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It seems as the forum is down since yesterday.

No nothing yet. Wait what?

Modded, reshaped VN midcase and CB, movement is a rebuilt ETA CO7.111 to remove the date function and drilled mainplate in order to keep the dialfeets untouched. Rest is gen.

Im using tapa if that makes any difference

Looks like its up and running again. Atleast for me.

As i mentioned shipping the watch back is the last thing i would do. Its just too risky. You could take a look at the modders here on the forum or leave it in a drawyer as a reminder to steer away from complicated reps. Generally rep movements are full of dirt and often lacking proper oil when leaving the factory. Add in more complications than a date function and you have a recipe for failure. They will make sure that the watch is in working order when they ship and that it arrives, thats about it. If you intend to use it and expecting it to work properly i recommend sending it to a modder for a full teardown, cleaning and oiling the movement.

1030 clone would be awesome. Happy new year!

So you joined the forum to post this on new year? Im afraid there will always be a chance of a watch malfunctioning when shipped world wide. I recommend that you find a watchmaker who will fix it close by since shipping the watch back will probably mean that the watch will be siezed by customs.

My head was already spinning around how i would build this one and you just handed me the answer. Thanks for sharing this valuable information.

Alright im in!

I like the idea. But whats up with the lugholes?

Yes. As long as the three links in the middle are the same width as the opening on the 20mm endlinks it should work.