@ Lanikai - u have pm
@ armin - thanks, but I think Lanikai has it covered. =)
@Corgi - I got the pen from Paul, when he was trying to make good on a botched order I got from him. (pen and keyboard style pic idea, stolen from Stephane)
After trying to get the Swiss UPO from multiple dealers and always having SOMETHING go wrong, I was starting to think I'd never get one of these..... this is a uPO lite got it from a member on RWI.....we will see if i decide to get a Swiss UPO.
But so far loving it!
*on a side note, anyone got 1 extra link or even the 1/2 link would work. the watch is ever so slightly tight on me.
if its a pin..... id think you can sort of flatten one end so it "holds" better.
at least thats what the macgyver in me would do....
ill let the omega experts chime in
Im finding that i LOVE my submariner.
now that its away to The Zigmeister for service. i keep looking at my other 8 watches and have a hardtime picking out one. the Sub is the "go to" watch.
I'd buy a gen of that if I ever buy a gen.
^ OMG THE SKY IS FALLING
If you read the thread you would see shes already taking some meds.
Ms. Barrett: I've done similar things when working on hobbies.... I once painted the bed of my Pickup truck with some roll on bedliner without gloves.... My hands had black spots for weeks. LOL..... I suggest getting some Nytrile Gloves, you can get them at walmart, they are disposable great for when using chemicals...
@ TWP - it prob took me about 1.5 hours...i had to take off and realign the date wheel like 4 times.. the 1st time the 1st few dates were ok, but the rest were way off lol.
@ everyone else - thanks for the support!!
i was scared pulling the hands that i wouldnt be able to put them back on.....
then i was scared id totally screw up and glue the datewheel to the movement or something lol.
I'm so stoked....
I bought a YM from WBK on rwi and the date font was bold......i HATED that, only wore the watch once on a day where the font was decent....
today I thought what the hell, lets try changing the date wheel with one from an old noobmariner.....
I DID IT WITHOUT BREAKING THE WATCH!!!!
Sorry to those who think its not a big deal....I'm just happy with this watch now.
lol
here is a pic...
I think that watch is cursed.....
(not that individual sellers)
but i've been trying to get a UPO for a while now..... 2 diff dealers havent gotten back to me about it. 1 said they had it in stock, but when i ask him about it there are other things going on that prevent shipping..... and the other said he would have one for me last week....hasnt replied since....... =( someone posted one for sale the other day in forsale..and after i pm'd him for it...he deleted the thread (guess he changed his mind)
I just want a Orange uPO for ~250.00 is that so hard? lol stupid eta shortage "raising prices"
so i just noticed today that my GMT hand on my Explorer II isnt moving very much....it moves then stops.....the other hands move fine and keeps great time......
i'm bummed.
I wonder if its fixable?