preacher62 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Just wanted to post this as it seems that quite often there are members who are struggling with what to do about getting on with a purchase or a project. What sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Great work! Indeed- These are mods that most anyone can likely tackle. It does help to have the right tools, patience, a good understanding as to how these things go together, etc. but most of the time it's just a matter of diving in and getting your hands dirty. Probably the most aggravating mod on your list for many is getting the DW's lined up center for every date of the month, and making sure it's nice and level so that rubbing doesn't occur. Takes some time and practice... Definitely lots of trial and error! Still, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of having done the job yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Great work! Still, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of having done the job yourself Yep i fully agree, with Ubi here, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thanks for the kind words, Ubi and Andy! You are absolutely right about the tools, patience and understanding. Ideally, for a first project one probably wouldn't change out the movement and have to deal with the removal of the dial, removing and resetting the hands, much less the whole DWO ordeal. Just handling the movement is an activity that must have some underestanding behind it. There are many, many ways that something can go wrong here. There is enough infomation on this forum, if someone wanting to tackle something like this will just digest it. Study the watch that is the center of the project and visualize what the project will entail before proceeding. There will be surprises...just go slowly and do everything very deliberately. If one had a watch with the movement he/she wanted to use, however, the other things can't go too badly wrong, if one thinks ahead and is careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Great post, well documented and good details. Nothing like doing it yourself, it adds to the hobby and is a great sense of satisfaction once your done. Nice looking watch, enjoy, and looking forward to more of these posts. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) You're right about that. You can get connected to one. I have ordered, from Chris, an MBK 16610 case set with a Clark glass installed and it should be here this week. I am torn between going forward with that or just selling the MBK case when it comes. True...it will have a better bezel ring and teeth. It will also have a deep rehaut, which the Noob does not. But, it also has a crown position that is too low in the case. I almost think that I would rather have the shallow rehaut and a crown that is in the center of the case, than the low crown position. Decisions...decisions. If, however, one is looking for perfection, he cannot find it here. He can go to any one of the fine ADs and will surely find it there. Edited November 11, 2009 by preacher62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 That's a fantastic write up and checklist of mods to perform, thanks for taking the time to put it all together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Very nice "roadmap" to a better looking watch! I can say (from my limited experience) that the hardest part is often trying to decide just where to start and what to do! Any task, no matter how complex, can be broken down into many smaller and less intimidating steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Yup, the sense of satisfaction when you can do a mod yourself is worth the price of admission most times.... Nice write up and thanks for taking the time to share your experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Well written and photographed- thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Thanks for good comments. MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosamannen Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm bumping this thread just to say thanks. I bought some 600 and 1200 grit sandpaper, and I know longer slit my wrists while wearing my Noobmariner. Unfortunately, though, I have to go back to my trusted Gillette for shaving... BK doesn't supply replacement crowns anymore, which is a pity, and I'm still too much of a p*ssy to try to fix the CGs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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