jsw

I have received a new PO but one of the buttons on the clasp does not function very well, it is stiff and does not have a spring bounce back like the button on the other side. Consequently the release is not good and I have to force a release. Is there anything I can do to correct this?

Thanks,

JSW

Many thanks for all the advise.

retep - Thanks for the photo comparison, I think I prefer the smaller silix one.

baltic - I saw your post in the photo forum, I'm looking forward to your gen-rep comparison. Out of interest which rep did you own?

James

The seconds are on the 9 clock sub dial. Yes, the sub dial at your 6 does follow the hour hand. I just got this watch yesterday and it is awesome!

Did you buy this smaller watch with the leather strap?

James

The seconds are on the 9 clock sub dial. Yes, the sub dial at your 6 does follow the hour hand. I just got this watch yesterday and it is awesome!

Did you buy this smaller watch with the leather strap?

James

She's fitted with a Venus Seagull 175, yes all hands work as gen.

Ken

Thanks - That's interesting, so the six oclock dial works as the original and not as an hour marker as described here?

EDIT: Okay have seen other replys. So which is the second hand, the large hand on the clock or one of the sub dials?

James

Hi,

I'm considering purchasing the Omega moonwatch from silix. I'm aware of the hybrid nature of this watch, but I'm curious to know whether the second hand on the rep functions in the same way as the original (I'm not sure whether it is a sub dial on the original or not)? Also, does anyone have any general comments on this watch that I should be aware of?

Thanks,

James

James

I think what you are seeing, is a pin style bar. If you look closely the "screw head" end, may well actually be a split pin, so no amount of screwing will do anything. Has the bracelet got arrows on the back, indicating a direction to push the pins?

I remember in my early days, I fell for the same trap, trying to unscrew split links.

If it is a split pin style, the one I pointed you to is not correct, but he has the other style as well.

Offshore.

Hi Offshore,

I've had a look at the pin and link that the jeweller managed to remove, it is definately threaded one end. I've ordered an "ebay" toolkit and when this arrived I will try using a screw driver and a bit more force. Should I also try some lubricant (wd40)?

Thanks,

James

James

The one you need is available from Birdman

http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...ost&p=28733

Always remember that the right top quality tool will do the job, whereas using an incorrect tool, will only cost more $$

Offshore

Hi Offshore, Thanks. The pin in the Seamaster does not seem to be a double ended screw, it has a head one end and you can see the pin the other. Is this tool the right one for this job, what will the static head lock into?

James

Do it yourself and don`t be so gentle. Get yourself a sizingtool or set click here. Good luck!

Thanks for your suggestion, I'm almost certainly going to go down that route. Are sizing tools such as this intended to be used with pins that are threaded? If so do they lock into the screw head and function as a screwdriver?

James

By the way, he did tap it gently a number of times with a small hammer, but with no success.

James

Well I took the Seamaster to a reputable dealer who was willing to work on reproductions. He managed to extract a couple of links from one side, but he said that the link is too stuck on the other side and he dare not force it and risk loosing the screw head. I'm not sure what to do now, I've emailed silix from who I bought the watch (they are away until the 10th), what would you guys recommend? Is there any expert in the UK where I can send the watch for the screw extracting?

Thanks,

James

Thanks Linder and bigpops. So basically what you're saying is that if I unscrew the screw, the pin will drop out releasing the link?

James

Hi Everyone,

Have been lurking about for a few weeks soaking up information, based on this I have just received my first watches - a sub from Ed and a Seamaster from Silix. Both watches are outstanding, and I can't wait to wear them. Before I do I need to alter the bracelet to remove some links. Do I need a kit to do this (to push the pins out) or is it a matter of just getting an appropriate screw driver? If I need a kit, where is the best place to buy this in the UK?

Many thanks,

James