dial installed (I already have) and maybe the hands painted to match the “new” dial.

It is running, just slow and I know it’ll need no gaskets, oil, regulation...hopefully no parts needed but who knows, as I know the 390s are a pain to work on and get parts for.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you TRF!

Tools · 3 July 2020, 03:21 AM

Give Rik Dietel a call at Time Care Inc., down in FLA.

pkrussel · 3 July 2020, 03:31 AM

Hi TOOLS, I actually had a great conversation with Rik this morning! He said he may be able to work on it, but due to it being a cal 390 he doesn’t have any parts if needed but may be able to. I may send it to him and see what he thinks since it’s running fairly smooth.

Thank you for the help!

Ashton_Horologist · 3 July 2020, 04:32 AM

Some parts are available. Balance staffs are available so that’s a good thing.

As far as other parts go, most things can be repaired like polishing pivots, re-bushing things, etc.

The 390 is truly a watch that is well within restoration status these days.

When it comes to vintage watches like this, there isn’t really such a thing as a ‘clean, oil and adjust’.

Mainsprings aren’t available, but you can get very close replacements, they are just slightly stronger.

pkrussel · 3 July 2020, 05:16 AM

Ashton, thank you for the heads up that makes me feel much better about sending it off confidently. Good deal! Well I can’t wait to see it back on the wrist with a new service dial and it running well!

Thank you for the info Ashton.

roh123 · 3 July 2020, 06:05 AM

Good thing with the 390 is that it was used in fairly cheap Tudor watches so worst case you need to go hunting for a donor watch. Parts alone can also be sourced but people tend to ask quite a bit why it’s sometimes just better to go for a donor and feel lucky. ;)

pkrussel · 3 July 2020, 09:20 PM

Roh123, that’s definitely a good point, that was at the back of my mind as a worst case scenario! I can’t wait to have my uncles tudor sub on the wrist that he received before heading off to Vietnam! Thank you for all the help!

3 July 2020, 03:10 AM	#1
pkrussel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US Posts: 124	Suggestion on service for a Tudor Sub 7928 Good afternoon folks I am trying to get my vintage 7928 serviced (cal 390) and a new old stock service dial installed (I already have) and maybe the hands painted to match the “new” dial. It is running, just slow and I know it’ll need no gaskets, oil, regulation...hopefully no parts needed but who knows, as I know the 390s are a pain to work on and get parts for. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you TRF!

3 July 2020, 03:21 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Give Rik Dietel a call at Time Care Inc., down in FLA. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 July 2020, 06:05 AM	#6
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Good thing with the 390 is that it was used in fairly cheap Tudor watches so worst case you need to go hunting for a donor watch. Parts alone can also be sourced but people tend to ask quite a bit why it’s sometimes just better to go for a donor and feel lucky. ;) __________________ Instagram: @perj123

3 July 2020, 03:31 AM	#3
pkrussel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US Posts: 124	Hi TOOLS, I actually had a great conversation with Rik this morning! He said he may be able to work on it, but due to it being a cal 390 he doesn’t have any parts if needed but may be able to. I may send it to him and see what he thinks since it’s running fairly smooth. Thank you for the help!

3 July 2020, 04:32 AM	#4
Ashton_Horologist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Ashton Tracy Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 287	Some parts are available. Balance staffs are available so that’s a good thing. As far as other parts go, most things can be repaired like polishing pivots, re-bushing things, etc. The 390 is truly a watch that is well within restoration status these days. When it comes to vintage watches like this, there isn’t really such a thing as a ‘clean, oil and adjust’. Mainsprings aren’t available, but you can get very close replacements, they are just slightly stronger.

3 July 2020, 05:16 AM	#5
pkrussel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US Posts: 124	Ashton, thank you for the heads up that makes me feel much better about sending it off confidently. Good deal! Well I can’t wait to see it back on the wrist with a new service dial and it running well! Thank you for the info Ashton.

3 July 2020, 09:20 PM	#7
pkrussel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US Posts: 124	Roh123, that’s definitely a good point, that was at the back of my mind as a worst case scenario! I can’t wait to have my uncles tudor sub on the wrist that he received before heading off to Vietnam! Thank you for all the help!

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