Have to study the web & get all the tools.

According to some of the forums I've read it's not too difficult to do.

Yuki has most of the parts & movements are available through EBay

The alternative is to obtain all the parts & ask the watch repair shops like the one at AmCorp Mall if they will assemble the watch for a fee . Learn from them & subsequently work on the Paul Newman & Orange arrowed Explorer.

What do you think?

where to find the watch specialize repair shop?

my digital watch,casio rubber O-ring tercabut,i want to replace it.
fyi,O-ring prevent water masuk into watch

My EA automatic watch suddenly not moving today. And my watch is out of warranty, some shop say i need send to service center for 3 months to repair it ? Any where i can get it fix in shorter period  ?

PS : Any good watch price range around 1k for me to use temporary before my old watch fix ? I perfer skeleton watch if possible

read the user manual already.. but i can't pull the crown.. how to pull it?

mine i s aquaracer chorograph 300 meters... can someone please help me.. without asking me to see the manual... thanks in advance all sifu..

Submariner in the following models : 6538 0r 6536 which uses cal 1080 or 5508 or 5510. Still cheaper than buying the last version of the watch with no date dial ( US$4,000 to $5,000 on the pre-owned market . The original version with the extra large crown & no crown guard is commanding low 5 figures .

In the meantime , here's something I picked up on EBay for a ridiculously cheap price . Took out the leather strap & bought a few NATOs to accompany it which makes it more comfortable to wear.
 

Yuki very very helpful. Currently has no movements ( ETA or otherwise ) available.

Would you have any pictures of the Rolex Sub you are referring to?

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Added on July 23, 2010, 10:35 am

BTW would you have a source for California dials? I'm thinking of changing the dial of my old datejust

Thanks

   

Hi all,

This is my first post though i've been reading here quite recently. I wish to buy a new watch, have no collection as of now. Many usefull info here, after much reading around i'm torn between these 4 watces  

1) Stowa Marine Original - http://www.basel2010.com/en/stowa-ma...weiss-hoch.php
2) Mido Baroncelli Power Reserve - http://www.mido.ch/index.php?page=M8605-4-11-8
3) Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic - http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/webapp/...=AC&y=93&p=310
4) Tissot Le Locle - http://www.tissot.ch/?mod_collection...d_T41_5_413_73
I've listed the watches in the order of my preferences right now. Very much appreciate any feedback on any watch in my list.

Thanks 

1) its at EUR$880 (including VAT) or US$1130

No problem in sharing the sources.I will need to check with the group & makers if they are fine in welcoming new members/customers.  The problem is these type of watches are not readily available & depends on the watchmaker finding the stock of old movements . I'll be happy to pm you once I receive such notification.

It usually works this way:-

1. The watch maker will send an e mail informing prospective customers ( who happen to be mutual friends ) that he's found a certain number of a certain type of movement with a brief write up on the history of the movement as well as his suggestions on what it can be fashioned into.

2. He will poll the said customers on their preferences & send another e mail with his suggested path forward, lead time & price.  Some makers will require payment in stages ( payment by way of wire transfer or paypal) or a deposit before work is commenced ( usually a sum sufficient to cover the purchase of parts & materials )

3. Some individual requests may be catered for eg Breguet blued hands etc but there is little bespoke options especially where the case & dial is concerned given the costs in fabricating these items .

The whole process can be a lengthy one so patience is required. By way of an example a maker sent a message informing the group that he came across some old Breitling movements . The group will provide feedback etc . Consensus is vital as this affects the price of the finished product.

The group tends to be trusted individuals-the watch maker need to trust them to make payment and they the maker to ensure the movements supplied are authentic. There is little or no after sales warranty unless one is located in close proximity ( old movements can be a tad temperamental to say the least ). The big plus point is the flexible warranty care-if one happens to be in the locality & the watch maker is available, drop in & he will service or repair your watch in most instances free or for minimal costs , provided it doesn't involve the purchase of major parts.

Most of these makers tend to be collectors themselves & prefer not to sell to traders . This also means that they will not substitute non authentic parts where possible & it can be a while if the watch needs fixing while they source for parts.

The other option is to buy wrist watches which have been converted from pocket watches.

Results have been mixed on that front.

BTW Panerai owes its re-birth to the discovery of 100 old Rolex movements which have not been fabricated into watches in the 80's . Those pieces are now selling at USD$50,000 to $60,000 at auctions etc.

Hope this is helpful

Wow great suggestions ur giving here  yet somehow i've decided to go for the stowa MO 
Do I order straight from the website - http://www.stowa.de/shop/cgi-bin/lshop.cgi
Or do I email stowa first?

Thanks 

Wonder if they stock "Seagull" from China. Came across a Seagull Tourbillion . Not sure if any of the forumers have any experience with this brand

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Added on July 26, 2010, 7:58 am

CK,

A friend bought a Milsub homage from MK2 watches. Have a look at their website -they allow minor customization . Am thinking of this as an alternative to building one with parts from Yuki or a watch with vintage movements from an independent maker

finally, got the my u1 yesterday, and also the sized the strap myself.......wanted to bring to shop but told myself, aiyaa..my first expensive timepiece.....i should be molesting it first...hahahaa

since last year, eyeing this watch..price then was about 5-6k, one shop in KL even trying to sell at 6k....but after Euro drop....all in i got it for 44xx...plus insurance and shipping.....
heard price increase September for Sinn...for those of you considering Sinn...time to get one..

no experience in writing review but all i can say is the dial is gorgeous, wearing is comfortable and accuracy still good.....a bit heavy but i dont mind...like the feeling of `cash' on my wrist..hehehehe
no frills watch...easy to read time, lume is okay for seeing time in dark....love the red/white combination of sweeping second hand......
only thing is my wrist to small...resized he strap until the final hole...fortunately, can still fit...should have listen to mummy and drink my calcium !!
just to share my excitement with my good buddies here..thanks to everyone who supported me to go for a Sinn...you guys know who you are..
hah...its here

hehehehe..i got from sinnwatches....
if got Fedex acc, you save the shipping charges...if not, they charge 95 Euro....my shipping charge was abt RM 200 plus

order fairly easy...once you click on website to order, an individual will send you email, to deal and communicate with you..

i might be wrong but i have a feeling sinnwatches is not an outlet by itself....i think they pass to order to different agent...mine seems to be from Belgium...

only thing is what expecting a small gift la...catalogue, or calendar...but none..maybe because this is cheapest Sinn model kot..hahahah

i think so..my invoice said
watch 1025 euro
freight RM 222.30
insurance: 42.10
so total almost 4.5k...

hehehe...ck..go for one la..the finance series very nice oh...

i actually like the U2...the UTC function is nice...but the Argon gas thing a bit complicated...if buy online, when got problem, gotta send back....i heard from some forummers few months also not repaired...

i hope they dont release a U1 with 2nd time zone next year!!! 

anyway, what you're aiming la? heheheeheh..

heheheheeh.....congrats loh...then you must google mah...buy a right piece to commemorate newly born ma....PP ka....

Wow! You guys are crazy about watches. I am not a watch collector but just wear one to tell me the time. Its a TAG Heuer 2000 Classic and is almost 20 years young!

Some photos below

Hahaha. Thanks for the welcome CK.

I do have a companion for the TAG. Its a Casio Protrek. I bought it when I had to send the TAG for servicing. Cost me a bomb!!!!! The servicing that is.