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I think it's perfectly fine to love a gold watch but not a gold bracelet.
That's not to say bracelets are not wonderful feats of design engineering, just that in gold they're jewelry.
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Well, it’s back and running great. It took a while, but I did tell him to take his time and get it right. Still need to...

It’s being returned this week at no charge. Apparently “a screw had come loose”...

That sounds exactly like what I’m seeing... will let you know.

Yes I can wind the hands round 24 hrs and the date disc will roll over ok.

That’s a nice one to my eye. Mine’s a rose gold plate. If you like these you should track down Salas book. A very comprehensive reference...
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I’ve tried winding the hands around. They move ok but the action doesn’t “unstick” anything.

The day rolls over at about 11:25 and clicks at 12:00.

The chrono doesn’t run at all (even face...

This was recently serviced. Last night I wound it and set it aside (running). This morning it's dead.

The crown won't wind any further (fully wound). The seconds sub register isn't running and...

Has anyone seen these booklets before? It appears to be part of a set and I'm interested in the others.

It has these nice color overlays showing how the movement is assembled. Can't have been...

UPDATE: Inventory sold out!

Hi Folks,


I recently got done writing a book - The Vintage Rolex Field Guide.

I have a Promo Code which will get you 20% off the $45 List Price.

This code...

Ok, a quick update.
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The enamel dial on the right is kinda cool. If I can get it going, I’d wear it. The 12.67z is...

I think that’s a generous gift. Especially to someone that likes watches. It’s not like you gave them a pair of your old shoes. A watch is a very thoughtful gift.

eBay is such a weird place. If...

It might be an utter disaster and I’ll just have to live with the guilt of destroying it if I goof up.

Don’t think those hands will want to come off easily. Is there anything I can treat them...

You were right. Once I got the bezel off it dropped out. The dial looks to be pretty fragile. Any suggestions how to clean this? Or even how to get it off in one piece?
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This probably belongs in the watchrepair forum but you guys have been so helpful in the past it feels like cheating on you to go elsewhere.

After a little patient encouragement the stem came out....

FHF 98 for CAD49?! How do they make these things for so cheap? Slave army of gnomes and elves?

If I can find a FHF96 for similar $$ it might be easier to just swap the whole movement and keep...

Yes, hf or st. Thank you!


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Excellent links. Thanks.


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I know this website is worth its weight in gold. But oh boy, searching it is hard! Are there any tips or tricks folks have picked up to help identify a movement?

For example, if I don’t t know...

Dog jogged the table...

The ratchet clicker is still there but the screw is gone. Are these tiny things a standard size? If so, what should I be trying to buy and from where?
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Replaced the crystal and cleaned the case and dial. Was hoping to find something less...

Thank you for this. I should have known all roads lead to Ranfft. Didn’t even think to look there first.


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I’m new to Orient. How do I identify the reference and date this?

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This will be a long term project... suspect I’ll need more than one donor and more money than sense.

Now that I know I’m looking for a 12.68z I have somewhere to start.


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