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I'm trying to find the "OMEGA" applied silver wording that go's under the omega symbol to repair a dial. Interested in any/all options. Can anyone help me out? Spare dial, emblem, ideas appreciated.

This is what I need circled in red:

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On 12/23/2016 at 8:21 AM, mauricio612 said:

My concern is that some recent releases such as the seawolf, avenger 2 gmt, Steelfish chrono Superocean 2 etc don't have SS bracelets and it is very frustrating!

 

One other thing  I don't understand is that when they rep a Breit that has 2 size options in gen, they always seem to rep the bigger case.

The SOH is only available in 46mm. Superocean 2 only in 44mm.

Both of those models exist in 42.  

 

I thought factories had a lot of customers in CHina, and Asia in general. How many Asian wrists can pull of a 44 let alone a 46 case?

 

I am glad they have been repping so many Breitling models but I have not seen many get nearly as good as the Super reps like the SO Abyss.

 

If they keep releasing stuff without steel, with no AR and suken datewheels that will stop me from ordering.  Finally I'll have a valid reason

+1!!!!! To everything you said. Why only the HUGE watches, I can't wear those. At the very least, take the tooling out and make another run of the old SOH, Abyss & Abyss chrono, and SOSF without the new breed time bomb. And while we're at it, tool up those Abyss ProII bracelets, not the junk clasp crap out right now.. Those Abyss bracelets were incredible!!

On 12/23/2016 at 9:03 AM, nikki6 said:

I'm hoping they are going to start repping the B01, Navi, etc with 7753 movements. So much of the Breitling range is repped to an amazing level, Skyland, SO Abyss, it drives me nuts that they won't use the 7753 on anything other than pams and the odd smaller brands. We can only hope that they will get it sorted!

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+1!! 

wow, that's beautiful. AP would probably pay a pretty penny for that! God knows they have the cash..

They look great. That said... The strap market is saturated. China and Vietnam are pumping out $80-$150 straps and selling them for $40 shipped. You have a better chance of gaining a foothold if you hand stitched them. Price is the deciding factor not only for the buyers but the maker. One day you wake up and realize what you're doing is arguably slave labor.

just .2c from someone that went through it.. 

Wait so you want to PP me $100 for the inconvenience? That is EXCELLENT service.

Heels?! It's only Wednesday and it's only 3PM... Give me a little cred. Although I'm already drinking, so... 

35 minutes ago, Nanuq said:

I'll nominate nikki6 for the baddest of the badass members. Wait... is that a category?

It is now, and excellent choice if I do say..   

I only looked at the first pic, but it's probably just keyless. I PM'd you.

On 12/25/2016 at 1:21 PM, Mike on a bike said:

HA!

" Basically what Eta has done is [censored] everyone off and shot themselves in the foot because now they can not maintain previous production levels with reduced world wide watch sales and high quality swiss made clones for sale at competing prices.  "

The law of unintended consequences.

So they played hard ball with their let us say monopoly on movements created a cost effective environment for the competition to create factories by cutting supply and limiting sales, prices up. Well great news I hope the bastards get what they deserve!

 

Yep. Swatch group made a huge mistake and I'm glad to see other companies rocketing off of it. I never new it before, but I guess I am now a fan of Fossil! Well done!

Remember when swatch group initially announced the movement freeze and sold it to everyone as if they were trying to see other watch companies spread their wings and fly on their own? Was anyone convinced or was it obvious swatch wanted to either purchase or destroy any brand not nestled under their wing? Fly... More like fall from the nest and get eaten by a cat. 

They cut off ETA movements as-if they are some sort of advanced new-age technology. It was a good scare, but ultimately they cut off their nose to spite their face. Patents.. [censored]! You want to save money and take major portions of Swiss production to China? Expect China to produce Swiss parts above and beyond those called for by the original manufacturer. You want to cut off supply on out of patent products? Expect someone to come along and supply the demand. Instead of buying or killing their competition as planned, they empowered them.  

PS: To the OP, the movements would be good, but the price seems a little high to be excited over. 

Woh did I start the longest running thread on RWG?! Whats my prize? Nevermind... I'm sure I don't want to know. 

oh and.. Shovel

It's a 7750 sans oscillating weight. Most likely you can see the little arm attached to the pusher which allows it to seem offset. Notice the way the case is a little different shape for each pusher?

looks great, I like that model also.

if the watch was working and you had a good rubber strap would you be satisfied with keeping it? Sucks to hear this, and the trained eye will come with time. If you want to keep it I can probably get you a rubber strap from one of my suppliers. It will be unbranded as I don't sell rep stuff, I sell straps & accessories. I'm a TD on two of the sister forums. I think you can tighten the movement tabs yourself, its super easy. Do it sooner rather than later so you dont risk chipping any dial paint. If you want to go that route, I'll send you the strap no charge. Hope that helps a bit, good luck. 

rolex? did you unscrew the screw-down-crown before trying to pull it out into date or time set position?

hack the watch immediately to avoid damage. Simple fix if you are comfortable pulling the dial/movement. If not, then I suppose you need to contact a watch smith. If you don't know how to remove the stem, chances are you'll do it incorrectly and need your keyless works reset. 

Dont rule out the Abyss divers. They are incredible. SUPER reps.. Torch lume, true waterproof construction (One of the only chronos I will wear swimming), I honestly don't know the differences between gen/rep if any.

phenomenal. Wow.

I was about to buy this, but the fact that it only comes w/ swiss mvmt option prevented me from doing so.

thanks DG,

 

When you look from the side of the case at the "crown guard", the edges of the crown guard look curved (ie where the arrows are pointing) ..  i assume to give clearance for turning the crown... yet it doesnt look like the cutouts are symmetrical (ie it looks like the semi-circle cutouts are closer to the top of the crown guard then the bottom), but could it be lighting?

 

other photos from other watches look similar, though i haven't seen a gen from this angle.

 

 

crown.jpg

 

 

They're all exactly like that. It's perfectly fine.

Peek a boo...

So funny to search the internet and find the closest amount of info came from yourself a few years ago...

craving

If you've never even opened a case back, a movement swap attempt will only ruin the watch further. Sell it for parts and get another POrika, I think Reg is holding stock as we speak.

If you already have watch tools sitting around and you were just waiting for an excuse to try your 1st repair, then thats different, go for it.

Drank some Bolla valpolicella last night, was pleasantly surprised how tasty it was.

Not sure I agree. The latest Skylands I've seen had the lume dot issue completely resolved. Also, there is the H factory release with superlume out now. I wouldn't take that watch, decide cautiously.

i'm also surprised to not see any of these about.