TeeJay

Easy option is to remove the insert, adjust the bezel so it has just 'gone over' the klik, then replace the insert That will ensure that the insert is lining up with each movement of the bezel. If you mean the bezel is rotating counter clockwise while the watch is worn, but not actually 'going over' the klik to be 'arrow to 59', then as above, see if you can tighten the bezel spring Of course, it all depends on how much it bothers you, personally, I would just use it as an excuse to rotate the bezel

Defintely leakage but didn't fog up to my knowledge. My guy knows his stuff (don't want to out him, but you all know him VERY well).

Oooooh, subterfuge

When a watch leaks inside of a pressure tester, it's perfectly safe. The air is coming out of the watch, and that prevents water from coming in.

Ahh, that makes sense Thus far, my water-resistance testing has consisted of holding the watch under a faucet running full blast, and moving the watch so the crown, edges of the caseback and crystal etc are exposed to the full force of the water. I remember reading that a watch (with micro breaches in the chassis) is more likely to leak at low pressure like dish-washing/bathing, than they are at high pressure, as the high pressure compresses the chassis enough to seal the breaches, where at the low-pressure submersion, there is no pressure to make the compression, so the result is simply case flooding, so by extension, if it doesn't flood on low pressure immersion, it should be relatively safe for day to day bathing/swimming exposure, even if not maybe to the depth rated on the original watch To date, I've found that a watch which withstands the 'faucet test' will not flood under low pressure immersion like bathing/splashing about in a pool, although I have not had a watch pressure tested for 'full depth rating'. If I was ever to have a watch flood on a dive, I'd hope to have the cojones to follow Nanuq's example and pitch it over the side of the boat, while cursing 'Swiss Crap'

Due to the complete lack of quality control in replica factories, even a watch designed to be waterproof might not be just because a gasket is left out on the workbench!!

Never trust a replica watch, because QC does not exist. Always check for yourself.

+1 Absolutely, it's the only way to be sure, and have confidence in getting the watch wet No point in wearing a diver's watch but having to take it off at the poolside

I should mention that mine only bubbled at 4atms, whether this is enough to swim in IRL i do not know.

When you say it bubbled, was that actual leakage, or just air trapped round the HEV/case escaping? Did the watch fog up at all afterwards?

I tried on the gen years ago, and it just wasn't my cup of tea, as I felt the dial was a bit small compared to the outer diameter of the case, at least this means I won't have to worry about if I should buy one or not

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Although I do acknowledge the place of the watch in the rep hall of fame

Faisal is not know as Mr Dirtbag for nothing

Hmz, so i can safely say that i can forget getting those thingies ;-)

How do you lose a daytona dude ;-) You must have a house that is too large then ;-)

No, just a wife I lent it to her to wear for work, and put it on a white strap for her, but it's somehow found it's way down the back of a cupboard/got sucked through a wormhole as I just can't find it anywhere It'll turn up eventually, but for now, it's defied all my attempts to find it

If you really want a case with that style of lugs, just go on CQout, grab the cheapest Daytona with a strap (probably less than $50) and then transplant in the dial, movement and strap from your existing watch Something else I discovered with the Daytona strap, was when using the micro adjustment on the clasp, when worn, the back edge of the clasp had a tendency to raise up slightly from the surface of the strap, constituting a snag/gouge hazard, so I modified the inside of the clasp by forcing an extra springbar into the last notch on the end of the clasp, thus holding it tight to the strap If you look closely, you can just about make it out in the photo I posted

Also i see that you have the steel thingies that cover the hole of the leather strap and the case, where can i get those?

I have a black dialled version of the watch lost 'somewhere' in my home The 'steel thingies' to which you refer, are a machined part of the case, and not removable (other than with a grinder) I'm not sure how this corresponds to gens, but in reps, the ones sold with the strap instead of the bracelet, come with this style of case, where the ones with bracelets, rather obviously, don't have them (nor can they be fitted, again, due to the nature of their construction)

Here's a pic of my Daytona from happier times

I really believe that is what the vast majority of those who are genuinely conservatives want... Now I know they don't behave that way and I believe it has something to do with the people that are coming into the majority (talking about age range of people).

Back in the day... (strange for me to say this because I am not old lol) a business owner would sit down with and talk with a consumer who was having problems or issues. It has changed greatly and most likely you will talk with someone who could care less about your issues or problems now regardless of where you call or who you call. This is because people are out to chase the dollar. Money is what is running peoples lives. Left and Right both are out to collect votes to stay in power and collect large amounts of money while not caring at all about the people who put them there. this is what it has become and rather you put someone from the left or the right in you are going to get the same. The only difference is going to be what they are collecting money for and what they are going to direct the left over funds to. A large part of why this is the way it is has to do with the kind of people around now.

Choose Conservative:

Choose Liberal:

New World Order chooses you...

The 3D effect of the bezel was definitely one of my favorite aspects of the YM I just had a thought, and wondered, to keep the finished project more in line with a Sub's appearance, rather than a YM, how about using some enamel paint to fill the recesses, and then wipe the excess paint from the numbers...

I definitely think this needs further investigation, before going to outright concern I would suggest the following bench test:

Synchronize the watch to your PC clock, and wear it solidly for 24 hours (don't remove it to sleep) and then check it's accuracy at the end of the 24 hours. Synchronize the watch, and repeat the 24 hours of wear and observation, just to ensure that the +/- is consistent. Then, fully wind and synchronize the watch again, but rest the watch against a book or something on your desk, so the watch face is at a 45 degree angle (with 12 to the top, as per normal viewing). From my own timing/regulation experiments, I have found that this angle best negates a movements' tendency to gain or lose time depending on which direction the watch is resting, so you can again, monitor the watch for 24 hours, before again comparing the +/- to the pc clock (it should be the same difference as if you are wearing the watch) Then, leaving the watch in that position fully wound, see how long the watch runs before the power reserve gives out. I am assuming of course, that the watch does not stop at all while you are wearing it. I found that the movement of my PAM 127 started stopping when it was in need of servicing, but of course, that was a manual, rather than auto-winding movement Best of luck with the experiments

PS Once the watch stops on the desk, fully wind it again and replace it in the same position, and time to see if the movement stops after the same lengh of time. Again, you are testing for consistency of performance, rather than 'fault diagnosis' at this time

All the watches here are real.

the china factory is real too.

Exactly

How about a Tudor Oyster Date?

Hey TeeJay! Thank you for your offer, but I am looking for a vintage plexi pearl :-(

No worries, give a shout if you change your mind

I believe Clarkson once wrote "the only thing in the world worse than a fake Rolex is a real one".

I remember reading him say that as well The fact he went from SMP to PO Bond-style just shows his mentality... I love the Planet Ocean, but would rather not wear a watch at all than wear the same thing as Clarkson

Hi!

Here are the pages from The Submariner Story about the Sea-Dweller and the 1680.

If I find the time I will post some more over the weekend.

Btw: If you say "what a great guy, how could I ever make up for that" than the answer is "sell him a pearl dot!" because I am desperatly looking for one and I don

Haven't posted a fresh wristie in a while, infact, haven't been posting much at all lately, mostly just lurking and reading... First time in a while I've had the watch on a bracelet, as I've grown very fond of the Tropic-style strap I've been wearing, but, a pleasant surprize, was that when fitting the bracelet, I found the watch slopping round my wrist, so I had to remove one of the links Weightloss for the win

Welcome to the party I can't really comment on those particular watches, so I'd suggest enquiring with your regular supplier... Of course, I'm sure someone else will be able to give you better advice

Awesome link What a bunch of tossers

I got my real watch on right now Say's the time's 1:22...

If it's keeping perfect time on your wrist, that's all that matters

thanks my man talk to you soon, now im soon on m way to the airport

thanks TX , yeah i think you are right, but i take only one with me

see you all soon

deniz

I hope you have a good time, brother Are you just going on vacation, or visiting relatives? Seasons greetings to you

Travel safe, brother Just take the one watch on your wrist, and you should be fine

If you like it, keep it, if not, why not treat yourself to a new runabout

Absolutely fantastic work

She looks like a wholesome, classy young lady