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I just sold my 16gb Ipod touch 1st gen. Now I'm looking to buy a smart phone.

I love iTunes, it's a pity that I won't be able to transfer music to other devices... Or will I?..

You can try Itunes Agent to sync a third party device with Itunes.

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A couple of Ipods. From Nano to 32GB Touch. Once you get past the thought of giving in to the "other" Evil-Empire....the whole package (with few exceptions) actually makes a lot of sense.

The fun thing about being an oldtimer is the d

Honestly, whay do you want to remove one of the links without screws? The only reason for the links with screws is to easily size the bracelett. So to answer your question, with a small screwdriver....

Lazy Saturday.... and I was making a wallpaper with a picture of my ROO.

POS - stay away.

A true classic, R. Wear it well.

If it is a watch you want to keep, I would consider having it serviced.

All reps are basically in need of servicing (sooner or later) as the QC and assembly conditions of the Asia movements are VERY different from gen manufacturers. Even if the replacement watch you get from your dealer is a little better in terms of keeping accurate time, it too will need servicing at one point to maintain reliability and performance.

Doesn't matter IMHO.

I would be interested in a 47mm version (or one that does both sizes) depending on a competitive price. I already have two 44's from Angus.

I don't understand the reference to the glass bit?

Are they not for opening the case back?

This was referring to see-through casebacks and the use of the plastic ball to open them. You need to press the ball to the crystal in order to use the friction for opening/closing. The crystal, however, is just like on the other side of the watch - it is pressed into the outer steel part of the caseback. Too much pressure might be problematic. If you are not doing this often, the ball is an option. If you are planning on doing a lot of work on your PAMS, I would get one of these openers.

There is a large variety of quartz movements available. Variety in terms of quality and price. I don't think there are replicated Seiko or Citizen quartz movements on the market. A rep manufacturer will probably just use a cheap mass-produced movement.

Replication makes economic sense when you take advantage of the marketing dollar and status of an established pricey brand by making a cheap look-alike. Who would pay a buck to get a rep Seiko quartz movement?

Just to avoid a misunderstanding: Does the pic show a rep? I am asking because the date and day font looks very accurate.

As for the strap/ bracelet question: Will a gen bracelet fit the CC or Diver chrono reps?

The watch pictured is a rep. As for the gen bracelet - I really don't know. I did a couple of pictures showing the lugs and respective measurements. Hope this helps.

Been there, done that... chances are slim to none that a replacement bezel will fit a budget DRSD. Don't waste your time and money. Aside from an MBW DRSD, I also have two budget DRSD's from Trusty. Bezel construction and case dimensions on the budget ones are nowhere close to gen while all aftermarket bezels are made to fit the real deal.

Welcome back Chris. Mistakes are a part of human nature. It is the way we deal with them that makes a difference. Kudos for being frank and stepping in the ring once more.

While the watch itself is not really my favorite AP, the effort and perfection that went into this project deserve RESPECT!

PAM26B T-Dial 4 me

I've been on a long business trip and took only three watches with me. Since my return I must have changed my watch every two hours....

I tought I had read 2836..

If the watchmaker does not mind working on a rep and if he is a knowledgeable representative of his profession, I would have the watch serviced. All reps come with unserviced movements, some dirty, some dry, some work, some don't. In my collection, all the reps I really care for, go to a watchmaker for service.

Three.... all gen.

Zigmeister sounds pretty hip and cool...

+1 for Laz

When I received my SOSF a long time ago, I checked the watch, greased the o-rings, tightened the caseback and have since used it as my summer beater. It's been in the water numerous times and is still alive and kickin'....

Hands are delicate pieces, easy to bend and ruin. Even though you might be able to remove them with "improper tools" (tweezer, toothpick or whatever), I personally would neverdo that. It's your choice. Like all projects, doing little things on a rep watch can be very satisfying and fun but it can also quickly turn into a nightmare if you don't use proper tools.

If you plan on doing this more often, buy (decent) tools. If this is a one-off, pay someone...

Look here for some more info:

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hello,

I have a DSN watch and i would like to replace his dial with a FGD dial. I already have the watch and FGD dial. Is this something I can do myself or do i need to bring the watch to a jeweler? It seems simple to remove the movement but i am not sure how to remove and replace the hour and minute hands without damaging them!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You will need to open the caseback (need an opener)

remove the crownguard (two screws)

remove the crown&stem (one screw and some carefull pressure on the right point)

remove the movement (two screws and two caseclamps)

remove hands (need some protective cover for the dial, which you can cut from a piece of paper and some hands remover tool(s))

remove dial (depending on dial and watch might be secured with two screws or glued to the movement)