freddy333

Original crown would have been a 700 (no dots), but any 7mm Triplock is correct (Rolex would fit a 703 during service).

Bezel diameter Case length (lug tip to lug tip) Case diameter (without crown) Case thickness, measured from flat portion of crystal to caseback Due to the insert's fragility, I cannot remove the bezel to get the bezel thickness, but I think I posted that in 1 of my Phase II constructions threads that you can search out.

Never!

I was never a big fan, but it is sad to see another old pop celebrity's demise.

Watch 'n' my Z

The Newmans

These are the way 50 year-old tool watches should look. Well done.

Thanks. It exceeded my expectations, especially the modded dial, even if it's beautifully subtle gold tint got washed out in that pic.

I would definitely use heat as a last resort.

Nice video (1 day I have to do 1 for my Z). Vintage BMWs are wonderful cars. Many years ago, a friend bought a new 2002e & the fit & finish, not to mention handling, put all of our British cars to shame.

Unless someone epoxied it together, I would be very surprised if a bench caseback remover with a clean, proper-sized socket was unable to remove the caseback.

I agree about the XK8 being a beauty, but, unfortunately, Jag has only just recently begun to improve their build quality. Still nowhere near what I would call a reliable set of wheels, but an order of magnitude better than they were in the 70s, when Leyland (Jag's parent company & the GM of Britain at the time) was plagued with strikes, in-fighting between sister brands & constant battles with ever-moving US emissions/fuel effiency/safety laws (which were what ultimately killed the XKE along with many other famous British marques). For whatever it is worth, although they tend not to spot the floor as much as Jags, Audi considers burning a quart of oil/week within specs for most of their cars.

panerai - I feel for you. In my youth, I trained as a Jaguar mechanic & the dealership I apprenticed at also sold Land Rover, so I know what you mean. That said, Jags, if rebuilt correctly & not used as daily drivers, can be reliable cars (mine was) & I have had 0 problems in the years I have owned the 'Benz.

If Ziggy was unable to do it you may have a problem. But it is always possible that Zig's socket is worn & slipping, so I would take it to a local watchmaker to give it another try. Another option would be to try some WD40 or similar type of penetrating lubricant overnight & try again with a proper bench case opener.

These are all great cars, but the coolest has got to be this 1972 Ferrari GTB-4 Daytona With runner-ups being 1st gen Jaguar E-Type & Mercedes SL55 W230

Are you using the wrench style Bergeon caseback remover or a bench type?

Post a pic of the caseback.