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Wies, there was a thread in April from another  member looking for the same thing.  My suggestion is, if he still needs it, buy from a TD, each take a pusher and part out the remainder of the watch.  Might be able to recoup most or all of your money. - J

http://rwg.cc/topic/183822-wtb-iwc-3714-portugese-pusher-or-broken-watch?do=findComment&comment=1466160

Thanks.  I have seen a couple others, though WatchNY no longer seems to be posting them on eBay. thanks for the heads up.

I am working on a Tudor chronograph project and need to find a black bakelite-in-metal-ring style bezel assembly, like the image below.

I am not concerned with the diameter, as I can modify the case as needed to accept it.

So, anyone know of a good source other than Phong.  His looks great, but $350 is a little too rich for my tastes.

thanks

That is stunning. The gen dial and hands compliment me the near perfect rep case.

Frank, were I in Cali, I'd try to help out in person, but alas, I'm 3000 miles away as well. That said, the issue may be complicated by the nature of the sale re 'homage' watches. I suggest sending the email string to Paypal (removing contraband references) and showing that you offered something, he refused, and then asked for more. He's admitting he would settle, and they may help you with that. I mean, it can't hurt to try, can it?

OK, thank you folks.

I've never seent his before, but I received funds from someone via Paypal and Paypal flagged the incoming finds, warning me not to ship yet.

XXXXXXX just sent you money with PayPal. To help protect you, we're reviewing this payment.

The Payment Review may take up to 24 hours. When we've completed the review, we'll either clear or cancel the payment. If the payment clears: You may proceed to process the order. To know if your item is covered, check the 'Seller Protection' section of the 'Transaction Details' page and ensure that it states 'Eligible'.

You shouldn't provide the item or service purchased until we let you know that the payment has cleared. We'll send you an email when we complete the review or you can check the Transaction History tab of your PayPal account.

XXXXXXXX is a Verified Customer

Today, I received this in the body of an email from Paypal.

We have completed our payment review and have cleared the transaction below. You may proceed to process the order. To know if your item is covered, check the 'Seller Protection' section of the 'Transactions Details' page and ensure that it states 'Eligible'.

You can now provide the item or service purchased.

As best I can tell, both are valid emails from Paypal, not spoofs. So, my question is, should I be worried about this transaction? If so, why? The buyer is international to me and I don't want to get burned.

Please let me know if you've seen this before.

Thank you,

J

I assume they must be available from one of the watch or parts vendors. thanks - J

Actually, run away now before systemic infection sets in. It can weaken your cash glands, allowing money to flow freely from your pocket....

My first wristy, gen '84, 10613 Datejust

OK, thank you.

I know they're not a TD, but does anyone know if http://www.cbrandwatch.com is legit? - J

Ordered!!

Denise, I may be a bit optimistic, but did you receive this watch yet? - J

Another simple way to remove the moisture, but not the leak, is to place it in a zip-lock bag with a 1/2 cup of uncooked rice. Leave it for a day and the condensation should be gone. - J

Sound like Watch4Douche. But hey, I don't mind calling an ass an ass. - J

Except, when you are Vlad Putin...

http://www.hodinkee....f-his-decl.html

OK, so I'm calling him out. BUT, the man has serious cache & is no pushover. He bangs supermodels, kicks virtually anyone's ass in Judo, loves his puppy and tells the West to F*ck off with no worry like Iran's puss "I'm a dinner Jacket" (don't know who I mean?; say the quote fast). Anyhow, he scares the [censored] out of this Western dude, but has great taste.

Wow, above my head. Take care Gran

I've owned a Noob LV and currently have an LV listed with gen parts, including the bezel. The rep Noob bezel on the other watch I had doesn't even come close to the quality of the gen. Just my $0.02

Admin, can you match him with a username with the IP from one of the other sites mentioned?

Cool. Break a leg Gran.

PS What branch of science?

Sent from my BB

Folks,

I have a watch that I would like to remove the hands from. Can anyone explain how a watchmakes would do this and what tools they would use? Additionally, what a enthusiast might use without damaging the hands, movement or dial. Do they simply pull off (pressure fit), etc... thank you - J

Again, if anyone wants to sell the leftovers from oned of these builds, please give me a shout. Thx - J

Sent from my BB

Your experience makes me think of quotes from a couple of my heroes.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain

Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.- Theodore Roosevelt

Good try Hike. Get well, get settled and get planning your next attack on Chomolungma

TA, I've got you down for the hand set.

Doc, I'll put you tentative for the extra strap as I may take a liking to it myself... we'll see.

have a good weekend all.

Max, I think I was grumpy when I wrote it. Sorry mr. Pimp. lol - J