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21 March 2015, 06:00 AM | #91 |
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21 March 2015, 06:23 AM | #93 |
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Can anyone give me detailed, step by step instructions, on how to upload images of my watch taken by neighbor and sent in an email to me on my iPad? I do not have a computer, just the original iPad, ios 3 or 4. Tapatalk requires ios 7.
I prefer doing it myself as opposed to emailing the photos to a TRF member. Another possibility is when I visit a close friend this fall who has an iPad Air 2, perhaps I could do it there after emailing him the photos assuming the Tapatalk instructions are intelligible to someone who does not already know how to do the upload. Please don't tell me this is simple. Anything is when you know how to do it. Last edited by Shore Guy; 21 March 2015 at 06:57 AM.. Reason: Unable to upload email images taken of watch by neighbor. |
21 March 2015, 06:42 AM | #94 | |
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If your picture is on the desktop/laptop, follow steps as attached in word doc. |
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21 March 2015, 06:54 AM | #95 |
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Speaking of which, what the oldest non-serviced movement you've encountered? Any particular parts that typically seem to wear out first, while others somehow survive for really long intervals?
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21 March 2015, 08:15 AM | #96 | |
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Save the pictures to your camera roll, photos app, whatever it is called. Next, hit reply to post. Type a few words. Touch the paper clip icon above the text window. A new window opens, tap upload image. Select the pic from the appropriate spot. Touch upload. Touch close this window way down at the bottom.
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21 March 2015, 08:39 AM | #97 |
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Another Uploading Attempt
Trying again. It returned invalid URL.
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21 March 2015, 02:49 PM | #98 | |
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Rolex movements are work horses and they'll run forever... that's doesn't mean that nothing is getting damaged while it keeps running. The dried out oil will keep the pivots in place, while it's cutting down the metal like sand paper, same thing with the wheels that sit on the plate studs. As soon as the movement gets cleaned and all the dried oil is gone, the pivots will be so worn out that the wheels cannot be reused. The barrel has the same problem, where the grease will have cut the inner wall, where the mainspring slips and makes it no longer useful to have a satisfactory power reserve. At this point, the gaskets are completely deteriorated and the crystal will have hardened to the point where it most likely has cracks under the bezel assembly already. Don't get it near water! You are really abusing your watch if you don't get it serviced regularly.
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21 March 2015, 02:51 PM | #99 |
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My Explorer was not serviced for over 30 years so yeah, I believe it.
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21 March 2015, 10:11 PM | #100 | |
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21 March 2015, 11:58 PM | #101 |
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No! If you maintain the oils, nothing will get damaged!
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22 March 2015, 12:27 AM | #102 | |
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22 March 2015, 12:48 AM | #103 |
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My neighbor who took pictures
She has agreed to attempt upload from her computer. I have a question. What is the difference between the following two icons:
1) vertical paper clip 2) globe with horizontal paper clip Which should be used? |
22 March 2015, 12:58 AM | #104 |
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Here's what happened to this guy who didn't change his engine oil for 84,000 miles. (Pic lifted from this link.)
http://jalopnik.com/what-happens-if-...-fo-1692660828 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1426949864.717322.jpg |
22 March 2015, 01:23 AM | #105 |
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Vertical paper clip attaches a file or photo. If you got "invalid URL" you used the globe for a link, and you would not get the dialogue I outlined.
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22 March 2015, 02:00 AM | #106 | |
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Eventually your wallet WILL have to pay some $$$ if you want this watch to remain running. Without a service, when it finally dies it is DEAD. |
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22 March 2015, 06:44 AM | #107 |
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I did try upload with vertical paper clip,
As I was instructed. Did not work first time but to be sure, tried it again with same result.
I mentioned the globe with horizontal clip since other instructions in this continuing saga mentioned it. |
22 March 2015, 06:48 AM | #108 |
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Will wait till I attempt upload with my neighbors computer which took photos. Last edited by Shore Guy; 22 March 2015 at 06:51 AM.. Reason: Another Failed Attempt |
22 March 2015, 07:30 AM | #109 |
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This thread is epic.
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22 March 2015, 07:30 AM | #110 |
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2 Pictures of Watch
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22 March 2015, 07:40 AM | #111 |
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Pictures Finally
My neighbor who previously took photos of my watch dropped on over with her laptop and after she had me log on, she uploaded pictures.
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22 March 2015, 08:01 AM | #112 |
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Wow it looks in better condition then I thought!! Thanks for taking the time to upload these !
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22 March 2015, 08:05 AM | #113 |
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The Quandary
After reading what Vanessa wrote, it seems that if a watchmaker has to replace all that, there are so many opportunities for a screw-up that I might be better off just letting things ride and continue to enjoy the watch as is, for as long as it lasts. Then I will buy a new one which probably makes more sense than attempting to have it repaired in its current state with no guarantee that it would then last more than a few years. Also, with a watch so beaten up, how would I know that the watchmaker hasn't replaced the whole mechanism with a junker which he or she has laying around?
As far as the picture, please note I am OCD about the proper sync between the minute and second hands. On this thread, most respondents recommended maintenance and a few recommended letting things ride. After seeing Vanessa's post, perhaps the ratio would change. |
22 March 2015, 08:05 AM | #114 |
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Looks great for never been serviced, however I would get it serviced as soon as possible as you never know how the movement is until you open it up and I can almost surely guarantee your running on no oil at all after all these years.
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22 March 2015, 08:17 AM | #115 | |
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22 March 2015, 08:20 AM | #116 | |
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Great looking watch. |
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22 March 2015, 09:11 AM | #117 |
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22 March 2015, 09:54 AM | #118 |
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It's been a great ride, now go get yourself one of the new 39mm OP and drive that one into the future.
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16 June 2015, 10:54 AM | #119 |
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Sorry I came in late.
But it does not really look as bad as I had imagined it to be. Thanks for sharing! |
16 June 2015, 11:59 AM | #120 |
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my DJ purchased in 1983 (new) was serviced for the first time 9 years ago. Run +2 now so still no need for service. As others have said, worth the service and you would be set for a while.
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