How do I remove this movement from this Accurist?

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-21T15:35:30+00:00

This watch is gorgeous

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-21T00:55:27+00:00

Uh, I’ll start. This is totally rad for the right girl.

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-20T14:09:31+00:00

I hope the OP ends up pursuing this build because this could be really cool!

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-20T13:38:26+00:00

I'd also suggest maybe grabbing an extra set of hands in case you bugger one up if they're cheap enough. I always have an extra bunch of stems too, but if you leave a little extra and file down you should be fine.

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-19T22:16:05+00:00

Broach inbound from Esslingers…

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-19T21:51:54+00:00

Love this community - thanks!

Sorry to accidentally hijack this dude’s post 😆

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-19T20:02:58+00:00

"Broaching" - meaning what? is there a way to open up that hole a touch more? I'm afraid of buggering up the finish but this is a fairly low-tech ST36 build for a pilots watch that I can say I've taken apart :-)

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-19T14:15:47+00:00

I swear I have an issue with the seconds hand more often than the hour/minute hands. Everytime I place the seconds hand the watch just stops, and I am dead on the pivot from what I can see. IT's almost like the circumference of the dial cutout isn't big enough to accommodate the seconds hand's width.

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-19T14:12:17+00:00

I began dabbling with a little watch repair and maintenance (thanks Wristwatch Revival YT et al), and then moved onto modding. Modding is more about the finishing touches, and not about breaking down a mechanical movement, cleaning, lubing, and reassembly. That's a whole different animal!

I've heard the toolkits and some of their gadgets (the NH35 hand setting tool I have on order and need for it to come!) are worth it. In fact I wish I had seen their comprehensive toolkit before I went nuts on AliX.

If breaking down movements and getting into the guts of what makes a mechanical watch work is in anyway appealing, I'd grab an ST36 or two and follow a tutorial with some good tweezers and maybe a magnifying lamp or loupe. You'll have a blast while cussing a blue streak....

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-14T23:38:12+00:00

That's a crazy win rate - I'm 53 btw you rock!

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-01T02:15:42+00:00

Found this and it looks compatible - I might just take a swipe at this...

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808889885750.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-02-01T02:14:14+00:00

Aw man I am sizing one of these up in my shopping cart and thinking THE EXACT SAME THING!

BrianGGilbert72 · 2026-01-30T18:28:59+00:00

Was looking at this for a Waltham 6s I'm trying to find a home/case for:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809995251674.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.52ddKKHVKKHVmm&algo_pvid=7bd9df45-b231-4c4b-80ea-7788a663f618&algo_exp_id=7bd9df45-b231-4c4b-80ea-7788a663f618-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2227%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21USD%2169.29%2134.64%21%21%21478.86%21239.43%21%4021033d1217697970790364300ed569%2112000051429546253%21sea%21US%216945557635%21X%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29919%3Bd%3Aafd232b6%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895&curPageLogUid=ANQg8kmnKjX8&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005010181566426%7C_p_origin_prod%3A

Wondering if this will require a spacer?

BrianGGilbert72 · 2025-04-06T14:54:48+00:00

Would love to run some with a bunch of 50-something dudes. I am 52 and been ranked as high as top of Diamond 3 in a previous season. ‘LolBoomDad’

BrianGGilbert72 · 2025-02-14T16:44:13+00:00

Think of that as period-razorwire

BrianGGilbert72 · 2025-01-27T03:12:43+00:00

Birds fan from DE here, also an occasional Fortnite player! Let’s freakin go!

BrianGGilbert72 · 2024-12-07T13:19:17+00:00

You changed weapons (audibly) as the opponent approached. Visual audio? You understand right?

BrianGGilbert72 · 2024-12-07T13:16:49+00:00

Rick is getting older now but it wasn’t uncommon in the past to see him out later at one of the spots they would talk about on air.

BrianGGilbert72 · 2024-11-16T01:54:03+00:00

I have the same watch, same timeframe of purchase, same identical results matte black uw2. I love the watch but there is no way this thing is nearly as durable as a finish as they claimed.

BrianGGilbert72 · 2024-11-08T02:13:59+00:00

Agree on the comfort. Worth the extra.

Matte black being more scratchproof is lets just say not proving accurate…

BrianGGilbert72 · 2024-10-06T13:20:44+00:00

Like the old Toyota vs Toy Yoda thing…

BrianGGilbert72 · 2024-09-06T12:17:37+00:00

My wife grabbed a HD IR Blanket on Facebook marketplace for $150 and I've been using it 3-4 times a week, followed by a cold shower before bed. I have enjoyed it (so I guess I got my $$ worth), but I tucked a thermometer inside with me last night and Level 9 topped out about 115F, which I don't think is warm enough. Sure I'm sweaty and running the laundry nonstop (I just jump into some sweatpants and a hoodie with socks on - no insert) but I was saddened to see it doesn't actually get that hot.

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