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    Elgin Waterproof Crystal

    Yes, this is an Edgewater case. GS CMX 329-33 is the correct crystal. Thanks!
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    Elgin Waterproof Crystal

    Hi All! I need some help identifying Elgin's early waterproof crystal. The dimensions are 21.6mm long by 18.0mm wide. It's a CMX style crystal with a double curve but have wide flanges. The closest I could find is CMX324-13C. Please see attached picture. Thanks in advance!
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    Online Mart

    I can't open this link. Says I don't have permission.
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    Online Mart

    Hi, I'm a new member and would like to post an ad on the online Mart. Is this free or am I missing? Thanks, Pat
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    Every single head that I have (4 in total) has some degree of pitting on it. Take a look next time at the bottom of the US head, it probably has small lines like a termite would make in wood. If you're keen on trying, then fill a jar with water and shine a flash light through it during...
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    I think the US head carries contaminants is an interesting idea but I think the problem is that the ultrasonics head is being pitted/disintegrating from the ultrasonic waves. The head should be stainless steel not aluminum to help minimize this but alas its not. I was running some tests with...
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    I appreciate the kind words! I've spent all spring and summer working on these off and on. I'll finish up the third here this week. I have a small fortune tied up in these as a lot was trial and error. I have tons of extra L&R machine parts now. Not sure what I'll end up doing with the other 2...
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    Update! I finished 2 of my 3 machines. How are you guys coming along?
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    The O-Ring Store: 6226-05 U-cup Seal Buna-N 70 (6226-05) This cup seal is the correct size however, you may need additional 3/4 OD x 7/16 ID shim washer .005" thick to ensure the inside c-clip has enough down force on the seal to it pushes up against the 3/8" rod.
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    Haans - When rebuilding I would also replace the bearings that on the timing cam. With the schematics provided above, its all too easy to convert a vari-matic to a vari-matic 3.
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    Chris - How do you determine which watches need to have the ultrasonic system enabled when cleaning?
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    I appreciate the delay for the spin off but, according to L&R in the manual says that this time is nonadjustable and is optimal in its duration. I would concur that a delay would save on the juice but I need to see where this is inserted in the wiring diagram. I have obtained a few more machines...
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    Thanks for the support! Does your unit have the ultrasonic cleaning as well? With the schematic above you can convert the varimatic to the varimatic 3 by just getting 3x 25W 500 Ohm pots. It would be a little bit of work but if you desired speed control on the individual cycles it can be...
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    To be honest, I haven't really 'used' it much yet BUT I will say that it did have a fan in the case from the factory but the earlier ones did not. Also on the earlier ones that didn't have a fan or the capacitor in parallel, the 20W 6k resistor was pretty baked, so a fan I believe is required to...
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    Thanks! It was a ton of work and a lot of ill fated attempts to get it work as sometimes my 'fixes' created other problems. I was very fortunate that someone posted a PDF manual of this machine online with their 'notes'. This machine is stout as it should be as it is built in the ol' US of A...
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    L&R Varimatic 3 Restoration

    Hi All! Long time lurker and first time poster. Just finished restoring my L&R Varimatic 3. This one was in pretty bad shape. I did a complete overhaul including new: wiring, seals, bearings, and finish. I love how the powder coat turned out and I hope it lasts a long time. The final touches I...
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