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Thanks!!! Will do!

Does anyone know if DW carries this dial? I have tried to message him a couple of times about a kit but haven't heard back from him. I am looking for this PN dial and waondered if he had it. BTW...how does this one look? Thanks!!!

I got my bits from this store: http://drillcity.stores.yahoo.net/index.html. They say that they are tungsten carbide. The 5 pack of 1.3mm bit was only about $9.

I know what you mean about brittle. I have used carbide gravers on my 8mm ww lathe and they are a PIA to sharpen if the point breaks. They do cut well though!!!!

I just ordered some carbide bits and will let you know how they fair. I was surprised that I didn't chew up the titanium coated bit when I did the bracelet. How many cases can you normally do on a single bit (just for reference)?

Thanks for all of the information guys. You have given me the confidence to try it out. Now, if I can get the courage to do crown guards

I decided to try an old bracelet that I have lying around. It accepts standard spring bars that are about 1.7mm. I only have titanium plated bits and it worked on the one link perfectly. I used rapid tap as the cutting fluid and it only too about 2 minutes in the press. It will now take 2mm spring bars. So, once again, I am waiting on everything to get here. Will post pictures of the progress. Thanks again!!!!

Thanks guys for the replies and information. I think that I might just give it a go. Has anyone ever drilled the ends of the current MBW/MBK bracelet that eurotimez is selling? Also, would end mill bits be better than drill bits? Thanks!!!

Thanks for the info. Pardon my ignorance, but who is JMB? I was also under the impression that it was better to drill harder metals at higher rpm's. I could be wrong, but I remember reading that in a few different places. If it works for you though, that says something. I have never done it, so any information is better than what I have now. Thanks!!!!

Hi Guys,

I will be getting a couple of MBW cases soon and really want the lug holes and probably bracelets drilled out. I really like doing things myself but don't know if I should attempt this one. I will tell you the equipment I have and see what you think. I have a Cameron micro drill press (164) with a double cross slide and vise that I have used for some watchmaking projects. The drill can run at speeds of 9500, 17,000, and 30,000 RPM's but I also have a variable speed control. My only concern is that the vise that mounts to the table is not very deep. I placed a replica Tudor case I have in it and it fits about 1/3 on the case in the vise. The case was very secure but I am sure that more would be better.

I have been reading posts that say cobalt bits have been successful, but I was wondering if a carbide bit or end mill would be better. Here is a link to the press that I have: http://www.cameronmicrodrillpress.com/presses-164.html

Thanks in advance!!!!

Here is another quick question. Who has the better dial. I am probably going to want a GW but would order the other in red just to have. My gut says that the MBW is the better dial, but I wanted to ask. Thanks!!!

Thanks for the info. Did you have to redrill the tube hole or just run a tap through? Thanks!!!

Thanks for the replies. I was thinking of ordering both myself and piecing the best of both worlds together. I was thinking oforderig the GWSD MBW and a DRSD from PT. Is the 1665 that ETZ sells considered the old style case and will accpet gen parts? Thanks!!!

Hi Guys,

I am getting out of control with these watches!!! Someone needs to stop me. My newest craving is a nice GWSD. I like the price tag of puretime's GWSD but have heard that the MBW is a better rep. Would a puretime 1665 with a MBW dial be a good combination. I realize that the dial and hands would have to be relumed to match. One thing that turns me off about the puretime is the nylon washer around the crystal that I have been reading about. Has anyone found a work around for that? I am really lookign for a good example without breaking the bank. Any thoughts or recommendations are welcome. Thanks!!!!

Thanks again! Can I just buy the correct gasket then? Do you know the proper height? Is it 3mm?

Thanks for the reply. So the crystal I have will work but the 2.7mm high gasket I have won't? Thanks!!!

Can anyone tell me if the 25-295 C crystal will work in a 16610 case? I have seen sources on the net that say 25-295 C and 25-295 C2 will work but haven't found any differences. Does anyone know the part number for a Sub crystal? Thanks!!!!

Thanks for the info. I will send him an email and see what he says. Thanks!!!

Hi Guys,

I am really like the latest version of the DSSD and am thinking about ordering one. It looks like PC and TT both have the same version and have been recommended here. I was wondering if there was one that could get the watch to the US faster. Thanks!!!!!!

Thanks for the tip on the hands. I can't find the hand size for the 3135 but might be worth a try. Thanks!!!

Thanks! Do you know where to get just the white dial and possibly an extra set of hands? ETZ sells the red version only right now. Thanks!!!

Hi Guys,

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good quality white dial 1680. I am looking for one that will go into an old MBW case. I was also wondering if anyone knows of a source for different size second hands. The ETA hands are 90/150/26 and I need some that are 90/150/22. I could get an extra set of ETA hands and try to tighten the tube on the second hand, but I have never had much luck doing that without cracking the tube. Can you get quality replacement hands on eBay? Thanks!!!!

Thanks!!! I will try it out tomorrow or later this week.

Thanks!!! Do you know if the stop lever used in the 2824 and 2836 can be used in the 2846?

I believe that it is an old style MBW case with the Original Polex 5513 between the lugs. I am still waiting on parts to start work but will keep you posted. I haven't thought about the missing date wheel and stem alignment issues but have a 5513 planned as well. I will let you know if I run into any issues. Thanks for the replies!!!!

Nevermind. I found it. It is for a 2801-2. I have a 2801 and it is different. Sorry for the clutter.

Does anyone know if there is a different set bridge for the ETA 2846 that will give it two stem setting instead of three? The 2846 has winding, date setting, and time setting. I am thinking about using it for a 5513 project and would like just two (winding and time). I think I have seen a picture of someone filing the extra setting out but was wondering if a new part was available. Thanks!!!