pierre22

The Valjoux 7730 401 T90 stem fit perfectly my VC Malte rep chrono. For the details on how I found out see the post on the other forum: Here

Just to clarify that the soft irons cover is not a faraday cage. Its use is to protect from magnetic (static) field where a faraday cage protect electromagnetic (varying) field’s which should not pose problems for a mechanical watch. The cover need to be made from a highly permeable material to magnetic field so the magnetic forces lines go through the cover instead of the movement. Like the current in a circuit goes trough the path with less resistance. So if the material is the right type then the rep protection should be the same but then I doubt the movement will be as magnetic proof as the gen as some magnetic field still goes trough the protection.

I lost one of the little square on the bezel of my North Pole. Does someone know where to source one or any suggestion on how to make one?

I don't know if it is the same stuff you used on your RC cars but I guarantee you that there won't be any residue. It is extremely hard to remove if not impossible to remove completely unless you use a solvent. This stuff is designed for extreme pressure and temp (over 1000 deg F). Beside the graphite particules are way smaller than what you would get from crushing graphite powder so I don't see how it could affect the movement.

I had an AP ROO that developped the habit of stoping if inactive always at the same second position so I started to soucre some grahite powder for a litte massage of the geartrain. I found something interesting: graphite dry lube in a can. It is an extremely fine graphite powder in suspension in a highly volatile liquide (acetone). When applied to metal it dries in seconds and leave a uniform layer of graphite bounded to the metal. So I sprayed some graphic lube in a glass container and used a paint brush to coat the gear and the plate. When dry it look like the plate has been coated by electroplating or some other indutrial process. Here is what it look like (excuse the sloppy application but my paint brush was to big): After the treatment I got 40+hrs of power reserve the movement sitting still on my bench. I used Jig-A-Loo Graphite Extreme found at Canadian Tire. There are other manufacturer and this stuff is also used in bicycle shop as a non messy chain lube and for cables. I also found a similar product using Molybdenum Disulfite instead of graphite. I always wanted I daytona second at 6. I will get myself one and graphite paint the whole plate and gears.

Sorry double post. Could someone remove this one.

For a happy ending to this issue. I didn't want to mess with the glue so I installed a gen click spring (7.50$) and it worked like a charm. The knowledge on this board amazes me. Nothing to compare to the gen forum.

If it is legal to own (according to RCMP) I don't see how it could be illegal to import????? It doesn't make sens to allow something to be owned and preventing someone to get it.

Just to clarify this Canada rep illegal/legal issue read the following from the RCMP particularly item #2 and #5: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/fio-pelf/intel-eng.htm Even pirated music download for your own use is legal in Canada.

Last week I received a SSD from Chris (Eurotimez). Easy transaction and it took 7 days from order to my doorstep. Beautiful watch and perfect QA as promised. Only problem is that I asked for delivery at my office and instead I got a call from the wife: You sent me a gift from China... I guess I am not alone getting theses remark! Originally I wanted to buy a nice one for sale here already modded but since I got no answer back after a PM to the seller I decided to do it myself. So first step I ordered a new bezel insert from Watchmaterial. Yesterday, after reading a tutorial on how to change the insert on a sub I prepared myself for an evening of sanding. After removing the old insert (intact) surprise! The new one fit perfectly without any kind of adjustment and with the perfect bezel height above the insert (compared to my gen GMT-Master). I used small drops of marine silicone sealant so I can eventually replace it if needed and after 5 minutes total here are the results: On the left is the old insert and on the right, the blue insert is reserved for an upcoming Blue TT 16613 not yet ordered. The new pearl has a very nice and strong glow. I might have to consider a relume for a perfect match. I also sanded the crown a little bit to unsharpen the edges. Just a trick I want to share. To clean the bracelet I give it a WD-40 bath followed by cleaning with dishwashing soap. The acidity of the WD-40 removes all dirt inside the link and oxidations on the surface of the bracelet. I can't tell the difference in feel and look from my gen.

The Patek Philippe chrono on page 3 is a rep with its beautiful Seagull ST19 movement. I am shure that if our trusted vendor had such quality pictures they would sell a lot more watch.

For those that can spot a rep a mile away I found one in these picture can someone else can find it too?

On TZ there is a guy on the Hublot forum posting a picture of a broken BB ceramic case that occured while simply changing the strap. It seem gen also have their problems!!!

I found theses post on a for sale section on two forums. I think its a rep by the quality of the rubber on the chrono pusher and the 141/250 on the caseback. Strange I have the same number on mine hxxp://www.equationoftime.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=12327 hxxp://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?16,38772,38772#msg-38772

Thanks for the comments. Coming from the master it is really appreciated. Note that I may need you if I screw up. I didn't find it that difficult. With the proper tools and lots of patience especially to line up the oscillating pinion with the clutch lever. I have the tz course and flash assembly/disassembly presentation from ETA as a guide. For the moment this is the deeper I am willing to go in a 7750. My goal is to eventually service all my watches myself and for this I already bought close to a 1000$ of tools. I am only missing oilers, oils and a timing machine to do a complete service. I find watch collecting a lot more fun if you can repair them yourself. Pierre