Hate to bring bad news to the table, but the rep T3 case is significantly smaller than the massive 57mm genuine. I don't recall the exact dimensions, but it was several mm smaller.
None the less, I'd like to see how the project turns out! May luck be on your side!
Cheers,
R
Got my hands on a couple of genuine T-39 Superdomes
Installed on a friend/fellow forum member's watch:
Profile:
Compare to my genuine flat T-39:
Tried to get a good reflection of light of the dome to show how much more bubbled the Superdome is than the 'flat':
Regards,
Randy
100% genuine silver datewheels for a 1570/5 Took forever to track down- Genuines were nearly impossible to find.
Donor movements (note the direction of the datewheel rotation):
Hmmmmmm
More to come.
Best,
Randy
Very nice, diverse collection!
I'd like to know more about that Breguet Tourbillon! How long have you had it? Any issues with it? I've been eyeing the Chinese tourbillons now for almost 2 years (from a distance). I'm always tempted to try one, but have always been a little hesitant.
On the 6497, the dial feet screws have one side of the head cut; simply line this flat spot up with the feet/stem and it will come free.
On the MBW's- The reason why a genuine dial won't fit is because the genuine 1570/5 movement has the dial feet in different locations vs. the ETA's. There is nothing compatible between the two.
abakan,
If you look very closely at my Schild 2055 (the one with the white datewheel), you can see the spacer ring I'm speaking of (little ring around the edge of the movement with raised bumps):
The MBW's should have this ring- As should most of our reps with an ETA movement inside.
I've collected a number of these rings which I use as spares from time to time (if the need arises). They should be available from supply houses, though I am not certain of what the p/n should be.
Hope this helps.
R
MBW/WM dials shouldn't be glued directly to the movement, but rather to the spacing ring, per se. At least, that's how I've set all of mine up.
Not really a huge deal to fit, but proper alignment can take a few tries.
Tallguy- I concur 100%! We've got some great folks on RWG and TRC- Members who are as real and as genuine as they come! Our forums have been an absolute goldmine for knowledge, and experience. All of which is priceless!
Glad to hear you took on the task of cleaning the inside of your crystal yourself! There's nothing quite like the feeling of satisfaction of doing your own work Please post some pics of your new AP! I'd love to see it!
Best,
Randy