droptopman

Like Fraggle I like to keep my watches on a winder. My first was a cheap 4 watch winder off the bay. It does have multiple settings but is somewhat noisy. Bought a better 8 watch winder a couple of months ago with multiple settings for each wheel and is nice and quiet. I change watches at least daily so like to be able to just grab one without setting it. Also nice for display. Here is a crappy dark picture of it. I got this one on the bay too. Be happy to give you the source. It was reasonable and is pretty good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Very true but does add to their branding/status. And I think prices have increased considerably even for the AD's at least that is what I have been told. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Smart marketing and business 101, supply and demand. Shrink/limit the supply and demand is going to go up;therefore prices go up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow what a beauty. Love these just wish they were bigger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Stunning. Eric's work is outstanding. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I bought a 8$ rubber ball on amazon and it works on most cases problem is putting it back on tight enough to make it water proof. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am no expert by any means but have heard of guys using hairdryers/heat guns for this. Great looking piece btw. By far my favorite Daytona dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Thanks. What I figured. You would not believe what I paid for this....you know the AAAAA++++ solid gold, genuine Swiss everything. Thankfully I found this place. After that purchase I went back to gens for 10 years..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks guys. Yes I can rock the GOLD:). Kinda an 80's throwback kind of guy. Never bought SS watches until I got into reps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And a wristie:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Vintagized Milgauss today on one of Eric's straps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome post. Love the dog attack. Beautiful puppy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oops didn't mean to put the s on that. Just great looking watch:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I bought this from scam site 10 years ago or so. Need a spot in the winder for new units coming so going to sell it or give it away. Any ideas what factory made it and estimated value? I just assume there is nothing here worth keeping but thought I would check with the experts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

GLWS and love the pics on the piano. That's a beauty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

With light gold stitching:). May have to contact Eric about one for my 11613. That would look nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry to hear about this. I would not think you are liable to issue refund based on the posted information. The piece I bought from you took less than 2 weeks if I remember but recently had another piece coming from out of US that took almost 4 weeks. I do remember you were excellent to deal with. Quick comms and shipping. I hope it works out for you and the buyer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks man and thank you for building her. You built it exactly how I envisioned this should look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also like this color lume better than even the gen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes unfortunately those were not available when I started this project. Also mine has lug holes and a creamier Lume which I like both better personally. The lug holes and the creamier lume was the main reason I went after this one instead of the pbd one. Love lug holes;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Hi guys, here is a "our hobby" story. Several months ago a heritage big crown rep was for sale m2m. I really loved the look of the watch and wanted to buy it, but it was sold in minutes. Tried to buy the watch from the buyer of that sales thread, but no deal, also contacted the builder about making me one, again no deal. You know the gig, at this point going to get that watch one way or another. The watch ended up in one of our raffles. I entered but did not win the raffle; however, I contacted the winner and he was nice enough to sell me the watch. This watch was shipped around the world--original builder to first buyer, then to raffle winner, then to me. Typical story, had to have it soooo bad and finally get it, but when it arrived some of the indices had fallen off the dial and movement died..... it appears in the last shipping it had to be dropped pretty hard as both people before me had no issues with it. This is not a complaint or dis on anyone, more of a tale of how the hobby can be, and maybe other new folks can get an idea of how these things go sometimes and that in some cases it takes a little patience and perseverance. Before I sent it off to be fixed, I spent many hours working on the case and bezel to soften and smooth it up; however in that process I messed up the platinum paint mod on the insert so at some point I know I will need to redo it. I sent it to mymanmatt to work his magic and turns out the crown tube got off center which killed the movement. He fixed the crown and tube, installed a new Swiss ETA, did something with the hands, fixed and centered the dial and got it running nicely. Once returned I spent many hours trying to get the plat paint mod correct on the insert. While it does not look gen, I think it turned out pretty good. Put it on one of Sei's Rubber B straps. These straps are awesome, super comfortable and great for everyday beater. I know this is a pure fantasy piece, but I like the vintage modern fusion look of this. I have way more money in this than it is worth (could have bought one of PBDad's Xmas pieces) but should run for long time with the new movement and everything works correctly. Here are pics of the finished product:

Send it to Matt. He has fixed many watches for me and others. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk