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Is that by any chance a Polytech Legend (Chinese)?

That was my thinking as well...............until I tried a friend's & found that I am not a bullpup kind of guy. In fact, he has 3 different bullpups (which he rarely shoots) & I thought they all seemed kind of cantankerous. Quickly wrote them off my wanted list. But they are very popular, so................

Ah, Beretta............... My fav sidearm & sticking with the classic 9mm theme................

Now, we are getting somewhere. Nice to see so many Americans exercising their 2nd Amendment rights with such nice wares.

Considering the state of some of your flame-tested timepieces, how bad can your bear gun be?

A parts kit is all fine & well, but the theme of this thread is eye candy. Where are the pics of this dreamy 7.62x39 shooter? I know I am not the only enthusiast here. Do I need to prime the pump further?

It has been a long time since the last good gun thread, so I think today is a good day to start a new 1.

I am aware that some people have an innate fear or dislike of guns (I used to be 1 of you). If so, I bow to your convictions. However, for those who understand & appreciate the beauty & power of these inanimate objects that can be used for either good or evil -- depending on the intentions of the human in possession of them -- I think it is time for another thread of cool pea-shooter candy. Here are a couple of mine to start things off............

Looks like the wrong hand (too large for pinion).

Welcome & good luck in the profession!

The timezone course is very good & useful for getting your feet wet. But, as was said above, it is simply an introduction & does not make you a watchmaker. After successful completion of the course, you will be able to overhaul a working ETA movement, but diagnostics/repair will require much more.

Yes & the face should be whiter (less yellowish), smoother (less gravely) & with a bit more space between the bottom of the red line @ 12 & the top of the coronet. The colors should be a bit darker. Otherwise, pretty good.

I would love to see a good, clear 1024x680 pic, but what I can see looks nice.

Ditto.

Wearing my Bond Sub

Most watchmakers' hesitancy to perform routine poising results from a simple cost/benefit analysis. In order to repair an errant movement, I must occasionally sort out a mangled hair spring. But I do that because I have no other choice. This is not because I lack the skills, but because the potential upside (questionable improvement in timing consistency) is far outweighed by the potential downside (of hairspring damage). & this is amplified when working on vintage Rolex pieces where replacement 'springs are expensive & difficult (often nearly impossible) to come by. Why tempt fate for what is often little or no return since factory-set poising rarely needs to be corrected during normal use. This is why I questioned your watchmaker's choice of routine poising.

slay, if your watchmaker has the time/skill to perform this delicate, factory-set adjustment routinely, my hat's off to him.

I do not know any watchmakers (including myself) who poise the balance as part of a routine service. In fact, unless there is a specific problem with the balance, I cannot think why you would disassemble it in the 1st place. The only time I would poise a balance is when replacing/repairing the hairspring, balance wheel or balance screws.

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I feel cold just looking at the picture.

The 103x caliber is a relatively easy movement for an experienced watchmaker to work on. Trouble is getting parts, since Rolex has not manufactured new 103x parts for decades. But, if you are patient & have deep pockets, they can be found. If you cannot locate a local Rolex certified service tech, try Bob Ridley.