Super KonTiki resources?

blubarb · Post by **blubarb** » Tue Oct 08, 2024 9:30 pm

I am thinking of getting a Super KonTiki 60s or 70s - can you suggest a good source of information on these?

Post by **River Rat** » Wed Oct 09, 2024 2:58 pm

MWR Forum for the ones issued to the IDF. The Omega forum also has some info on them. I have owned two an older civilian 1960's diver that I sold and a 1970's Super Kontiki Super issued IDF. Just get one with a good working crown on the 1970's ones. With age the rachet in the crown when you wind it can be a problem where it starts to click when you wind it and might brake completely where you can't hand wind it. Crowns for these are hard to find. Had to buy a used crown for 100 bucks it's off to get replaced now hope it fixes the problem. The crown is spring loaded were it pops up when you unscrew the crown a lot of parts built into the crown so no generic crown will work. So, ask about the crown and if it's in working condition before you buy that there's no clicking sound when you wind it that it changes the date, and hands move with the crown. Finding a crown like finding a needle in a haystack why I did not complain paying for an overpriced used crown. The clicking sound is when it skips and don't wind mine dose it every so often. Hopefully the replacement crown works. The 1960's ones the crowns are easier to find think the one I use to own had a none screw down crown so a generic might work so less of a headache.

blubarb · Post by **blubarb** » Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:12 am

Many thanks, River Rat. Some great info.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:58 am

cwdWATCH07 wrote:The Super KonTiki from the 60s and 70s is an iconic model, prized for its distinct style and legendary robustness. These watches, often associated with maritime explorations, reflect a quality watchmaking know-how. To deepen, specialized forums and sites like Hodinkee or Watchuseek offer valuable details about their history and their value.

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Post by **CGSshorty** » Fri Nov 01, 2024 4:22 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
cwdWATCH07 wrote:The Super KonTiki from the 60s and 70s is an iconic model, prized for its distinct style and legendary robustness. These watches, often associated with maritime explorations, reflect a quality watchmaking know-how. To deepen, specialized forums and sites like Hodinkee or Watchuseek offer valuable details about their history and their value.
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Post by **River Rat** » Mon Dec 23, 2024 12:15 pm

Well mine needed more than just the crown just got it back from Jack. Jack said the movement was tired not no more.

blubarb · Post by **blubarb** » Mon Dec 23, 2024 1:57 pm

Well, that should certainly make for a merry Christmas. Dibs if you ever get bored with it and decide to sell, my friend.

demer03 · Post by **demer03** » Mon Dec 23, 2024 2:41 pm

Mikey never sells anything John…unlike you and I

Post by **River Rat** » Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:49 pm

Your right I never sell anything been years since I let anything go. Think the last thing I let go was a vintage Benthos 500 and that was a trade for a vintage Sinn 103 with a bund sweep hands and hand wind movement from a member here.

blubarb · Post by **blubarb** » Mon Dec 23, 2024 10:08 pm

Well...you never know what the future holds, Michael, except taxes and the other thing which I don't mention at my age.

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