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hupholland

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  1. crown trouble DRSD MBW 1665

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    thanks for the help

    apreciated

    You can use the 24-7030-0 case tube from Clarks, but your best bet for a crown is to get a gen on ebay- 24-703-0. Then you'll need the tool to re-tap the threads in the case and another tool for inserting the case tube- be careful, the Clark's case tube is delicate. Maybe a dab of loc-tite when you're installing the case tube to help w/ WR.

  6. Dutch customs got my watch

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Thanks for all the advise. I go with reg. airmail. See what hapens,

    best regards

    Huub

    FedEX and all commercial shipping companies' packages go through much greater scrutiny, because most valuable items are shipped this way. They're not necessarily looking for counterfeits, but want to collect the tax/vat from these shipments. But of course... when they spot a FedEX package from China... it's immediately suspected.

    Maybe UK and some parts of Germany are ok, but dealers should never ship anything through commercial shipping companies to Benelux and Scandinavian countries. We've seen enough examples of this.

    Personally, I don't need any of this crap... thus I buy all my watches from EU-based dealers (Narikaa, Precious Time) and EU-based members. Buying from the US members (shipping via reg.airmail) has proven to be very safe as well.

  7. Dutch customs got my watch

    in General Discussion

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    Bingo. They were your problem. Never use Fedex again, it was them that found it and reported it.

    As piratedzeus said for the Netherlands I would suggest airmail; Dutch members may have other suggestions. Also know there are EU-based dealers which helps too.

    One tricky thing with the Netherlands is that EMS does not go there; I think because TNT is Dutch or something - some part of the network is Dutch-owned or there's some kind of business link up anyway (can't remember the details); so it's an oddity. That's why someone might send you something Fedex instead. But avoid couriers and Fedex like the plague. [EDIT: they're also a nuisance for customs duties too]

    Go with airmail, I think (and hope) you'll have better luck.

    Thanks all for the help!

    best regards

    Huub

  17. Wtb Solid Caseback For My 111g

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    Dear All,

    I'm (or better Palpatine will help me) putting a new swiss unitas movement in my Panerai 111G:

    111G Unitas ETA Copy movement 6497

    December 2005, new bridge 111 g series, copied china movtm, sapphire

    Because the new movement has no decoration, I'm looking for a solid case back.

    Who can help me out

    pls let me know

    thanks

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