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It works. Just search on ebay under tropic19. Seller is nostalgia. The price is pretty irresistible.

Yukiwatch is a good find. Anyone bought from them? I am planning to do a 5513 too.

Doesn't matter whether you have the watch or not... Like what cara said, it's the spirit which counts the most.

Ah many can't make it today. There will be another one on 25.

Hi people Just came back from the GTG. Waited for about 45 minutes, had my first glass of Pils and soup before the first and only attendee arrived. Met up with rangers158. This was the second time we have met. The last time was more than 3 years ago. Surprised to see him actually and we have very very interesting conversations and shared tips about casework and reluming. Agree with Samurai, food choices are not much but the drinks are OK. Rather expensive but the place offers very good ambience, open space, not crowded. Time well spent. Hope to see you guys on 25. That day will be my first exam actually but I will manage

Bus stop name is Theck Gee Ct. Nearest MRT is Ang Mo Kio.

Yes, GTG is tomorrow. Let's set with Samurai's suggested place at Canopy, Bishan Park. More details here: Address: 1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Bishan Park II The Canopy @ Aramsa. I will be there at 7pm. It's late already... So I will send SMS too.

Take a look at this: http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/the_canopy_aramsa/

I have small wrist too... Forget the Avenger series, you have smaller wrist than me. Got for Steelfish SuperOcean or Chronomat Evolution. Both are very fine reps. Forget the Colt reps, they are not as well made.

Very nice result. Would you mind sharing the CAD file?

nah... just part and parcel of Omega marketing strategy... The nicest LE SMP is the Titanium with grey dial wave pattern and white gold bezel enclosed in Oxygen tank. This is commemorating the Seamaster anniversary. http://www.watchseller.com/omseamprof15.html

Shall we set it there at Bishan Park? I know the place. Pretty good and won't be crowded. Perfect place if weather is good. So Wednesday? I have to inform the other forum members.

I think it should share this post here. Hope this is useful. To quote myself: This one you won't find anywhere on the market and I believe this modification is rarely done. I am in the process of writing an article about Asian vs Swiss ETA6497 based movement. Recent acquisition of PAM113 PVD from daytona4me requires me to make a major revamp to my article. Simply, Asian 6497-2 has evolved much faster than I would have imagined. It has improved not only cosmetically but also mechanically. I will focus more on the mechanical point of view which evaluates how good the parts are machined. However, in this post, let us begin looking into possibility of how a modified 6497-2 can be achieved. So without further delay, let us take a look at this newly created Swiss - Chinese movement. I will list out modifications done at the end of this article. ... Quote from second post: Sorry for the incomplete post. I was rushing to get it posted and seems that the edited version was not posted properly. If you want to get visually similar movement, you can do what T4D suggested. Use the Swiss bridge to subsitute your E/H series Asian 6497-2 movement. There are many Asian 6497 variations, you have to be sure to get the -2 copy (indicated by smaller balance wheel flared, beating at 21600bph). That's still won't be close to the genuine article. There are more parts you need to change to ETA parts to achieve that better "look" than Asian parts. Don't forget that while doing all this mods, full watch movement service and reoiling should be done. Here is the list of mods: I started with Swiss ETA6497-1 which comes with an early version of PAM036. First major difference: 6497-1 beats at 18000bph. This has to be taken care of with changes on several parts. Required parts, specific to this project: 1. Balance wheel. It just happens that I have a broken Asian 6497-2, non swan neck, sword regulator with CdG finishing. The balance bridge for stud and jewel support is taken from this Asian 6497-2. Reason that you can use this part is because it comes with correct Incabloc shock protector. The Swiss 6497-1 comes with different shock protector. You can be content with that Asian 6497-2 balance wheel but this Swiss ETA6497-2 Glucydur balance wheel is totally a different breed. Much better in finishing and offers you superior timekeeping performance (if adjusted properly) You have to remove the silver stud to replace this balance wheel. Here is the part I used: 721/40.050.21 Glucydur ETASTABLE ETACHRON/ CHR. To change it to a high beat movement, is not as simple as it is. You need to change more parts. You can take those parts from your Asian 6497-2 movement. However, there are a few visible gears that you need to change to get that better finishing. 2. Escape wheel. 705/30.040 I have to admit that this part is not visible but Swiss version looks much better in finishing. The one that came with my Asian movement was broken so it needs to be replaced anyway. 3. Second wheel. 224/30.027.13 This happens to be broken also but I got it from another Asian movement. Non visible parts. I have bought it before to use it for my iPAM project. But that is base model so the number is 220/30.027 for the one without second hand enabled (shorter pivot). 4. Centre wheel. 201/30.015. This is a visible part. Asian version still can't match this finishing on the Swiss version. Third wheel, barrels are taken from Asian version (non visible and good). Ratchet wheel and crown wheel are also taken from newer version Asian to achieve that sunburst finishing. Swiss version costs a lot of money with this kind of finishing. The rest of the parts are from Swiss low beat version.

I am in the process of negotiating cheapest air ticket. Once it falls below 1000SGD (possible here), I will get it and set my foot on this journey to Brussels. No worry, my entry point will be Germany, I will find my way there

That is also possible. Then we can have time to plan for the place. Let us know.

Time to finalise this. Let's make your friday evening free up first then we can go ahead with this. Those who has to celebrate good friday, can do so in the morning. So date is: 10 April 2009, Evening. Place? Yet to be determined. Still not fixed yet, suggested next week, weekday.

This if I remember correctly is exactly like the movement plate on Tag Heuer SLR Mercedes Benz (look at the opening of 3 date window). We still have to live with sunken datewheel flaw although spacing is correct.

Totally agree. Ebel 1911 BTR and Breguet Aero Type XL can also benefit from this.

Lume is excellent. Received them yesterday. I have a lot of them so 250U$ is a waste. I can share with you/bring along to the next GTG. So more or less the place is either KTV or the place that Samurai suggested during the last GTG. I am fine with both. If we are fixed, most likely it will be next week or week after next. I have to update the members on RWI too. I have sent the email on the mailing list but seems noone replied (I will resend again, it may not be successful last time).

Let's do this more proactive. Usually I set the time and place with the help of very enthusiastic watch collectors here in Singapore. Now, it's your turn to suggest about time and place. It should fall within this month of April. Your suggestion will count, give a date range or few possibilities so we can see where it may fit. I am posting this on RWI and RWGjr. Let your friends over at RepGeek too if they are interested.

I still have the list. Let me know if you need it It's updated with latest changes. I am sure Stephane kept a list too. As for photo bucket account, we can make use of the last GTG (K

Agree that the warranty card and screwdriver are fake (as described on the sale page). That doesn't mean that the box is fake. The colour looks the same as the gen D series box (just happened that my good friend has one of this).

I thought the fake one has misspelling on the warranty card?

I would say that I respec Rolex decition. It is true... Just wear your watch as daily beater (the one with double AR), I bet within a year or even less, it would have collected scratch marks on the coating. Double AR coating looks great but may not be practical for all watches. Anyway, I love the plexiglass on most vintage pieces.

This may work pretty well Worth trying.