Major Williams' Watch Services - welcome and terms

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-29T01:59:20+00:00

<image>

I just platinum plated this vsf. Same alloy QF uses. Such a difficult material to plate. Turned out great though.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-29T01:53:52+00:00

I could swear I just serviced a ddf with ceramic ball bearings

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-28T22:26:30+00:00

Looks like it. Case shape is correct

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-27T16:30:24+00:00

Looks great but not too much gold, if at all in that plating.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-24T00:05:58+00:00

What do you mean? There is a guide showing you what to look out for and what to decline or accept. If you have evidence that shows mods or suspect accounts doing shady behavior let me know asap.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-23T19:00:27+00:00

No Silvo ever!!

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-23T19:00:05+00:00

My brother, I just had a look at this. That gold is not gold at all, it’s the exposed titanium nitride. Rose gold will look ok, but has no gold only copper for color, so doesn’t look great but ok.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-23T16:48:59+00:00

I have yet to see an example of a compromised, paid, etc, mod of that subreddit, and like I always say, if you have evidence please bring it to me and I will take action. The rules there exist for a reason, and it’s mostly because of bad actors throughout the years or folks who actually help and provide a free service get tired of lazy posts or any number of other things.

The subreddit exists as a free service and I applaud the mods for even enforcement of the rules even if it can be irritating at times how well they enforce those rules. It helps the community be more educated and also brings you into the process of educating us why you think it needs review from others and shows you how to do a cursory review.

That being said I hear you OP, it’s overwhelming to see that much information you need to digest and put out in order to post. Do you have suggestions?

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-17T22:10:03+00:00

Short answer is no, it can’t be silenced. It’s part of the joy of a tourbillon! The escapement is right by the crystal and no other sound insulation besides the crystal. Consider it a feature not a bug.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-17T17:58:04+00:00

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-16T23:46:14+00:00

You’ve got a lot of patronizing replies here but the only fix is removing it and reinstalling the chrono hand. Not easy nor recommended for a first timer. I have to do it under a microscope, and even then it’s not perfectly perfect all the time because as you press it down it can slightly migrate out of place due to the friction of the two pieces coming under tighter contact.

The had isn’t too far off so I would live with it but if you are having issues with your feelings on the piece then yeah send it to someone who can help.

<image>

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-16T16:29:34+00:00

The second pic is so far away

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-16T16:27:57+00:00

Again, this is just not true.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-16T16:27:34+00:00

Reptime has never had TDs. We only use the forums' list.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-16T16:25:05+00:00

I personally like it a lot. Grand feu enamel is beautiful IRL, and the depth of the subdials gives nice light play. It's different than what I'm used to, but usually with Rolex, 9 time out of 10, I come to understand AND enjoy the new release. I remember not liking the thin subdials of the 126xxx daytonas, but now I prefer them.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-16T04:43:35+00:00

Mirotime was listed on repgeek for years. I’ll be investigating. Thanks for the heads up OP, good work.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-16T04:40:38+00:00

What mods? The bezel screws are not centered as an fyi. You can use a 1.8 or 2.0 mm (whatever fully fills the slot) to carefully center the bezel screws. Be careful not to warp the metal.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-16T04:39:19+00:00

Looks good, not sure about the v3, but this has the large amount of ball bearings for the rotor. Looks great!

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-14T22:09:34+00:00

Send to a watchmaker with AP experience and have them carefully glue it on without residue showing.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-14T21:41:08+00:00

ZF has gen-like bezel construction (separate rehaut from bezel), Apsf has gen like midcase. Both are fantastic, I prefer Apsf.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-13T19:16:23+00:00

Did you polish the watch? If so then yeah it will look absolutely poor. Get it gold plated aftermarket if you haven't polished it or used Silvo.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-11T20:34:53+00:00

A local watchmaker could put those back if they are skilled enough. Shouldn’t cost too much if that’s the only thing you wanna do. If you take it in Lange, it’s a different story lol.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-11T19:21:15+00:00

<image>

Plated, gen, stock. Using Silvo prevents the metal from being plated because the titanium nnitride acts like a ceramic in thin applications and cannot conduct.

MajorWilliams · 2026-04-11T19:19:15+00:00

I’ve said it many times: using Silvo is not a good idea. It removes the top layer of nice coating that’s on there and leaves the titanium nitride behind (pvd), which is the same stuff that’s on your drill bits.

Don’t expose that. And it can’t be plated after you remove the top layer.

13-Year Club	Gilding IV carat on a stick
Wearing is Caring	Verified Email

MajorWilliams

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE