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My first Rolex rep... A Phong 5512. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I see that you wear this one a bunch. Always catches my eye. I might need to call sead and see if he can track me down one. The jubilee is a nice touch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk She’s 23 years old and aging beautifully. A put it on and keep it on Rolex. How about that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just saw it from http://trustytime.store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_8&products_id=18376 It looks like they fixed the bezel pointing and date wheel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Some of us probably have one or two vintage omegas with acrylic crystals and they are usually a hassle to work with because the crystals are not easy to find and the aftmkt is not much help. So...here is a little bit of info on them: You can use the Otto Frei website for omega crystal part numbers because it is accurate and easy to use: OMEGA WATCH CRYSTALS OMEGA WATCH CRYSTALS Otto Frei web site www.ofrei.com, created by Bob Frei contains over 12,000 items for the watch, clock and Jewelr... For regular 'snap in' type crystals, I measure the crystal seat outer diameter and go from there. 'snap in' = the type of crystal commonly referred to as the GS brand PHD type. Example: If the crystal seat is 30.0mm in diameter the proper crystal will be 30.1mm or 30.2mm and they are installed using a 'crystal lift' or a press that has a cup with a tapered inside edge...the crystal goes up against the tapered cup and a plunger with a small padded tip is pushed (by the press) up into the center of the crystal to effectively shrink the outside diameter of the crystal by forcing the domed center up inside the cup. Install the crystal by placing the crystal into the crystal seat in the case and release the pressure on the press. A 'crystal lift' is an expanding claw type tool that compresses the outer edge of the crystal...often leaving marks that may cause a leak on WR cases. They are cheap and good for removing a crystal that will be discarded or on a crystal that does not need to be water resistant for more than hand washing. Here are some of the different crystal types: http://www.ofrei.com/page_168.html Here is an example of a cheapo crystal/case back press with tapered edge cups and plungers: eBay item number 380890016220 Many vintage omegas use an acrylic crystal similar to the GS 'ET' type armored crystal. The problem is some omegas have a 'stepped' reflector ring/tension ring and it must be used in the replacement crystal or use an oem spec crystal. Catch 22...many omegas have a 'mushroom' shaped acrylic armored crystal that presses into the case with the removable bezel already placed on the case (if it has a removable bezel). 'Removable' = the bezel can be removed with the crystal on the case but one of two things will usually happen: 1...The bezel will be bent from the pressure needed to remove it along with the crystal at the same time. It forces the crystal out of the case at the same time because the bezel will not come off over the 'mushroom' shaped crystal. 2...The crystal will be 'shaved' when the bezel ring is forced out basically ruining it and this can also allow the bezel to fall off later on. The bezel does not hold the crystal to the case...the crystal holds the bezel down on the case. You see this type of construction on many vintage dress type omega 'seamasters' that have a one piece case with the movement coming out the front side. How are you supposed to remove the crystal? Use a Bergeon 5011 crystal pump or something similar that pressurizes the case through the case tube and pops the crystal out without damage to the crystal or movement. The crown comes out by pulling out on it to uncouple the two piece stem. Note: Sometimes the forked end of the stem will break and they are hard to find. https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-5011-watch-pressure-crystal-removing-pump/

PICTORIAL review - Submariner 116610 LV Green Ceramic Noob 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet SA3135 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My first rep. From Puretime. I hope You enjoy macros of this beautiful watch. Tomorrow I' ll try to describe my impressions. Up to now I'm quite happy.

Nice! I recognize that case [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Depth Gauge on Kain Heritage ostrich Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Here is one I drew up with a matching hash on the T and F and a Bart Simpson coronet/font

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Watches are not my taste but I love the car

Ploprof on Donerix Stingray Watch Out!

Ok guys. Just arrived from puretime. Initial impressions are very good. Packaged well in the Rolex coffin. Bezel insert is the star. Very well done. I’ve taken some comparison pics with my gen SD4K in different lighting to give your an idea of how close it is

Like what P, the occasional violent patient? Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Since many are users of several forums at the same time, I try to warn as many people as possible. I will be grateful if you give me contacts, those who can help me.

11 - FINISHED ... and redy to go back to his owner : Thursday I received the new dial for that "ex-quite-ugly-now-pretty-nice" cheapie. So this morning she was ready for some pics though the light was not very good. She ticks the time pretty well, the crown can perfectly be screwed on the crown tube and she looks pretty good ... IMHO I know my father in law will be very happy and it’s been a very interesting exercise of plastic surgery. Now it’s time to leave for a 2 weeks vacation then I’ll go back to a much tougher build projects that I hope to finish before next december … but shh!!! it’s classified :hehehe: And, as promised, here are some pics before I wrap it in a soft cloth and put it back in my bag ...

Enjoying some holidays. Cheers!

Hi all, really hope that someone can help me out to solve this problem. When i want to create a new advert the following error code is shown up. Best regards Daniel