freddy333

Which Mac & B&W? I have sold/owned both. I have heard the Puppy's twice (in unfamiliar environments), but I think you would have to be tone deaf not to appreciate the technology that went into them. So did you buy the Sony projector?

Yes. By the time you are finally old enough to know what you are doing, you are old enough to have better things to do.

I just received a pic of the speaker. I was mistaken that it was a 5-way (I confused it with another speaker). It appears to be a 2- or 3-way, but, boy, was it sweet. Another friend just told me the amp may have been an experimental prototype from AudioNote, which you may have heard of.

I think I've got a Phillips copy of that. I'll have to rummage around & see. As for Klipsch's 10 watts, that sounds about right - both his comment & the waste. Not to deviate too far off topic, I attended an audio show recently & they had a set of 5-way horns running in this 1 room that was being driven by this very high-end Japanese-made 2-watt triode amp that I had never heard of before (I used to be in the business, so that is saying something). They were driving the system from a studio master tape, so that has to be taken into account, but it was not only 1 of the most beautiful systems of the show (& there were many that could claim that title), but also 1 of the best sounding systems I have ever heard. I wish I could remember the name of the speakers. Maybe it will come to me..

Interestingly, the fellow that owned the company (sadly, now defunct) that made those amps made a smaller (triode) version specifically for Klipsch speakers. My speakers are not very efficient, so it cannot play loud. But, then, I am not a headbanger, so it has never been a problem. Oh & nice timepiece.

Braving the fallout, I wore my OPD today

You are close, but not quite there yet. When you start factoring in how many donations of blood & semen that vintage Rolex bezel, pillar plate or clasp will cost you, then you have made it.

Check this thread out.

I think someone else did a similar comparison several years ago (Nanuq?), but great write up!

Nice bit of luck there with the caseback.

Is that your special lady friend (a la "The Big Lebowski")?

Wearing my 'Graph today

2 options - replace the crystal with a gen (if you can find/afford 1) or click here (unfortunately, the lab referenced in the thread is no longer in business).

Nice.

Another of Ziggy's old tech threads that I am bumping mostly because it shows where we were 10 years ago & how far we have come.

Another old tech thread that might be of interest to newer members. Bumped.

A proven solution for an old problem that continues to plague all secs @ 6 Asian 77xx movements today. As of last year, I understand that the original watch used for this article is still running & keeping time. So bumped.

1 of the saddest losses for RWG was Ziggy, our in-house watch guru (not a bad painter, either). 1 of the other sad losses is all of the staggeringly beautiful pics Ziggy posted in many of his brilliant technical threads like this 1. There is no way to convey the power of Ziggy's articles without their accompanying pics; many being next to useless without them. I believe the 1 you are viewing now is 1 of Ziggy's best & it, too, misses the top mark since the pic links are all broken. But the wealth of information about the Asian 7750, which continues to power many rep & franken watches today is too useful not to be missed by you newbies. So, bumped.

One of RWG's best reviews by 1 of its best reviewers. For those who missed it the 1st time. Bumped.

Don't know what an MBW is... Bumped.

An old thread & a bit dated now, but worthy of a bump.

RWG has always been the best place for the technical-minded to gather & exchange ideas, tips & techniques. Welcome aboard & we hope to see contributions from new members in the future.

The watch is in great shape for its age, but I think you are in much better shape, especially consider that you have been many more places & experienced many more things than the watch.

To avoid making an expensive mistake or getting in over your head, I would recommend that you remove your existing bezel to see how it installs. Silix's reps, like many sellers, come from a variety of sources & some of them offer OEM-style bezel fitments & some are proprietary or at least fit differently than the OEM model. Also, even if the bezel attached OEM-style, are the dimensions of the case (where the crystal fits) & bezel exactly the same as OEM or slightly different? If different, an OEM-style may not be a simple part swap; it may require some modification to the bezel &/or the case. If in doubt, post good clear pics of your bezel (outer & inner sides) & case opening (where the bezel & crystal attach) & someone with experience with the same Silix rep may be able to guide you.

I have bumped a handful of old technical threads that I think will be of interest to newer members that missed them on their 1st run. RWG contains a true wealth of technical information that cannot be found (& has often been copied) on other sites - including the gen sites. These are the types of threads that brought many, including myself, to RWG & kept us here. Many (most?) of the breakthroughs that bridged reps, frankens & gens came from these threads, & many of today's vintage Rolex reps owe their accuracy to the pioneering work of many early & talented RWG members. Unfortunately, due to the passing of time & other indulgences, I am unable to add much to these threads beyond what they contain, so if you seek additional info, please do not be surprised if nothing more is provided. Also, due to the numerous forum software upgrades, some links may be broken &/or pics missing, so you may need to perform some detective work on your own. Enjoy.