Aero_Dave
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I think a nice starting watch in this price range would be a Seiko Monster.
Nicely built, it's an Automatic and you can swim with it. You can get it on
Rubber strap or Stainless. Orange or Black face too.
Also some of the Luminox's are nice too. I have the 3081.BO Chronograph
and Love it! Black and Stealthy.
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mosyzlak is correct.
Although in most cases either will work as they both have the same diameter. But, since you have a unique case situation, you should probably go with the SW220 which is an exact replacement for the 2836-2, just to be sure.
Well I'm not sure why the rep dealers (whoever made mine, I bought my V2 from and m2m sale)
why they would use an ETA2836-2 when there is no day display, just your standard date window.
Here is the movement inside, I've already verified it:
Anyhow, I already have a new sw200 from a Seiko Monster that I'm
not using so that's what I'm going to try to use as the transplant / donor watch.
Thanks,
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BTW, you can see the 3 outside screws / tabs holding everything into the case. The 2 screws just on either side of the
weight are the two that Barely hold the movement into the custom ring. The movement ring is about a good 1/8" thick
maybe slightly more. You can see the notch for the stem on the right. So because the ring is so thick, the dial feet do
not go far enough down for the factory ETA feet-levers to be used!
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Okay my Ploprof is back from my local watchmaker and waterproofed and keeping perfect time (+-5) here's what he found ; "I got to get into your ploprof today. It's parts are well executed, but the assembly of the watch was not so good. I was able to tear the front end down and reassemble and it's now keeping good time..all hands moving. The only things that were really bad are the looseness/poor fit of the hands and NO gaskets at all in the crown. Good thing you didn't get this wet!" All in with shipping he changed me 55 bucks!
MTBKR65, can you PM me you watch guy's info please. My Ploprof V2 is giving me problems and I need to looked at too.
Here's mine:
And after a Lume job on the bezel insert :-)
Thanks,
Dave...
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Not that I know of either. But Boy, do I miss my Gen :-(
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Yes it is.
Nice, do you know if the movements are the height as well?
Reason I'm asking is, I have a Ploprof V2 that the 2836-2 movement
has gone bad (Don't ask me how :-() and I know it has a unique movement
holding ring in it. The DWO sits on top of the existing day/date wheels and
the dial is only held in-place (aligned) by two dial feet But although the
feet do drop down onto the holder but they are Not locked-in by any levers
either like I've seen on other watches. So once you put the hands on, if you were
to lift the dial, it could possible pop-off the hands.
Once you set the movement in the case, the dial is held-on by the
pressure of it against the front of the case and the two movement holding tabs
on the back side.
So I believe the rep manufacturers just made a custom movement holder to be
able to use an standard Eta 2836-2 in the Ploprof.
I will be attempting to transplant the movement in-between the holidays.
I will be sure to take picture along the way and post later.
Thanks,
Dave...
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Anyone know if a SW200 is a direct swap for an Eta 2836?
I'd like to know, including the hands as well.
I have some 'stuff' laying around and I plan on doing some work
over the holiday vacation time.
Thanks,
Dave...
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Yeah, I'd say they are Gen's too. Never seen or heard of a rep Breitling Aerospace. I had one once and miss it.
I should have Never sold that one!
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+1 on Both tips! I've just started trying to work on my own watches. I'm finding that things like to Fly off the tweezers. It's amazing how far these thing go too.
I'm thinking a Black sheet under my work area might be a great idea. It should make finding the parts very easy. I'll have to try it on my next adventure into
one of my watches. I'm planing on a full day or two between the holidays to get some work done.
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OK, OK MOB!
I get it! 
PM sent for my upgrade instructions! 
Glad to join the group!
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For me, it would probably be my Ploprof (if I ever get it back) because it's a nice design that you don't run into others wearing it very much.
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I have no problem to go to Mike's store on Ebay on my iPad. I am located in Holland. The gator bone pen is really nice.
Exactly what I thought, that's why this is the pen I bought. Can't wait to get it!
Dave...
Forum Members, let me tell you all something. I just received my new Gator Bone Pen from Mike. I (use to) use a Mont Blanc Le Grand 161 75th Anniversary Pen everyday since 1999 when I bought it.
I'm now the Proud owner of a Michael Mulne Gator Bone Master-Piece Rollerball. I know I'll probably never use another pen again. This thing is such a work of art, you will not believe now well made this
thing is and how Great it feels in your hand. The Schmidt ceramic insert write extremely smooth and the pen feels so nice and balanced in your hand when using it, you Must own one of these.
Mike, I can't thank you enough for making such a wonderful writing instrument. You are a true Master of your craft!
BTW, my crappy cell phones pictures don't do this pen justice.
Thanks,
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I have no problem to go to Mike's store on Ebay on my iPad. I am located in Holland. The gator bone pen is really nice.
Exactly what I thought, that's why this is the pen I bought. Can't wait to get it!
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Guys, all above cars listed are very nice indeed. But come on, you get all this style, power and all with No Gas!
Dave...
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I just ordered a nice pen from Mike. I can't wait to get it and make it my everyday pen. I can tell just from the photos, his work are Master Pieces. Thanks Mike, and hang in there buddy. Enjoy life Everyday and have fun in what you do.
God bless,
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You have paypal as comeback, but firstly forget the watch for a sec and buy the seller so to speak. That is, who is he? What forums is he on, what reputation has he got, make sure he didn't just appear out of thin air etc. Ask for a phone number and check references of other sales. Is this an ebay deal or outside of ebay?
+1, Great advice. Personally this guy only has 17 post. No feedbacks on watch sales. For the asking price, I wouldn't do the deal.
I'd need someone with a lot more feedbacks to prove to 'me' that I'd trust him.
That's just my .02 cents.
I've had great luck here: http://www.bernardwatch.com/
Good luck,
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OK fellows, Now were talking. I love No. 2's as well. Some of the best cigars.
I use to be deeply into Cigars (note my Interest listing). I was putting away 2 boxes a-month!
It was a Costly Hobby (Habit) ;-)
I still enjoy a good cigar now-and-then, but not like I use to. I still have a 7-drawer humidor in my
office. Me and a couple of co-workers have separate drawers of our own.
It still has some Yummy stuff inside, aging very nicely too.
A few other favorites of mine are:
Frank Llaneza
El Rey Del Mundo - Robusto Zavala
AVO XO
Partagas 150 Series B - Yes I've smoked about 1/2 dozen of these babies. ( I still know where I can get a few )
Pardon 1964 Anniversary Series
Arturo Fuente Hemingway
Hoyo De Monterrey - Hanbana Double Corona
OK, that's enough. I could go on-and-on and now my mouth is watering!
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WHAT? You mean I can't send a pack of gum and insure it for $1,000,000 and get paid $1,000,000 when it gets lost?
Sure, IF the gum is worth that much. I think you're missing my point. The bike was bought for $900, it was insured for $1300.
The replacement quote for only the frame was $1500. So why shouldn't Fedex give us the $1300 that was paid for the insurance
coverage? Let's put it another way. My 1969 Convertible 'let's say' I paid $10,000 for. Then I get an estimate for its value / replacement
of $15,000. I pay for that much coverage and then when it gets totaled, the insurance company says its only going to give me back my $10,000
because that's all I paid for it. Really, this is the same thing. So all I'm saying is, don't pay for insurance on shipping, over what you've actually
paid for the item. It's just not worth it and you won't get it back in a refund anyways!
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Personally I use mine 24/7. Each movement has different settings for TPD & direction. To find most movement settings, check here:
http://orbita.com/2010_web/NEW/WatchDatabase.htm
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Just a note from my past experience. I sold a Fuel 80 Mountain bike on ebay. I had modified the bike
to where is was basically better than a Fuel 100. $$$ Costly for those that don't know. I sold it for $900
for a quick sale. The bike was professionally boxed and insured for $1300. When it arrived, the buyer
found the frame downtube was dented. Clearly there was a hole in the side of the box, explaining the
damage. He took photo's, took the bike to his local bike dealer. It just so happened, the Trek area manager
was in the store at the time. He explained what happened and the manager gave him a replacement quote
just for the frame. That quote was for $1500. When we contacted Fedex and told them the story and sent
pictures, I was only refunded the $900 the seller paid for the bike. Reguardless of the insurance covergage
purchased ($1500) and reguardless for the replacement quote given ($1500) Fedex said they would only
replace what the seller paid for the bike. I guess somewhere they have this written about insurance covereage
and price paid for! Anyhow, just be carefull how much coverage you pay for, because if you have to prove how
much it was sold for, you won't get anything over that reguardless of insurance paid for, And if the watch is a rep,
forget about it!
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Not everyone involved feels it necessary to increase the count or post in this thread over and over.
+1. I'm a customer of Mike's, but don't feel the need to keep adding to this thread.
This thread should have been closed Week's ago, as asked for by other members already.
I come in here everyday, and read all of the additional postings. And guess what, I haven't
learned anything 'worth-wild' in weeks. My original deal to have some work done was with Mike
and since that hasn't changed, I don't feel the need to add to this thread. I contact Mike when I
want to know what's going on. This will be My last post in This thread!
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Congrats James! I have a few more months to go myself.
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Yeah, I'm not really feeling that quartz Tag either. I also agree that a $60 price-point is a little too high, If you're going to do a higher-end
watch raffle, lower price per-ticket but more chances may be a better route.
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OK, here is my two cents.
After reading thru this post daily, I too had concerns. Mike has one of my watches in his possession for repair.
I too, had not heard from him in weeks, since this debacle began.
I heard from him today, and he informed me that I can do one of two things:
1. He will return my watch un-serviced....OR,
2. He will service my watch in due time, (as soon as possible) and then charge me for the repair, and return my watch.
I chose to have him service the watch, charge me for the cost of the repair, and return the watch with post charges, and bill me for the total.
I have had Mike work on a number of watches for me in the past, prior to all this hub bub, and was happy with his work, pricing and abilities as a watchsmith.
Although I understand all of the concerns of other members in this post, I feel (like others) that I needed to give Mike the benefit of the doubt, taking in to consideration
the issues he has been dealing with.
I have not posted any negative comments during this diatribe out of respect for his past performance in dealing with me...personally.
I found many of the negative comments here to be malicious, and unnecessary. I feel vilified to have heard from him today, explaining the delay in communication, and offering to take responsibility for his situation by doing the right thing.
I hope that others in my situation will also give Mike the benefit of the doubt, and wait to hear from him concerning their individual issues.
If those people that have had negative experiences during this period of turmoil for him, my advice is to mellow out and treat him with a little respect and understanding.
Of course it is easy for me to say, but that is the way it is.
FWIW.
+1, Amen. I have kept a positive attitude during this time. Mike has been in touch with me and the status of my watches. Like you, I've based my decision on how to handle my dealings with Mike on past experiences with previous work done by him. All has been good & I'm confindent it will continue as well. I will continue to work with Mike in the future too.
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Is this collection genuine?
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