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  4. Pulled the trigger on a SARX

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Love the 58 that has to be my favourite of the modern Tudor...

    I would love to try a Sinn... but the UX - and may get a loan on one in a few weeks

    The Sinn
    http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-856-A-B-Tegimented-on-Bracelet-18p4324.htm
     
    Tudor:
    https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/new-black-bay-fifty-eight/m79030n-0001
     
    this one sill on the buy list funds allowing.......................
     
    &
    https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/new-1926/m91650-0002
     
    looked at many more but these were in the final running except for the Tudor 58 which was wanted but way over budget.
     
    Keep in mind the Seiko about 1000 less that the other two and it's build quality is as good as if not better of course the Sinn is a tank but really not necessary for my life activities.


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  12. A Little 5514 Abay Fettling...

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    LT, Nanuq, Syn, Sogeha...Thank you gentlemen... I like the idea of going stealth too that was on my drawing board of options. I think the Comex dial is just too showy for a rep. But I'll enjoy it whilst I deliberate over the next steps...
    @Automatico you've just delivered a treasure trove of information to supplement the pictures here. Also gives me as much Info to slowly walk back through if I plan to take this to next level. Amazing, and thank you...

    I was surprised by the plexi fitment - is that just this rep case or gen? And the bezel... well u til today I think mine was glued stuck. Now it seems the wire is retaining the bezel... at least I will turned the bezel quite a few times.and it hasn't come away from the case. I made sure to clean up all the surfaces on the mid case and bezel ring to give it the best chance to work.

    I'll have some questions about dial sourcing options and sizes... also about a sterile case back but from first read that shouldn't be an issue.

    I definitely think (considering it came to me the way it did) I'll continue to invest time and materials I to this one.



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  13. A Little 5514 Abay Fettling...

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Hey folks...

     

    I was fortunate in picking up the relatively untouched Abay 5514 in the raffle a few months back. Ive worn it occasionally round the office as the timekeeping has been spot on, and I hadn't really decided what to do with it.

     

    A few things niggled enough not to wear...

     

    1. Spring bars looked buggered and even with the drilled lugs I couldn't seem to remove the bracelet without further tools.

     

    2. The insert is looking so new and shiny...

     

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    3. When looking at the watch I could see that whatever cement had been used to fit the plexiglass you could see that around the edge - it just looked like too much cement used.

     

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    4. The bezel didn't turn...

     

    So today I had a few hours and decided to strip, clean case, refit plexiglass and fettle so that bezel was fitted and worked. The following pictures tell the story but I'll add a few words along the way.

     

    I hope you find it interesting / amusing to see this "carzy" 5514 stripped bare.

     

    "The Midcase"

     

    You know... it may not have correct crown tube height etc but it ain't a bad case... has some ok bevels on the lugs and the drilled holes are not badly positioned. I just softened edges and "dulled" it all over if that makes sense!?

     

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    The engravings... I'm no expert so no idea if they are correct (ish) but at least no spelling errors...

     

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    And the Escape Valve... Its one detail that sets this apart from the sub models of the day...

     

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    "Plexiglass" I've never fitted one like this but I was right in thinking it had been shown a little too much cement when fitted (no offence to whoever did it... It wasn't falling out that's for sure!). Cleaned and refitted... with a little less cement.

     

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    "Bezel Ring" with the plexiglass refitted I stripped the bezel ring, cleaned and adjusted wire before fitting... also dulled the shininess a little.

     

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    "Movement / Dial" at this point I'm not in mind to spend too much on a new / better dial so just recased the Swiss ETA movement that is running strong and accurate without any adjustment.

     

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    Now all that leaves is a few pictures of the 5514 Abay complete.with it's slightly bleached (dulled) insert, working bezel and better (I hope) plexiglass fitting.

     

    Not a bad couple of hours watch fettling...

     

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    By the way I like the prototype clasp and bracelet on this... something a.little different.

     

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    Would you do more to this? Or just enjoy it as a little fun oddity??

     

    Cheers... "Woz"

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  20. Inexpensive Project - Tevise Automatic Hulk

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello Brother, I saw the title and for a moment I thought you had changed the dial. Be a shame to loose the “Perlative Cernometer” 
    I have been thinking of taking a chance on one of these myself, good to know they are actually stainless. Case looks much better now. Perhaps you should worry the crown guards a bit? You know what dial I will be using
    Well... there's definitely not a Stainless Steel case I'm afraid... and no screw down crown or screw down case back... or basically anything you might expect in a Sub... But I like a bit of base metal fatigue, and you know what else... It tells the time just fine.

    It's officially certified Cernometer standard🤣

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  21. Inexpensive Project - Tevise Automatic Hulk

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Just for sh!TS and giggles... I had to see what £10 bought you in the sub market these days. Remembering good old days of Bagelsport and others on eBay.

     

    So I ordered this Tevise Automatic (couldn't tell you the movement) hulk for a bit of fun.

     

    I had a spare half hour today and opened the box and removed the tags (can you believe it comes packaged fairly decently) before taking the before picture below... and it's as shiny as a very shiny thing that has been over polished!

     

    So with half an hour I set about putting some different finishes onto that case, bezel, insert and generally "taking the edges off". Also threw in a thick crystal to raise the height and add maybe a hint to vintage. Add some shoulder less bars and a leather NATO and I have to say for a £10 watch... a dip in my spares and half an hour of labour... It's still a £10 Sub, but one I would wear in public 🤣

     

    Tell me about your inexpensive projects... or can you beat this one!?

     

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