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smc

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  1. If it was a pipe, the inside diameter woud expand as well...

    In theory the same should happen to a bezel ring - HOWEVER - it's pretty thin and it's an unstable shape. I would think that heat could easily cause warping. Heat it slowly and evenly, maybe by putting it in a pot of cold water on the stove, and bringing it up to a boil? When at temperature, I would also not force it at all to avoid creasing.

    But what the heck do I know LOL.

  2. Brand recognition for most peeps I think. Then personal preference.

    When I started out, I didn't like Rolex due to it's relative diminutive size - I liked big watches. Since then I've fallen in love with an Omega 2255.80 and now own the gen. After owning several large watches, I now like my watches on the slim side so that they fit under a shirtsleeve. I think Omega and Rolex have a long history designing watches that other companies replicate, The trusty old SSD is now on it's way to me to be used as a daily beater. I appreciate it for it's history and simplicity the same way some people appreciate PAMs for the same reasons.

    Given all that, I still can't find myself wearing a PAM.

  3. It's not a hard thing to do with some patience. You'll need some tools, like a caseback opener, small non metal tweezers, hand pullers, screwdrivers and a 3-5x loupe. I also suggest wearing latex gloves so that you don't get fingerprints on the dial or hands.

    1 - remove the movement.

    2- remove the hands

    3- remove the dial

    4- use a pin to clean out the holes that the applied markers fit into, and on the back of the dial

    5- dab a little bit of glue on the holes on the BACK of the dial

    6- apply the marker to the front and hold it there till the glue starts to set. One at a time.

    7- let the dial dry for a couple of days (put it and all of the other watch parts under an overturned glass to stop dust from settling on them).

    8- put it all back together.

    --OR--

    find a watchmaker in your area and pay him/her to do it.

  4. While I'm not a big fan of the design, or Invicta in general as a rep.. er... I mean "homage" maker...HOWEVER

    You have to look at that review on WUS, and think - here is a "swiss made" watch with warranty and a "swiss made" 2824 clone (not an asian copy) and it's going for little more than the super reps.

    Makes you wonder...

  5. Can't comment on Josh, but I have a blacksteel from someone else. It's the V2, and it's worth every bit of $430 in my book. Of course it's the fault of some unnamed members on this board that did a ridiculous review that brainwashed me into ordering one. One of the best purchases I've made! Thanks guys!

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