Ephry73

Will aluminum work?

I say, who cares about the aholes on that show?

Oh boy I got to tho post late. Fiat, oh Fiat. I remember a 110 my mom bought when I was just 6yo after a harsh divorce and how that thing being brand new was always plagued with electrical issues and always had carb problems. Then a Lada ( or shall I say a Russian Fiat?) then there was her 2002 BMW that always had carb issues and always needed new suspension bushkngs( I remember because I had to push that car a lot) Subaru, yet another VW spinoff who although great in engineering, feels cheap and not really alive unless you get the top of the line, but the the MPGs start to decrease. American modern cars are not what they use to be. If you want an example of great American engineering with witty home engineering skills, go to Cuba. You'll see how and why the American car industry was at one point the epitome of great car craftsmanship. Hands down no bull crap and very little compromise. Then there is Mr Shelby, who taught some old carriage makers what the "American way of doing things" is all about. Took a great little car that had no soul and slapped in a nice 289 motor and woke the heck out of it. If American greatness is not innovation, then I'm crazy. Innovation is what is all about. A great idea without proper implementation is crap. I can go on an on, but it's pointless. You'll always have haters and lovers. Some like small cars, some like bigger cars. Myself, I love an old Jeep(talk about great design for the time there). 1/4 vehicle that can go anywhere. I have raced old air cooled VWs and Porsches and love the small horizontally opposed engines with odd weight bias. Love them. Peace

Freddy, some people live their lives one quarter mile at a time. E

Running errands with the exotic dial on Donerix strap

Having spent money on different parts. ALWAYS match the retains to the bezel. I ended up buying a complete set from startime. Mismatching is a nightmare. E

I actually have a pair left of flat 3 open 6/9 water transfers that I never used. E

I have a complete Clark's assembly and insert

That is the wheel I was looking for for the 666 builds and even the 16800 one. Who is printing these?

The Lume on those TC hands is great. Pick up a 93160a bracelet from him as well. Solid, heavy and with a little fiddling, you can have a great fit to the case. E

Asian 21j and eta clone have different hand sizing. Better off buying Clark's eta hands and have someone match lume the dial and hands. Easier and less pain.

I say buy a noob first. See if you like the size and feel. If you do, then you can work your way up to a nice BK or TC.

You're welcomed anytime brother.

TC lume matches the gen pearl perfectly.

Pictures of the current project. The case was softened by me. Had to open up the lug holes a bit.

Submariner again. Repressed the crystal and it seems to be sitting better. E

I'm partial to the 5512 myself. Earlier the better. Freddy has a good point. I like to add that Mr McQueen himself wore the 5512 though everything. I read somewhere that some 5512s had 5513 dials(no COSC wording on dial) but had the better movement, this is only one way. Ultimate tool watch that can be worn formally and is just a staple of a watch. So, folded bracelet, pointed guards and wear it well. E, out.

Definitely good. Let me know if you have a white 1680 dial for sale HH thanks man.

Submariner for Friday. Tons of meetings and hardware repairs. Best of both worlds. E

Awesome. I'll take it apart this weekend. I'm changing the crown to a folded back 703 instead of the 704. Also, I tried a washer spacer under the bezel and the bezel is working smoother and the clicks ate much better. This is of course the startime bezel assembly, but wanted to know if the 16800 does call for a washer between the crystal ring and the bezel itself. Thanks guys. E

This slim 5514 would make a lot of precomex dreams come through.

Looking good brotha

Cool. Thanks. E

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Love those pictures. Reason why I ask is because the 16800 does not use a friction washer, and I want to make sure I have the crystal seated properly and the crystal ring as well. E