Beachcomber Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Yuki faded insert. Guys, since I received I knew genuine insert I would like to find a new home for the Yuki insert I purchased and faded. All you have to do is be a contributing member in need of an insert not a modder who has plenty, this and post a photo of the watch you will be installing the insert on and you will automatically be entered to win. The other requirement is to post a photo of the insert installed on your watch, so I guess this would mostly apply to vintage Sub owners. I pay all postage, totally free. Here's the insert I just received and is NOT the one I'm giving away. And here's the Yuki you will receive. Good luck gents! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 A kind gesture indeed Beach. Good luck to all those that participate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Excellent!! Go get 'em boys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Nice one! Very generous gesture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Great gesture indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Nice work on that insert and great gesture. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 What a guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Excellent gesture. RWG rules. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I've seen some really beautiful Subs out there and I know it's hard to find a decent insert without selling a kidney. So, let's see 'em. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Also, if you are a modder and need one for a project then by all means participate as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I'm mostly a lurker here, so I don't anticipate winning (and may not even be eligible)... However, here's what I would use it for:PT 1680 - Modeled around a 1978/79 build. I've wanted a 1680 for quite a while, but I could never find the right one. After reading... and reading... I decided to follow the advice of RA and many others who said the Puretime version was the way to go. Unfortunately, this was during the time when PT was completely sold out of 1680s and he didn't know when/if any were going to be offered again. With no other option, I started to collect parts separately over the past six or seven months, which led to a heck of a learning experience... Last December, I was able to purchase a PT White dial and ordered some hands separately from Raffles. The dial and hands were lightly textured and aged, then placed on a Swiss ETA movement. In March, I was finally able to get a PT case (without insert) from a member at RWI. The crown guards have been reworked and there's still a little more work to be done. I then installed a Sternkrauz crystal, but the original PT retaining ring and bezel won't properly fit on it, so I bought a Clark bezel assembly from another member. This secured the crystal properly, but I want to replace the bezel because it was overly polished. Athaya's 702 crown was next, which seem to go right on with no trouble... until I cut the stem too short and had to wait another week for a new stem to arrive. Also sourced some gen spec springbars from Startime, which were graciously ordered for me by another member here. During this time, the movement started going erratic, so I replaced it with one from another watch that I purchased. With no insert, I finally broke down and bought one of the cheap ones with a metal pearl on eBay, but it was too thick and the hole is too big without the pearl. I had to sand down the bottom quite a bit, but it still won't snap in properly. I also work with leather for my other job, so I became interested in learning how to make my own watch straps. Taking cues from B&S and Hodinkee, I made a few minimal stitch leather straps. I'm still learning, but it's a neat experience. So that leads me to where I am today, with a mostly "complete" 1680 but one that I'm not entirely satisfied with yet. I've assembled and disassembled this watch so many times that I'd love to have something to say "I'm finally done" with it. Anyway, thanks for reading and here are some photos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 A small contribution to our cause might get you in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Nobody else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Very Nice Ghost Insert you have there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 No worries if I'm not eligible! Best of luck to whoever wins. I was going to share my build somewhere eventually, but I felt inspired to post today. Very Nice Ghost Insert you have there It's a super extreme ghost insert... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Damn! Thank god it's free and I pay shipping. All I want is a photo of your Sub. Mods, maybe you should change the title to FREE, it may be a little ambiguous for some. I was going to randomly choose a number from the posts but at this rate it just may go to Serenity, who posted a fantastic photo and story and photo about his Sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 And......gone. Enjoy the the insert Charlie, remember to post a pic when you get it installed. I hope this helps complete your beautiful 1680. Enjoy my friend. Now, stop lurking and get to posting.... Steve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Funny! I just literally saw this thread now. I was 20 minutes late. I was going to enter in my PT red 1680. Oh well, no worries. I'll BUY it from you. LOL Edited May 21, 2015 by Mendota Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Screw that, I'll buy your Red Sub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Simply put, I'm blown away right now and wasn't expecting this at all. Thanks so much, Steve; I can't express my gratitude enough! I'm pretty excited to get this for my 1680 and I'll be sure to post a photo when it's done. I also promise to pay it forward and help out anyone if I can in the future too. (And not lurk as much!) Thanks again!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Funny! I just literally saw this thread now. I was 20 minutes late. I was going to enter in my PT red 1680. Oh well, no worries. I'll BUY it from you. LOLsorry mate, I think it's going to a good home. I'll fade one for you if you like, gotta get one from Yuki first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 sorry mate, I think it's going to a good home. I'll fade one for you if you like, gotta get one from Yuki first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No worries at all. After reading his description about his build, it sounds and looks like he really needs it - way more than I do. That one he has right now is terr-i-ble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) No worries at all. After reading his description about his build, it sounds and looks like he really needs it - way more than I do. That one he has right now is terr-i-ble! Yeah, it's the best of a bad bunch, but it was better than nothing at the time. I would have been fine with a stock PT insert had I found one, and Yuki was sold out of his insert at the time, so I gambled on a few of the cheapies on eBay (Clark, Rolesy, Watchman). Lots of variation, even between the same makers. I think this one is a Clark? But even the pearl didn't match the one on a previous one that I had ordered. That's just how it goes sometimes, so I can't wait to get the Yuki to put on it. Edited May 22, 2015 by Serenity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Yeah, it's the best of a bad bunch, but it was better than nothing at the time. I would have been fine with a stock PT insert had I found one, and Yuki was sold out of his insert at the time, so I gambled on a few of the cheapies on eBay (Clark, Rolesy, Watchman). Lots of variation, even between the same makers. I think this one is a Clark? But even the pearl didn't match the one on a previous one that I had ordered. That's just how it goes sometimes, so I can't wait to get the Yuki to put on it. I have the stock PT on mine and I am really happy with it. The pearl is great and the insert is the thin service replacement style numbers, so it matches up with the gen 703 that I have on it - during that "service" the crown and insert were replaced. LOL. I haven't aged it and I am just letting it age naturally on its own. Edited May 22, 2015 by Mendota Explorer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 The insert just arrived, so here is my photo as promised! It's not properly set in place yet, as I still have to sand the edges just a little so it will fit better. However, even just sitting loosely on the bezel makes things look so much better. Thanks again to Steve for being so generous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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