TeeJay

I'm not sure, probably "yours" as the one I have now is identical...

I just wondered if it might've been a stock photo rather than a new photo Did you keep the black dial variant as well, I remember you ordering both, and then trying to decide which variant to keep

I can kind of see their point, in so much as they would have taught the students XYZ procedures, and it could confuse them to see someone using ABC procedures, but to be honest, I think they were being a tad oversensitive and insensitive to your own experience and expertise. On a more important note, how did the dive go? Is your wife now certified?

Now I want one of these :-(

Which TD are people using for this ?

Mine was aqcuired through trade, but was originally from JMB's contact (J, is that pic you posted mine, or the replacement you ordered?) I would recommend WatchEden as a source

Personally speaking, I let mine run down. I wouldn't keep a car on a rolling road in the garage just to keep the engine running, so I don't view a watch as any different, in that it's a mechanical device with moving parts, so really can't see the point in keeping them running if they're not being worn, it's but a moment's work to restart and reset them when needed

Sounds great. Keeping a slot open for you mate just in case..

Much appreciated, my friend

MAN DOWN! MEDIC! MEDIC!!!

It's all right man, stay strong. We got your back. In the meantime try one of CrazySaleMan's DRTRLXXLWWW, it works great on wounded arms.

That'll solve the problem :tu:

Looking good :tu:

I don't know the reference number, but that 1675 is absolutely stunning

Multichron 12:

Stunning

Get well soon ;P

Thanks, bro, that's a fine piece you're sporting

And before anyone suggests I simply swap wrists... That's like sleeping with your sister: Probably looks okay to the unknowing observer, but it still feels creepy and wrong

I'm afraid to say my wrist is naked I accidentally nicked my wrist yesterday afternoon in exactly the spot where my watch moves to any time my wrist goes above the horizontal, so wearing a watch would just interfere with and impede the healing, so until it does, I'm going to have to make do with my iPhone, and try and ignore the creepy feeling of having nothing on my wrist :bangin:

I'm going to go through this one, step by step for you since what I am saying is not true.

A common ETA movement requires 650 full revolutions of it's rotor every single day to charge it's power reserve. When you swing your arm as you walk, that's about 1/4 of one revolution right there. That equates to about 2600 steps per day.

How is a watch going to gather it's power reserve if you are "not moving that much".

SO now you have a watch with almost no power reserve, since you do not move that much and the best thing for you to do is to buy a watch winder.

Any further thoughts on the issue besides "not true" ?

It's not just walking though, but everytime the wrist is moved, be it walking, wanking, bathing, food prep etc, all of that counts to the revolution count... I was going to say I've never had a power reserve issue with a watch, even though my lifestyle is pretty sedentary, but I just had a thought while writing: I'm ambidextrous but do most things with my right hand, and wear my watch on my right wrist: My watch gets more movement than the watch of a right-hander who wears their watch on their left wrist, and equally, I only take watches off to exhange them, so again, they still get movement while sleeping and showering... Even if I've worn a watch long enough for the one in the watch box to have wound down, once I put it back on ( I always give a few winds and shakes to get it running again) I've never had any issue with 'mid-wear stoppage'

I'm not a fan of homage pieces, but nice acquisition

Thanks for the replies. I think I will carry on with trying to get together the parts needed for a snowflake.

Does anyone know whether I could just use the PT sub ive got for the build or would it be better to use the MBW? If I went with the PT sub I'm guessing it would save a lot of work if the crown guards are already trimmed and the case is aged as i want it to have that appearance

Thanks

I'm using a 5517 case for my Snowflake build, it just depends on what degree of accuracy to the original you want to go

Keeping our fingers crossed that those waste of space clients of yours steps up and does the right thing!

It may be wishful thinking that they'll step up and pay, but, I'm equally hopeful for more work from a more reliable existing client, so it's not out of the realms of possibility Just needs things to fall into place properly, but I'm not giving up hope

I got a little heavy handed with mine & this happened.

Considering it was so cheap I'm not bothered (plus I have another sub on the way from a M2M sale) but can I fix this myself ?

If not I'll use the watch to learn something about servicing / waterproofing

Essentially just a matter of replacing the pin, but I'm not sure on the ease to source... Another option, is to simply replace the clasp, or bracelet, or even fit the watch onto a strap (I'd highly recommend the Tropic-style as above) No need to sacrifice the watch head to the alter of the workbench due to such a minor issue

What a douchebag

:-) you can pick some friends, but usually can't pick everyone in your circle...

So very true

If you're that worried about being called out, you don't need better products, you need friends with better manners...

Stick with the Snowflake

Actually, you probably won't find a 5512/3 with a thin font service insert faded that heavily by nature.

Those inserts first appeared sometime in the 90's to my knowledge.

So max. 20 years of sub exposure

Correct me if l'm wrong

Ahh, I can't see 20 years achieving that kind of brown color, afterall, 16800's still have black inserts That said, I do have a 6542-esque project planned which will feature some non 'period-accurate' parts

Thanks mate! Let us know if the circumstances changes.. Would be great if it did!

At the moment, I'm being messed around by some waste of space clients who seem to think they don't need to pay me, but, if they get their shit together ( ) then the planned work should cover the expences of the trip Probably safer to say I won't be able to make it I know it'll be a good one though

I don't trust the trusted dealers enough to buy watches from them... Do you really want my thoughts on their offers of servicing and waterproofing?

I dont get the fascination with extreme aging. Guess I like the safe queen look better.

Gently aged lume and pearl and I am happy

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Consistency/realism... That's not to say it has to be heavily abused, but as above, a watch which had been exposed to enough sun to get that level of insert fading, would not be in safe queen condition

As JMB said, it's a fantastic watch when viewed in its own right: Not ideal for a project in so much as swapping in gen parts, but an absolutely awesome watch in its own right, as Woof*'s photos show (NATO strap not included in the order) Out of the box, it is at the very least shower/bath/swimming pool water-resistant, and makes for a great daily beater (not ideal for suit wear, but would be acceptable for thus on a bracelet) At the moment, mine's on what can only be described as a cross between a NATO and a cuff-strap which I threw together from some webbing scraps (no photo available at present...) All I can say, is buy one, you won't regret it