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I've had this for many many years, and surprisingly it keeps excellent time. Nicely sized, too, at 43mm diameter. Semi-pocketwatch case is interesting, the back pops off and reveals a hinged caseback covering up a lovely 15j mov't! If only watches could talk... This one has many stories I bet.3 points
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Please don't make it sound any worse brother. Please. Lol I tread softly along the fine line separating raving insanity and lucid moments of ingenuity. The issue is I've no idea which is which mostly.2 points
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Looks and sounds remarkably like the crew lounge here. I'd post a pic, but the sight of Nikki6 and Legend sat around in their undies may put you off your beer for life.2 points
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Thanks :-) It's a franken 6263 that Spinmaster assembled. It's a gen service dial so can't go too wrong with that heh.2 points
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It's a lake house Franken 24 kind of Weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk2 points
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Quit boasting, there is a guy in the French Customs with far more watches than you.2 points
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Thanks for the kind words! Added 2-14-17 Fitting bezels on 5512/13/1680 etc: 1...If you plan to do much crystal fitting, you will need a precision digital caliper, not a $12.99 cheapo, a good one...if you do not have one already. 2...Measure the OD of the crystal after it is pushed down on the case neck...write it down. Measuring a loose crystal is usually not going to give an accurate measurement. 3...Measure the ID of the inner (crystal retaining) bezel...write it down. 4...The inner crystal retaining bezel needs to be around .1mm to .2 mm smaller than the crystal (measured on the watch). 5...Use a heavy duty bezel press with metal dies if possible, plastic dies are usually too flimsy. You will soon develop a 'feel' for proper fit. Mine is an old Japan made 'BB' press from way back and now reproductions are available at 'affordable' prices. Here are BB styles with tapered and straight wall dies and you can find these presses at reasonable prices if you look around. The second listing has a much better price. http://www.jewelerssupplies.com/product12034.html http://collectionsmall.stores.yahoo.net/wacaprcrprwi.html Here is a cheapo model that might be Ok: https://www.amazon.com/Watch-Crystal-Press-Watchmaker-Repair/dp/B000RB3HRU The frame is probably made out of 'pot metal'. BB type bases are made out of cast iron. The general rule is cheapo tools = broken parts....but not always. Imho... Genuine crystals are over rated, especially on project watches. I have used GS crystals for 40 years and never had any problems and their crystals for vintage no date submariners come in 4 or 5 sizes. Sternkreuz are Ok too but sometimes not a precision fit. Like I said many times before...when you find a crystal that fits...buy 3 of them. Many no name 'internet' crystals are out of spec, sometimes from one batch to the next. Many no name internet bezel kits are not too hot either. The better sets come from Clark, watchman408 (on eBay) and ST in my experience. Better = they fit.2 points
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I will say it again, the pictures never do these justice. However much you like it I guarantee it looks better in reality Want, want bad1 point
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I have had success holding the watch down on a case holder (or put double sided tape on the crystal and press it against a table carefully) and depressing the stem release with a screwdriver in one hand and tugging on the stem nub w/ the other hand using a pair of tweezers. Never had to disassemble anything to get a broken stem out as long as there's a nub showing. Otherwise, disassembly1 point
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You can remove stem from the winding bridge Also next time use gen stem and gen crown (if you didn't) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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Just like on the Island, you can look ....... but don't touch. (at the watch that is, baps are still what's for breakfast)1 point
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Truly art, Bart! I feel like I'm close to looking for a good printer to give it a shot myself...though I know it would be a far cry from you work, it's inspiring to see what you're able to achieve.1 point
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Heh heh, should I wear the hot pink one this afternoon with my gaytona?! Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk1 point
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I certainly do sir! So guys there is not much left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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Heh no problem! :-) It's a V7 Noob with V6S bracelet... - Gen dial - Gen insert - Gen hands - Gen crown & tube - Gen movement & date - Gen crystal1 point
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Any way to get those points removed? I appreciate the sentiment from you fine fellows.1 point
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Personally I prefer online WU but I believe the online site can vary from country to country. When customers pay me by WU they need to supply my name, country and state I live in, other than that they only need to highlight that the cash will be collected in person. Ken1 point
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They say these things come in threes, so sleep in the spare bedroom tonight. Joking aside, sorry to hear about the Porker, I hope that is nothing serious1 point
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I can't log in through site, tapatalk, or app myself. Need to send some qt on rwg anyway. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk1 point
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Today itself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro1 point
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Well!!!!!!! I was under the impression "what happens on the Island STAYS on the Island"! Shall we talk about those blisters on your palms after all those baps? Yeah that's right folks... our not-so-innocent nikki6 BLISTERED HIS HANDS. Did it have something to do with baps? I can't say because what happens on the island stays on the island.1 point
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Amplitude on the bottom of acceptable range but I would not refuse for that, all else looking good.1 point
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Looks great! Green light it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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Hi Guys! Will visit here more often from now on! Thank you all for the very supporting comments! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Pro1 point
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beaten to death topic. I agree with Ubiquitous, Reps to me ARE more interesting, with the options open to mod and do stuff to them that you would never dream of doing to a gen. Before you judge me to be another cheapo rep collector, a very brief background My gens: I own 6 AP ROOs, an IWC, 2 Hublots and 1 rolex, and a nice Rotary watch from one of my buddies here My Reps: Currently 4 Hublots, 2 ROOs, 2 rolex, 2 Franck Mullers, 3x Cartiers I own reps because I find some of the models close enough to gen, and its a matter of economy for me. Some reps I bought to try on for fun. I wear reps for travel as well, and there are very interesting looking reps which the gen are no longer available. I also love the process of modding a rep to be a better watch, something I cannot see myself doing with a gen. So you see, the reasons are many. I like each watch I own, gen or rep. The watches do not judge themselves, its only we and our fellows that judge them. I have said it many times: You wear ANY watch for yourself, because you like it. As for what your neighbor thinks of your watch, it should not be a concern, nor should it really be his business. If I see a Hublot on a wrist of a man in a mall, I would not bother spending more than 2 sec wondering if it was a gen. That is his business. But if that man is dressed in a torn T shirt, shorts that needed patching 2 years back and flip-flops with no soles, yeah, I would be thinking that the watch is either a stolen one or a rep. If you want to wear a nice watch, gen or rep, just make sure you look like a man with a nice watch, and not a mismatched work of art. If you would not think of wearing pink shorts and wellingtons with a tuxedo, apply the same sense when wearing a nice watch, and 99% of the time, you would do alright.1 point