Award Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I'm kind of new to collecting reps. Been reading in here and TRC for some time, and figured I'd show off my humble collection . Just got 4 watches from Paul (YM, Nav, Pan and PO) So here goes... You guys probably all know the different watches better than me, so no need to go into that! There's the lot The breitling and Pan seemed a bit small when I got them... wonder if I bought the girly versions? Here comes the problem. As you can see on the Omega the lume some how has fallen off during shipping. I'm thinking it would be rather easy to fix it (I've done kind of the same on my sub), but I'm stuck getting the bracelet off... have to resize it as well... been searching all over the different subforums to find a solution to this, couldn't find anything (might be me that aren't searching the right way?)... and when the bracelet is off, how do I get the caseback off? I hope you guys can help me! /Award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_uk Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 You should be able to get the bracelet off with a small (jewelers type) screwdirver, it's held on with spring pins, if you don't have a tool to get the back off use balled up sticky tape (sticky side out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 that is a nice collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Award Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 You should be able to get the bracelet off with a small (jewelers type) screwdirver, it's held on with spring pins, if you don't have a tool to get the back off use balled up sticky tape (sticky side out). Can I open the caseback with the same tool as the one for rolex+ The one I have is the rubber press and turn thing. /Award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Here comes the problem. As you can see on the Omega the lume some how has fallen off during shipping. I'm thinking it would be rather easy to fix it (I've done kind of the same on my sub) If you havent got any Rodico then all I can say is get some now perfect for re-locating the piece of loom, and a thin slow setting glue.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Award Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 that is a nice collection Well thank's .. I'm trying to get sort of a mixed collection... but the Pan fever might have struck down on me :s If you havent got any Rodico then all I can say is get some now perfect for re-locating the piece of loom, and a thin slow setting glue.. What exactly is a Rodico? /Award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 What exactly is a Rodico? Watchmaker's Silly Putty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Award Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I see! Well I hope you guys are allright with all these noob questions, since I'm rather new to this. I'm afraid my watches will suffer death when I get my hands on the tools I just ordered. The problem is that opening the watches and figuring out what makes them work, is getting a lot more interresting than collecting /Award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaviChief Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I see! Well I hope you guys are allright with all these noob questions, since I'm rather new to this. I'm afraid my watches will suffer death when I get my hands on the tools I just ordered. The problem is that opening the watches and figuring out what makes them work, is getting a lot more interresting than collecting /Award Oh yeah, I know that feeling.....prepare to break some movements and bend some hands! Let me suggest messing around with some cheap ebay or flee market automatics first before you touch your beloved reps. Putting things back together and having them work is mighty satisfying though! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWP Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 @award You should probably start by investing in a few necessary tools. Birdman has a nice collection of tools for sale that are easy on the wallet. He should have everything to get you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Award Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 I have already bought a few pieces(link remover, two case openers, screwdrivers, springbar tool) from watch-tools.de, I thoguth it would be easier, since they are based in europe! /Award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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