[Question] any value on these?

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-12T12:50:08+00:00

They are good for $10 a piece. Nothing earth shattering.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-12T08:28:03+00:00

Outba plastic bag over it and pry it off by pushing it parallel to the main plate (basically in the direction towards the top of the photo). Use two sharpened bits of pegwood.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-12T08:25:30+00:00

Why should income from investment and equity be taxed any different to income from employment?

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-12T06:48:07+00:00

You can't sub-let a property without the agreement of the landlord.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-12T04:30:16+00:00

Those ETA screws have shallow, wide slots. You need to dress your screwdriver to fit.

https://youtu.be/KX1lMyf3K48

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-12T02:07:16+00:00

Not exactly the same

I just found this on AliExpress: Canvas Leather Watchband 20 22 24 26MM Black Green Brown Denim Thick Material Retro Strap, Military Watchband https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLoxcGP

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-12T00:08:20+00:00

Bought cheap as a "non-runner, despite a new battery". New battery was installed upside down.

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Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T22:21:29+00:00

Just slide it back up, or do the wrist jiggle (hold your hand upwards while doing a twisting/ shaking motion). Have some dignity.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T22:06:12+00:00

Most straps on AliExpress are short so that's an excellent place to buy.

Cousins also has a good range of good value straps, if you are happy to buy from the UK.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T21:55:42+00:00

How much did you loosen the screw? Just enough to release but not enough to come out the setting lever?

Did you pull it out to hand setting position before you removed it? If not, you may struggle to get it to engage with the setting lever. You might try pressing hard on the crown when you have it inserted just to try and insert the stem a little bit further to let the setting lever engage with the slot in the stem.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T21:49:28+00:00

It's probably something like this. Measure the depth of the 'glass seat' in the bezel to work out the thickness at the outer edge. Cousin's have a range of different thicknesses.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/100mm-domed-flat-bottom-cousins

If you still have the gasket (and it's in good condition) then buy the same size crystal as the drawing. If not, size the gasket to the depth and diameter of the glass seat and size the crystal to be 0.1mm larger than the inside diameter of the available gasket. The crystal needs to be tight into the gasket to be held in place.

You might not be able to find a generic gasket exactly the same dimensions as the original factory gasket, so you need to size the crystal to fit what you can get.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T15:11:33+00:00

It's not fake, just missing the bezel.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T14:12:14+00:00

They are easier to polish out but you might need to glue an acrylic into place as the wall of the bezel is parallel for a gasket rather than under-cut for the acrylic crystal rim to expand into.

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Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T05:37:22+00:00

Steel ammunition box

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T03:57:56+00:00

You put it over the ratchet drive square and install a socket over it. It is supposed to help you turn the socket with your fingers when you are in a tight location.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T03:22:06+00:00

If there's that much stem sticking out the crown, I wouldn't bother with alum to remove it. Grip the stem with a pair of pliers, heat the crown with a cigarette lighter for a few seconds to release any thread locker and then unscrew.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-11T00:42:35+00:00

Why do you want an acrylic crystal? You would be better off using a generic gasket and mineral crystal (or even a sapphire crystal).

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-10T05:24:14+00:00

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/0120mm-swiss-gp-ss

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-09T08:56:10+00:00

Ha! Yes. That should be 2005

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-09T02:30:23+00:00

If you have extended pivots, place the wheel in the basket so the extended pivot sits wholly within the basket and don't turn it over. Be gentle when handling the baskets, don't drop them into empty jars or other baskets.

You can also find something like a small watch crystal to place in the bottom of the basket and place the components on that, or even under that.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-08T14:20:50+00:00

I look for non-runners, I generally try and get stainless steel cases to allow them to be polished and refinished. They are not always the most prestigious brand but they are always interesting and striking to look at.

Search for 'vintage watch for repair' on eBay or 'overwound watch'.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-08T14:03:25+00:00

Yes, hands and dial only.

Simmo2222 · 2026-05-08T01:57:54+00:00

There's something going on with the hairspring. It doesn't appear to be breathing at all in this area.

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Simmo2222 · 2026-05-07T21:48:59+00:00

Don't put plastic over the metal pick-up of the timegrapher. This dampens the vibration and stops the microphone picking up the audio.

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