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I've had pretty good luck over the past few months...

I recently built this Pilot hommage for a friend of mine as a surprise gift: Since I'm planning on presenting it to him today, I thought it was only fitting to wear my 3717 franken... (even though I really wanted to wear my Tudor MC ) Happy Weds! //ubi

Not surprised that 127 dials are priced as such, considering that the 1950 is a $20k-ish watch...

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Indeed, the 028 is a fantastic looking watch! And even more so on those straps Quite nice, farquar...

If you have a pic of the pin, please post it. I may have one I can send you, depending on which one is needed...

Always fascinating to see the behind the scenes stuff! Great work, jmb! Now I know what went into getting those bars to work!

I imagine that the most difficult aspect of this project is getting the crown/stem tube repositioned for the movement...

I've probably got a rep dial somewhere that can be sterilized; remove the markers, and repaint with new subdial units... Re-fit the markers and you'd be good to go...

You'd have to build it. Details here...

If my wrist could pull off a 45mm uPO franken, I'd be right there with ya Matt!

Yeah, I was thinking about that after I sent them and figured they would be too small for 2mm vintage bars. But if they work on the Tudor, then at least you can put them to some sort of use Glad they made the trek safe and sound... Cheers! R

jmb is all too familiar with that process as he and I collaborated on a 5517 project for justasgood. Turned out fairly nicely, I think

Lookin' good!

George, Out of curiosity, is he willing to sell old, used take off parts from watches where hands or dials have been replaced with new parts? Just curious if he is willing or able to sell form any existing inventory of used bits or not Cheers! //ubi

P.S. Kent2- If you're willing to pay for postage, I'd be more than happy to age your insert for you

I remember my first like it was yesterday. A simpler, more innocent time for me... And yes, the intrigue and allure of the rep was very exciting and fascinating. Most days, I wish I could have that feeling back...

Thanks again for the kind words, gang joerg; the lugs on the 7031/7032 (gen and rep) are (and should be) 20mm... Cheers, //ubi

C- That's a beautifully executed work of art! Very well done!

It's 6:02am as I type this, and I'm already munching down Cadbury Mini Eggs from Easter So nummy.

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you here with us

Love those fat fonts, A! Very nice collection of inserts!

Never had that problem. Not in the dozen times that I've done it. Unless your lever and crown are egregiously far apart, the gasket has plenty of give to compress when closed while adding enough 'height' to bridge the gap of a lever that's barely touching. If you have to add so many gaskets that it's pushing the stem to the time setting position, then you have other problems; the gasket is more of a fine tuning solution.

I usually just add a small Rolex crown gasket (one of those little rubber ones) to the crown where it contacts the tube to achieve the shim. Also provides a springloaded feel to the crown as well.

As mentioned, 22mm fits...