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  2. Here's another Moonswatch in a metal case. Mission to Mars. I love the white face and the red hands. This one isn't mine.
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  4. Hey, mods, anyway you can restore my old user name? It was Galevin. I was very active starting 2006-7 and now after appx 1000 replicas and a long nap I am back. Both RWI and RG had no problem when I sign in but here It had no record of me and I had to chose new user name which is my original name but I’m starting life all over again. Any way possible you guys can restore my user name Galevin from years of past?. I had a lot of history with you and other members and like to retrieve my info if at all possible . my name is the same Gerald Levin and my email is the same Galevin@hotmail.com fingers crossed
  5. Hi guys, Is it correct you need to reach the part where the green arrow is pointing in order to correct the beat error of the 2824-2? What is the blue arrow pointing to? Do you need to remove the oscillating weight for that? As it seems to be in the way for that...
  6. Here is a link to the Moonswatch rep... https://www.dhgate.com/product/bioceramic-planet-moon-mens-watches-full/776581467.html Here is a link to the rep Speedmaster case... https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806077262895.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller.1.38741aeb2JYZD7&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40000.326746.0&scm_id=1007.40000.326746.0&scm-url=1007.40000.326746.0&pvid=cd552337-e0d6-4847-8f67-51037528a342&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.40000.326746.0%2Cpvid%3Acd552337-e0d6-4847-8f67-51037528a342%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238115%23833&pdp_npi=4%40dis!EUR!71.51!30.04!!!542.57!227.96!%402103254117075361369867651e4970!12000036520856939!rec!IE!!AB&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller|query_from%3A&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt You will also need a new stem for the PE50 movement. The original one will be too short. Here is a link to 3D print a movement holder... https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6217860 Here is the link for the Holzer bracelet... https://unclestraps.com/collections/speedmaster/products/us-mexico-holzer-omega-speedmaster-bracelet-19-20mm Here is a link for the Omega clasp to replace the Uncle Seiko clasp... https://www.mochacha.org/shop-1/original-vintage-omega-bracelet-clasp-buckle-cover-s-s-nos If you are a member of RWI, here is a link showing how to assemble the watch...
  7. Anyone else have trouble with Andrew's Fizcard pay system? My cards are declined , they are all in working order though... Regards.
  8. amazing work right here, can I ask where to get the case set you have used? is it a straight case and bracelet swap or mods needed in order to achieve this mod? or just the movement holder?
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  12. Today's gold watch, Rhapsody Royale in 14K gold... Front loader 'waterproof' case', 21 jewel, manual wind (afaik, never opened it), seems thin for an automatic. Paid $100 USD for it May 4, 2003. Gold was $341 to $342 per troy oz on that date. Today it was $2185 USD. Today's 'iron' watch... Faux 'bubbleback' with ETA 2550. Bought three of them from Yahoo auctions 20+ years ago. Very well made and I have seen quite a few for sale claimed to be genuine over the years. Case ref # is 5015, serial # is 545383. The minute numbers are not fully visible because of the angle of the reflector ring but they all show up straight on. ETA 2550 Watch Movement - EmmyWatch
  13. Hello everyone, this is Steve and I'm back. I am back with colorful colors. We have already made the comparison of the regular Oyster Perpetual model last year. This time I bring the comparison of the most expensive Oyster Perpetual model at present, which is the Celebration Oyster Perpetual, it is also called Balloon Oyster Perpetual. Although some friends already know that the best choice for this model is Clean, it is necessary to include other factories for a comprehensive comparison. As the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison, so let’s see the performance of this model from other factories as well. Forgive my nagging opening, no more nonsense, let's get started. Front Dial View View under Lamplight View under Natural light View under Sunlight For models with colored dial, color is the most important. Whose color is closer to GEN, then the winner will obviously be tilted towards the model with better color from the beginning. To put it exaggeratedly, if the color difference of other factories is too large, then although our comparison has just begun, it is actually finished. Needless to say, the eyes don't lie. We can see that Clean's color control is quite good and almost impeccable. It is highly similar to GEN in all different environments. Strictly speaking, it is slightly lighter than GEN, but such a slight color difference is obviously not important anymore, at least in terms of look and feel, the colors presented by Clean are charming. GM and BP are obviously too light and have a silvery light feel, while EW is too dark, and even the color difference of the balloons on the dial is very different. Bezel View There is no problem with the shape of bezel. After all, the Balloon Oyster Perpetual and the regular Oyster Perpetual have the same case shape. Even if the factory does not use mold-making, they could use the regular case directly. Crystal View Have you ever heard of Blade? I would like to call Clean a chamfered warrior. The crystal edge chamfering of Clean is the most obvious, and it is also same for other models from Clean. The other three factories are similar. Crown and Stick View For the crown, the curvature of the lower edge of EW’s mouth is too rounded. There is no problem with the other three factories. For the stick, I think they are similar, there is nothing to fault. Mimeograph Front View Clean is not only a chamfering warrior, but also a mimeograph veteran. Clean has always maintained excellent mimeograph details. Although they all look similar without zooming in, when we zoom in for comparison, Clean’s regularity is indeed very good, it is even not worse than GEN. Other factories can clearly see that the edges of the fonts are not flat when zooming in. This is the gap in details. By the way, let’s talk about the balloon graphics on the dial. It is not difficult to find that Clean and GEN have a smooth surface, while GM and BP show dot-like textures. EW’s green balloons are more exaggerated, with irregular textures similar to cells. Central Axle View There is no clear winner in the shape of the central axle. The shape of the leaking sleeve is similar among the four factories, but it is still a little different from GEN. Relatively speaking, Clean and GM are better, at least they look flatter and smoother, while BP is a little yellow and EW has flaws and gaps. Luminous Fill View The graininess of the hands is almost the same. GM and BP are still the old habits. The luminous filling of sticks is smooth. Clean has the strongest graininess, which is no different from GEN. EW is also good. Rehaut View The fonts’s of EW seem to be a bit bigger, Crown is also same. The shading of Clean and EW is more densely carved, so it feels better when you zoom in, while GM and BP will look a bit blurry. Crown View There is nothing to talk about in this part. The four factories all use one-gear position movement. There is no calendar ghost position. The crown of Clean’s model was not pulled out when shooting. so I explained it here. Case Side View Endlink View Whether it is the inner or outer edge curvature, Clean is obviously the best one and it is almost same as GEN. Other factories are a little sloppy, especially the lower end of the outer edge does not show a height difference. In addition, let’s focus on the first photo. The endlink of GM and BP are obviously too long. The first link of bracelet is not inside the lug, but below the lug, so GM and BP use the wrong endlink parts. This is really a bit inattentive. Caseback View I’ve seen a lot of Rolex casebacks and they all look the same, so there is really no need to comment, haha. Bracelet and Buckle Details View For the buckle engraving, Clean is obviously the best. The font shape and size are well controlled, and the engraving marks and clarity are also better. Laser Marker and Luminous View Movement View Clean, GM, and BP all use VR3230 movement, while EW still uses its old friend Hangzhou movement, A3230 movement. Everyone has also seen EW's A3235 movement. Both movements are made in Hangzhou Movement factory. Whether the movement similarity or stability, VR3230 is definitely better. Data comparison chart Note: All watches are measured in a clamped state, and there may be errors due to the slight deviation of the position of the caliper. Well, today's post is here, thank you guys for watching. If there are any mistakes, please correct me. If there is anything else I overlooked, you can put it up, and I will try my best to complete it. Welcome to comment and exchange! I will continue to bring you more detailed comparisons between replica watches and GEN’s. And it is also for you to choose the favorite models conveniently. Illustration: Some photos deviate from the real object due to the light source. For details, please refer to the content. The size of the comparison picture is relatively large, you can download it and enlarge it for comparison. There is no perfect replica, only the one you prefer. Thanks. Steve Website: https://www.theonewatches.io/ Telegram: Theonewatches_steve WhatsApp: + 86-17081934955 Email: service@theonewatches.io
  14. I'm planning the same build, only I can't decide between the Yuki or Mochacha dial. Has anybody compared them? I have to say, this Yuki dial looks great.
  15. Seiko 6105-8000, “Slim Willard” from May 1968 today.
  16. Hello everyone, this is Steve. The short vacation passed so fast. I'm back again. In the new year, let's start with the new model, the long-awaited new Daytona from Clean Factory has been released finally, so today I will bring you a comprehensive comparison of Daytona 126518 between GEN and Clean. Clean’s top details are well known, and the old Daytona has always been dominated by them, so let’s see if Clean’s new Daytona still exudes the aura of king. Year after year, I still can't get rid of the nagging prologue, stop the nonsense, let's get started. Front Dial View Light View and natural light view For models with gold case, there will be color difference between electroplated gold and real gold, so it is difficult to achieve perfect restoration, but Clean has already controlled it very well, the color is a little ligher than GEN. It is hard to avoid the color difference on the dial. Clean will be darker, but it is within the acceptable range. This does not affect anything. If you remove the GEN and look at it alone, you won't feel the color strange, this is enough. Bezel View The new Daytona adds a metal frame to the edge of the ceramic bezel, the height and thickness of the Clean's frame is consistent with GEN. Bezel Digital Fill View There are no problems with the size and spacing of the numbers, the fill color is pretty good. Crystal Side View Through comparison in reality, the edge of Clean's crystal seems to be more rounded, because Clean's edge chamfering is very sufficient, when scratched with fingers, GEN will appear sharper and Clean is smoother. Crown and Stick View The markers of the new model have become more slender, I personally think that the shape is pretty good, and they are still maintaining excellent details, the sharp corners are all chamfered. Sub-dials View The three sub-dials of the new Daytona are a little smaller than the old model, Clean dial is restored very well. The subdial's size, scale printing and the raised texture on the surface of the scale ring are all good, I can’t find any problems even by magnifying it. It is a little regrettable that the hand of chronograph hour sub-dial seems to be slightly shorter, but when we compare them side by side, it is not obvious to the naked eye. So it has no impact. For the central axles, I have to praise Clean, the solid central axles are all consistent with GEN, the most important thing is that the shape is exactly the same as GEN, the processing is very clean and no welding marks or flaws. Central Axle View This middle central axle of time hands is slightly different, the small raised dot is not obvious, it's actually hard to notice with the naked eye, so it doesn't matter, as long as the shape of the outer sleeve is consistent with GEN. Mimeograph Front View The mimeograph fonts are perfectly controlled, the brightness is completely consistent with GEN, regular and three-dimensional, the color of the red Daytona font is also very similar, all in all, no need to worry about Clean’s dial details control and process of markers, hands and printing, etc. Luminous Fill View This part is still an old rule, as long as the graininess is strong, the visual sense under high-definition view presented by Clean is still very good. Rehaut View Clean’s rehaut is very clear, not inferior to GEN in comparison, but the engraving process is different, so when you zoom in, you can see the shading is slightly different, but this does not matter. Chronograph Crown View In the tightened state, the leakage length of the button remains the same, and it is also same in the unscrewed state. Here we mainly talk about the feel. GEN’s chronograph crown has a certain sense of damping when pressed and the rebound strength is obvious. Clean is also okay, but GEN feels a little tighter when pressed and the sound sounds more delicate. Case Side View There is not much to say about the case as there is no change of case for the new Daytona model, the side shape and thickness of middle case are exactly the same. Endlink View Caseback View The height of the caseback edge is consistent with GEN and the teeth are rounded and won’t scratch your hands. In addition, the precious metal marks on the lugs are also consistent with GEN, the depth and three-dimensionality are very good. Bracelet and Buckle Details View The buckle lettering of Clean has always been very clear, although the logos of precious metal dog head and the Libra are not as three-dimensional as GEN, we can't ask for too much, after all, it is indeed difficult for the current imprint engraving to be as refined as GEN. Laser Marker and Luminous View Movement View Clean equipped with the super clone Shanghai 4131 movement which is a real mold-making movement and not modified with 4130. It is also the only super clone 4131 in the replica market at present, the actual power reserve time is around 66 to 68 hours. It is exclusively used by Clean. Data comparison chart Note: All watches are measured in a clamped state, and there may be errors due to the slight deviation of the position of the caliper. Well, today's post is here, thank you guys for watching. If there are any mistakes, please correct me. If there is anything else I overlooked, you can put it up, and I will try my best to complete it. Welcome to comment and exchange! I will continue to bring you more detailed comparisons between replica watches and GEN’s. And it is also for you to choose the favorite models conveniently. Illustration: Some photos deviate from the real object due to the light source. For details, please refer to the content. The size of the comparison picture is relatively large, you can download it and enlarge it for comparison. There is no perfect replica, only the one you prefer. Thanks. Steve Website: High Quality replica watches shop | Rolex watches, Breitling watches, IWC watches, Omega watches, Swiss watches shop_Theonewatches.io Telegram: Theonewatches_steve WhatsApp: + 86-17081934955 Email: service@theonewatches.io
  17. Hi all! This has a couple of glaring flaws, and a few less noticeable ones. I’m wondering if there is anyone willing and able to make some corrections for me. 1). Date window magnifier 2). Crystal reorientation (etched coronet to 6) 3). Rehaut correction (coronet to 12) 4). A3285 swap with correct date disc 5). GMT hand correct length The clasp that came with the watch had bad catfish mouth, so I swapped it out for a better one that I had on hand. What should I expect this to cost? * For any interested party, I have various pieces/parts to trade, including 2x SD43’s, a 40mm Explorer II, and a COMEX sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. I have done that too on occasions. The first time, I said I would not do it again, but it still happened, especially if you think it is in the pivot after rocking it back and forth, only to slightly fall out of place when placing the bridge. Even when you check it with the bridge on just before tightening the screw, you will still find that it can go out of alignment. That has happened to me as well !!! However, 99 out of 100 times no problems. Finding a replacement is not always easy regardless of if it is labelled to be the same by supplier. I have had that problem too!!! Felsa 690 and Felsa 692 are an example on top of my head, as they are factory labelled to be the same but one has a thinner pivot than the other! Even an eta 2836-2 has the same seconds wheel part number as the 2824-2 but the former is slightly higher to counteract the day wheel. What is worse is trying to find nylon case back seals that came with older 1950/60s watches. Sure enough they are all rubber now!! but I have a case where the back seal sits just below where the case thread rim presses on when screwed down. If it is a rubber seal, it will not work as rubber compresses and deteriorates. If you close the back without this hardened seal, the rotor hits the inside back.. At first I though that it had the wrong back on it. but old school watchmaker said to me that the hardened seals were tempered for this measure!!!
  19. "I found the culprit! It was the bent base of the pallet fork as seen in this image" Cool! As they used to say out in LA. (pre Gov Gruesome Newsom) I had a pallet fork war with a Rlx cal 1210 a while back...broken arbor. I broke it. Got an oem replacement ($) but it would not fit, too small in the waist. (?) Bought an assortment of Bulova pallet arbors, found a good fit. Lost it. (!) Passed over a few PFs evidently made out of 'unobtanium alloy' while on the hunt'. ($$) Finally found one 'affordable' PF on the Bay after looking every day for a couple months.
  20. There is crazy inflation & then there is crazy Rolex inflation. The latter is generally crazy even by crazy standards. That is why it is said that today's crazy Rolex price will be tomorrow's bargain.
  21. Nos SMP, 12 or 15 years old... Two more still in plastic wrap... The San Luis Obispo County road map is from the early 1940s when my father was in artillery training at Fort Ord, Monterey Bay CA. He landed at Utah Beach August 1944 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Patton's Third Army (Lt. Colonel). Have a picture he took of a wooden road sign shaped like an arrow out in the middle of nowhere with 'LEMANS' painted on it. He also visited the first concentration camp liberated by the Americans...rough going for all involved. One of the guys under his command made the deepest incursion on foot into enemy territory during WW II and returned safely. The same guy used to come to cook-out parties at our place when I was a kid. I remember they had some he!! raising parties. The old B-B-Q fireplace from back then is still standing in our back yard...full of nicks from gunshots. There was a three door chicken house behind it that caught most of the stray bullets. We tore it down, it was shot full of holes. Learned to drive out back on our Ford 8N tractor. No chickens, no cows, no goats, no horses...just neighbors now. We got rid of the goats because they climbed on top of Mom's Jeep. We got rid of my horse because it kicked a Zippo lighter out of my Dad's shirt pocket. We ate most of the chickens. The rest got away. Can't eat the neighbors...I heard it's against the law. Pics taken 2-24-24. Did not put them in the Omega section because it is not very busy.
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