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lanikai

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  2. Upgrade your membership with raffle ticks

    in General Discussion

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    Anyone buying 30 usd (6 tickets) to the Mega raffle will be upgraded to Supporter status, if you are already a Supporter and want to upgrade to Plati, buy the difference in tickets amount and upgrade to Plati.

    Win~win situation.. support the Community, enter to win one of many prizes and do your part to keep the lights on :thumbsupsmileyanim:

    100% of the monies donated to the raffle and membership upgrades goes to pay for our monthly usage... we all pull our own weight in watches here.. :)

    AC/Lani

  5. Hello. New to the site, New to the hobby. So glad to have found it.

    in General Discussion

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    Sounds like the renowned "Ubiquitous" from CO. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

    you can get a replacement pexi from Nostalgia-2000 or a Gen tropics from the bay also.

    if your meaning a genuine dial for the 1680 or 1665 .. you need a lot of cash.. if you mean one that is close to the gen then your talking about 400usd..

    If you've never disassembled the hands and dials on any watch, then you are correct in assuming you are in over your head.. just being realistic, not negative btw.

    RWG has only 2 endorsed watch smiths..fyi..

    the sky is the limit with gen parts but the 1680 and 1665 is very, very expensive, if you can even find one for sale.. lot's of fakes on the net and not even good replications.. so be careful.. go slow and take caution..

    but besides all that

    Welcome to RWG :good:

    You may find this thread moved to the intro section btw.. maybe not :)

    AC/Lani

  7. DSSD Bezel Insert Mod - How did I do?

    in The Rolex Area

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    Order another insert to settle you mind.. in the mean time you have a corrected 10 insert and the world is all good..

    that's why I recommend the rubber cement.. it doesn't set quickly and gives you a lot of time to adjust and play with the insert.. and if you need to it can be removed easily and done again.. plus the epoxy could possibly run down into the bezel and freeze the clicks..you got lucky this time it didn't.. instead of ordering another "modded watch" the insert is the way to go..

    Patience is the "KEY".. sand a little.. "walk away" from it ..and come back to it again in your spare time.. until it's all good.. I still have more sanding to do on mine.. but I leave it until I'm in the "mood".. but if you try and get it done all at once it gets frustrating.. cause that insert does not sand down as easily as you think, or would like it too... and using the rubber cement gives you the opportunity to always come back to it without it being somewhat permanent on the bezel..

    And really it's only a fraction of a mm .. but Patience........

    the more you look at it the worse it gets.. so just know that it's a "temporary" insert.. good for now..

  8. Nice Doxa on TZ

    in General Discussion

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    And then factor in the "History" of the Doxa ~ Rolex and other brands..

    needless to say the Names involved in the Doxa.. Clive Cussler, who just recently found the H.L. Hunley in the waters off South Carolina, not to mention his literary accomplishments, but for Dr. Cussler, and History the Hunley was magnanimous.. first submarine made during the Civil War.. plus all the underwater projects in which Doxa was used..

    Wow.. what a history this watch has.. to most the vintage Doxa's are probably thought of as being worn by someone who cannot afford a luxury watch..

    if they only knew..

    just today I had on my 300NT.. and in the locker room someone mentioned that he collects watches and has a Breitling Avenger.. I corrected him .. it's a Super Avenger.. but he had no clue what that "Orange" thang was on ma wrist.. I just chuckled and told him it was a "keep sake" :lol: .. I don't get into the trouble of explaining what history it has.. to peeps that would not appreciate it..

    the difference between collecting "history" and "watches" for me is huge.. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

    Edit add:.. correction.. I always think of Dr Cussler as finding the Hunley.. but in actuality he funded the expedition.. but I remember the interview with him the day it was located.. that is like all the dreams of a treasure hunter come true but the treasure was history and not gold..

  9. DSSD Bezel Insert Mod - How did I do?

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Looks really good. I'm thinking that it is probably best to put masking tape on the bezel replacement (with the "correct 10") before sanding it.

    As far as the Gorilla Glue, it is good to also know that the glue tends to expand and thus, it is important to put far less than you think is actually necessary because it will expand and spread beyond the intended area. Besides, Gorilla Glue is really strong and does not require a large amount. I'm thinking of actually using the two part compound that "Locktite" sells for glueing metals.

    Two questions: 1) So, am I to understand that the bezel pearl on the original - incorrect bezel - is superior to that of the "correct 10" bezel?

    2) What technique did you use to remove the incorrect bezel?

    Thanks for your tutorial!!! I think you are actually the first to post one on this particular mode with this specific watch.

    Look through this thread for all the instructions to mod the insert>Corrected DSSD insert..

    fyi, the best way I have found to remove the insert is by taking off the pearl first (I used my thumbnail) and then sticking a toothpick into the hole and lifting the insert off the bezel, it is held down by 3m tape... this is how I explained to WnR to remove his insert.. seems to work well enough..

    I would not however use any strong epoxy to attach the correct insert, you have practically have no window of opportunity to adjust the insert, and unless you are "perfect" in you first application.. fogetaboutit.. it will not be exactly centered...

    I use "Elmer's rubber cement" strong enough to hold the insert in place and can be removed easily.. I never had a problem with the insert on any of my bezels falling out with this glue.the insert is not totally flush with the bezel so you will need to adjust it so it is even.. epoxy does not give you this time, and if you ever want to remove the insert using epoxy.. good luck :lol:

    to attach the pearl .. punch the corrected insert pearl out from the back of the insert.. I just used a thick pin.. then lay the ultimate insert upside down on a felt towel.. and place your insert on top of the pear... son't attempt to place it on from the top.. it could bounce out.. and then .. good luck in trying to find it... for the pearl.. this is when you use epoxy from the back of the insert.. just to bond the edges of the pearl with the back of the insert.. do not apply glue on the pearl before you stick it on.. you will leave signs of the glue on the insert..

    AC/Lani

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