Martyd3

Thanks. Marty

My newly modded 1680 sub.

Skill? Not really ... it was really lots of trial and error. You should see my mistakes The hardest part was fitting the crown and tube. For anyone that is going to to this mod, I would recommend getting the Rolex tube installation tool. It will be money well spent! Shaving the CG's was a blast. I think there is almost an artistic quality to doing them. Look at lots of pics before you pick up the dremel.

The dent looks light. It could be fixed easily. If you don't have the tools and are in the US, I would gladly do it for you. In any case, if everything else is right about the watch, I would not return it. If it really bothers you, I would try to buy another bracelet from Andrew. I am sure he would discount it for you.

Just finished this last night. Mods include gen crown and tube, CG's shaved, lugs/endlinks drilled and gen spring bars added, smoothed the sharp edges on the case, gen crystal/crystal gasket, new pearl, modded clasp. I did all of the work myself. I am very happy with the results.

Once the the CG's are filed down, what grits of sandpaper do you use to finish them prior to polishing? Thanks. Marty

How is the day and date alignment?

Snap-on does not carry a 1.3mm bit. The is the next largest size is .0520" (.0512" is 1.3 mm). Is this bit ok to use? Thanks. Marty

http://cgi.ebay.com/BEZEL-INSERT-FOR-VINTA...1QQcmdZViewItem The item number is 120198079931.

Thanks. Marty

Your opinions and pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Marty

Thanks. Marty

My restored Seiko 6309-7040 diver. Complete with Kent Parks relume. It glows like a torch!

Almost got the same response and request for pic of the correct movement ...

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tre...59448&rid=0

It could also be something as simple as the hands being slightly out of alignment and sticking at that point. If you gently tap the watch, will the second hand start moving again?

I now have a true hero ...

Soon to be Michael Convick

I will take an original overlay or one of the nicer "project" overlays. Thanks in advance. Marty

Thanks. Marty

You can also use a UV light that is used to purify aquarium water.

Part numbers: TAMP-3-.35 3mm x .35 HS Plug Tap $5.40 STW-A 1/16" - 1/4" Straight Tap Wrench $4.95 JCO-3/32 3/32" Cobalt Jobber Drill $0.81 JCON-46 #46 Cobalt Jobber Drill $0.80 JCON-55 #55 Cobalt Jobber Drill $0.88

Yep, in New York.

http://www.victornet.com/cgi-bin/victor/index.html