Kerbus

My small suggestion FWIW: To those who are dedicated Sub collectors, having bought from multiple sources, post some pics of yours Subs to show us how they the compare against one another. If you own multiple variations from multiple dealers, that would ideal. ( I'm not sure who/how many members actually do have such an assortment) Please post them! We can critique criteria to some degree with some photos to look at.

The problem is, you won't always be opening cases that you closed yourself. That means that eventually, you'll run into one that the friction tool won't touch. You may even come across one that will give the hand wrench trouble...you might even slip, and damage the case back.

All of these will be short work for the LG Openall. If you have the budget (about $80), I recommend going there first.

Yeah, wish I had one of those. I do have a very good tool for slotted waterproof case backs though, it's a Horotec and it's item CO-M320 in the Jules Borel catalog.

I'm trying to find out if there is an adapter for it that can accomdate dyes for Rolex backs. I'd like to get that as an add-on some time if there is.

I have both kinds, but economy versions. I have no clue how folks have success with the rubber "plunger" type tool. For me, maybe to get the back loose once I've detorqued it. My Bergeon-like tool is the only way I can get the back moving and loose.

Blinged out, custom Panerai. LOL J/K. The PAMs are going to get a second look and I'm sure, plenty of compliments because they're unusual.

Just wanted to be sure, is this the correct one rated at 222 ?

I have basic blue Loctite from Wal-Mart, I guess that's not sufficient for watch repairs.

I wonder if the use of a newer kind of plastic razor blade, the kind seen for boat and automotive applications, may add one more measure of safety to the procedure. But maybe it wouldn't be strong enough?

On these new real 14K and stainless bracelets, you should be able to use a mild abrasive/jeweler's rouge. If it's anything like 14K jewelry, it ought to get out just about all mild marring from use. I use it on jewelry with excellent results.

I use Brasso on my TT Sub. Works perfect. Polish once a week.

Yep, does well. If you top with the wax, you'll have some pretty decent protection. I re do every few months. Got a 2001 Sub that's still looking pretty good.

Harly's a good pure carnauba based wax. Not sure if the most famous/ best in the world in terms of cars, but yes, it will do OK. To brighten the goldplate you 'll want to rely more on chemical cleaning rather than abrasion for the reasons listed above. I have the complete set of English Custom polishes I use on plated surfaces on boats and motorcycles. They seem to have the perfect blend of both chemical and abrasive polishing action depending on which polish you choose. All of that is over the top in terms of just protecting a watch though. If you go with a cleaner- wax, something like Meguiar's in the maroon tub, that should safely clean the plating. You could protect it with a wax, or a synthetic car sealant- Liquid Glass, Meguiars NXT Generation for store bought, Klasse or Zaino for the online high end stuff. I persoanlly have been protecting with Collinite. Got that at Auto Zone.

You could try a light solvent based cleaner, perhaps Brasso, to get off the tarnish. Maybe even a car cleaner-wax. It may just do the trick. If you get it off, you can retard tarnish/wear but applying a long lasting car wax or sealant. I just added my trusty Collinite to a gold plated bracelet.

If you folks are referring to the bracelet pin removal tool that you twist to force the pin out, try to get a hold of a few spare pins for the tool because they are notorious for snapping . I have some and am still very careful. I oil down the pins in the bracelet first as mentioned, then gingerly force the pin through the bracelet hole, I stop just when enough of it is out to get my pliers on it, then I pull it out.

If I'm in the market for more watches with pins in the bracelet,I'll consult the Borel catalog again for a better tool. Last I looked, they have much more durable versions of the cheap kind.

Hi all,

Check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-President-Mens-1...1QQcmdZViewItem

The dial on this one alerted me. I see a hyphen between "Oyster Perpetual" and no "T Swiss Made T" or "Swiss Made" on either side of 6:00. No photos of the back of the end links seems curious too.

Hmm....

i restore rare old cars and build custom hot rods, the stuff that you see on the barrette jackson auction. i have alot of cars i build go to that auction every year [especialy scottsdale az ] and i can assure you mb dosn't service anything on a gullwing door benz. every time i work on one of those peices of crap i always have to custom build every thing. that is one of the reasons those types of restos start at 75,000.00 and goes up from there. those cars are very cool but they are nothing but a pain in the butt

That's awesome! I'm addicted to watching Barrett Jackson. I recently went to the Amelia Island Concours and Rolexes ( probably most were gen given the clientele) were on loads of wrists. Saw a real live gullwing and a delapidated one for auction I'm sure that got some obscene price, but gotta love those cars and to wear a watch that fits right with them

Which variety of Loctite? The blue?

Here's the real deal:

http://www.tic-tock.com/wingates/watch-detail/19737

OUCH!

I ordered a seamaster aqua terra on 14th and Rolex datejust on 27th.

The tracking wasn't working for 2 weeks until yesterday. It changed to "shipped from Canton,China."

So, I guess I ll just have to be patient and wait for it. No problem in communication.

I emailed her a few times for quote and she replied all my emails.

Wow, that's a long time for it not to work. My most recent one is now functional, took 2 days. I use track-trace and the USPS site for the full spectrum of tracking. I'm expecting my parts early next week.

Yeah, King is pretty good about answering e-mails.

folex

Excellent carpet and fabric cleaner but a terrible watch!

A Serti dial is pushing the limit on a GMT but those, yikes, way overboard!

OK, I think I'm figuring this out.

The upper pix have a watery gold cast to the metal, but the bottom pix showing bracelet details are definately all SS, shwoing a different watch I think.

I'm gonna send her an e-mail abot this and report what I find out.

You guys like this watch?

Yeah, that sounds correct. You mean any "all gold" model to be plated, right? AFAIK, the only watches featuring actual 14K are TT and are identified as such. Genuine, solid gold models are tough to come by and, understandably, cost $$$.

TT is not fantasy model. News from Basel2006

Wow, looks like that is going on literally right now. Very handsome model. Hope more follow.

I've been in touch with her nearly daily and I would say her English is OK enough to answer. I believe the genuine item is only presently available in all 18K so any steel or TT model would be a fantasy model. The one in the link looks to be all gold.

I've been in touch with her every day for the last several regarding having a faulty crown assembly shipped to me in order to send my watch for repair. I'm surprised she hasn't been in touch with you.

what u should do is , open the case back , then when dried, regrease that oring .......

I have the Jules Borel catalog in front of me here and there are several greases to choose from. The one that looks most appropriate is a silicone grease. It's a few bucks. You just put the O rings in the little tube and get the grease on them and install. Is this correct?

im thinking it wont be too hard or too costly to fix , i will let u know when i get it , some crowns have the guts glued in instead of screwed or welded in so it may be that was the problem as well

Thank again Joe!

I'm just waiting on the parts and then it's off to you....

This was the most bizarre tube I've ever seen. It looks to be a clear factory defect. Also, apparently just the round, gold winder of the crown with a spring underneath was forced onto it. When I originally got it loose it just popped off because they are both mis manufactured parts.

I'm waiting on the dealer to send some replacement parts and then it's off to Joe. If the winding mechanism itself is stopped ( watch was winding/keeping time fine though), he'll confirm that as well.

Yuck, not a great experience with this purchase