Rolexman

Useless post without details. Like saying "beware of pickpocketing in the subway"... Really?

I have a fully inspected and moded SMP-c black from my personal collection I'm selling soon. Fully moded, adjusted and serviced so no QC issues. Like buying a gen watch. In immaculate showroom condition. Does include full box set and papers if you like. It would be like buying from an AD. Let me know if you are interested and I will send some pics.

Mark

Oh boy...sorry I didn't even notice this was general discussion. Does the sa3135 actually fit into a gen case?

Thougt you were referring to the bezel and case constructies with 1:1. When it comes to movement dimensions and fitting the SA and Y3135 are a straight drop in . So they fit a gen case, take gen dials and hands.

Why is this in the General section?

The yacht with SA I pulled apart was not 1:1 in construction. I don't believe the Sub to be either. Replacing a SA with ETA asks for a lot of mods. Be prepared.

Glad you figured it out. One dial clamp should be ok. You could use a dial dot or if you don't have those some glue on the dial feet will do just fine... Although I believe that glue and watchmaking are 2 things that don't belong together

The time and effort to properly service a movement is irrelevant to the price of cet movement. Servicing an A7750 is as time consuming (even more due to poor tollerances) than an ETA7750. So I would imagine a sensible watchmaker would charge more for servicing an A7750 than a Swiss version.....

I just hate all the movement mock ups lately. Just clone it properly or leave the movement as is.

Another pig in a dress.....

Only way is a super clean fiber optic cloth and your breath.

Like the stealthy look Asci

I love mechanical watches but I'm planning to buy my very first digital watch....ever!

I kind of fell in love with the Gshock series. Love their look and robustness. But there are so many models and it is hard to judge size and wear. For me 42mm watches and PAMS feel comfortable when it comes to size and wear.

So tell me about your G shock and show us some stunning pics

The Swiss version will fit.

Greats pics. Watch looks great. Proper AR gives it that gen look at last.

Thanks for taking the time.

It needs to be on leather though

Toro exceeded my expectations. No worries.

I understand about 1/3 of your story.... But 3 mil Rolex tubes have a 0.35 pitch.

Some more info here: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/137889-crown-info/

I have the 3S code. I already spend some hours on the phone with PostNL and they are also doing an investigation on this side (Holland). Should hear something within the next 4 days. Problem is the tracking says delivered but I did not receive anything. Nor did my neighbours for that matter.

Will PM it. Maybe you can pull some strings...

Great write up. Funny how be both experienced the rep strap differently. I found it to be soft and very gen like

Wear it well!

Rolexman, after you serviced yours did the winding smooth out?

I've been very happy with mine, it keeps good time and has the ridiculous power reserve, but the winding action seems...stiff and almost grinding.

Smooth as butter. The click is also very silent and winding has a gen like feel and sound.

It will be up in the Sales Section soon. Why don't you buy it to compare

Nice to know. Be ready, you may get more work than you can handle.

We need a good US modder!

Dave...

This post reminds me of how MD2020 started out.... We all know how that ended. Not saying that Misiekped is going down that same route. I don't know him nor can I say anything about his watchmaker skills. But when demand increases and a hobby turns into a business not many can handle the work load. I have seen a lot of watchmakers on different boards go belly up over the years. Leaving behind a trail of disaster and financial heartache.

So when you don't use a board approved watchmaker you are stepping into new waters... With all the risks involved.

Great job!

Dial feet broke off. It can be resoldered (expensive) or reglued with some dial dots (cheap).

No reason to spend $40.... Just grab your pfte chain lube from the garage, old tooth brush and an old tshirt with some toothpaste (yes really) and you will get the same result. All these sprays are based on Teflon.

As reliable as all ETA clones. If clean and oiled properly on par. But with Asian clones you never know for sure....

It stopped at ~160h

Rolexman: so... when did it stop?

Still running 156h