TeeJay

That's a really classy watch, bro I'm not sure why, but I've never been over keen on the Day function, but even so, I have liked some of the DD variations I've seen recently One I saw advertised on TV while in Japan, was much like the one you've shown, but the dial and indices were all gloss black, and that looked really slick

From what I've read, 'Swiss' movements are more easily repairable should the needs arise. On the flipside of that argument, Asian movements (while possible to repair) are cheaper to replace completely rather than repair... I've been able to adjust an Asian movement to +0.2 seconds a day, with nothing more than a small screwdriver, and close attention to a digital clock. When that is possible, why pay more for 'Swiss'? The chassis of the watch will be identical anyway... The only reason I would now buy a 'Swiss movement', is for two projects I have planned, which require hands, which are not available to fit on Asian movements... I need the hands to 'complete the look', and as the hands won't go on Asian movements, that only leaves one option...

+1 Nothing beats the satisfaction of looking down, and thinking "I made that..."

I think you're right there that some kind of corrosive solution might be needed in addition to the UV, I think the question, is finding the correct one It's very much appreciated, bro, I'll be sure to give it a good home

That would be very much appreciated, bro, I'll be sure to give it prime place on my daily-wear Sub I know the case should have lug-holes, but heck, it was on my wrist while I was in Tokyo, it has memories, so I feel it deserves the most frequent wear, as well as upgrades I think the idea with the saline solution, was just a musing as to if sea water might have had some very mild abrasive effect on the gen bezels. I think to see any effect from a UV source, it would have to be a very powerful lamp (and then I think the heat generated might make as much effect on the dial as the UV rays...)

It's not been something I've been able to look into fully yet. The next time I talk to my tattoo artist, I'll ask if he'd be willing to let me do a 'test soak' in the ultrasonic cleaner UV shouldn't be a problem, but I don't have access to a high power UV bulb, so it's been something of a non-starter project

The results on the insert looks amazing If I can get hold of the chemicals, I'll definitely try that method rather than simply bleaching with kitchen products... Thanks for sharing, bro

Thanks, bro Sure, it looks nice, and it looks (and feels) nicer now I've put the bracelet from the Tudor Sub into place... But, I'm still not really feeling it / I'll see how I feel monday when the Snowflake gets a facelift

Same as yesterday, although with a cosmetic modification: I'll just come out and say it: I have very mixed feelings about this watch, and I can understand why the 1655 does not make frequent appearances in the wristies... PROS: Second sweep is the smoothest in my collection. The hands are very easy to see, and I do like the aesthetic of the 'floating' hands (rather than hands visible all the way to the pinions) The datewheel font is very crisply printed, so requires no magnification. (In fact, the cyclops only really served to distort the 3 marker...) Very clean overall aesthetic look to the watch. It does look cool. CONS: Lack of rotating bezel means no 'easy timer' indication. While the '12, 6 and 9 markers are clear, I find the other hour markers are too small to be easily noticed, and can 'jumble up' with the 24 hour markers, making the dial surprisingly awkward to read. Surprisingly, I found my 'wooden mystery' dial more comfortable to read, and that had no markers... No lume on the dial, but that is fixable... While it would seem that the watch has more pros than cons (and indeed it does)those pros are all that is preventing me from flipping the watch. The cons, for my requirements, weigh very strongly against the pros, and I do not enjoy wearing the watch as much as I enjoy wearing my Snowflake Sub. I am going to wear the watch over the weekend to give myself a chance to become accustomed to it, but at the moment, I cannot see that happening, and I can't see the watch being anything other than a 'collection only' piece, with its only wrist-time being as a spare should anything happen to any of the others... It's a nice watch, but certainly not my cup of tea YMMV

Fantastic watches

Not the first time, and probably won't be the last

Her "Owww, carefull of your wedding ring!" Him "That was my wrist-watch..."

Thanks, bro, it's very much appreciated To be honest, I'm happy with the stock hands as they are (and I don't have the tools to do broaching) I couldn't in good conscience accept any major parts like a case, as at the moment, if I'm perfectly honest, I'm in two minds about even keeping the watch, as I'm really just not feeling it... It might be a different matter once I lume the dial, but at the moment, I can't see it being anything more than a spare watch, so not something I'll give major time to (other than maybe some light vintaging and lume work) If the MBK bracelet is still on offer, that would be very greatfuly received though

There's nothing like a little vintage, that's a fine piece for sure

That's a good day indeed

That would be awesome, bro My original plan, was simply to spray a matte varnish over the dial, but, as it needs luming (not just re-luming, but at the moment it has 0% lume on the markers ) I'm waiting on performing the varnish till that's handled I have to admit, I'm not feeling it as much as I have Subs or the GMT II, and I'll give it 24 hours wear just to give it a fair chance, but, I'm expecting a re-built 79190 dial back from Slartibartfast soon, so I expect as soon as that arrives, the Sub will be glued back to my wrist again This will allow me to have a 79190 as a primary beater, the Snowflake project in the NATO case as a 'Summer watch', and the 1655 as a backup/alternate beater just in case I admit, I do like how the dial looks (especially the hands) but the markers are taking a little getting used to, compared to the Snowflake dial, which is a pleasure to wear

That's a fine piece

My birthday present to myself finally arrived today I haven't made up my mind about reviewing it yet, as it's a definite 'mixed bag' of flaws in replication vs nice presentation 'in itself'. I did try transplanting the dial/movement into the vintage sub case, but the stem wouldn't disengage the hack, so it looks like I'm stuck with doing a 1655 project

First rate work, my friend, very nicely done

Looks good to me Of course, not that a modern watch would look that way till appx 2045 Awesome work though, on a vintage project, the techniques would be perfect

If a solid/secure fit to your wrist is what you require, the above mentioned setup will definitely provide that Rotating your wrist to check the time, will not make the watch rotate over your wrist, it will just turn with it Just be prepared to be aware of something pressing against the inside of your wrist until you become accustomed to it

Happy to be of help I think the best way I could describe the overall fit of a watch with this clasp setup, is 'snug', and it sits more like a solid bangle than say an SS bracelet, or even a buckled strap. I wouldn't go so far as to call it 'uncomfortable', but it definitely makes the watch a more noticeable presence on the wrist. But, as I mentioned, everyones tastes are different, so it really is a matter of personal taste On a diver's style watch, that kind of solidity, and the resulting ease for reading the face is definitely a plus. On a more casual or formal watch, it might feel a little 'constrictive'

Yes, those straps were rubber, but the clasp itself would likely still be the same as the one in the leather strap you've just linked to The one on the leather strap, is identical in form and function to the clasp on my strap. Here's a few more photos to show how it all fits together In terms of comfort... That's a hard one as everyone's personal tastes and tolerances can be quite different... The most objective description I could give, is that the 'outer layer' of the strap, with the pressure from the clasp, will press the excess tongue into the inside of your wrist, so the watch will sit very securely in place on your wrist. I would not say that it is unwearably uncomfortable, but personally speaking, I find a regular buckle (or a set up like on a Rolex leather strap) to be, not so much 'more comfortable', per se, but provide a 'less rigid fit' for the watch...

I have to admit, I can't remember where I bought the strap from, as it was about 3 years ago, and probably the first result from a Google search, but, any one of these straps would provide you with the clasp The adjustment and fitting to the strap, I can cover in one answer... The outer part of the clasp (not the leaves) attaches to one end of the strap in the exact same way as it would attach to a bracelet, and, even if the strap is designed to be worn with a buckle, the spring-bar will still fit The 'other end' of the clasp is where the adjustment takes place. The section of strap 'with the holes' is looped through the back of the clasp, as you'll see in my above photo, and there is a small peg on the back of the clasp, which goes through the hole in the strap, where the buckle's tongue would pass, so from that point of view, you adjust/set the size of the strap in the same way as you would with a buckle You could also use the additional holes on the back of the clasp to maybe get a few mm of adjustment if need be, but the regular strap holes will most likely be sufficient