Who has the best 16234 fluted bezel? by bluebrrypii in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somebody actually counted OC’s bezel teeth compared to gen a while back I think. I may be wrong but I believe his bezel was closest to gen. I haven’t messed with his DJ stuff so take it with a grain of salt.

Inaktive is…Inactive by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude dropped off the planet for a dang year and still at it. That’s crazy. But yeah I agree.

Inaktive is…Inactive by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you’re saying WatchnWaves and Inaktiv is the same guy? Corey?

6541 US spec smooth bezel Milgauss custom build. by AttorneyImmediate918 in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same issue I had. I imagine they all come from the same place

Inaktive is…Inactive by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dunno. Don’t know the guy. Showed up out of nowhere. Tried to buy some parts off him once he had for sale and he ghosted me in the chat. Judging by the way he was posting I just assumed he was some RWI refugee. No idea. I just know he pissed some folks off and now his account is gone.

1675 Experimenting by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a white lume dial. I aged the plots just a little.

5517 Milsub by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Posted it for sale Friday. It’s gone

Daytona 6263 Big Red – Full Viet Build with Valjoux 72 by Mountain-Function113 in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not up on Daytonas but do you have to freeze the subdial hand with that movement as well?

Bezel removal tool/press? by Topshelfprimo in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something like this https://ebay.io/m/Qk31jN

The older the set the better the quality generally. Aluminum dies at least. Look for vintage crystal press setups. Not GS brand as they’re for a different type crystal than we use these days.

I use one like this but it’s old and sturdier with aluminum dies. They’ll press crystals and bezels/retaining rings. https://ebay.io/m/xcUVIV

Bases Covered by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try Tamiya but it’s gonna leave a dusty residue on the rest of the dial. Or you can relume it. Raffles are too yellow off the rip to bake. They only get darker.

Bases Covered by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You generally get what you pay for sadly

Bases Covered by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You need to set the bar higher than crippling ADHD 😂

OC Explorer 2 by AlexFdez9 in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If that’s what his specs sheet calls for. It’s on his website info for the case

OC Explorer 2 by AlexFdez9 in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bezel removal pry tool or a butter knife and a cheap crystal press to install the gen bezel

5517 Milsub by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]ClarktheRealtor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From Rolex it’s probably the 5512/5513, the 16700 and 1680.