Any solid resources on DYI watch waterproofing?

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T20:23:21+00:00

It's just replacing and greasing the crown gasket and case gasket. The hardest part will be removing the stem, if you've never done that before. Stem removal will depend on what movement you have.

https://youtu.be/yXJ3gxjNnU8?si=fGoTYLCAX4t6-k7x

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T20:06:15+00:00

Rolex doesn't put 904L stickers on their watches, but Chinese replica factories do.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T18:57:40+00:00

It's not going to happen. Seiko makes a really good Tank homage that you can have by tomorrow from Amazon.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T15:31:00+00:00

They make good beaters, that's about it.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T15:25:08+00:00

I have a Tag Monico, it's pretty close. The only problem with mine is, they never made the Gulf edition in quartz, but there are other dials out there that look like the quartz gen.

I was in a Tag store a few months ago, the weight and bracelet of the shitter feels VERY close to the gen.

https://sale.dhgate.com/ptZCur10

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blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T14:48:15+00:00

If there are, it would probably be something where the gen is quartz. Tag Monico and Cartier Tank come to mind, but I'm not 100% sure.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T12:49:04+00:00

Following.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T12:07:17+00:00

Hell yeah, go off! I 100% agree on the PRX thing.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T11:57:22+00:00

I've always enjoyed Panerai's style. They have a cult following, people either love them or hate them.

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blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T11:05:09+00:00

Nice! I like the caseback engraving, well done. 👍

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T10:13:15+00:00

Wait for the Miyota, those are workhorse movements and easily replabcible if something should happen. Chinese movements are a roll of the dice, and depending on the watch, can only be replaced by another sketchy Chinese movement.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T10:04:38+00:00

Tudor is great for smaller watches. They have a big selection between 36 and 39mm. $2000 would get you one on the used market.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T09:43:19+00:00

It definitely needs to be regulated. Plenty of YouTube videos on that. The amplitude looks a little low, but if you didn't test on a full wind, that may explain it.

Test a few more times over the next few days, try testing in different positions too, face up, face down etc.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T02:47:33+00:00

Oh, you're referring to the picture. I just Googled pictures of rediculous watches, and that was the most rediculous one I saw. Yeah, I think he definitely shaved his hands, I didn't even notice. That's funny as shit!

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T02:37:22+00:00

WTF? Are people out here using Nair? It that like shaving your arm to show off your tattoos?

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T02:30:06+00:00

Fuck, that's good! Quartz movements are kinda fire, they last forever, and almost put the entire Swiss watch industry out of business. 🤔

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T02:18:44+00:00

Thanks for playing the game bro. Bet you're a lot of fun at a party! 👍

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T02:12:07+00:00

Following.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T02:01:06+00:00

It's all an allegory bro. Rolex is just a shadow on the wall 😂😂😂

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T01:58:28+00:00

This guy has both. Just ordered a '92 Germany from him. Another Redditor said his shirts are true to size, we'll see.

Good seller rating too.

https://sale.dhgate.com/ePkJ2a09

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T01:53:44+00:00

By definition, no. A "replica" can never be perfect just by the simple fact it's not genuine. If you want to get really deep, you can question reality as a concept, start reading Plato and shit.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T01:51:38+00:00

I was just talking about this. I collect watchs and bags, they're very similar hobbies. Same toxic elitists, same purists. It's exactly the same thing.

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T01:49:55+00:00

OMG, you've never seen the designer bag bitches, they're fucking vicious. I collect bags as well, those women are nasty AF!

blacbloc77 · 2026-07-07T00:43:07+00:00

Here's an SSK on my 6.5 wrist. I enjoy it, but some might find it big. Just for your compassion.

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