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  1. The full size egi donor cases we have access to are, well, kinda crappy, lugs are short, lug holes are in a bad spot, getting the bezel off and back on with out warping it is next to impossible, I could go on, but you get the point. This one was made in house everything except the second hand and the movement, while its got a few parts that would be changed to more gen like appearance, it's all made like the gen. I didn't have any round stock in the required size for the76mm length of the case so it started life as a plate. This was then turned to the final over all diameter, and the shape of the lugs turned I to the face and back Then off to the mill to cut out the shape, drill the required holes etc Once that was done, the bezel, case back, rotation hold down ring and crown guard were made. (Forgot to take images of those processes[GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]) Once all the parts were made and fitted, some fine tuning was done, cutting in the sharp angle at the lug to case (pain in the butt!) fitting the little brass slide tabs that keep the bezel on and allows it to rotate, cutting the overly complicated crystal, cutting the notches, milling the spring pin holes, setting up the bezel so the markers line up correctly... Fitting the removable movement ring (will accommodate 240's with a 3 piece dial) and getting it to all work together. Finishing touches, made dial 43mm, markers screw in lug bars, blasting and lightly aging the finish. It all came together to end up like this. Thanks for taking a look
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  2. Context: Bought an Oyster Perpetual 39mm (JF, 114300, Grape) from Mary (TD) that needed basic servicing. Timegrapher results provided by Mary suggested that it was gaining about +013 s/d, not ideal but fortunately fixable. About me: First rep, first automatic watch, didn't even know how to take out the extra steel links with a screwdriver - essentially a watch noob. I live in a place that does not have many rep-friendly watch-smiths, or even friendly watch-smiths for that matter - let's just say that asking the neighbourhood watch-smith to do basic servicing on a regular watch requires great patience, resilience and low expectations on the customer's part. This meant that I had to rely on recommendations on forums or risk never enjoying wearing my OP. Someone recommended Al (Legend), and so I contacted him about watch servicing. What I hoped for before I met Al: - My watch comes back in one piece, after months. I'm patient - I have waited for 27 years before getting an automatic watch, I can wait a few more months. What actually happened: - A complete disassembly, cleaning, oiling, regulation and assembly of the movement - complete with pictures showing me what was going on. I was new to the world of watches and Al was kind to take the time to explain to me what was going on, and answer my questions. - Regular updates on how my watch was doing and his QC processes. Al has excellent attention to detail and clearly takes pride in servicing each watch to the best of his ability. He also does mods, and damn, his modded watches look good. - Watch is returned to me in about 2 weeks, looking beautiful and working like a dream. If I hadn't found Al, I would probably still be stuck with a watch that was too big for my wrist, with a clone 3132 movement that is probably not oiled very well and with dust stuck inside. Eventually, the movement might stop sporadically as a result and cause the watch to fail to keep time well, which would be a shame because I really like this watch. However, the superb quality of Al's work, his affordable rates, and his excellent, transparent, communication style has meant that I can never get any watch fixed at any typical watch-smith without being disappointed. He has basically ruined me for any other watch-smiths forever, so I'm naming and shaming him right here.
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  3. My 5512 PCG Cartel case modded Athaya crown and pearl Yuki insert Vietnam dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  4. Selected a couple of watches for tomorrow.
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  5. Wicked awesome!!!!!! So jelly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  6. Looking good bro ^^ Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk
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  7. Looks nice mate ! I think it’s similar to mine but what are the spec please ?
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  9. Very nice [emoji106] Mine says Hi too.
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  10. I don't have experience with them, but they are a trusted dealer here. You can read about feedback or just discussions about the various TDs here: https://rwg.cc/forum/230-watches-clothing-parts-accessories/
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  13. It's amazing! Great! Thanks for sharing
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  14. Started as a 5513 but I used a 5512 dial Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk
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  15. Amazing effort.. Well done Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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  16. Hi bro Rob! Thanks for sharing! You have two awesome 6 digit subs now! The LV is gorgeous now that it's complete. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  17. 5218-201/A on Kain Heritage shark Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk
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  18. Perfect travel companion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  19. Once I've got my skills a bit better I will re lume it,not till I can do a good job tho Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk
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  20. Adding on to the Valjoux love :-)
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  21. Latest and greatest build so far! 6542 pan am with a gen cal. 1030 gmt beating inside. a dream came true Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  22. I have just found my favourite thread in all of Repdom.
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