APguy1 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Will a genuine tube fit into a fake planet ocean from timeshops because i here there is problems with the fake one. here is the link to the watch: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yes it will fit into that one just fine, need to glue it in place though, plenty of threads detailing the job around here. The rep crown/tube is not the best and prone to stripping threads, but surely no need to do the mod until it strips or is at least close to stripping?, some rep ones last just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 would lock tight do the job ?also would it aid to it being more waterproof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 would lock tight do the job ? also would it aid to it being more waterproof? There's different types of Loctite, right? I don't think the ordinary type will do. Since the hole is bigger than the gen tube you need a filler. I used JB Marine Weld with good results. Don't really know - I'm guessing the rep crown and tube are decent at keep the water away? Just make sure everything sits flush and put some silicone grease in the right spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Locktight is a bit too quick drying and runny for this type of job, you need the more longer bonding slower/thicker/stickier types, as lovecraft say JB Marine Weld and other marine type epoxies or other aerospace epoxies are the choice, Alraldite Epoxy is another good one. It will definitely be water tight if done correctly. The epoxy should be thick enough to fill any small gaps between tube and case. You only need a tiny bit. It's not a difficult job, but a little finicky and requires patience. There is a number of threads all over the forums showing the process. Here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 so the gen tube is a little too small for the case so you need to glue it in..... that cant be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 The rep case and rep tube has slightly different construction from the gens - but it's close enough. You won't be able to see it. You just need the epoxy to fill the slight gap and make the tube stick. Ideally, the gen tube would fit perfectly, but since it's not a gen case it doesn't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Yep that's the way it goes, the gen case tube screws into the gen, the rep case tube is slightly wider than the gen case tube so there is a slight gap internally, it's very slight gap, only way to bridge that gap is to fill it. It's not the most graceful but it works. The JB weld and chemical metal type stuff works better than most. If you are very skilled at metalwork you could make and then tap a tube unit where the gen tub screws in and then it is fit into the case more tightly, but that is a bit of a [censored] to do! Edit: Just seeing your reply now lc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 ok thanks i think ill leave that to a moder not to me a novice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 If your in the states, ask the zig to do a proper job on it, then the tube will stay in unless you use a sledge hammer and an axe to get it out Honestly though the glueing method does work, the only times I've heard of them pulling out again is if the modder was impatient and couldn't wait the drying time to go fiddling with it or if it was installed incorrectly and crooked in the first place, once it is level and flush against the case it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 who is in the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 and where do i get the gen parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Food for thought: The Zigmeister can install the gen tube and uses a custom made bushing in doing so. That way the gen tube will screw in and out of the case just like a gen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grejyedi Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 I think you can get them from cousinsuk.com I'm going to try on Monday as my 42mmm shoulkd arrive just for the spares box. You can get the J B weld on Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 right i have found the parts now i need the watch from timeshops, i have done my research and i have found this the watch Omega Planet Ocean 42mm UPO . the parts parts case number :168.1651 and a how to to fit it tube thanks for the help guys oh one more thing i have contacted Timeshops about availability but they haven't come back to me since last week so im a bit worried ill buy it and it wont turn up, any advice ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 correctime what do you mean by brushing ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grejyedi Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Well they just had all the factory seizures, and they are probably now on holiday becuase of the Feast of the ancestors until about April 6th. Some dealers posts say it might get better only in about 2 weeks But definetely don't pay anything until they have confirmed they can get it for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Bushing is similar to what i was mentioning above about a holder for the gen tube which is fitted in tightly to the case, is much more secure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Contact a few dealers, some might have it in reserve stock. You can also get all the parts on cousinsuk as you've just found Also not too sure of any uk modders who are doing franken po's for people, theres a guy called smidsy over on repgeek and rwi who has done some for forumites. Most eu stuff is done by modders in Germany, domi or uwe. Their contact details will be in the modders section of all the fourms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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