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I used the following items:

1 - Scratch Brush from Ofrei. (I suppose an ink eraser will do instead)

1000 grit sandpaper for the really bad areas

Ofrei "Omega Titanium Refinishing Pad" aka Scotch Bright pad

Blue Painters tape

Dish Detergent (Dawn) and Water for final washes.

Gently and evenly with the grain, simply rub out the scratches.

Snazzy Seiko Ronin! Did you just change your avatar?

Yep. If there is a girl holding a sword, its me.

Damn! Maybe we should start selling our PAMs on the bay.... (NOT)

Thanks for that, flyingwedge. I've had good experiences with PolyWatch, but I hate how quickly it breaks down in warmer climates. The tube I bought just a few months ago now squirts out a clear fluid, followed by a milky emulsion. [insert disgusting joke here.]

Can anyone suggest a tropical Tropic polish?

Store it in a North facing closet. With luck the temperature there will stay below 80 degrees F. (or a basement).

I recently refinished a Ti watch here:

I list what I used. Essentially, the Ofrei pad is a green Scotch bright. Also, you can use blue painters tape to mask areas that may not need clean up, etc.

I found this after about forty five seconds of using the existing search function.

JoJo35, while I agree with using the search feature. Flyingwedge was NOT looking for this information, rather making a testimonial. (At least that is how I read it.)

Some noob who has no idea what Polywatch is might not otherwise have found out about it.

Search is great, but sometimes things change, new tech, or even a simple confirmation that the old stuff still works is nice to see.

Reps are like a gateway drug to gens. But you never forget the drug that got you hooked.

My experience is that PAMs have gotten the most attention from the women, but I guess it depends on what kind of attention you want to attract, after all, you don't want some lowlife to try shanking you in the parking lot for your watch I'd actually vote for a simple Rolex DateJust with silver dial and beveled bezel. It'll reflect the light nicely and look good, but not scream "I'm an over-compensating douche who's hung like a hamster..." It'll be noticed by those in the know, ignored by those who don't know any better.

ROFL #2

Glad you posted it flyingwedge it is nice to have current updates on success with a product.

Don't get me wrong, I love RWG, but the "Search" function has not been the same since 2008. (Admin, if you are out there, see if you can use Lucene search add-on. This is what powers Wikipedia search. http://lucene.apache...docs/index.html)

Also, for the new members sometimes repeats are good to bring something to the foreground that otherwise be missed.

Interesting. Glad to see you have good results. Proof that a DG2813 or Miyota 8215 can take abuse-- BUT, boiling it? Not sure that is good for the oil inside there.

I have this watch and the case back is welded up on there. Any suggestions? I've tried duct tape and the O'frei ball. I even sat the caseback on an ice pack then tried to loosen it. No such luck.

Wrong way. You want HEAT to expand and potentially loosen. Try BRIEFLY, setting it on the pad of a Mr. Coffee/Coffee Maker. (Still think you need a proper tool as mentioned, but worth a shot)

I'm afraid to say most women don't notice or care about watches. Those that do (and will recognize a Rolex) charge by the hour.

too true, or are Russian mail order bride-to-be's.

But first, where is the ultimate night club?

Used to be Ibiza.

Rolex, if you are listening. Recipe for success = Rolex & Tudor Combined Boutiques. At least in the USA. Making it the only place for Tudor's (value add), but still selling the standard Rolex line at both ADs and your stores.

Sell the Tudors in quantity to 'pay the rent', sell the blingy new Rolex's for pure profit.

Deals can be had. My AD pretty much gives me a 15% discount on Rolex (If I were so inclined). On the other hand there is another snobby dealer in town he says "the price is the price, and they are not allowed to discount" (Bull5hit).....

If you really want a Gen, from an AD, shop the grey market (Jomashop.com) and offer ~$100~$200 over grey market prices. If they are a55holes, tell them fine, you will deal with the 'warranty' issues and buy 'grey'. The only advantage to the AD is the paperwork and 'while it is in warranty' service.

Back to the article. I can see them opening Boutiques-- in addition to AD's, but I can not see them pulling out of the likes of Tourneau, Hyde Park, etc. Rememeber, many watch impulse buys, especially by men, are while their wife/girlfriend/mistress are shopping jewelry etc. Rolex would LOOSE money. Plus, scorned AD's would blast them, and sell the hell out of competing brands.

Answer to the question = Yes.

However, I am quickly moving into the Ubi Camp or Franken Camp on the Rep side of the house. The satisfaction of improving, building and tinkering adds to the experience. Looking down at my wrist and seeing something I assembled or improved gives more pleasure then starring at a Gen. (Not saying I don't love my Gen collection....just sayin'...). I am pretty much done with 'out of the box' reps, and 'off the shelf' gens.. Plus, there is way too much cool vintage 5hit out there.

For roughly $200 you are getting a case (that needs mods), and a hollow mid bracelet that is OK. You have a high-beat ETA clone which is wrong as well. A dial, crown and insert that IMHO need replaced.

If these "Jumbo" crowns are the same on the PT 1665, then the tube will accept a Gen crown.

@Stephane, very cool watch. Love the movement photo!

I agree the comments/questions make for an equally interesting read.

I wonder if we should have a BET as to what it sells for.

Very cool.

How Star Wars should have ended:

Looks amazing. Good work.

Can I ask what other case you abandoned in favor of Phongs?

Thanks

A m a z i n g ! ! !

The yearly rattling of the sabers.

From what I can see, the focus is more on MPAA/RIAA mass produced media. Handbags and infringement on "Sports" memorabilia. Right now, the NFL, MLB, RIAA, MPAA are some of the groups being catered to. They probably have more money and lobbyists than the watch industry in this current recession.

Dare I say 'fake watch' crackdowns are rather passe' these days.

"Stay calm, and carry on"

Bezel looks MBW, and it could be the lighting, but the datewheel is very 'dark' silver.

Crystal and Crown = Gen.

Lug holes look drilled, lacking taper. (Again, could be from angle, or case buffings)