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Never a truer word said. I think you nailed it A

Pulled this one together, a Seamaster 300/PO homage.

I've always spent my spare time mulling over bits and pieces on various ebay countries and take great pleasure in seeing if I can make watches out of them. Mainly stuff from the 70s and 80s which is when I think some of the nicest stuff was made. Here's one of my latest, hope you like it. Cwc dial Swiss made case used by brands like squale 37.5mm Breitling hands with missing lume Eta 955.112 2 hand movement Old folded link oyster bracelet Happy Christmas everyone DH

And because of that I advised you to come here!!! Allow the little lie with the make-up. We all gotta have some fun on someone else in a while.

Are you saying @QueTip lied he said I have to wear eye make up and a mini skirt when I log in here. I believed him. He is not getting any Christmas card from me for that. Seriously though the outpouring of solidarity in our time of need is heart warming. After what happened with the hack, I personally needed that uplift.

Over here we have the equivalent of The Brig and it’s called the Compulsory Sweater Knitting Class. You, sir, and QueTip bring the RWI madness with you to the knitting circle and definitely deserve to attend said class by reputation alone, but because you guys are also such perfect gentlemen, why don’t we all hang out here together instead while waiting for RWI to be back and better than before? The madness is on you and the beer will be on me. Welcome brother and remember that despite how@nikki6 may look, eye make up isn’t the norm here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

hopefully a hulk is ok, too... merry x - mas to everyone!

Que and Sogeha you guys are 100% correct. Our hobby is small enough and last years hit made us smaller. A lot of people never came back. I am worried what will happen now because this was an attack on its members. We need too stick together and continue our friendships and brotherhood.

Why not a couple of shots of an GMT in here also

@Sogehakindly said I can start a RWI thread here. I have no news for any of our exiles but I will let you know what I hear if and when I hear it. To all my friends enjoy the time in exile, from what I see there is a lot to read on here so happy days Patrick

This is from a message I sent to 'bobandshawn' 12-13-17 pertaining to his post about MBK case tubes in the General Discussion section: I have 4 MBK cases made in the last 5 to 7 years and they all have the correct oem spec threads in the case (3.0mm x .35mm). 'The Catch' (there is always a catch with replica parts)...the MBK case tube gasket seat cut in the case was not oem spec on any of the cases so they either have to me machined to spec or an alternate gasket used. I used an alternate gasket because it was easier and I do not plan to put the watches in water. The MBK cases are 5512, 5513 and two 1680...they are all absolutely identical except for reference numbers, all have dial window openings made for 26.0mm 5512/13 dials and need to be cut a little bit bigger if a 26.5mm 1680 spec dial is used so it will not be shielded by the reflector (rehaut) because it can shave the outer tips of the minute markers off. Q...What is the fix to make an oem spec gasket seat? A...Cut the gasket seat in a milling machine or drill press to spec with the appropriate cutter bit. I have a milling machine and cutter but never took the time to machine any of the cases. I looked for the cutter in order to give the size but could not find it right away. As usual. note: I finally found the end mill, it is 4.0mm and the base of the oem spec case tube (ST) is 3.9mm where the gasket seats against the tube. I do not remember what the alternate gasket size was but it came from a miniature O ring assortment. What you need to be careful about is to make sure the gasket is not cut or squeezed too much when the case tube is tightened down. I use case tubes from Star Time as they are high quality and oem spec. Something else...another member sent his case to me a while back (not an MBK case) to have an Athaya 'no dot' 7mm replica crown and tube set fitted. The threads in the case were oem spec (3.0mm x .35mm) but the Athaya tube was not oem spec at all (where it screwed into the case) so we ordered three aftmkt 'no dot' case tubes from WSO990. The WSO case tubes were oem spec except ('The Catch' again!) the threads on the tube where it screws into the case were the correct pitch and depth but the outside diameter was a hair too big to screw into the case without the chance of binding or breaking. Q...What is the fix? A...Polish the OD of the threads down with Simichrome polish using a stiff 1 inch buff wheel on a Dremel tool, it did not take very much. Q...So...What's 'The Catch'? A...The Athaya crown fits the WSO990 case tube just fine after polishing the tube but the 'telescope' clutch in the crown was not sealed to the crown cap and the crown cap gasket did not do its job and allowed water to flood the case. Imho aftmkt crowns are not always good to use if you plan to get the watch wet. Case tubes are an exception and many of the current aftmkt tubes are as good or superior to oem, especially aftmkt stainless 5.3mm case tubes compared to oem nickel silver tubes...imho. Also...the 'no dot' Athaya crown will not work with a standard 'three dot' modern type triplock case tube even after 'serious modification' because the 'three dot' tube is a lot taller. I have not tried to shorten one at the top but after you cut the top down to the threads, the base of the tube below the threads will still be too tall because of the space needed to cut a gasket groove on the lower part of the tube for the 'dust and grit' gasket. A genuine 7mm 'no dot' case tube should have worked just fine with the Athaya crown but like the cutter bit, I could not find one at the time. Still have not found them.

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Yes triangle through UK w/ one of us Andy. There have been reports of dealers trying going straight in and well German customs is on their game, they got a few. PS not to worry buyer/s made whole by dealer. I guess it is so much cheaper worth the risk, can not imagine how though................

You’re pretty enough already without the eye make up, I’ve heard that your Irish accent is a real thigh loosener lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I see your Seamaster, I’ll raise you a Speedy

Hi micky Yep that was a beauty mate, it always amazes me how many watch brands there's been over the years. If your patient you can fins some amazing inexpensve stuff. Happy Christmas to you and the family Cheers M

Well I actually think it suits me.

Here is a couple of pictures of a reworked yuki rivet bracelet Mounted on the bracelet is a gen clasp cover and the yuki cover is the one beside it. Can't say for sure if the yuki clasp cover is of the better and newer batch but as it was bought quite recently it might be. As @Yllekp wrote and you can see in one of the picture, using an gen clasp cover on it makes a huge difference, it's not only the coronet that differ on the clasp cover between the gen and the yuki one but the total form and shape of the clasp cover is much better. I can take no credit for this work on this bracelet as it was done by someone else, just showing the difference as it could be of interest.

Now that’s a ban-worthy collection! Well done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Merry Christmas RWG and to all our brothers and sisters out there. I am just glad there are so many rooms in the inn.

Happy Holidays RWG.CC and Thank you for taking in RWI refugees.

Sorry RWG, it looks like all the RWI rowdies are coming lol. Good to see you G.

Hello Gentlemen. A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season to everyone. Thank You for having us.

We're just a pretty cool bunch, that's it.

No! Patrick is sound and the four forums form a complex and interwoven web. Our friendships run across the boards and sometimes to brothers who are not active on any board. Watches are what bring us here, but I really don’t think it is just watches than make us log in every day. We are a community and only we can define what that community is and what it means to us.

Good to see you yet again R and you are 100% correct. A how could I forget you my friend We should catch up. S long time no speak. We never did get around to having that pint. But I am goiing down to the hooha in Halifax hooha in February if you want to take a trip down south. Good to see you again my friend Now everyone be duly warned. I will pollute your site with my 21j OOB cheapies and my complete disregard for details on a watch So here is your chance to boot me now lol. It is always great to see so many familiar faces in here at this unpleasant time.

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New insert as Christmas gift for my lovely 5512.

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So there are bots who do post watches on the watch fora seriously? Welcome Miguel.

Good to see you over here sir, hope the problems get sorted asap for you guys. Meantime, kick back and grab some knitting needles!! [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

LMAO I like to call it my Drugtona. I can go way back I will convert you to 4 digits someday lol. But if we are getting all modern and TC well.

OK the only response to that is to go old school

Indeed guys, you are all very welcome here. Our hobby is small enough, we don’t benefit by constantly sparing with each other. All the fora are different which is good for the hobby as a whole, many of us are members on more than one and most of us have a clear home forum. Regardless of that we are all part of the Brotherhood and family sticks together in adversity. Welcome guys, And if you are a Mod on RWI, post that you are in this thread, No need to keep your status hidden here.

If moral decay started 4117 Years ago or earlier (Biblical stories of Sodom and Gomorrah), the modern entertainment industry cannot be it´s main cause. What this industry probably does, is to amplify the perception of this decline. While politicians and lawyers may be the main perpetrators, it´s almost certain that WIS and enthusiasts are here to slow it down. Welcome to rwg.

This model needs no introduction... The 7750 powered DW daytona. With the best dial DW ever made. The dial was tripped to be textured as per the genuine, a gen coronet was fitted and a "vintage" style lume was made. Gen service T21 with the desired "jewel" effect. Case is stock with just a slight buffing, enhanced by a gen crown... Classic.

The Little Gonzo getting some much needed vitamin-D

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Yes, welcome. Indeed it is an easy going place with very little flaming, more like a gentlemans club. So pull up a pew and join in the fun.