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Just saw this post at RWI. This seems like a solid concept to me. It certainly puts a stop to some of the issues which have cropped up over swaps. Of course it doesn't address the scammer who sends nothing, but with some work this may have some relevance. Interested in more input on this concept. Offshore

Ultrasonics are fine for small, disassembled parts. We even sell small baskets- http://watchbitz.com...d&productId=365 http://watchbitz.com...d&productId=363 http://watchbitz.com...d&productId=364 to keep them together. I find putting cleaning fluid into a beaker with the parts, and then immersing that into water in the tank, still gives the cleaning required, and saves having to clean the bowl out after. Some white spirit or lighter fluid makes an excellent cleaner if you don't wish to buy proprietary products, or you can mix up your own cleaning fluid. Recipes for this have previously been discussed here. Offshore PS, That is a bloody good price for a small non commercial cleaner...someone has gone into a big order quantity to get a price like that ( Probably 100,000 units!)

Nah! All colors are in stock. There is a drop down box to offer options. I have actually stuck a couple of colors in your order. O/S

Maroon 3M are the popular choice. Depends on what finish you want. Green are also high on the wish list. http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=268 O/S

Won't harm the glass, but it will remove AR if present. O/S

We are bankrupt Ken! A woman runs the place! O/S

Well!........................... ban the prick! Offshore

Any of the dial companies will want a minimum of 100 pieces, most want 500 or 1000, so you will need to find a way around that one. O/S

Wow, nice kit mate. I also bought myself some new tweezers whilst I was away, from a German company "Bernstein". I never realised that the members here would want, or pay for top of the line gear, so we will now put some into stock! We have access to all the top line tools, and at v g pricing, so looks like we had better add a few more lines to the shop! Always yell if you want something specific that we don't list, its more than probably in the catalogue! Offshore

Good job S!

Maybe thats what I was really saying, when I suggested throwing them in the bin! I have NO disagreement with more promo chicks at any meeting, anywhere! But these things are really just an overpriced, hyped up "designer" watch. (Krug Baumann, and Ed Hardy are another couple which spring to mind) So whats the difference between these and say a Rolex?...At least Rolex have the decency to build a mechanical watch...and THEY build it, not another opposition company (Miyota/Citizen). After that they are both overpriced, and need globs of promo to put themselves above the rest of the players! O/S

Well....... if you are seeking opinions!!!!! The only dilemma I would have with a TWS, would be which rubbish bin to throw it in! But that's me, and I'm not you. To each his own. Offshore

Don't waste your money! Been there, done that, they just are not powerful enough; and the level of understanding of various metals and treatments needed is beyond a normal persons understanding. You need to know EXACTLY what base metal you are working with or you experience major failure. I defy anyone to know EXACTLY what base metal is being used in any case. The quality of finish is also very dependent on how good a prep job is done. Any minor imperfection will be shown X 1000%. I believe immersion plating is the only real answer. This pen plating is just hobbyist stuff, with poor results at best. Offshore

Nah, certainly no scam site.... sorta like sister sites! Offshore

That is not a shop connected with this forum Joco. Similar products are here. www.watchbitz.com.au Offshore

Which particular shop is that Joco? We don't have a specific RWG shop, but do have many dealers with various shops. Offshore

If you had one of these stem cutters- http://watchbitz.com...d&productId=150 and were prepared to do the correct measuring It can be measure once, cut once, file to fit! They take some working out, but once you get them wired, they do save a bunch of time. (and extra stems!) Offshore

Hmmmmm If a search is made of the number of attempts and time that it took to get some new blood into the admin team, you will find that it will be the next millennium before any other changes occur! There was only 1 moderator who pushed for change, and he is now long gone. New blood should be the life blood of this place, and unfortunately the lack of new inspiration leads to threads such as this. Offshore

Sticky balls and tape only open watches that weren't properly closed! The manufacturers, and others, make specialist tools to open case backs, and for the life of me I cannot understand why anyone would risk an expensive watch by trying to use some makeshift method. I would defy anyone with a sticky ball or tape, to open a watch which has been properly "nipped up" with the correct tool.! O/S

I am at www.watchbitz.com.au, or email is watchbitz@bigpond.com. O/S

Well some interesting further findings here! I just received 2 sets of 4 dies for Breitling, in set packs. The 4 dies I now have are marked 34mm 35mm 36mm and 38mm. So lets look at each. The 34mm has 12 flats around the hex area which means the measurement across is flat to flat. That measurement is 34.67mm. The 35 mm die has 15 flats around the hex, so the measurement is actually from flat to a point. The measurement on this one is 36.37mm The die marked 36mm is 15 flats, so again its a flat to point measurement. Now the measurement on this one is 41.58mm. Thats correct 41.58mm, and I checked it twice, and also against a die from the 2nd identical set which was sent! So finally I checked the die marked 38mm. ( I expected to see a 41++ measurement) This is again a 15 flats hex, so the measurement is again from flat to point. However this 38 measures 38.63 across!!! So I am more than a bit bewildered by all this. For my sales section on the web, I am going to quote the across measurement, and let each buyer do their own due dilligence, as it appears that there are some contradicting numbers out there! ::Shakes head: shrugs shoulders:: Offshore

SEE! These are the very issues I am trying to solve. If I take the sizes and models quoted on the Startime link, then search those model numbers on breitling source, this is what I come up with. My gut feeling was that it wasn't that easy...now I'm wondering if reps have different case back sizing to gens?? Really need someone with a big Breitling collection to run some calipers, and count how many flats they have. You would think something like this should be sooooo easy, but it is a bloody nightmare! O/S

Andreww, In fact it is a flat to point measurement when you have 15 sides! BCE Back Measurement.pdf But then who the hell knows exactly which measurement we are referring to? My initial problem was that a client ordered a 36 and the one he received, even though marked 36, measured something around 40 across. I do think it is a mismarked item, (and I am proceeding on this premise) but the incident has created another problem in that I need to better describe each die, and what it ACTUALLY fits, not just a measurement. That is just plainly far too vague! Thanks for the info that the Chrono Avenger is 38mm however, as this is what I am finally attempting to highlight. So far I have- Super Ocean (14 sides) 36.16 Colt (15 sides) 33.70 Windrider (15 sides) 34.16 Mont Brilliant (15 sides) 36.07 Chronomat (15 sides) 37.06 Navitimer, Chrono Avenger 38.25 Super Avenger (15 sides) 42.35 Chronomatic, Aeromarine(15 sides) 44.30 Bentley (5 blocks different die style) 36.42. If anyone can add to this list , or point out an error, I would be very grateful. Offshore

Yep, Thats a huge help. Thanks heaps. Looks like I have it pretty sorted, although the huge range of sizes, and then finding there are different dies with 13, 14 and 15 sides doesn't help! So its back to the drawing board, and must be a little more technically correct in what models a die fits, not just a "size" The good thing is you never stop learning! Offshore

Guys, This is all very valuable in trying to track down what fits what.. That link to Star Time is invaluable although it becomes more confusing, as only model numbers are quoted, not model names. Guess I can now look up the individual names. The tricky one is that there appears to be 3 different sizes all around the 36mm mark. One at 36.42, one at 36.07, and one at 36.16. So things really aren't that much clearer! You wonder that they have dies this close in size...what happened to uniformity? And then to have another at 37.06?? Oh well.................... But please, keep the comments coming, especially anyone who knows a particular size which fits a specific model. Thanks. O/S