LOOKING FOR AP MODDER AND GREAT WATCH MAKER

[mikellem]

Hi guys,  I am rarely  here anymore due to illness.  I have decided to pre-occupy me from my pain.

I have chose to purchase 2 new watches.  Both AP Divers, 2 different divers.

 

These both will arrive with asian 2824 movements

 

I just purchased 2 fresh Swiss 2824 movements from Switzerland..

 

I am looking for a great nodder who can do the following.

 

1)  Install the ETA Swiss Movements

 

2)  AR Coat the Crystal and Cyclops

 

3)  Relume the dial

 

 

I will NOT use Vac for personal reasons and problems i have had with him in the past.  I spoke

to Vac yesterday and it took me 30 minutes to get him to commute to a certain time window.

 

Then he started preaching religion and telling me I can stay alive, when the reality,  my disease

kills all.  I have multiple myeloma. and its NOT CURABLE. Vac should not discuss religion when

he doesn't even know my religion.

 

On top of that,  i know a lot of old timers here.  And the all email me direct.  i have been told

by 3 members that they had to return watches to Vac because of problems.

 

His AR Coating is superb,  his lume work is some of the best, his watch making skills are actually

not consistent and customers have had problems.

 

I hear how he has a new watch maker.  i would assume that the new watch guy is doing the servicing,

 

That might be a plus.  He worked on 2 of pans years ago,  they went back twice and he could not

get them right.

 

So anyway yesterday i thought I would a Shot, this is a nice order for someone.  AT first he would

not give me a delivery date. His answer was,  I will get it done as soon as possible.  Well I know 

on the board who had watches at his place for 4 months, and some watches had to go back 

to re-service and fix the problem.

 

So when I Vac that i heard form some senior members that he is getting returns, and I said with

life timeline,  I can not afford that.

 

So what do you think he did?  He said "DO NOT SEND YOUR WATCHES, FIND SOMEONE YOU 

CAN COUNT ON",  and you know what...i am glad he did it because if I have movement problems

and he keeps the watch 60 days plus 15 more days for re-dew.  I do not have that kind of time in 

the short period of life that i have left.

 

Then he went on to say..."Why are you playing with watches when you are so sick"  If he would

have been here i probably  would have  smacked him.

 

Then he kept going on with his religious stuff, and he told me I was doing it wrong to spend alot

of time in prayer.  He said thats wrong, if you would believe, you would not die.

 

Let me tell me stats on my disease. NO ONE HAS BEAT THIS DISEASE.  IT IS INCURABLE,

BUT OBVIOUSLY VAC IS UNEDUCATED AND HE SHOULD NOT BE TALKING TO CUSTOMERS

TELLING HIM HOW THEY CAN LIVE.  MAYBE HE SHOULD QUIT WORKING ON WATCHES

AND OPEN UP HIS OWN CHURCH...ESCEPT I DO NOT WANT HIM OR ANYWAY TO SAY

THE WAY I HAVE MY RELATIONSHIP IS WRONG.   THIS IS PRETTY SICK STUFF.

 

 

NOW I KNOW WHY HE DOESN'T TALK MUCH..ANYWAY,  IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME WITH

A MODDER FROM ANOTHER FORUM, THAT WOULD BE WELL APPRECIATED.  THERE IS ALOT

OF TALENT ON ALL THE FOURMS.  MOST MEMBERS STAY WITHIN THEIR FORUM FOR MODS,

WHICH IS GREAT BECAUSE WE NEED TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS WITH TALENT.

 

THANK YOU ALL FOR STOPPING AND LISTENING TO CRAZY DAY WITH VAC, AND I WE ARE

BOTH FINISHED WITH EACH OTHER.  BUT I MUST SAY,  HE IS PRETTY SICK TO PREACH TO ME

WHEN HE DOESNT' EVEN KNOW MY RELIGION.  AND THEN TELL ME I AM DOING IT WRONG

WITH GOD.  OH MY GOD,  THIS IS CRAZY.

 

IF ANYONE WANT TO SEE THE EMAILS, JUST EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND THEM TO YOU.

 

SOMEONE NEEDS TO SPANK THIS GUY.

 

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND...  

 

CHEERS,  d

 

mikellem  

Mike

[astonjenks]

Domi is your man in Germany, he is an AP guru!

Regards


AJ

[Legend]

Before we even discuss the watches and mods, please allow me to say that I am sorry to hear about your condition. 

I had to google it to understand what it is, and I feel for you. 

 

If you are willing to send your watches overseas, I have to agree with my pal AJ, Domi is your man. 

I respect the choices that you are making with regards to your life and watches, no sermon from me here, and I am willing to pay your mod fees for you.

[Mike on a bike]

Check with member misiekped does my stuff and in USA very fast, reasonable, I do not know if he does what you need done but as far as movements top shelf. Sorry to hear about your illness.

 

 

PS just tell Mike what's up in regard to your illness/time sensitive nature sure he will put in front of the pack he is a good guy . ( No one from here going to mind considering)

 

[tomhorn]

Mike ... goes without saying that we're all sorry to hear about your illness. It's good that you are finding things to do that you enjoy while you are going through it.

 

As for your project, your are unfortunately up against some things that don't typically go hand in hand with short timelines. Getting rep watches worked on is not a quick thing.

 

The toughest part of your desired project is going the be the AR. I'm not sure I know anyone else in the US that does it for reps other than Vac. As others have mentioned Domi is about the only other one stop shop I know of that can do it all, but he's across the pond.

 

Swapping the movement and the re-lume shouldn't be that bad from a time perspective, you just need to find someone that has a time slot that works for you. Just about any watchmaker can swap a movement. PBdad and Cwazy (over on RWI) have both done good lume work for me (in addition to Vac).

 

Just as a shout out to other members ... if you have a watch that has the work done already and you can be without yours for a bit, think about helping Mike out. Swap your completed watch for his parts (and some cash for the build?) and get the build done again with a more relaxed timeline. I'm not an AP guy, so I can't help, but would definitely offer if I had one to swap.

[mikellem]

Domi is your man in Germany, he is an AP guru!

Regards

AJ

Thanks Mate,  I ready wrote him a nice letter yesterday.  He did a few watche

from me a few year ago.  He is my far the mater of AP repair and mods.

Thanks AJ..

 

mike

[mikellem]

Mike ... goes without saying that we're all sorry to hear about your illness. It's good that you are finding things to do that you enjoy while you are going through it.

 

As for your project, your are unfortunately up against some things that don't typically go hand in hand with short timelines. Getting rep watches worked on is not a quick thing.

 

The toughest part of your desired project is going the be the AR. I'm not sure I know anyone else in the US that does it for reps other than Vac. As others have mentioned Domi is about the only other one stop shop I know of that can do it all, but he's across the pond.

 

Swapping the movement and the re-lume shouldn't be that bad from a time perspective, you just need to find someone that has a time slot that works for you. Just about any watchmaker can swap a movement. PBdad and Cwazy (over on RWI) have both done good lume work for me (in addition to Vac).

 

Just as a shout out to other members ... if you have a watch that has the work done already and you can be without yours for a bit, think about helping Mike out. Swap your completed watch for his parts (and some cash for the build?) and get the build done again with a more relaxed timeline. I'm not an AP guy, so I can't help, but would definitely offer if I had one to swap.

Tom,  thank you so much,  Your two sourced PBdad who I remember from years ago,  and Cwazy i do not know but that doesn't mean a thing:)  Can these guys do AR coating also?  I might

have to ship it Domi in Germany.  I know the correct way to get it there safely.  I would have used back until he couldn't take any constructive  criticism and pounded with his religion.

No one has EVER BEAT THIS DISEASE.  Vac promised me I would not die if i just believed.  Come on Vac,  and stay away from religion.   No wonder he does not post much...lol

 

Cheers mate, 

 

michael

[mikellem]

Before we even discuss the watches and mods, please allow me to say that I am sorry to hear about your condition. 

I had to google it to understand what it is, and I feel for you. 

 

If you are willing to send your watches overseas, I have to agree with my pal AJ, Domi is your man. 

I respect the choices that you are making with regards to your life and watches, no sermon from me here, and I am willing to pay your mod fees for you.

HI llegend,  thanks so much for your reply. I wrote DOMI yesterday, I don't know if you know....he lives in Germany but he is Italian.  I learned from

my very close friend Rolli, who also lives close to Domi.

 

I am anxiously awaiting his reply.   I know he is the AP MASTER,  CASE CLOSED..

 

Thanks kindly to all of you, and I appreciate you checking out my illness, its not fun let me tell you.

i could not come on the forum for 3 years.   I use to come every night for at least 4 hours.  This was

my home away from home.

 

Thanks again. i highly appreciate what you have done.  

 

Best Regards,

Michael

[mikellem]

Before we even discuss the watches and mods, please allow me to say that I am sorry to hear about your condition. 

I had to google it to understand what it is, and I feel for you. 

 

If you are willing to send your watches overseas, I have to agree with my pal AJ, Domi is your man. 

I respect the choices that you are making with regards to your life and watches, no sermon from me here, and I am willing to pay your mod fees for you.

What a  kind heart to offer to pay my fees.  I honestly have tears in my eyes.   Its really not necessary.  I think Domi will respond.

I will keep you posted Legend.  You touched my heart in a very special way.  I thank you will all i have inside and its not much anymore.

 

I do my best.. and attempt to smile occasionally...Pain in horrific...

 

Cheers my friend,  my hat goes off to you..

 

Michael

[mikellem]

 

Check with member misiekped does my stuff and in USA very fast, reasonable, I do not know if he does what you need done but as far as movements top shelf. Sorry to hear about your illness.

 

 

PS just tell Mike what's up in regard to your illness/time sensitive nature sure he will put in front of the pack he is a good guy . ( No one from here going to mind considering)

 

 

Hi MIke, thanks so much for reaching out.  You guys have me in tears and i can't stop.  Could you kindly give me misiekped's (Mike) email address please!  This will save me alot

of time...

 

Mike, Thank you so much.  iI would love his email address. Please PM me to save time.  I am not using the other forums at this minute.  I am a member on RWI but I can not

find the reset button to change my password.  Oh well...

 

Cheers and Thanks,,,

ALL OF YOU GUYS HERE HAVE GIVEN ME STRENGTH AS VAC PUT ME THROUGH SOMETHING THAT NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH.  HE MESSED UP BIG TIME.

 

KIND REGARDS,

MICHAEL

[astonjenks]

My pleasure Mike

My thoughts are with you, take care

AJ

[Mike on a bike]

Mike set you PM in regard.

[217]

i have not posted here in years ,just came today and read your post , only can wish you all the best luck and all the force in the world , keep strong , and mybe ¿why not? You can be the first one...I wish so

Good luck and wish you can have as soon as possible your modded APs and enjoy them

[mikellem]

 

Check with member misiekped does my stuff and in USA very fast, reasonable, I do not know if he does what you need done but as far as movements top shelf. Sorry to hear about your illness.

 

 

PS just tell Mike what's up in regard to your illness/time sensitive nature sure he will put in front of the pack he is a good guy . ( No one from here going to mind considering)

 

 

 

 

Check with member misiekped does my stuff and in USA very fast, reasonable, I do not know if he does what you need done but as far as movements top shelf. Sorry to hear about your illness.

 

 

PS just tell Mike what's up in regard to your illness/time sensitive nature sure he will put in front of the pack he is a good guy . ( No one from here going to mind considering)

 

 

Hi MIKE,  I TALKED WITH misiekped,  HE PREFERS TO ONLY WORK ON ROLEX WATCHES.   THE SECRET IS,  DOMI WILL DO MY AR, BUT HE DOES NOT WANT ME TO ADVERTISE BECAUSE

HE HAS SOME MUCH EUROPEAN BUSINESS THAT USA STRESSES HIM OUT.   I HAVE KNOWN DOMI FOR MAY YEARS.  PLEASE KEEP THIS QUIET.  THERE IS A HTCH AND I AM CONFUSED AS TO 

WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.  DOMI WILL NOT LUME ANYMORE WATCHES.   HE TOLD HE THE LAST 2 LUMES HE DID,  THE LUME DID NOT STICK TO THE ORIGINAL LUME AND IT FELL OFF.  I QUESTION

THAT THE PROBLEM IS ONE OF TWO THINGS...HE EITHER DIDN'T TAKE THE TIME TO SCRATCH PART OF THE OLD LUME SO THERE IS SOMETHING FOR THE NEW LUME TO STICK TOO.  OR MAYBE

HE IS USING NOT THE BEST LUME, I DON'T KNOW..  HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF LUME FALLING OFF?   WOULD YOU NOT LISTEN TO ROMI AND HAVE SOMEONE ELSE LUME MY 2 WATCHES?

OR SHOULD I JUST PASS ON LUMING THE WATCHES WHICH I REALLY DO NOT WANT TO DO...DOMI IS A MASTER WATCH MAKER,  HE PROBABLY FEELS STUPID SCRATCHING OFF LUME.. I DON'T 

I KNOW MY X FREIND VAC DOESN'T SEEN  TO HAVE ANY LUME PROBLEMS,  WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE ME...??

 

THANKS MY FRIEND,

MICHAEL

[mikellem]

Mike set you PM in regard.

 

 

THANKS MIKE,  RECEIVED YOUR REPLY AND JUST ANSWERED YOU...

 

CHEERS MATE,

MIKE

[mikellem]

i have not posted here in years ,just came today and read your post , only can wish you all the best luck and all the force in the world , keep strong , and mybe ¿why not? You can be the first one...I wish so

Good luck and wish you can have as soon as possible your modded APs and enjoy them

Hey 217,  what a kind note...You put tears in my eyes,  I have everything figured out for my watches and I am really happy with  the modders

i am using.  I have to keep them secret at this point..:

 

 

Thank you again for you kind words..  People like you make me feel i am honestly  not alone.  Because truthfully,  I feel alone most of the time with this life threatening disease..."

 

Cheers my friend, and thank you again. 

 

Mike