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  1. Hi, I regret to say that it a few years now since I purchased a watch from a dealer. I am in the process of chatting with a fairly new dealer regarding a Cartier watch and the colour of the dial. The dealer has provided a couple of pics of the watch and has obviously removed all the protective covering. From memory the dealer sends QC pics for approval. Is it normal for these to be of a watch in stock or fresh from a factory. I just cant remember the usual procedure of approval when buying. I reallly would appreciate a brief reminder of the process involved in buying a watch. TIA, jack.
  2. Hi oldtools, many thanks for the info and link, most appreciated. jack
  3. Hi, I am looking at getting a genuine vintage watch. The Lucite crystal is very badly scratched so I need to polish out the scratches or have it replaced. I have looked on the internet but info is limited. My question is, can scratches on lucite be polished out easily or should I get it replaced. Also is a repllacement expensive. TIA. jack
  4. Hi Guys, I fear the vintage models just arent in demand so a waste of time for the factories to produce them. Its a shame there isnt even a homage to the Omega or any vintage watch come to that. I have looked on Aliexpress but couldnt find anything at present but shall look again. Perhaps we can all continue looking and if anyone comes across a good rep then post update on here. jack
  5. Hi Kernow, thats a shame. Always plenty of modern stuff but no vintage. Perhaps there isnt the call for old replicas. jack
  6. Hi, I do hope this is not a stupid question. I an quite into vintage genuine watches as well as replicas. My quest at the moment is to locate a replica of 1960s 34mm constellation watch. I have looked at several trusted dealers stock and mainly they have the modern seamaster. would anyone please know if a dealer supplies the vintage model. TIA. jack
  7. Hi SSTEEL, Thanks for that. I tried wet & dry. polywatch, car paint scratch remover, tooth paste and eventually found a watchmaker who is making a new mineral crystal for €25.00. jack
  8. Hi oldtools, I am most grateful to you for that list and appreciate your time and trouble. Looking at the list it seems the guys are in the US and Canada. I am in spain so postage and import duty would be expensive. I should be able to find a watchmaker in one of the main towns. Thank you again for all your help, regards jack
  9. Hi guys, Many thanks for the info and advice. In trying to improve the look of the watch I have made it worse. I am sure that the crystal is not the original cos the dome is a lot lower than identical models I have seen. Who ever fitted the crystal did not sit it firmly around the dial cos some of the paste has got under the masking tape and under the edge of the crystal. I now have white paste inside the edge of the crystal. Only thing now is to find a watchmaker who will fit a new crystal and clean the edge of the dial. Isnt hindsight a wonderful thing as I could have got a new crystal fitted in the first place. Still gaind experience in polishing crystals. Thanks again for all your help, this really is a great forum.
  10. Hi Guys, We learn something every day. The bead of water spead as soon as it hit the crystal and the tap test is plastic and not glass. Given that what might I use to remove the scratch.Thanks again. jack
  11. Hi oldtools, thanks for coming back so quickly. I dont know which crystal I have other than nothing used thus far will shift the scratch. I think it must be the hardest crystal.
  12. Hi, I have a scratch about 5mm long which I can feel with my fingernail. Local watchmaker says he cant polish it out cos its too deep. I mentioned about him fitting a new crystal but he wasnt interested. I have used Polywatch, Cape Cod, Vim, car paint scratch remover and toothpaste which have reduced the scratch but not removed it. I wonder whether wet and dry 1000 grade might remove the scratch and then I can polish off with Polywatch. I would very much appreciate advice please. TIA.
  13. Hi SuperDanx, many thanks for the link. Unfortunately since brexit I cant purchase anything from the uk due to import duties coming into spain. jack
  14. Hi swdivad, many thanks for that. I have had a look on his site and he certainly has some nice looking straps. Thanks again. jack
  15. Hi, I usually get my straps from Thailand for about $30.00 and the quality is fantastic. I live in spain which is tightening up on import duties. Can you guys reco anyone who sells bands within europe please. thanks jack.
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