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Thanks, amigo This 113 isn't a PVD case, just very bad lighting Indeed, getting anal about details can just spoil enjoying the watch for what it is. I was quite happy with the watch as it arrived, but, in the end, I figured I'd swap the hands and be done with it, just so I could actually see the sweep, and, I'm really glad I did Best of luck with your case swap, I'll look forward to seeing the finished project

Okay, so I finally got round to replacing the second hand with a black one. A huge thanks to SSSurfer for hooking me up, it's much appreciated, my friend, the difference it's made to the appearance of the watch is staggering. As I mentioned when I first got the watch, I didn't want to replace the hand to get it closer to gen, I just wanted to be able to actually see the hand during the day Now I can Now, all I used for this procedure, was a couple of screwdrivers and my fingernails (and rubber gloves to get the case back off). This was barnyard engineering at it's crudest, but, the result is one I'm very pleased with I was also able to remove the 'mark' at the '45' minute mark which I previously mentioned. Turns out, it was just a smudge of clear oil, and a wipe with my shirt took care of that. First time I'd stripped a PAM from it's case, but I doubt it'll be the last

I've had this on a couple of days now, and am really liking the combo

Thanks for the info I wish the watchsmith who fixed my 111h after glass dust jammed it up worked by that principle After one 'service', it ran flawlessly, only to jam at precicely the same time every 12 hours... After the second 'service', it ran flawlessly, no longer jamming up, but came back minus one case clamp, and mysteriously 'died' about four months after the service, after I'd sold it onto a friend, which then made me look like a schmuck for selling him a watch that only did him a few months Oh well, at least the guy's retired now (old age) so he won't be naffing up any other customer's watches...

Most certainly not!!! I'm not someone who goes to a convention dressed as their hero, then goes to meet their hero/stand in line for their autograph whilst dressed like them I've heard how actors feel about such people, and it's not particularly complimentary I definitely don't want to be put in 'their' catagory Now, if I would wear a Star Wars costume to an actual costume party, is a totally different kettle of fish You're right about that As far as I'm concerned, everyone is my target market. Everyone from the Frat-boy who wants a tribal armband, to the Star Wars geek he beats up and flushes his head down the can, to the girl who wants a custom wedding dress drawn up. I can do something for anyone. As far as I'm concerned, it's all money on the table

All I can say, is 'wow' That is incredible work. I'm especially impressed by the Marina Militare etching on the dial. Absolutely fantastic

Gotcha. You want to reduce the height of the ring marked in red, and that would allow the insert to sit flat. If you were to use the sandpaper, from the inside of the rehaut, (possibly taking away the inner blue ring in the process), you would be able to get the 'red ring' lower. Alternately, if you only wanted to reduce the height of the 'red ring' and nothing else at all, I would suggest using the round engraving tool for the Dremel, and 'touching' it point by point onto the 'red ring', and gradually reducing it's height that way Best of luck with the project

Hi Freddy, In addition to the outer blue ring, there is also an inner rim of metal (marked with a secondblue ring) in addition to the raised ring marked in red... THat was the one I was wondering about if it could, or could not be filed down with the ring marked in red. Something you could try, would be to use the round 'engraving ball' of the Dremel to gradually remove the raised ring (in red) piece by piece. That would not touch either of the 'blue rings', either the one on the exterior, which I understand cannot be removed, or the very small ring on the interior, which was the one I only noticed on a second look at the picture

I've just had another look at your photo, and have quickly photoshopped some lines on it... Am I correct in assuming you want to remove the lip highlighted red, but leave the lips highlighted blue? Is the 'inner lip' one which would be sanded lower (to the same height as the flat track between the raised ring and the outer lip), or would that compromize the function of the spring? I admit, I had not noticed that 'inner lip' when I first looked, only the larger raised ring. The reason I suggested using a fingertip to sand the top from the inside of the case, was that you would be able to leave the outer lip of the bezel completely untouched. As I said, time consuming, but very precice... Of course, if the 'inner lip' also has to remain, then no, the method I've suggested wouldn't work

Sorry, I probably didn't explain what I meant properly I was meaning to reduce the top surface of the ring, not the side surface, by having the paper under your finger, then curling your finger as if 'beckoning' to get the contact with the top of the ring

How about.... Completely stripping the case, then, with a narrow strip of sandpaper running the length of your forefinger, reach up through the case, and gradually file down the ring from the inside, rather than trying to get a file over the lip of the bezel, or chanelling into the insert? Time consuming? Absolutely. But, it will certainly give you a lot of controll over the process Best of luck with your project

Muchos gracias

Interesting point I believe, that most of the straps which are for sale which are pre-owned, are ones which have not had frequent wear...

Might sound silly, but how tight are you wearing the strap? I've read in Casio user manuals, that a watch strap should be loose enough to get a finger between the strap and the wrist...

Thanks These are only 'dress hilts', not ones with the LED systems If I'd figured out how to make a shaped, rotating forcefield, I sure wouldn't be having money worries They're little more than fancy paper-weights, but good fun for costuming enthusiasts, or just display purposes

No problem Can't wait to see the results, and that was definitely the kind of strap I was thinking of

These photos will soon be going up on my site, but I just wanted to post them here to show another aspect of the work I can do. These lightsabers are not intended to be 1:1 replicas, but they are 'inspired by' existing saber designs. I'd rather not sell them, but if people want to make offers, then I'd have to consider them, as right now, I need the money way more than I need the saber Apart from the first one... This one is mine, and not for sale at all I'm also happy to take custom requests Enjoy

Oh yeah I hate the USA \ ........................................

Well that's just not fair I want explosive anti-tamper devices

Oh hell yes!!!!! That is going to look awesome Is the dial too busy? I'd say no. Busy, yes, not too busy though. Afterall, a wrist instroment like you've got in mind would have to have things like minute indices. Afterall, one would not want one's air tanks running low while on a space walk or lunar hike... I'd say the dial is 'functional'. It's designed as a wrist instroment, not just a watch, so functionality would be a requirement I'm not sure if you'd considered a strap for it, but I'd suggest a worn nylon one, similar to the MoonWatch straps, as that would enable it to be worn over a pressure suit, or a flight jumpsuit I cannot wait to see the finished project, I know it is going to be awesome, I definitely think it harkens back to the era of 'optimistic space exploration', such as 2001: Space Odyssey, and Space:1999 Oh, about the movement... Might this be of help?

Thanks, amigo

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