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12 December 2017, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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Hi guys.I am a watchmaker and just would like to share a part of my jobs with you.Enjoy!
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12 December 2017, 10:01 PM | #2 |
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Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
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13 December 2017, 08:05 AM | #3 |
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Nice photos. Thanks for sharing.
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13 December 2017, 09:46 AM | #4 |
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Way Cool ! Thanks for sharing. One or two Shots of WD-40 and we are ready to go, Right ? Just Kiddin.
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15 December 2017, 04:29 AM | #5 |
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I didn't see a picture of replacing any parts? I'm asking because I can see a a circle on the 3135-560 rotor axle clip, one that looks like its worn out.
Also, do you use the automatic oiler for the regular jewels? If so, why? |
15 December 2017, 06:40 AM | #6 |
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Very cool!
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17 December 2017, 08:31 PM | #7 | |
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Nevertheless the final result can be seen on the timegrapher. Automatic device works fine without any noises and problems. Cheers Kosta |
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17 December 2017, 09:06 PM | #8 | |
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We usually don't discuss replaced movement parts with customers, regular things like rotor axle, barrel complete, a few gears, etc are all in the price. Unless you have an older movement with excessive wear we will charge extra. But that's the difference between independent and RSC. Results look good |
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18 December 2017, 03:10 AM | #9 |
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I like posts like this. Thank you
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18 December 2017, 04:03 AM | #10 |
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18 December 2017, 05:12 AM | #11 | |
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Thanks guys |
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18 December 2017, 06:41 AM | #12 |
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Enjoyed the photos. Thanks
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19 December 2017, 11:46 PM | #13 |
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Amazing how these go together!
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28 January 2018, 09:52 AM | #14 |
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Awesome photos!
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28 January 2018, 10:06 AM | #15 |
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Fantastic! Thank you for posting.
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29 January 2018, 12:15 AM | #16 |
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Awesome sequence of photos. I've been wanting to do this at my bench. Just haven't taken the time to do it!
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30 January 2018, 01:09 AM | #17 |
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nice thanks for posting it
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1 February 2018, 08:06 AM | #18 |
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Thanks for the photos
Very interesting |
14 February 2018, 02:56 PM | #19 |
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Thanks for your post. How do you measure wear, do you have special micrometers or other instruments to measure versus specification ?
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I saw a video which showed the watchmaker doing the same thing depicted in these photos. The video was sped up of course, but was really cool. One of the many reasons I give for being fascinated with Rolex is the way they work .... There are so many very small parts, some very time, which fit into a very small case (26, 31, 36, 39, 40, 41, 43 mm cases) and each part work together to show the correct time, date, day, and even month. Some of these watches can measure speed, some can go as deep as 4,000ft. deep in the ocean. The watches with date features change the date instantly at midnight .. It's cool that these watches do all these things while keeping water, dirt and dust and all other bad stuff out of the movement. And what is my favorite things these watches can do after listing all this other stuff? The can wind themselves, and keep themselves wound so they don't stop running.
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19 February 2018, 11:14 AM | #21 |
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Incredible machines. In one regard, I suppose they are expensive. But from another point of view, they ought to cost many times more than they do, a hundred times more. A small miracle each one.
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26 February 2018, 09:42 AM | #22 |
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Wonderful post! The things we just never get to see, makes me appreciate these machines that much more...
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26 February 2018, 03:10 PM | #23 |
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Wowwwww!
The photos and your skills are admirable and as wonderful as the 3135 movement. Same caliber that powers DJ 36 and Subs : ) More posts from you R2D2, please! cheers |
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I miss working with Rolex. Some of the older models makes you wanna curse, but the overall quality makes it very desirable to work with.
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26 February 2018, 06:07 PM | #25 | |
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Genuinely curious, what exactly makes you want to curse? Was it the opening, prying, unscrewing, cleaning, lubricating etcetera, etcetera. The customers, hahaha. Excuse my bliss. Sent from my TRT-LX2 using Tapatalk |
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4 March 2018, 01:01 PM | #26 |
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Very cool pics, thanks for sharing
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4 March 2018, 02:20 PM | #27 |
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Thanks for photos! Interesting
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4 March 2018, 02:39 PM | #28 |
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I'd love to shadow you for a day.
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4 March 2018, 03:00 PM | #29 |
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Very nice exposition of your skills.
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4 March 2018, 03:04 PM | #30 |
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Excellent images! Reassembly looks like it too you 2hr 40 mins. That's amazing, I'd spend that time looking for the screw I dropped into the carpet!
Thanks for sharing :) |
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