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Nice work, but in my humble opinion it would fit better on a vintage model....

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Hi Gran, Unfortunatelly I haven´t pics of the mvmt (It´s under repair right now by my watchsmith). Since I´ll pick it up next tuesday I´ll inform you of the nature of the problem. Meanwhile I posted some pics of the outside here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=5136&hl= I´ll keep in touch. best regards, marco

Hi Eddy, Just talked to my watchsmith who told me that you´ll need a press to install these crystals. The normal diameter for this model is about 40mm wich means that a small variation on the crystal diameter won´t do the job. For that fact they usually need the watch prior to install it in perfect conditions. The best I can do is to take him your watch and he´ll do the job, otherwise I can send you a crystal and you must take the risk of misfit. By the way, the price of a crystal like this is about 15 euro. My watchmith suggested that you search for one of these crystals on a local watch parts supply shop. The blister they come in looks like this: regards, marco

Hi Eddy, Pic is great (vintage grain makes the watch look older - and your wrist also...) I am going to ask my watchsmith but I don´t remember it being expensive... I´ll inform you guys as soon as possible. regards, marco

Hi V, My watchsmith got me one... it´s a "bombé" plexi crystal 395/400. If you want I can help you finding one. Be vigilant...

Thisminute repeater goes for Kenberg... bought from Joshua last January being automaticcaly snapped by my wife...

I am also back from the dead (long time since my last posts)! Great to hear from you Randy! marco

hands on hands with it´s cousin (Military Rollie from Homer - Jan 2006)...

Comparition shot. I find the case shape more cushion shaped and quite a bit bigger than the 183 (bought from Eddie on May 2005) ... and of course a little less bulkier than the 127.

replaced original crystal (bad plastic / bad shape) with a bombé plexi. Strap is original and of remarkable good quality... Some bleach (4min bath) and a nice soft brush does a miracle. Looks like a survivor from a North Atlantic Campaign. Leather conditioner treatment after the bath to prevent from cracking. and now some engraving on the back to match...

Hi Guys, Just to share my new Vintage California Dial. Thanks Enzo for your tips and support. Thanks Randy (long time no talk!) for being who you are. Um forte abraço Faber. Finalmente tempo para um post! and thanks River for this beauty... regards to all,

You Bet!!! Let´s pray for a mellower price... Thanks for keeping us informed. best regards, marco

Dear fellow members, I bought a vintage 3646 California Dial from River two weeks ago. This one is a very nice built model (even the dial looks nice), however the crystal is of very poor quality. I am doing some mods on the watch and I would like to source a thick plexiglass crystal to replace the one it came with. All my efforts on finding one have been in vain so far... Can anybody help me sourcing one? best regards, marco

I think they were only produced with 42mm (but on the wrist 2mm doesn´t make big difference). The rep has 40mm diameter (42mm inluding crown and 44mm from the outside border of the minute repeater lever on the left to the external face of the crown). The lever is welded on the rep. regards, marco

It´s 40mm. I´ve got one from Josh 4 months ago. Truly amazing rep! the dial is xtra sharp and the movement on seconds sweep is very smooth. The hands are very delicate with a blue/greyish tone. The strap looks cheap, so I swapped mine for a black intertwined nylon strap and it looks gorgeous. Overall, the aesthetic is very elegant, so elegant my wife stole it for her! Unfortunatelly the movement is not very reliable (it got 2 repairs so far= 30 euro plus on repair service). ... oh, and it doesn´t have the minute repeater function, but if you are on vintage looks this one is a sure buy. regards, marco

Any news on it? best regards, marco

Count me in! very, very, very interested if available for a 3646. regards, marco