klocklind1 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Now I have got the "latest batch" datewheel from Lello and mount it in my Ingy ( steel version ! ) and ALL the dates ( 1 - 31 ) is perfectly aligned ( centered in ALL directions ! ). The dial that I had when I got the watch ( from Silix ) , had the problem with a little paint was missing on the bezel insert ( known problem ! ) But I got a new perfect one from SILIX and now it looks VERY good. But I am woundering if I shall send the crystal to K2222 for AR coating but I am a little worried that the watch will NOT be waterproof AFTER I put back the crystal again. Now I can go in to the sauna with it with NO problems of condensation in it ( I have put silicongrease on ALL the gaskets ! ) I have heard that You ALWAYS change crystalgasket ( that is what my watchsmith that work with genuine Rolex watches all day long says anyway ! ) when You take out the crystal !!! Does anyone had ANY problems with the waterproofness AFTER they have taken out the crystal ( and done some AR coating on it ! ) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I am expecting a DW from Lello today hopefully. AR maked this watch, it realy does, i would highly recomend it. you can sent the complete case to K2222 and he will get the crystal out and back in. Any chance of a couple of photos of yours with the DW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 If you mount the crystal back in correctly the seal should be fine. Having said that you are a brave man to wear any watch into a Sauna. Many gens ultimately fail that test with the passage of time. I have no fear of swimming with most of my watches but steam scares me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I would say there is always a risk of losing the water tight seal after removing and reinstalling a crystal when reusing the same compression ring. How high is the risk? I don't know, but I do notice that some rings are a little deformed after removing the crystal. Maybe it's that they weren't in perfect shape in the first place coming from the factory because sometimes it looks like when the crystal was originally installed, it actually crushed the compression ring rather than seating properly inside it. And the best fix for that is a new ring, but we don't really have spares lying around. I think the best thing to remember at all times is that these things are just reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I would say there is always a risk of losing the water tight seal after removing and reinstalling a crystal when reusing the same compression ring. How high is the risk? I don't know, but I do notice that some rings are a little deformed after removing the crystal. Maybe it's that they weren't in perfect shape in the first place coming from the factory because sometimes it looks like when the crystal was originally installed, it actually crushed the compression ring rather than seating properly inside it. And the best fix for that is a new ring, but we don't really have spares lying around. I think the best thing to remember at all times is that these things are just reps. Thanks for that very onest answer! I have seen pictures of the Omega Planet ocean that got scratches in the AR coating (see link below !) ! http://rolexreferencepage.com/SDPO/sd%20vs%20po.html Do You know WHAT things that will scratch the AR ( Your coating ! ) coating ? Is it possible to get spare crystalgaskets for any replica ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks for that very onest answer! I have seen pictures of the Omega Planet ocean that got scratches in the AR coating (see link below !) ! http://rolexreferencepage.com/SDPO/sd%20vs%20po.html Do You know WHAT things that will scratch the AR ( Your coating ! ) coating ? Is it possible to get spare crystalgaskets for any replica ? Well, one member did do a torture test of my coating. You can read about it here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&...st&p=399606 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Well, one member did do a torture test of my coating. You can read about it here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&...st&p=399606 Thanks, when is the next batch of AR coating from You ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natron1 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I just recieved my ingy and it is a beauty. Can anyone help me find a datewheel from Lello. If you have one laying around or can point me in the right direction, please do. Natron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I just recieved my ingy and it is a beauty. Can anyone help me find a datewheel from Lello. If you have one laying around or can point me in the right direction, please do. Natron Just send an PM to Lello and he will soon answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks, when is the next batch of AR coating from You ? I'm going to try to put together a small quick run soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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