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Ah yes you are right about that Rolaxman The authentic look is almost always better

Raining cats and dogs up here in Glasgow. Back to the typical weather :-(

Mine, from Joshua, too - still on my wrist for almost a week now. Here, on Orloff's python strap. I hope no one will find my wrist too puny to wear this monster

I posted this over on RWI, wanted to share with some of you. I hope you enjoy it, keep in mind this tuto is for the noob... its meant to be easy and affordable way to take a rolex apart! Hello fellow Member, I thought out about what I could contribute to the community and I believe that I can indeed be of some benefit. The Watchbit Contest inspired this Idea, why not show how to do simple mods or adjustments using only a screwdriver, needle, Tape, lug bar tool and a pair of tweezers. Most members would have easy access to these tools and could perform mods or hone their skills before committing to purchases of costly tools. Believe me, if you are a complete NOOB (like me) you can do this. What this guide will show you is how to : -Remove Case Back -Remove / Insert Stem -Remove / Attach Rotor -Remove Movement Tabs -Remove / Insert Movement -Remove / Attach Hands -Remove / Dial -Apply Date Wheel cover How? : Using simple tools available everywhere. Tools Needed : -Screw Driver (mini set) -Needle (about the thickness of a lug) -Lug Bar Tool -Tweezers -Tape How to Remove case back: This is going to be the easiest one, 1.) Ball up a stretch of tape ( I like to wrap the tape around a paper towel) and place it on the case back. 2.) Unscrew. And Voila! You have just removed your first case back, congrats! How to Remove / Insert Stem : 1.) You will notice a pusher right next to where the stem enters the movement, usually top side (marked pink here 2.) use a needle to slightly press the lever and pull crown out of case. Done * follow same steps for inserting the stem How to remove the rotor : 1.) Use a small screwdriver to unscrew the rotor and pull screw out with tweezers (blue screw pictured or screw in middle of rotor) 2.) Use the tweezers to get a hold of the rotor and lift up 3.) Place the screw and rotor in a safe place **use same steps to reattach rotor, Note that you most line the rotor up with the straight line. Bada Bing bada boom, You just removed the rotor ! Remove Movement Tabs : 1.) Use a screw driver to remove the movement tabs (you will notice two little clamps screwed down holding the movement down) and use tweezers to remove the screws and tabs. I noticed that screwdrivers intended for watch making are a lot finer so, use a tad bit of sandpaper, a super fine gird and sharpen that screwdriver edge to make your work a little easier. 2.) Place the movement screws and tabs in a safe place, notice that on this watch the screws are different...nicht gut, but easy to replace. ***use the same steps to attach movement screws Congrats! now we can take the movement out!! How to remove movement for case : 1.) anything solid here will help, I used a small cup similar to what you would put sauce in. Place this over the movement and flip... Pull the case up and ... You got the movement out!!! See here that the movement ring was stuck on this one, just used some finger power to pull that off... And no, you shouldn't handle your movement this way but being that we are using the minimal amount of tools in this guide it is required. How to Remove / Set Hands : *Note that this method is not recommended for it can damage your dial and if you are too rough, the hands aswell. 1.) Reinsert the crown and set the hands to 12 o'clock (second hand already removed) 2.) Use a lug bar remover to slide under each hand, one by one and gently, I mean baby ass gentle push up to pop off the hands And bam! you got the hands off! Steps for reinstalling the hands are the same, use tweezers to position the hands over the cannon pin and press them down (GENTLY) one by one. How to remove a Dial : 1.) Unscrew the little screws you will find on both sides of the movement Lift dial up and you are set! Apply Date Wheel cover This one is pretty much trial and error, to center the date perfectly is near impossible... but getting close to perfect is always possible Use tweezers to match up the sides of the layer to the dial and practice your patience. Before: After: Bam I hope some members were able to benefit from this post. This is made for us amateurs and minimalist in mind. When I first started tinkering with watches this is all I had, now I dont know how I would live with out a Bergeon Hand tool... This was loads of fun for me to put together so I hope you have enjoyed reading along. Thank you all

Another beautiful day in Blighty so on goes my DSN PAM Have a great day guys. AJ

Haha, you scared the living hell out of me. My heart skipped a beat.

Just finished housing one of my Glasshute 100 year old movements into its new home for another 100! The hands and the crown are solid Rose Gold and apart from its size and choice of fitted strap today, looks very understated and elegant IMHO. Regards AJ

ti cali mille metri today!

Again

Almost called out this guy at the lounge we were at the other night but didnt want to embarrass him. He was going on about a deal he closed and was showing off his "present to himself", a terrible sub c that was oversized to at least 44mm and had polished middle links. All I said to him was, "Oh you got the big face one?" And he quoted Jay Z... "Big face Rollie, I got two of those ah-ha!" I just sculled my drink and left Thought I post in this thread to see if anyone else had some new stories

Holy sh#t! Is that even a picture?!

ha, thanks. as i can see "the friendliest watch forum on the planet" haha.... loving it already!

Mine on nice soft gunny

The black ceramic Formula one with the diamond bezel is almost perfect. definitely recommend this for the wife, mine wears hers more than any other watch.

This is the watch Bond should be wearing...the AT XXL

I've been researching the Formula 1 as a possible purchase for myself as something to knock about in at the weekends. I have read that the very latest versions do indeed have what they call "matching side bumpers" in the same colour as the dial.