freddy333

Took most of the night, but I think I finally got the scratch out of my beater

Beautiful watch, Stephane. The EXII looks best in white.

Actually, the reverse is generally true - the more expensive cases (DW, Yuki, NDtrading, etc), having been designed to gen specs, tend to be the same, whereas cheap copies, being less concerned with dimensional accuracy, tend to vary. I agree with Nanuq, since we know nothing about the parts you have, it is impossible to tell whether or how they will fit together. So your best option is to dive right in & find out. Then report back with good, clear pics.

Correct Hand Stack (from bottom - hour, gmt, minute, second)

I just scratched my beater's crystal , so I switched over to my Rose Tudor until I can deal with the damage tonight

Great shot! My beater - a tool watch that looks like a tool

Wear latex gloves or finger cots (covers fingers only) & never touch the hands with anything but your (clean) tools. In most cases, you can remove fingerprints & light oils from hands & dials with a clean piece of Rodico, a Play-doh-like material that is available from most watch parts suppliers (ofrei, cousinsuk, etc).

Exchangeable image file format (Exif) is a specification for image files used by digital cameras that provides information on the creation & settings used to create the original image. By default, most digital cameras include this information as metadata in the image file. However, it can be edited out (removed) via most image editing applications like Photoshop, Paint Shop, etc. If the image contains Exif data, you should be able to view it by viewing the file's properties. If the Exif has been removed, then you will not see this extra data.

I agree with others' comments about the insert (need a better 1) & I would also square-off the intersections of the CGs where the vertical line meets the horizontal line (they are rounded on your friend's watch). Also, you might remove the crown/tube & grind down the case where the tube installs so, when the bezel is installed, you cannot see the case behind it. Then, reinstall the crown/tube & shoot another pic if you want follow-up input.

What is the model number between the lugs?

The point is that you would be better off with a freshly (& professionally) serviced movement. An unserviced Swiss movement is just as likely to fail as an unserviced Asian clone, regardless of how 'pretty' either may look.

Great shots of beautiful watches , but I think you need to check your white balance to do them proper justice.

I know which movement you have now. As you know, the movements in reps are used &/or unserviced, so your problem is likely due more to the usual lack of QC than the fitment of new (mostly cosmetic) parts to an existing design. It sounds like your watch just needs a basic overhaul, but you will probably have to see what the seller recommends since you just received it.

Which rep did you get? Can you provide a direct link?

I have never used (or handled) Clark's Daytona hands, but I think Yuki's are probably better.

It is so beautiful this afternoon with all the fall colors that I thought I would post another wristie A quick wristie between tricks & treats

I think you may be right. Or, at least, that may have been part of their reasoning.

To date, I have yet to get the official word on why Rolex chose to AR only the cyclops (which, considering that many of the watchmakers in their own service network are totally oblivious to the existence of ANY AR on ANY Rolex watch, is probably another of Rolex's closely guarded marketing secrets), but I am beginning to think they did it solely for aesthetic reasons. Having that 'black hole' over the date window is just 1 more thing that can set Rolex apart from the crowd & it does look kind of cool - at least, when the watch is photographed at just the right angle under just the right light. Correct (This is a pic of the backside of my GMTIIC lens, but I am sure the DJII lens is made the same way)

AR below the cyclops (Not my watch)

As you can see, it just became Halloween here & I am preparing to do battle with the trick-or-treating hordes Watch what you bite into tonight, boys & girls BOOOOOO :shock: :shock: :shock:

Jojo's basic procedure (using diminishing grades of sandpaper followed by polishing) is the classic method of repairing surface damage to Plexi lenses. For those who do not wish to spend the money for a proper plastic polish, you can also use an automotive polish like Meguiar's as well as toothpaste, pretty much any brand/type.

Nice work. Are you going to case/wear it?

I cannot tell you what the best move is. However, many years ago, I received a leather motorcycle vest from the wife of a friend who passed away. While I have never worn it (nor plan to - leather vests are not my style), I have kept it all these years for sentimental reasons. On the other hand, had he not been such a good friend, I would not have accepted the vest in the 1st place. Or, if I had, I would have gotten rid of it within a year if I knew I would never wear it.

Ditto rosnik. If you can locate a more accurate dial & datewheel, you might have something there.