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freddy333

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    Unless you are removing or repositioning dial feet, I am not aware of any way to alter the alignment of a dial onto an ETA movement (the dial feet fit into holes in the plate & the stem must align with the hole @ 3 in the side of the case). If you are removing dial feet & securing the dial with dial dots or cement, then it is done by simply by eye (align the date in the center of the date window).
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    Yes, the bottom end is slightly askew to the left. But I would also say that that is somewhat common on reps as it indicates 1 of the differences between a $300 rep & a $6,000 gen.
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    Looks like a standard rep case or maybe a Yuki. Definitely not genuine or high end aftermarket.
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    Dremel or polishing wheel with green rouge (for polishing stainless steel).
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    Alot of these presses do not open sufficiently to work on larger cases &/or superdome xtals, which is why I generally use a hobby vice for most of my pressing work.
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    I agree on most of the comments above. Too much heat for too long. Your dial looks 'cooked', which is not the effect you want. You might do better with a light coating of matte varnish spray (google 'rwgforum' & 'matte varnish' to see examples). Hands often come out very well with a bit of baking (try 200 degrees F for a few minutes), but keep an eye on them because the line separating nicely patina'd from burnt is just a matter of seconds.
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    Yes, the crown looks pretty bad. The CGs could use some reshaping as well. You may have to wait for the next version & hope those things get corrected. In the meantime, you might bring this to the seller's attention & see if he can pass the info on to the factory.
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    All they did was seize his domain name to replace his website with their webpage. Like most rep sellers, he will likely soon 'resurface' with a modified domain & another site.
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    Yes, you have the correct tube. After the tube is installed in the case, you use a smoothing broach (available from most of the watch parts houses) to enlarge the hole to allow the crown to fit through
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    click me
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    Yes, Paris & her posse would be good candidates for a rose Daytona. I rarely wear (but have no intention to sell ) my SS Daytona because it is too blingy (& large). Yes, it would definitely be at home there.
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    I prefer the whiter lume, but it looks like the m in 610m is floating mid-way up the side of the 0 on both dials (it should be vertically aligned with the bottom).
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    Post 2 good, clear pics (right-side up) & you might receive some good, clear recommendations.
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    The guy has great taste in watches, especially when they compliment his outfit.
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    I think they are beautiful, but, with that much bling, probably more suited to a celebrity woman's wrist.
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    Thanks, but my Phase I has received a number of updates since that thread in 2008. Here it is next to the (mostly gen) Aryan 'Master
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    Check out page 5
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    While we tend to be more anal about details than civilians might be, 1 of the primary reasons for RWG's existence is to educate the rep community. To that end, I think it is always advisable to get input from others (with relevant knowledge) before clicking the buy button. That way, both sides win. On the other hand, if the seller feels you are being unrealistic or if the issue cited occurs on all the seller's reps of that model & the buyer is unwilling to accept it, the seller can cancel the sale & neither side feels taken advantage of.
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    Wearing my OPD today
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    Nicely done.
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    Is this limited to tapatalk or are you unable to view the threads on a computer, too?
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    As a general rule, the staff does not get involved in members' private transactions. That said, I was not aware that sellers were asking buyers not to post their QC pics. As this (posting QC pics) seems to have been a common occurrence since the QC pics began, you might address your question to the seller.
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