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  3. Breitling Seawolf Dial

    in The Breitling Area

    Posted

    That's an excellent Chrono Avenger, Frank! Very well done... The genuine dial and hands are a huge improvement!

    As for mine... I'm still unsure how to proceed with getting that ring out. Until I figure it out, I've put everything back together, and left it all as-is. I almost suspect that the movement and dial will need to come out the front. Not 100% certain about this... But that ring is most certainly not budging.

    With regards to the He Valve- I am not sure if it is 100% functional or not. I'm able to push the valve in, and as my pics above show, when the valve is pressed in, you can see the stem hit the spring. I am not certain how this impacts water resistance; I'll have to get it tested (most likely when the dial is done and everything is sealed back up).

    Anyhow... I'll update if/when I figure anything out. Surely, the assembly has to come out somehow.

    Cheers,

    Randy

  5. New Chinese Tourbillon

    in Other Brands Area

    Posted

    There's just something about seeing a TRUE tourbillon in motion that's just mesmerizing. It's really a very lovely horological complication. I've only had the opportunity to handle 3 tourbillons in person; I love them, but could not afford nor justify a 6 figure pricetag on a watch.

    I've been contemplating one of these Chinese made tourbillons... From what I understand, the newest generation is much more reliable, and quality in craftsmanship improved.

  6. The Folex Returns... Now Even More Ugly Than Ever.

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Heehee... No, no... This one took TWO years to make! Heh, heh... Okay, okay. It took 20 minutes to dig around my spare parts bin to gather the junk, and maybe another 15 minutes to put together :lol:

    The really funny thing is that this watch is keeping excellent time! Hasn't even lost a second since slapping it together last night.

    So.... Here's the parts breakdown:

    -Dial is from a TW Sub.

    -Hands are a combination of Sub and DateJust hands.

    -Movement is a 21j Asian.

    -Datewheel is a generic 3135 (ordered and disappinted with it's quality; had to put it to use somewhere).

    -Crown is from the TWG 21j Sub

    -Case and bracelet... Not sure where these are from. Just had them sitting in a junk pile.

    -Insert is an aftermarket; one of 5 or 6 I picked up to practice modding/trimming on :)

    The SUPER-FICIALLY CERTIFIED was my wife's idea :lol:

  7. Franken 16610... Done (finally).

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Thanks for the kind words!! I had a lot of fun puttin this one together... It actually went quite fast once I had all the parts in hand!

    Oh, and speaking of which... My magical parts fairy says 'hello' to all of the RWG guys :) I must give credit where credit is due, and she has always come through for me ;)

    As for the Tudor hands- I tried the ones in Aligoat's link, but unfortunately, they didn't work out so well. Here's a pic of them installed:

    105069-25282.jpg

    If you'll notice, the back end of the hand on this one is too short. That portion should be right aroun .5x as long. So, I called up my supplier, and asked if he had a set for a Tudor Sub with 2824. I took his last set in stock :)

    Anyways... Thanks again for the very kind comments! It may be a while before this one goes up for sale.

    Best,

    Randy

    P.S. link- Nice gen ;)

  15. Breitling Seawolf Dial

    in The Breitling Area

    Posted

    Interesting as you will do to make to be it firm? Glue or bi-adhesive?

    Is possible to fix the scratches on the dial ? I have a small problem with a white dial.... :(

    Not sure yet, Mahler.... I'll know better when (if) I have it all apart. As for dial scratches... Yes, I can fix them. Shouldn't be a big problem :)

    What you need Randy is a movement extraction tool, much like mine here....

    104716-25367.jpg

    Ken :D

    Ken-

    Already tried those tools! And they still didn't work! :blink:

  17. Breitling Seawolf Dial

    in The Breitling Area

    Posted

    Well, my genuine dial arrived today. Interesting. First impressions- The dial *seems* darker than the one on the watch. That might be an artifact of the crystal perhaps, as in certain angles in certain lighting, both dials have the same color. The second thing I noticed- The minute chapter/track ring is significantly smaller on the genuine. I should be able to remove the one on the gen and reuse the rep ring, though I won't know until I have the movement/dial out. Which segues me into the next point. How on earth do I get this movement out? It appears there is a large movement ring/spacer inside the case- I am unsure how to extract without damaging. This is new territory for me, so if anyone has some experience here, I'd appreciate it.

    Anyhow... Some pics to get started with...

    104704-25369.jpg

    104704-25370.jpg

    104704-25371.jpg

    See what I mean about the movement ring? I was quite amused to see such a little movement in such a big case...

    104704-25372.jpg

    ETA 2824

    104704-25373.jpg

    And, here's something else I found of interest- Note that tab there on the outside of the ring. That's te He Valve.

    104704-25374.jpg

    If I press it in... You can see the stem extend :)

    104704-25375.jpg

    Neat-O!

    Anyways... Don't mind the scratches on the dial face. If I'm able to get everything apart and confirm that the dial color is an okay match for the minute track, I'll fix those :)

    Well... I'm at a standstill until I can confirm how to get that ring out...

    For now... Thanks for looking.

    Best,

    R

  20. Upgrades, Customizing, Etc....

    in Watch Repair & Upgrade

    Posted

    Thanks, guys. This hobby is a ton of fun... Lots to learn, and I think that ultimately, the knowledge gained makes us appreciate watches- both reps and gens, even more so in general :)

    What I think makes this hobby even better is the people you meet and interact with. Lots of very knowledgable, educated people here with extremely respectable backgrounds. Exactly the opposite of what WIS and purists say of people who buy replicas.

    Anyhow... I hope more people decide to give modding a try. It puts an entirely new spin on the rep collecting hobby, and makes it even more enjoyable :)

    Best,

    R

  21. I Thought These Things Were Supposed To Be Difficult To Get?

    in The Breitling Area

    Posted

    How does it compare in massiveness to the 187? I have one of the those and it's gotta be similar in terms of case height, not to mention it's SS . . . Seawolf can't be any worse than the Chronozilla especially in Ti. The 187 is IMO pretty close to the outer edge of what a normal sized guy (I'm 180cm and 81kg) can wear. Well, it's actually well beyond, but I think it works as long as I'm dressed for it (i.e., very casually).

    But any gotta get me one of these Seawolfs once supplies loosen up again (I'm told they will). Must have, especially but even without a dial swap!

    Wish I had a 187 to compare it to, but alas... I KNOW that watch is way too big for me! :) I'm sure that the Seawolf has got to be as tall, if not maybe shorter than the 187. So, if you're accustomed to wearing a Chronozilla, the Seawolf should be right at home on your wrist :)

  22. I Thought These Things Were Supposed To Be Difficult To Get?

    in The Breitling Area

    Posted

    Holly sh$t!!!!! This is almost 99% spot on visually,,well except for that missing screw :lol: . But seriuosly the dial, case, bezel are almost identical to the gen. I wish they used the 2824 instead of the 7750. In the gen it is the cal. 17 which is based on the 2824. The only thing bugging me is the size.

    decision, decision :g:

    HighD-

    :) This one does have a 2824-2 ;)

    Ubi,

    Flava Flav called and wants his clock back!!! :bleh:

    Damn that is big but it looks great.

    Gpuck B)

    This thing could be a lethal weapon... But I must admit- The more I look at it, the more it appeals to me. Wore it around the house a bit, but I still feel silly with it on :)

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