TeeJay

I've done it before with a butane lighter, but it's advisable to completely remove the crystal from the case, as if it heats too much and expands in the case while removing the cyclops, the compression from the expansion will crack the crystal (had this happen) All good fun though

I was going to say Michael Young could probably fix it, but, I fear that the costs involved in restoring the dial, would not be recouped if the dial was intended to be re-sold I would suggest asking Michael if he could convert/refinish the dial as a 16800 dial and then make a project of it, but I would give up any plans to sell the dial with the hopes of getting a good price... I'm sure Michael can help you though

Stunning pieces, they really capture the spirit of the era

The guy was an abusive tool and should've been banned years ago. I was genuinely glad when I heard he'd died. Don't care if that makes me sound like an asshole, the guy was a vindictive troll.

I should say it would be the DRSD my wife got me for my birthday...

But if I'm totally honest, and get to only keep one watch, it would be this one...

It's simply more versatile... (and was a gift from my mother...)

I took this earlier today while sitting in a chair out the back of a charity shop while waiting for wifey to finish work...

Very nice work

I travel with my GMT IIc with the hour hand set to my home time (central). My GMT hand is set to GMT/UTC and I turn the bezel to the time zone I am in (GMT/UTC +or-). I read the visited time from bezel at the GMT 4th hand. It seems to work for me. I've never suffered from jet lag. And this watch has the GMT 'quickset' jumping hand.

I'm wondering if it might have been the size of the time difference, as when I've travelled within Europe, I wasn't ever affected by it, and just accepted the new time, but that really threw me for a loop... The next time I travel, my plan is to leave the main hands on UK time, rotate the bezel as required, and try reading off that

When I went to Tokyo for my honeymoon, I wore a GMT II... The main hands were set to local time, and the bezel was tracking the time in the UK. I know the GMT was created to resolve jet lag, and I don't know if anyone else has found this, but I found that being aware of the time in the other timezone, I couldn't adjust to the local time at all, and felt 'stuck' on UK time

Nice Is it a dial from a gold or TT model with the hour markers switched out? Can't wait to see the wristie

Damn, sorry to see how bad you got your pants pulled down on this deal As above, this dealer of yours isn't worth dealing with, as if they're prepared to rip you off for a watch, they are likely doing so with other stuff too...

All good. At least for showering

For any further submersion, I'll need to get a proper pressure test done...

If it survived a shower, I'd suggest the faucet test, and then go from there (I put mine under the faucet before a shower )

Beautiful work as always, brother

Wow, that really is beautiful

I just run them under a faucet. If it floods, I dry it and don't get it wet. If it doesn't, I just wear them without further thought. If it leaks, it'll leak. Chances are, it won't

Three words, "Wifi Digital Camera"

A bit out of my price-range at the moment, but maybe in the future

Time to invest in a proper camera there mate  Its the only way to compliment a subject.

The frustrating thing is I have a fairly decent digital camera, but I don't have regular access to a computer, just my iPad, so can't get the photos off the camera and onto the net I'll put some decent pics up when I can

Not sure why the camera on my iPhone3 is worse than the camera on the original iPhone, but it just won't take a clear pic

Anyhoo, my beaters... The 1665 my wife got me for my birthday, and my now summer watch, my customised GMT, which I am dubbing a blackberry: All-red GMT hand, and matte-varnished dial (re-varnished to fix scuffs in the varnish upon the original application). Not the best photo, but

Fantastic

Of course it looks great, it's gen... Nice acquisition

Guys, guys

Relax.. the market for queerboy replica watches is on the rise.

If you don't like the present version, wait till you see the v2. Floursecent hello kitty face on the dial and comes with a bezel with flowery scent, courtesy of Chanel eau de parfum..

I'm no homophobe, but yeah, only a real fag (by that I mean an affected mincing squealer, not necessarily a homo) would wear a PoS watch like that :puke:

Your right, if there's one thing I should learned here on RWG it is to ask for QC pictures. Il get on that for my own protection. Also thank you for understanding my reach in supply from outside the forum. You all were very helpful.

I have to admit, I've never asked for a QC photo in all my time collecting, and only had one instance of getting the wrong thing, and two instances of receiving goods which were unchecked quality (the same forum trusted dealer who I have not used since) Looking forwards to seeing what you receive

Have to admit, I think that looks better, as although the red triangle is a nice difference, when it's faded, it might as well be faded silver tingle

TeeJay, I say the same especially to you. I apologize if you took what I wrote into offense. I greatly apprecaite everyones comments, I am still trying to formulate an opinion on the watch.. I must have mis-wrote or mis-worded my last post. I was in a rush not thinking clearly.

Let me explain myself:

I do think all of you have a point, however, I feel my TD is giving me a VERY good price. I have been buying products from him for 3 years now and I trust him to not lead me on to something that is faulty. YES - I agree this is definitely photoshopped, that is how he works I guess.

Although, I do believe that even though it is photoshopped, it still looks like it must be a great watch before he edited it with a computer software.

Anyway, Like I stated, for all our curiosity, I will order this watch from my TD, and when it arrives I will post immediately a full, in detail, with pictures and video, response so we can all understand the background of the watch.

I was not offended, I just found it confusing that someone would ask for opinions on something, and even when those opinions are critical, to still go ahead with the purchase... The fact that they are not a known dealer on this forum does not phase me, as I have always preferred to order off-site, and actively distrust some of the forum Trusted Dealers. However, the photo presented, is not what I would consider a QC photo (which should show a clearly identifiable watch in natural surroundings, not a promotional catalogue shot) If your dealer has always been good to you, however, then by all means, trust that relationship, and I'm sure you'll be happy with your purchase

I'm going to order this product from my TD. My TD is very trust-worthy and I am 100% sure this is his product, yes he may have touched it up, but to assume just does no justice. I will order, review and post a thread for you all to see the product when it arrives.

He is telling me it is a Swiss movement, he doesn't work with Asian/Japan movements.

Hopefully this will be a winner.

So you ask for folks opinion, and then disregard it, give an unnamed TD some kind of benefit of the doubt and decide to carry on regardless? If you don't care for people's advice on what is obviously a photoshopped promotional image not a QC photo -- which would show a watch on a workbench, possibly on a timing machine, possibly even with cellophane wraps still in place -- why bother asking people's opinions?

It's your money, spend it how you wish