kernow

1 day M2M and around 4 months when I ordered a TC (but it was worth the wait).

Constructive comment?

Yes it may work, but I'd not place a watch in hot water as the heat could damage the watch/grease/oils.

Indeed. Check here ..... http://watchguy.co.uk

Popped this on today to decide whether to keep or sell. Probably a keeper for the minute.

There's no way I'm posting a picture of my 'tool'. Ooooops wrong forum.

An oldie today, bought 24 years ago and was my daily wearer for around 20 of those.

+1 The guy is snowed under and can't cope with the workload. He has done some ok work on a few of my reps and still has one. Personally, I'd put his services on hold and look to SSteel or the like.

It's unlikely that the TD will help after that amount of time. You're better off tracking down a local watchsmith who'll work on reps. Failing that there are a few watchsmiths on here who'll most likely be able to help.

Who services this: motor mechanic?

Ha! That's the watch that I'm in the process of collecting parts for. I'm using a closed factory case, a 2230 dial (like the 2254 but with applied markers rather than painted on - so like a PO), 2230 hour and minute hand with a PO second hand and (naturally) a PO bezel.

I would send/take it to a watchsmith who is happy to work on reps. The Seamaster Chrono is a lovely rep (I have a few!) and worth getting fixed. Post your location and you may get help from fellow members who can advise a local (to you) watchsmith.

Yes, the one from Toro looks good.

PM me - I'm in the UK.

Well, it started with a black and stainless Seiko 7T32 which I bought when I was 21. I wore it nearly every day for around 20 years so in many ways that is my 'longest' favourite. I continued adding more Seiko 7T32 and 7T42 to my collection until about 2 years ago when I really got into reps. I've always loved Omega Seamasters so it was a natural progression to buy some. I bought a new gen blue Seamaster chrono 18 months ago but decided that it was almost too nice to wear so I started hunting for a black rep of the same. I eventually found one and that was my first chrono rep. I then needed a blue one and now have 2 pre 2008 and 2 post 2008 Seamaster chronos. However two of them need some work and will be frankened - both need new crowns/tubes and one will have a gen white dial installed (once it's been relumed), the other already has an orange PO insert fitted. So, I guess the simple answer to my favourite chrono question is one of my Seamaster chronos. (Currently my gen titanium on an olive green strap). I really should have more 'love' for my gen Speedy Pro but she is mostly a box queen. One thing I've learned over the past couple of years is that I'm generally better off buying either a used gen or a new/used rep as I don't like getting desk diving marks on $4k gens!

Wristies please!

I'd suggest a new SMP ceramic - as in the 'new' Seamaster rather than the 'old' Seamaster with the aluminium insert. I have a Bond 50th and it's great. My friend has the cheaper version (no small marker by the date at three) and it's very nearly as good. Both great reps for the money and they come up fairly frequently in the M2M sections on the various rep forums.

Hmmmm, once I'd taken this photo, I thought to myself "I've too many chrono's". Then I realised that I'm missing a few from the photo! Either lurking deep within a watch box or off for repair. I started collecting them 24 years ago with some Seiko 7t32 movements. I wasn't until a couple of years ago that I really started to go to town on it though. The collection here is a mix of rep and gen. Mostly auto but with a few quartz thrown in for good measure.

Wonderful looking piece. Now strap it to your wrist AJ and I don't want to see it in the M2M section (or do I?)........ Wear it well my friend.

Rep stainless Seamaster Chronograph yesterday, gen titanium Seamaster Chronograph today.

Think it's today now .......

I've been wearing this today. ...... and with light. A franken Seamaster: gen dial and movement.

Was she talking about the watch?