Guest Sql_pl Posted September 17, 2008 Report Posted September 17, 2008 Once again I decided to ask you all for help. Is there a person here who has a good watchsmith that would be capable of helping me out with my 16520 Daytona project? The thing that is stopping me from completing it is the fact that genuine rolex hands ara a bit too big for the el primero movement pins. All that needs to be done is to squeeze the tubes of the hands to mke them fit. We do not even need to do it to all 6 of them because I managed to get genuine canon pinion and hour wheel for el primero that are being used in gen 4030 rolex caliber. So I am only 3 small subdial hands away from completing this watch. And I am stuck at this point for 4 months already! The Zigmeister said it is very easy, a no problem job but he does not accept any work until next year. Plus he is located in Canada. Ubi said he can help but to fit just the hands he would have to uncase one of his frankens - it is understandable that he does not want to do it only for that reason. I asked him if I can ship my movement and hands so he can fit them to my el primero but I am not sure if it is not too risky to have it shipped to US. So please if you have a good watchsmith that would be able to do it - let me know. I just can't believe noone else in the world can do that! Thanks!
owdeguy Posted September 17, 2008 Report Posted September 17, 2008 Why not just mic your subdial posts and then ask if anyone can match the hands to that diameter? It may match a movement another smith has laying around open that they could fit it on. I know I have 6-7 different swiss chrono movments that are bare right now.
slay Posted September 18, 2008 Report Posted September 18, 2008 I know a german watchmaker who worked on reps for me before, I dont think he speaks english, I'm going to explain the situation to him and will let you know!
marsupilami Posted September 18, 2008 Report Posted September 18, 2008 I was able to do it myself on my 16520. PM me for helpful hints.
slay Posted September 18, 2008 Report Posted September 18, 2008 watchmaker said he needs to see it. but if its possible, i'm sure he will do it.
Guest Sql_pl Posted September 18, 2008 Report Posted September 18, 2008 @marsupilaim, slay Guys you've got PMs! Thanks a lot! I hope I will be able to sport this watch this year!
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