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I never used to think much of Breitlings but then it all changed when I saw the Skyland Avenger recently, especially the graphite dial and when one came up on here I had to have it! So, courtesy of HikeUSA, about 2 weeks later it turns up on my desk and it surpasses expectations - what a watch! Here are some pics on a gen strap that I managed to get my hands on. It's a very dark blue but I think looks good against the graphite (apologies, pictures are from my phone) OOps, pics a bit big, sorry

Hi I am trying to build a Planet Ocean chrono and have had several attempts at getting the correct case. It is for the new, correctly spaced sub-dial model so is a deeper case than the old version. I am almost at the point of selling up all the parts I have but just one last shot at getting it! Most dealers here won't get just parts, and the one who did was not able to get hold of this case even after trying for several months.... So, does anyone have any idea where I might get one? Or does anyone have a non-working watch that they want to sell on?! Cheers

Just a few from my favourites (I haven't used all of them though so YMMV): http://helenarou.com/ mainly homage stuff but good for projects https://www.watchtool.co.uk/ as it says really http://watchpart.co.uk/ sister site of the above, some genuine parts http://www.ioffer.com/users/offertoyou bracelets and some watch parts, bracelets seem goo quality http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/tryabidforit/ bracelets tools and parts for Tudor/ Rolex etc http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/parts4rolex/ the name gives it away And am I really the first to post this: Davidsen's photobucket

Offshore, I'll take a couple of those when they come in. Actually, make that 3!

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Mike, I will take it if you still have it - does it have the white-on-black datewheel?

Heheh! Nice idea - I have already had a quote from Jackson for $130 just for the movement, but I'm not sure it would fit correctly (and the date wheel is definitely wrong)

Thanks, I just tried them but sadly they don't have the correct one (their 7750 with 3-6-9 has no date). I have had an offer from a dealer here for

I need a movement for an Omega PO Chronograph (dials at 3,6,9 and date at 4). Does anybody know where I can get a correctly modified Asian 7750 that will fit? Thanks

A Key-wind Angelus is useless for a wristwatch really - and the parts are not interchangeable. Supply and demand: there aren't that many stem winds available and hence they are sought after...and thus the high price

Sorry to bring this topic back from the dead, but I would like to say that I at last got round to emailing DSN and he sent me the correct screws absolutely gratis - what a gent! He will certainly be getting some business from me in the future (in fact I have a few bits getting quoted for a vintage build right now..!)

Hmmm. Thanks, maybe I should just look for a hi-beat dateless auto... any suggestions?

Hello all, I've done quite a bit of searching both here and on the web but I can't find any useful info so I thought I'd throw it over to some of the experts on the forum! I would like to remove the date function from a movement as it will be used in a no-date watch. Is there any way of making it so that it only has one "click" when the crown/stem is pulled out?(rather than 1st click for date, 2nd for time setting) I am going to be using a 4813 as I want the 28800 bph, so alternatively is there a movement that offers the smooth sweep with auto and no date?! TIA

Heh! Luckily enough I know a diabetic and my wife works in healthcare so I should be able to get hold of something useful in the near future. Perhaps somewhere online: http://www.researchsupply.net/syringesNeedles.html

I read a post on RepGeek that uses hypodermic needles to extend the seconds cannon, I will be trying something similar myself on my vintage project Edit... here: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=64762