I'd like to order some new rolex hands for the DSSD on ebay but i'm not sure: Are the submariner hands same as DSSD hands? The are the exact same shape, just not sure about the length...
I think this is another one of those partnerships where they only get to use the logo on the watches and call them F1 official watch, even though we won't see a Hublot logo anywhere on the circuits. Master marketer JCB at work.
I imagine they should be coming off the line shortly. They seem easier to rep with no Roman numerals. They only have to brush the cases and do the right dial. Hope the rep "gummy-croc" strap looks decent enough to wear.
Hublot made a limited edition "Black Ice" bang that has a brushed ceramic bezel instead of tantalum, with only 30 pieces made for the Japanese market. So you wouldn't have a fantasy watch if you got a ceramic bezel instead of the PVD. A pic of the gen Black Ice:
I thought this would never happen to me. I will always remember to change the date at 6 o'clock! guess not...
Anyway, I've inspected the keyless from the dial side and it seems ok. Also, The Zigmeister said in this thread that until the date clicks over at midnight by itself (which it does) the keyless is fine.
I removed the cover over the datechange gear and noticed the gear doesn't engage into the clutch when pulling the stem in the 2nd position. The gear doesn't move while turning the crown. Nothing. Does this mean the keyless has gotten messed up after all and I need to take the whole movement apart to fix it?
Here ya go:
http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?productID=717
On the topic of accuracy, I noticed the dial colour on the gen is different than rep. Whereas the rep has the whole dial (including the Gstaad logo) in the same shade, the gen has the logo in a notably brighter color tone than the rest of the dial. Quite a big tell really.
OK but do you have to remove the bezel or perhaps even dismantle the case or...? Never did it before and would like to know how much work am I in for.
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