thl

Hi, I would be interested in two IWCs ( white Cousteau and/or Gst)

Regards

Friday Partagas D4 and Matusalem

Saturday Partagas P2 and Cognac Frappin

Sunday Partagas 898 after a good Barolo Gaja 2005

THL

Don't forget the hands! Nothing says you mean business like a set of Submariner hands!

thl: I don't know if I've ever seen a 5500 Explorer service dial go on sale, but one would definitely perfect your watch.

You're right but my watchsmith said something could happen ...

Wow! I'm inspired to do the same! So is the explorer 5500 the same make/case/dimensions/movement as the air-king then? Save for a different dial?

Oh yes, the explorer 5500 is nothing but an Air-King with specific Explorer dial.

Cheers

Thanks all, I'm glad you like it.

Even if you are used to beefier watches, as I am, its charme and uderstatement are, IMHO, unique.

@LHOOK

You're right, dial isn't perfect; It's Yuki's, and deciding between this and the newer was hard.

But I didn't want to modify it too much, you know I'm waiting for a service one

Have a nice day

THL

Hi

I just finished this new old classic

The base was a 60's 5500 air-king, original USA C-I rivet band, swapped dial and hands ... et voila

Isn't she lovely?

Cheers

Thl

Hi All,

I'm looking fo a "precision" or "super precision" dial for my 5500, but it's hard to source even a service one.

So, waiting for the right one, I'd like to find a good compromise.

In my opinion both NDT and Yuki's are not do close to the original, have got any other suggestions?

tnx mates.

THL

Excellent! Seems fitting to have a Monte Carlo on a rally strap.

Space-Dweller playing in traffic:

Indeed it's funny , Monte Carlo ... Rally

Is it the Avignon Bridge in the photo of that wonderful Space Dweller? I love Place Crillon

Just finished...

Guys,

I just found a beautiful, working cal.1030 with its original set of hands and crown.

I was thinking to house it in a 6538, but where would you buy case and dial?

Yuki... JAW... NDT (are they still in?)

Any idea is welcome.

Rgds

Thl

Well, I just changed to a Phong case from an old MBW and difference is remarkable, sure it's not cheap...

Thanks folks, you're right, insert is gen but not its original, so it's time to change crystal and drill here and there.

I'll let you know.

Cheers

Hi,

1665 is an old passion , so I started modifying mine one:

- Base MBW 1665 from Watchmeister

- Case-set bought by a forum member

- Dial vintageing by me

- Riveted bracelet ( to be changed, it doesn't accept 2 mm springs)

- Original insert

Just finished, took a few shots with phone, any idea on what is wrong and what sohould be made is very welcome

thanks for looking

Thanks guys very useful infos, have a nice day.

THL

Hi,

I'm having problems to find a Rolex buckle for my DW 6263 ( leather rally strap), any idea?

Thanks

THL

Hi,

Does anyone know if these "hommages"can still be found?

Tanx

THL

Ciao e benvenuto, non ci sono molti italiani, ma la presenza

Well, it's time to buy a good new old dial.

Thanks to you all.

Thl

Only one way to waste $400 on a dial to find out.....

Oh ok then, yes it will - the real question is about whether it fits the case more than the movt at any rate.

Thanks for your answer, I think the case will do, inner measure is 26.5 mm as the dial, my doubts concerned the date window distance from the center of the dial, I thought eta movements were different.

Bye

Thl

Hi,

I'm thinking about swapping my 1665 dial, possibly with an NDT one.

The question id, will it fit my 2836/2 movt ?

Cheers.

Thl

BTW, did anybody else notice that the slide rule on the Chronomatic does not align?

No, it's correct, it's for measuring both Kilometers and Miles, my Jupiter pilot has the same alignment.

What a fun !!!

You obviously are one of the 3,6 % of Americans who is able to talk in another language.

THL

Oh Yes , if I'm not wrong it was a special series assigned to Marine Nationale Fran

Funny!!!

Must I suppose I'll never get my watch?

If this should be the case, could you please tell me if my money is on its way back to my wallet?

And of course my best wishes for your future...

THL

Hi Neil,

have tou got any news concerning my order ( lalosna) ?

Cheers.

THL