Usil

Congrats and thanks to the Admin team for hosting such a great site. Usil

There is no way to tell if it is unless it is tested. And just because one is does not mean the next will be. Just take it in and have it tested. Usil

You are going to have to wait since you did not allow for sufficient time. We never know what may happen and have learned to be patient. It will all work out but probably not to your birthday timetable. Just tell the person it is coming. Usil

Hi, I am Usil and I am grizzled. Usil

I bought about 25 watches in 2006. All were working and I had no problems I could not quickly remedy myself. The first watch I bought in 2007, a ultimate PO was a disaster. Stripped crown, bad pearl, stops randomly and loose He valve nearly falling off. I guess I was due. I just sent the watch back to Andrew for a replacement. But, hearing of all the similar quality issues with this model of PO I am not so sure that I will get a good one. I asked Andrew to make sure it is checked out but don't know if he will do this. This watch looked and felt great to wear. I hope I get a good replacement. Usil

Andrew is correct in a temporary fix. The end of the pushers inside the watch can become (or were at the time of manufacturer) beveled as they are not hard steel. If you turn the top part of the pusher sticking out of the watch by 90 degrees this can move the bad bevel part so that a flatter part is used to push the lever inside the watch. Hope this helps. And how did I know this? Because I examine all my watches with complications and lubricate the levers to make them slide easier. In all cases, this has been a great benefit. It was during my inspection of a Navi that I saw the end of the pusher. Usil

The Canon EOS 400D is a great camera but now, you need to start getting lenses. You have to have a Wide zoom and you know, you want to start taking watch shots so a macro lense is needed and those telephotos are really neat so a 70 to 200 is what you will have to get. Just take a look at the 500mm monster. You can get real close with that. Got to add that to the list. Got to have a big bag now plus a tripod is a must. Oops need the circular polarizer filters. Plus, you are going to need a portable hard drive to provide extra storage. Loose all of that and you will cry so insurance has to be added to the list. Great hobby - expensive - so maybe rep watches is the cheaper way to go. Usil

Looks nice to me. Usil

Before everyone said how hard it was, I removed a link in my ultimate PO. Here is what I did. Removing the pin: 1. I used a pin tool to get the pin half way out. (that is as far as you can get with the pin tool) 2. Using needle nose pliars - I grabbed the pin using the wide flat part of the pliars (not the scorred/ribbed part at the tip of the pliars) as I did not want to score or add grooves to the pin in case it slipped. 3. Hard firm pressure (without twisting so as to not bend the pin) brought the pin out. Replacing the pin in the adjusted bracelet: 1. I alligned and placed the pin in the hole and pushed a little to get it started. 2. Again, using the flat part of the pliars I grabbed the pin firmly and pushed straight. This got it about 1/2 way in. 3. I used my watch hammer, the plastic tip part, to lightlly rap the pin in the rest of the distance. There is no other way the pin would have gone in without this hammer. The pin did not bend in this process. Yes, it was hard and having the right tools is critical. It was the hardest one I have ever done but following these instructions took me only a minute of two. Usil

Golfman, I travel internationally and I just wear my PO. Why tempt fate? By the way, what is the black band you have pictured? Who makes it and what model is it? Usil

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This is the last post. Usil

I tried for this last year and none exist. Usil

A friend at my office told me his sister was visiting Italy and decided to buy a replica bag. After the sale, she was approached by police and detained because of the purchase. The total fines was more than an original bag, several thousand Euros. So, no matter where we are, some are lucky and some are not. We take our chances. This is why I never take more than the watch I wear when I travel in Europe and usually it is my PO. Yes, many will say that they do and never had a problem but the point is - why tempt fate? As Neil and others have said - 'low profile'. Usil

Today it is this one. Usil

Use LocTite that can be removed, not permanent. It will keep them inplace but allow you to reove if you have to. I use LocTite Blue 242 (removable) - part number 24200. Obtain from hardware stores. Usil

My most comfortable bracelet. I just wish the PO was working. Usil

My PO feels good on the wrist but stops frequently, the He valve is falling off and the crown will not screw in. Andrew told me to contact him after Chinese New year and he would send me a new one. So, we will see. Sounds like a lot of bad POs from everbody complaining about them in the forum. Usil

This site has a few - look pretty good. Tritium watches Usil

Look at the nice AR coatings on all those. Usil Look at the nice AR coatings on all those. Usil

Tiny screws on Breitling have been menthioned before on bezels or bracelets. Same for any rep - use lock-tite. This should be standard inspection and maintenance on all reps. Usil

Need to get to the weekend for any wrist shots. I will see what I can do. Usil

This is one discussion I do not want to see end. Progress is being made and it will help everyone including the dealers. Usil

The Navitimer is one classy watch. But, just to prepare you - once you start buying PAMs, it will just seem too small on the wrist. I hate this as I really like the Navitimer. Usil

Looks good to me. Usil