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Rolexman

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  5. Just wondering - where are all the modders at on our forum?

    in General Discussion

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    That may be true. But they are not here. We are purposefully slow to adopt modders as recommended here. 9 out of 10 "modders"'either get ridiculously backed up or get out over their skis and start taking on work they either farm out or should farm out. Movement skills are different than aesthetic skills. Dial work is very different from casework. Being able to service a 6497 does not qualify you to service a chrono or tourbillon movement. Even on lume - a base dial is very different than a 196. You see where I am going. In any case there are more modders than you think here. You just need to read carefully. I can tell you there are more modding skills here for certain brands than anywhere else. Having said all that, I am sure there are other quality folks elsewhere and when you find one or different guys who are experts at different elements - stick with them. :)

    Very well put!

    I believe myself to be a skilled watchmaker and a mediocre aesthetic modder. Due to a strong self reflection and the fact I have a day time job I choose not to offer my services to this forum (nor anywhere else). I only work on my own watches. With a large demand it is easy to screw up. You also need to be a superbe project manager to succeed over time :lol:

  7. Hublot Diver with ETA 7750 Swap and Bezel Mod

    in Other Brands Area

    Posted · Edited by Rolexman

    I am too. Now just waiting for The Zigmeister to return. I figure it can't be that hard (for him) he has done some nice conversions for me on PAM automatics, etc. I know you can handle this but it is well beyond my skill set. Well beyond... :)

    Well. The stutter is more likely not from the tilting pinion but from the chronograph second wheel tension spring. Can your remove the movement and hands yourself? If so I will lead you through the proces step by step with pictures and all. No need to switch to Swiss. I'm in the mood to do a write up :lol:

    Let me know.

  15. Help from repair guys please

    in The Panerai Area

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    Don't push it on!!! The rotor and bearing are probably press fitted and you will disform the rotor or worse damage the auto wind bridge. From the pics it seems the bearing has "saw" teeth, which indicates the press fit system. Although the ring indicates a "twist-lock" system. Best thing to do is remove the bearing and floating bearing ring. It is hold down by one screw. Than make a new close up pic with rotor and bearing.

    Don't send it back. If you can't fix it the best thing is to ask for a new rotor.

    Mark.

  19. Why do reps suffer such poor WR capabilities?

    in General Discussion

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    Not true. I have a $10 Submariner with 3 rubber seals in the crown like a gen trip-lock. Case back, crystal all seal like they should. Water resistant up to 6 bar (maybe more but my machine only goes to 6 bar). But that doesn't matter because not much of us go deeper than 60m :)

    It all depends on the factory that makes the watch, but in my experience most replica's are made really well when it comes to WR. The Tag Aquaracer has double pusher seals like the gen and also the Breitling Abyss is sealed to the max!

    The problem once again is Quality Check. Factory workers that don't screw down the case back properly or crystals that are pressed in tilted etc.

  23. Asian or Swiss with a twist ?

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    It's simple. A well serviced and adjusted movement wins it every time from a non-serviced one. No matter if it's Asian, Russian, German etc.

    I serviced a lot of movements over the years and here is my opinion. The ETA clones are on par in many aspects with the Swiss version. Sure some finishing is less and it is harder to work on and adjust for a watchmaker but in terms of reliability imo they are the same: the design is the exact same. A non-serviced and dirty Swiss movement is as unreliable as an Asian clone. And that is the problem with our reps. It is a role of the dice because you never know, Swiss or Asian, if you get a clean and well oiled movement. Sometimes you do, but most of the time you don't. Especially when you choose a Swiss ETA version because big chance you get an old stock. The clones are all brand new movements.

    PS: All movement services performed by dealers are highly questionable. They often cut corners to make an extra buck. You're better off buying a rep with a movement of your choice and have it serviced by a trained watchmaker with credentials you can look up. There are some on the different fora.

  24. Need help/suggestions for condensation in crystal

    in The IWC Area

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    That means water entered the case. There are 3 possible entry points: the case back, crown or crystal. One or more entry points aren't sealed correctly and therefore are allowing water to come into the case. It could be a numerous of things. Maybe a tiny amount creeped in via the crown after washing your hands, or it entered via the case back when sweating, raindrops on crystal...... You name it and it is possible. You need to get the watch to a watchmaker asap so he can remove the movement and get the moisture out. If you are lucky the watch will not die! But moisture in a mechanical watch is almost always a dead sentence.

  25. IWC Mark XVII

    in The IWC Area

    Posted

    how do you know its from the crappy maker? i couldnt find any info from the website?

    i kinda wish this xvii will be a better out of the box rep compared to the xvi

    Because it looks like crap..... Duh. ;)

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