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The tool kit we offer- http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/108011-quality-tool-kit/?p=1161785 will do everything you want. You can mix and match if you want different or more tools. Offshore

If you want one, give me a yell and I can arrange a VERY good price to get one shipped into Singapore. Make sure you get the good version as there is one really bad tester around atm. Offshore

Tried to send you a PM. Your box is full. O/S

We have those hand removers at Watch Bitz, for just a couple of $$. Best if used in conjunction with a dial protector. http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=358 Offshore

Hi From a Gold Coast member. O/S

P, Thanks so much for that info.I will take some other shots later today. This one is the same as yours, just with Doxa and Automatic, on the dial, and the condition looks about the same. Have you any thoughts on a value for these? The owner of this one wants to sell it, and is saying $700. I was a bit leary of it as it was a bit of an unknown. But if it is a rare bird, it maybe is worth that money? Thanks again for the info. Offshore

I have been offered this watch- and cannot find much info on this model. Seller says its from the '60's, which I find difficult to accept, as it looks '80's or '90's to me. Movement is marked Doxa, as is the caseback. I know all the good info comes from this place, so what can the Doxa experts here tell me about this? I have the watch in hand if we need to investigate it further. Thanks guys, Offshore

Yes, indeed, we unfortunately are hearing that far to frequently of late. In our defence, that tool kit would sell at around $150 -$160 if supplied by anyone else. Also if you look at the cost of shipping 1.5kgs even internally within a country you see post cost of around 1/2 that amount, so its not all bad. Wish we could find an alternate cheaper shipping option. Offshore.

Yes I know that supplier, and those tools are from Anchor in India. We would sell that driver set around A$12.00, I have looked at it, and think I get better value from my other suppliers in screwdrivers. Its all about consistency, and being able to trust continuity of quality. I agree with you about a cheaper postal option, unfortunately we have a Labour Government in power, with a mad Welsh born woman prime Minister, who is spending billions more than she has, (typical woman) so the under ministers are jacking up prices everywhere to pay for her largesse.Our post charges are jacked up 10% every 3-6 months, which unfortunately only encourages her to spend more. O/S

Can I suggest that you have a very close look at the quality of tools you are being supplied? The Chinese pack 6 or 7 different levels of quality in 1 standard pack. For instance, the screwdrivers we sell as "budget" are in the same packing as our top quality set which goes with the tool kit, but I can assure you they are worlds apart in quality. I spend a few weeks each year in China, sorting out these very factors, and I know we are buying quality for less than our competitors, and certainly not putting on the margin they do,. The post cost can sometimes pull the price of our tools almost in to line with local suppliers, however we still believe the quality of tools supplied overcomes this. I do understand that some tools look similar, however I can assure you they aren't....I fight many battles with suppliers over this quality issue. Offshore.

@fraggle42, Don't forget to register at www.watchbitz.com as an RWG member, and then wait until you receive an "upgrade" email before ordering. Our tool kit, which sells at $129.95 is sold to RWG members at under $100.00. We have sold many hundreds of these to forum members with no issues. Supplying quality items, and standing behind out products is the secret! Offshore

Yes, some giveaways are planned as well I believe. O/S

1 week from now we will all be sitting around pissed. Looks like a big day with many members from all forums now booked to attend. So come on all you Aussies, get along and enjoy a great day with your fellow watch lovers. There may even be a Kiwi member joining us. Offshore

Different tools are needed for different jobs, so no one tool will do everything well. For this reason we have recently put out a bracelet sizing kit- http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/155206-a-new-bracelet-sizing-kit-straps-too/#entry1195058 Now not all the items in it are right for all jobs, but if you just want one tool, get a hammer, the bracelet block, and the set of punches. These will do most bracelet jobs when required. Offshore

Scott, I probably know the model, as we also received a box full of these with incorrectly drilled holes. Does it look like this one?-http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=44 I removed them from sale, until I could get replacements, and am still waiting for a refund for 50 case holders. Just one of the joys of the tool biz! However you soon sort out which suppliers to deal with in the future. The problem was incorrectly drilled holes, some oversized, some on an angle. Offshore.

You can try these as an option.- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=358 Offshore

A standard spring bar tool will work in most situations, for a low outlay- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=143 If you must run to the double sided tool, this model- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=489 is far more economical and will do all that the Bergeon will. Offshore.

What is the body material of the case holder? The plastic ones tend to let the pins angle out which makes for less holding power. I have seen a few alloy with holes not square, again this will reduce holding power. The model we sell in our tool kit is very solid and rugged and uses brass pins. http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=235 Offshore

This may help- http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/103944-a-foray-into-the-wilds-of-china/?hl=%20foray The GuangZhou Watch Market is located on ZhanXi Road,Yue Xiu District in Guangzhou City (very close to the railway station). The closest hotel is the Liuhua, about 5 minutes walk away. If you are planning on buying watches you are best to have already made a contact to take you to the upstairs dealers, as the market stuff is basically rubbish. It really is just as cheap to buy from the dealers here. But it is a remarkable spectacle, to see 10,000 Chinese all trying to eke a living out of watch bits, none of whom earn a retainer! Offshore

Not too may yet, One can only hope all the contestants are slaving over a hot computer. Surely someone needs a grand in cash and kind? Offshore

No Ken, The more the merrier. O/S

Never thought about it. If someone wants to do a tute and only has one post, I see no reason not to accept an entry. Experienced members should be ahead in knowledge anyway, so our newer members need all the encouragement we can offer. O/S

@asronjenks, Your registered item requires a signature on delivery. If the PO do not have one, then you can make a claim through the PO. Depends on which post authority you use as to what they may recompense you. If they supply one you can prove to PP that the goods were delivered. Offshore PS Sorry you have buyers who do not comprehend the rules Ken!.

You needed one of these! I just recently hand built one. Offshore.

Thanks guys, I hope we get some superior tutorials from this neck of the woods. Thanks to the admin and mods, especially KB for their help and encouragement in setting up and runniing this contest. Lets hope we all get something special out of the exercise. Offshore