cableguy Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I'm so stoked.... I bought a YM from WBK on rwi and the date font was bold......i HATED that, only wore the watch once on a day where the font was decent.... today I thought what the hell, lets try changing the date wheel with one from an old noobmariner..... I DID IT WITHOUT BREAKING THE WATCH!!!! Sorry to those who think its not a big deal....I'm just happy with this watch now. lol here is a pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Congrats mate , i feel you as i did something similar lately and it was the first time for me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 i was scared pulling the hands that i wouldnt be able to put them back on..... then i was scared id totally screw up and glue the datewheel to the movement or something lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Yep, putting hands back was my nightmare too I broke dial clasps but nothing so serious thankfully..... Unfortunately there's no method risk free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWP Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 There is something reall rewarding when you manage to repair and/or alter a watch for the first time. Now the question, how long did it take you and how many times did you say f&&&&&KKKK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Congrats man...I will never try that though, I'm so bad in these things. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 The sense of satisfaction you feel when you do something like this is great! I remember my first time and i was really happy, it felt great and also gave me the confidence to do other mods etc by myself Enjoy it! Now your on an upward spiral!!! Lots more things to try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Good going Cableguy! It's a great feeling to accomplish something like that. Getting the date to line up properly in the dial window can be a trying experience. Be aware that this accomplishment can lead to other such daring acts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 hey this is a big deal and a new thing learned, well done go and have a beer and congrate your self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 @ TWP - it prob took me about 1.5 hours...i had to take off and realign the date wheel like 4 times.. the 1st time the 1st few dates were ok, but the rest were way off lol. @ everyone else - thanks for the support!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 hey man just a question.. my rolex yachtmaster is broken (bezel fell off and also the hourmarkers fell off too).. i would like to take the movement apart and put it into my noobmariner.. i managed to find out how to remove the crown and the stem.. but i'm still having trouble on how to unscrew the movement holder.. the smallest screwdriver i got was 1.0m/m and it wasn't small enough to open it.. does anyone know how i can uncscrew the movement holder? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 That screw should need a larger than 1mm driver Maybe 1.4,but if your tool is not sharpe enough then it will not fit in the slot and then you cant undo it. BTW are you aware that you noob dial wont fit the ETA works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 That screw should need a larger than 1mm driver Maybe 1.4,but if your tool is not sharpe enough then it will not fit in the slot and then you cant undo it. BTW are you aware that you noob dial wont fit the ETA works! really? is there any modification to fit the dial in? because i've heard people say putting a noob dial on their MBW watch? :S.. i don't know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 You are a braver man than I. lol Good job. did u just glue the new overlay in place? or did you swap out the whole datewheel? Lonnie today I thought what the hell, lets try changing the date wheel with one from an old noobmariner..... I DID IT WITHOUT BREAKING THE WATCH!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Congratulations, nothing more satisfying than doing things like this yourself, and having the watch stil work afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Lonnie - i only did the overlay cause its an AsianJ1 Movement vs the noob i had was an ETA noob from paul. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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