freddy333

As long as the tube was not epoxied into the case, you should be able to unscrew it with a Rolex case tube tool or rat tail file (small, 3-sided hobby file). Unfortunately, if the hole was countersunk/drilled too deep, short of welding new metal in there, I do not know of any way to reinstall the tube 'higher'. Though, if you are careful (& lucky), you might be able to fix the tube into the case at a more appropriate level by epoxying the tube into the case. I would use a slow-drying epoxy so you can make corrections before it dries. Adding to By-Tor's comments - When new, the crown on most Rolex watches screws down close to the case. However, when they (Rolex) replace the tube during a normal service, the new tube is often installed so that the crown sits slightly proud of the case, which leaves a noticeable space. This is why I install the tube in all of my Rolex watches similarly (with a space). I think it adds a bit more credibility to a watch since reps tend to have their crowns screwed down against the case.

I agree with the others - it looks like the tube was countersunk/installed too far into your case. I have never used any rings below a Rolex tube in any of my watches - modern or vintage & none of my gen Twinlock or Triplock tubes came with a ring. Also, none of my Rolex crown install manuals (this 1 is from the early 80s) indicate them As long as the tube was not epoxied into the case, you should be able to unscrew it with a Rolex case tube tool or rat tail file (small, 3-sided hobby file). Unfortunately, if the hole was countersunk/drilled too deep, short of welding new metal in there, I do not know of any way to reinstall the tube 'higher'.

Idle hands are the devil's workshop.

Nice ride.

Groucho, a Jew, was born Julius Marx. His three (real life) Marx brothers were Milton (Gummo Marx), Arthur (Harpo Marx) & Leonard (Chico Marx - no, he was not Italian). No idea, but I doubt it.

That is some side project, Ubi.

Rolexes or Jews?

Congratulations & wear something simple, small & understated.

True.

ExIIs are not my specialty & there are variations, but most of the ExIIs of similar vintage in my picture archives have dials like this The R in Rolex looks different, the location of the < is aligned differently relative to the minute track, differences in spacing, etc. Again, I have not done alot of research on these, so I could be completely wrong. But it seems off to me. And that, coupled with your comments about the seller's less than optimal pics, always makes me nervous.

Could be a loose rotor. Most likely, it is something simple, but you will not know until the case is opened & the movement inspected.

I would try Clarks T22. If it fits (I suspect it will), then keep an eye peeled for a gen xtal. The important thing, for me, are the engravings between the lugs, which appear to be proper engravings & not laser etchings. The slight dings & scratches belong there, but can easily be buffed out if they bother you.

Nice, but is it aftermarket?

The Spyker, to paraphrase a line from Amadeus, has 'too many notes' (too many do-dads all over it).

Well done.

The Cosmos look like what Phong is selling (nice, but alot of mistakes - search TZ or google for gold gen dial pics & see for yourself). The Valjoux's are frankens. If pricing is under a grand, then they may be a good deal for the movements alone.

Their reticence to fully AR the crystals in all of their watches & transformation of their (previously) world-class tool watches into Vegas-Baby bling.

Keeping time with a couple of classics early Sunday morning

Unlike the very accurate riveted bracelets sold separately by Yuki & other parts sellers, the type of bracelet shown in the OP's post is very poorly constructed & not very accurate. Best avoided at all costs. If you cannot use 1 of Yuki's, then I would recommend switching to a different type of bracelet or strap.

ebay, timezone, vrf, etc are good places to search for gen Tudor parts.

Most Tudors are ETA-powered (this is the principal difference between Rolexes & Tudors), which is why hands made to fit them should fit an ETA. Similarly, gen Tudor hands should fit an ETA.

Clarks has hands to fit ETAs, but I doubt Yuki's (which are made to fit Rolex movements) will.