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I guess my ignorance of AR application shows. I thought the AR material was brushed or sprayed onto the substrate. No?
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Correct Hand Stack available again for for both gmt II and explorer II
freddy333 replied to dvn's topic in General Discussion
Those GMTIIs are not the Ceramic version. I do not know if these other versions contain the same chs movement as the GMTIIC, but, if they do not, then I would assume it is only a matter of time until the chs GMTIIC IS available again. -
The next obvious question has to be -- If you are coating the cyclops on the curved/outside, why go through all the effort (and risk) to remove the cyclops from the crystal?
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I am sorry to hear that. Really. But, no offense to TomH, I wonder if your watch may have other issues & did TomH follow the proper procedure? Again, the powdered graphite treats ONLY the friction/drag caused by the additional secs at 6 gearing & most of these movements come from the factory in an unserviced condition, with many other potential issues that can cause the movement to fail. Since none of the dozen or so other watches that have been treated have failed, you have to consider the possibility that your watch may have other problems. At this point, I think there is more than enough evidence proving powdered graphite as an effective treatment. But, to the best of my knowledge, we still have not had a freshly overhauled movement treated by a reliable watchmaker. So you might consider contacting Ziggy to see if he would be willing to service your watch.
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I used to have a 1950 (& a few other Pans), but I always thought it looked silly on my 7" wrist. So I sold them all (Pans). I still think they are cool watches, just not for me.
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Oh that 1. Is someone making a rep version? If so, I would love to see some good, clear pics. I was not aware a rep was available.
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Review/Pictorial of my GEN. Rolex Explorer II (White)
freddy333 replied to lazarini's topic in The Rolex Area
Laz - it looks like you are enjoying your beautiful new toy. -
I do not generally give pocketwatch-sized watches a second glance anymore, but I have to say that your Fiddy/strap combo makes for a great picture. If only they made the 1950 (gen & rep) in a more wristwatch-like 40mm size I would still own 1.......
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Albino? Do you mean the brown (faded black) subdials?
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Get another display case. But, as it is, that is a beautiful display. Very professional looking.
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Either your camera's white balance is way off, or that is a very odd shade of green you got there.
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I have been ordering from julesborel for some time without any problem. But, in this case, the aftermarket flat-top 3 DW they have listed in the catalog (& on their website) is no longer available. I just spoke with Borel & the vendor who had been supplying these DWs has gone out of business & they are now getting them from another vendor. They just received their back ordered 3035 DWs & the numbers are apparently all different from what you see in their catalog. I do not have a picture of the new DW, but the description I got over the phone makes them sound like the generic ETA datewheels, with squarish numbers. So the cubic-works overlay is probably the best option to the gen DW (which you can often find on ebay).
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Ok, so there is at least 1 option. But just to beat this dead horse a bit further into the ground - Do you know if the parts that typically go south on the 2836-2's can be swapped out for the same parts from the (more reliable) 2893-2s? Put more simply -- Can you retrofit the reliable parts from an 2893-2 into the correct hand stack 2836-2? Or, can have your cake & eat it too?
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Congrads on the new GMT. The bezel insert seems to be about .5mm off on most or all of these watches. It seems that the factory placed the click-stop just west of the proper null position at 12, so the triangle will generally stop just shy of that point. But it is not very noticeable & can easily be hidden by simply setting the bezel to another position, which, if nothing else, gives the impression (for anyone who knows how a GMT watch functions) that you actually use your watch for traveling between time zones. A growing number of owners of both chs & ihs versions seem to be reporting problems with the GMT function, so it is probably best not to mess with it at all. I think that anyone who gets close enough to your watch to see which hand is passing below the other will also likely be able to see each hand's vertical position on the pinion anyway.
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KKS -- Nice pic of the pair & a great way to start off the week. Also, some really nice metal being showcased here today. Asymmetrical Daytona beater for me today - I just love this watch
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Another reason I love reps, and you should too!
freddy333 replied to pman's topic in General Discussion
Sorry to hear about your mishap, but you make some excellent points & I have seen similar stories (about gens) posted on TZ frequently over the years. Accidents DO happen. A very small dot of epoxy, which is available at most hardware & auto parts stores. -
The end of an era, A7750 parts supply dried up...
freddy333 replied to RWG Technical's topic in General Discussion
Ziggy -- Julesborel used to sell most of the 7750 parts, or is this specific part in the A7750 1 of those that differ from the ETA version? For whatever it is worth, I have been manually winding this (asymmetrical pusher) A7750 approximately weekly ever since I received it from DW last year In order to mimic the gen's manual wind movement & to reduce the movement's space requirements so I could fit the correct profile DW caseback (without the bottom of the caseback coming into contact with the pusher levers) I had to remove the rotor. However, to mirror what Ziggy said, overhauling the auto-wind module was mandatory because of the state it was in when I received the watch. The auto-wind module was dismantled, all of the components were thoroughly cleaned in the ultrasonic & then everything was lubed & reassembled according to ETA specs. The difference, before & after, is something you can easily feel when winding the watch. Those who are familiar with the Lemania/Venus will know what I mean -- manually winding an A7750 after being overhauled feels alot like that, like butter. Oh, and I am wearing her today. -
Have you tried Ziggy?
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I have to ask the obvious question -- Is the ETA 2893-2 an even swap for the problematic movement? Same dimensions, hand sizes, etc.?
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I agree with Ziggy -- that 'KIF' setting's singular cutout is a dead give-away that this is not a standard issue ETA (unless ETA or the company that makes the KIF components has changed their design). I have a guide that illustrates the standard KIF layout (near the end) CHS = Correct Hand Stack
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I would second Doc's comments & recommendations to the letter. GMT movements tend to be finicky buggers in general. You can reduce, but probably not eliminate, the chance of issues occurring by using the GMT function as little as possible (if at all -- beyond the initial test to make sure the watch works upon receipt).
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The subject was originally discussed towards the end of this post. The procedure was originally outlined in this post - A possible remedy for secs at 6 7750s? The 1st watch treated (in the 'possible remedy' post) continues to run trouble-free.
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The lume work coming out of Canada never ceases to amaze. Are my eyes playing tricks on me or did Ziggy also re-paint the SEA-DWELLER SUBMARINER 2000 lettering?
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I think everyone has raised good points. When I read the 1st couple of posts, I was thinking 'There is already a TZ where people can go for gens, so why do we need another 1 here?' But then it occurred to me that while TZ is a great place to post & look at watches, it also has so many rules & regulations that literally squeeze it dry of alot of information that people want & need. And then it occurred to me that what TZ lacks in openness RWG offers in spades. So maybe it might be a good idea to add 1 additional forum for ALL gens. I cannot imagine that 1 additional forum would cause too much confusion, but it would give people a reliable place to ask those questions that tend to get blocked or deleted on TZ.
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I think that if you plan to use your GMTIIC for daily wear, the ihs Swiss is your best bet. The Asian movements may prove reliable in time, but, based on my experience, parts & repairs may be problematic. On the other hand, if you want to feel a bit more confident around WIS types or you are just neurotic (like me), the chs Swiss is the ONLY possible option............assuming it becomes available again. Mine is about 2 weeks old, still stunning & still keeping COSC time