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The pin doesn't seem to be broke, just recessed. Can I go in through the bottom of the movement and see if I can elevate the affected wheel?

Well, I really appreciate all the advice. It worked well. NOW, got it all together and working,,,BUT,,, one attempt to set the second hand and the center shaft (in the canon pinion) went down too low. Now it won't hold the second hand. WTF!!! Any suggestions???

Thank you, but that's not the issue. I can even get the stem out in the first place. This particular DG3804 is as described below... "The pin on a 3804 is not part of the set lever like on other movements. The pin is a press fit into the main plate. The set lever has a drilling in it that just sets down over the pin. The pin doesn't appear to move. I have pushed on the pin with some degree of force and it does not move."

Help, I'm having the same issue. Can't get the stem out of a brand new DG3804. The pin does not depress as described above. What to do???

Anyone know where to get a replacement bezel pearl for a DSSD?

Martin Sheen in the movie Apocalypse Now - Seiko 6105-8110

iCoopernicus, what is the model you? Can you give the link? -Matt

I'm looking for a 116610 Ceramic Submariner for around the $200 - $300 range. Who sells the one with the best, "out of the box" lume??? -Matt

Miagi, that's a great piece, definitely on my list. Another one is the Eterna Kontiki line. Both can be had for around $1200 on the forums. But both are very hard to come by and in high demand.

I agree the Grand Seiko line is VERY nice and the spring drive is amazing. Tested more stringent than COSC standards. That being said, I agree that it would probably earn more kudos to begin with a less expensive watch ($400-$1200 range). You would be amazed at the quality. Learn about the brands and the technology. That way you can talk up all the similarities and differencesthey they have to the big boys. Know the differences in the grades of the movements, the steel, the crystals, the lume, and the waterproofing. There are very nice COSCs that you can pick up for just over a grand. There's also great watches out there with top grade ETAs for $600 - $700. This way you show that you know quality and value, and you truly know what the real difference is between a $500 and a $5000 watch (or $10K-$100K, oy vey). This will also help you make a more informed decision when you are ready to take the plunge on the real McCoy. Fortunately, the big boys do hold their value on the secondary market. I've flipped many gen pieces without any trouble. You never know if a watch is for you until it's on your wrist. Here's some nice brands to look at... MKII, Zenton, Hamilton, Seiko, Bali Ha', Bathys Hawaii, Boschet, Dievas, Halios, Helson, Korsbek, Kremke, Lüm-Tec, Magrette, Ocean7, Prometheus, etc...

I really appreciate all the advice.

Great. Thanks for the advice!!!

What's the best type of oil to work in a new bracelet? -Matt

I'm looking for a Superlumed dial and hands for a GMT Master II that I just picked up from Trevor (below is the model). Does anyone sell these separately all lumed and ready to go? -Matt "Rolex GMT SS Anni Black Asia ETA 2836 GMT Hand Ind Adjust"