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Another one Genuine Dial , insert, crystal , crown Aftermarket 18k bezel ETA 2824 ST case Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had to recondition some Twinlocks for various projects & I thought others might find a tutorial useful. The Problem The spring action that ejects the crown from the case tube when the crown is unscrewed for winding/time-setting is not working, the crown feels like it is slipping during winding, or you are unable to fit a stem because the tube shaft is damaged or the threading stripped In either case, your options are to replace the crown, recondition the crown's internal components or transplant them from another crown. Once the crown is disassembled & the individual components are cleaned & inspected, you can then decide whether they can be reconditioned or whether you will need to replace them (I am not aware of a source for replacements for any of these components, so transplanting is the only real option - note that while the tube shafts may be interchangeable between like crowns, the shaft diameters often differ between the various crown versions, which may require refitting of case tubes & gaskets). Crown Disassembly To disassemble the crown, secure (snug, not tight - too tight & you will deform the shaft) the tube shaft in a vice (a pin vice will also work) & unscrew (counter-clockwise) the crown cap from the tube shaft. In most cases, with the tube shaft secured, you will be able to unscrew the crown by hand. If not, use a pair of rubber-jawed pliers (if you use metal-jawed pliers, be careful not to scratch or damage the crown's surface) After the crown is separated from the tube shaft, you can remove the inner plunger & spring assembly (I needed to transplant the spring assembly from 1 Twinlock over to another, so what you see below are the components from 2 Twinlocks) Tapping a Stripped Stem Hole If the stem hole threads are stripped, you may be able to rethread them with a Crown Reamer. This is essentially just a tiny tap that you screw into the hole to freshen the threading. Fortunately, in this case, it was successful The Cleaned/Reconditioned Parts Ready for Reassembly When reassembling, do not overtighten the tube shaft into the crown - hand-tighten (with the tube shaft secured in a vice) only The Reassembled Brevet Crown

Took my good old MBW Sub out of the box today modded by one of the best modders Omega. OK TC's are wonderfull but this one still looks quit good IMO Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met behulp van Tapatalk

Does this qualify as a watch? Wristshot:

How about this:

I found my strap on Kostas' Facebook page. All of the current available straps FS are pictured there. They go fast, so check his page often.

This contains amazing detail/ information and pics and is so helpful, even after several years. Really appreciated. Thanks a lot freddy333

Love it ! Have the Nevon which is very close so passed on this one also have the Branco , fine watches.

OK, I will post a couple up. Not sure they really qualify as Frankens based on some of the others posted. 16750 Gen dial, crown, crystal, insert and bracelet. 118138 Gen dial, crown, crystal, bezel and strap/buckle. 116233 Franken light Gen dial, crystal, and crown

Whilst my 4S is working I really can't justify the expense - I'm not renewing my contract for it as I'd buy it outright. When the time comes I'll probably go with a new iPhone, be it 6, 6S or 7.....

Recieved the latest AP Black Themes 2014 ultimate version update by JF What do you all think of it..??? For me it's seems a top example ...

Bronzo looking great with rub wear and patina.TGIF guys AJ

actually it was a birthday gift from a well meaning friend... so yeah.

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