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Great work, Ziggy. I have tried the same thing but using a pin vice. I am sure it is alot easier with a lathe & collet. This may be a silly question, but are these stems (with the same thread pitch) not available from any of the parts houses?

This winder is so quiet that I have to keep looking over at it (the unit is sitting 1.5 feet from my desk) to see if the watches are actually being turned. They are. Based on my initial impressions & Brom's positive comments after owning his for 3 months, I cannot see any (technical) reason why anyone would need to spend more than $90 for a dual watch winder.

So did it help?

Permission granted (sorry about the spillage).

I think the 1st Rolex Sub to appear on Bond's wrist in a major motion picture was the 6538 he wore in Dr. No

I just received a new AceTimer dual-watch winder that impressed me enough to post a positive recommendation for others looking for the same. The unit has a high gloss cherrywood finish with a soft/plush suede-like interior. The cushions are 2-part, which should provide a comfortable & secure fit for most (but probably not all) wrist & watch sizes. The unit is virtually silent when running with the cover closed (& my ear right next to the case) & barely audible with the cover open. Settings for 650, 850 or 1,000 turns/day (each setting automatically alternates between cw & ccw rotations - this is not user-controllable). Runs on either 2 D-cell batteries (not included) or AC power supply (adapters for US or EU sockets are included). Hopefully, my opinion will remain positive through & beyond the term of the warranty (1 year). $90 A quick & dirty picture Click the pic or search out ebay number - 310064280068 I am NOT affiliated with the seller.

Has anyone ever tried to fit Michael's 6542 bezel/insert combo And his 6542 hands Onto 1 of Josh's vintage GMT (or Silix's CG-free Sub) cases Are you with me here............ With the CGs removed & a 6542 dial & datewheel fitted, it might just work.

I looked at that 1 too. Someone else did a nice GMT using the Silix Sub case, but I think their GMT had the later painted metal insert & I want to do a proper plexi insert. I have a feeling I would have to trim too much off the insert to fit this bezel. But that may be the best option. Thank you.

How do you know they did not get your mailing address through the usual 'legitimate' sources (the same place all your other junk mail gets your address from)?

Hike - The August issue of Watchtime has an 'IWC In Depth' feature you might want to check out. Been wearing the 6239 since this morning.......just because But going back to my beater in a few

Yeah, what Lani said. Exactly.

Excellent tip, Stilty. I was not aware of that & I use that stuff too.

If you rinse yourself in scotch, why would you need to shower?

Yes, that is my backup plan. But I am looking for a rep that has the correct case dimensions (39mm x 13mm). All of the vintage GMT reps I have found are 40mm x 12.5mm (or 14.5mm). Any ideas (other than NTTrading/Vietnamese or similarly unrealistically-priced cases)?

Thanks, Alli. I am looking for a reasonably priced alternative.

Hike, I hate to tell you this, but unless you rinse yourself (& your watch) off with denatured alcohol upon leaving your shower, that soap you use to wash the sweat/salt away may also be leaving a nice additive residue on & around the gaskets in your watch which decreases their lifespan & increases the chance for leakage. Just look at the scum it leaves on your shower tiles (unless/until you remove it with a bathroom cleaner). And the repetitive heating/cooling, which leads to repetitive expansion/contraction of the rubber material, does not help either.

Does anyone know of a collector or reliable source that sells the old style SS GMT reps (or cases) that measure 39mm x 13mm & do not have crown guards? Preferably with a SS jubilee bracelet.

Nice work, all. TMG - I really like what you have done with your 1675, but I think you need to 'antique' it a bit. As it is, the watch looks too pristine, which, for this model, is not a benefit. If you gave it the 'Nanuq treatment' (a few minutes of accelerated motion (shaking) within a jar filled with coinage), it would just about have fooled me (even with the over enthusiastically countersunk lug holes). Something I just noticed -- Definitely, a VERY small detail, but I thought I would mention it -- The division between red & blue at the 18 in the bezel insert may not be at the right spot. I think division on the gen insert occurs right in the middle of the number & yours is just prior to the 8. One of the parts sellers has better inserts for this model, but I cannot remember who it was?

Sure. Check By-Tor's tagline.

If you plan to get your particular watch wet, 1st, get it properly pressure tested by a watchmaker (& do it once/year if you get your watch wet on a regular basis). Without a recent test, you are playing Russian roulette, regardless of how well Joe Blow says his rep did on a snorkeling trip last Tuesday.

Well done whoever you are.

Lani -- Great write-up, but I have to disagree with what you said above. As I understand the seizure laws pertaining to the importing of contraband goods through the mail, US Customs can & will seize any illegal goods (replicas) they find during package inspections, regardless of the number of items in the package. I cannot imagine a Customs agent turning the other cheek & allowing a rep watch to continue on its way just because there was only 1 in the package.

They are actually easy if you can find someone who will click the shutter for you without 1st telling you there is something seriously wrong with you.

Thanks.

Anyone know if there is a control that turns off the 'You've got mail!' audio racket that just became active for new PMs today? I think having the message pop up all over my screen when I am trying to read or post is more than enough to get my attention.