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redwatch

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  1. Cool posting! Can't believe I missed this one!
  2. I would recommend you speak with Offshore about a broaching kit. It would have the files you will need as well as a broaching vise which is very helpful/essential in helping to hold the hand in place while you gingerly open up the tube. And yes, you are opening up the thin wall of the tube. Here's a pic of the broaching vise: As for rodico, I use it with peg wood. It's basically just a round wooden stick that I press some rodico around the end of. I use it very lightly, like I am using a paint brush on the dial and just pull it towards me across the finger print or dirt that is on the dial. I have never tried using it like a "pencil eraser". I don't imagine that would be great for the dial.
  3. No such luck unfortunately. I sold the watch as well.
  4. Unfortunately I don't. I was hoping someone would post here to comment on the ALO or other alternatives. I would be very curious to hear other peoples thoughts on these though
  5. What??? No picture of the butt ugly movement??? Great story man! Thanks for sharing!
  6. That is a great looking watch Bill! Any pics?
  7. Good to see you posting again B! Looking forward to seeing some of your E.U. pics when you return! We should still try and get together when you have a chance
  8. I've always wondered this: what the heck is the difference between a 1 and a 2? Is it just high beat and low beat?
  9. +1 - first shot is excellent! And cool looking watch too!
  10. Thanks Andy! I appreciate that. Thing is, I really want to try and figure this out on my own. I figure if I mess it up, I can always replace the movement later on.
  11. Love the case work done on this one! Very very nice!!
  12. Here's a video of the movement not working correctly: Is it just me, or does it look like the jewel holding the escape wheel is moving the same as the wheel?
  13. Oddly enough there were never any movement holder screws. Between the case back and the movement is a plastic movement retaining ring. Perhaps there is too much tension between that and the caseback and that is preventing me from loosening it? Believe me I am giving it my all and it just won't budge. I've got the case locked in with a case holder and that is mounted in my desktop vise. Damn thing just won't budge! I'll keep on giving it a try. As for the movement issue, I did notice a couple of times that the balance tried to move. It rocked back and forth a couple of times and when it did I noticed the escape wheel jerked a little bit and then stopped. It seems like it is jamming up somewhere. Either the pallet fork is sticking or the 2nd wheel is preventing the escape wheel from turning. I guess it could be the escape wheel itself that is sticking too. Unfortunately, I won't really know until I get this caseback off
  14. Thanks L! I have tried the sticky ball with no luck at all. This particular watch doesn't have the screws for the caseback (like the gen) so that's not an option unfortunately. Only other thought I've had is that it could be a snap on caseback, but it seems doubtful to me. Here's a pic:
  15. Anyone have any clue as to how the display caseback comes off on these reps?
  16. Unless it's still new and wrapped up in plastic, in my opinion, you are going to take a loss on it. There are some definite exceptions with some of the more rare pieces. EL cased panerai's, WM9 sub's, etc. But for the most part, I would say there is going to be a loss. I always lose money on watches that i sell. I basically consider it a "rental" fee for trying out the watch BTW - if you are talking about a trade for one of those McIntosh Pre-Amps you have, then you definitely do not want to do a deal that gets you less than what they are worth. Never sell vintage McIntosh at a loss.
  17. I would think for that sort of investment that there would be a few more pictures than just one straight on shot?
  18. Wearing the Stølås for today
  19. Thanks! Unfortunately, the case has proven to be quite the mystery. No one can seem to place it's origins, but I can tell you it is a fantastic case. Definitely makes the watch
  20. Stunning! That is one gorgeous looking watch! Well done
  21. +1 on watchbitz. Fantastic screwdrivers! I had a set of AF Swiss screw drivers that cost me a lot more than Offshore's and they fell apart after about a month.
  22. Well, as always my friend, the pictures are superb, but I definitely read every line of text in that one. How could I just "skip" through to see the pics? My wife is Peruvian so this definitely touches home for me That is by far the most beautiful Daytona I have seen yet LHOOQ! Nicely done to all involved on the build!
  23. Time?? The time is RIGHT NOW!!!! Get on that hog and get rollin!
  24. Congrats! Still pissed that I missed this one Looks good on you. Enjoy your new watch (as I sit here grumbling in envy)
  25. Hey C.... got a question for you. The pics you have show that this is a sandwich dial, and yet all of Angus' pics show sausage dials on his site. Also, did you buy the 312 and ask for the 328 bracelet for it? Thanks!
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