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    I`ll never understand why folks over-tighten...

    I`ll never understand why folks over-tighten screw-down crowns, maybe they think the watch will seal better if they do this? Serious lack of mechanical sympathy.

    I`m not a fan of screw-down...
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    Bergeon 6767 used from the underside of the lugs...

    Bergeon 6767 used from the underside of the lugs will cope with anything, if the straps a bit tight it will need squeezing a little, but with care the tool will go in and engage the end of the...
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    I think you'll find that James can`t refinish...

    I think you'll find that James can`t refinish dials himself, he may relume them but the actual reprinting will be done by a third party, probably David Bills.

    Best way forward for the OP is to...
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    I've had several dials refinished by David Bill &...

    I've had several dials refinished by David Bill & Sons, I' ve been happy with the results and the service. However, you have to accept the limitations associated with refinishing, sometimes the font...
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    True, but they look shit, and until I reach the...

    True, but they look shit, and until I reach the stage where I struggle to get in and out of a normal car I won' t have one . I have a large drive with parking at the front of the bungalow, whilst...
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    +1, hell will freeze over before I buy an SUV,...

    +1, hell will freeze over before I buy an SUV, ugly things that don't do anything a decent estate car or even a hatchback can do. As a Jaguar owner (XF) I still struggle to associate Jaguar with...
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    Provided folks are happy with the size and can...

    Provided folks are happy with the size and can accept the anachronistic hand-winding, it's a very nice looking watch with lots of aesthetic appeal. However, I don`t see it as a 'one watch' solution...
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    Sounds like a case of OCD, don’t criticise the standards I work to, I’m a realist and you’re the one who needs to sort himself out.

    Deal with it, watches are rarely perfect if you scrutinise...
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    Assuming the watch was fully wound those...

    Assuming the watch was fully wound those amplitude figures are absolutely dire. Standard way to check is to fully wind the watch then let it run for a few minutes, let it run for an hour and re-check...
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    Not sure you're supposed to magnify watches to...

    Not sure you're supposed to magnify watches to this extent and look for flaws. Trust me, there are flaws in most watches if you look hard enough, I do this whilst working on them but I class that as...
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    Can`t believe anyone looks at dials in such...

    Can`t believe anyone looks at dials in such detail, even as one who fixes 'em I accept that dials sometimes contain inaccuracies and that's just how they are, would never let it put me off a watch.
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    Didn’t Omega do a white dialled Speedy Reduced in the past, only sold in limited markets? I’m referring to a variant of the 3510:50 with the DD modular movement. I’m sure I’ve seen one in the past.
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  13. Whilst everyone's praising Zenith I 'll remind...

    Whilst everyone's praising Zenith I 'll remind you all that LVMH started to restrict supply of Zenith and TAG parts from September 2023. Prior to this it was possible for Indy repairers to order...
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    Worth getting it properly serviced and lightly...

    Worth getting it properly serviced and lightly refinished to restore to its former glory, then use it as intended! Regardless of the sentimental value it's far too nice to not be used.

    I don`t...
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    If you really want a Rolex Sub I suggest you keep...

    If you really want a Rolex Sub I suggest you keep your eye on the prize and keep chasing, don't be put off by the negative experience with the AD you dealt with. Whilst I accept that you're looking...
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    If the car was serviced in November I wouldn’t expect it to be very low on oil in such a short space of time. Sensible way forward is to buy a 5 litre pack of the correct oil, top it up and monitor...
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    Priceless, comedy genius! Love the analogy even...

    Priceless, comedy genius! Love the analogy even though my opinion sways towards the OP’s point of view.

    Spending £9k on a watch should involve more sense of occasion than buying milk at Asda,...
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    Modern cars tend to burn very little oil, but...

    Modern cars tend to burn very little oil, but they will burn a small amount and that will increase if the engine has done a lot of miles. Unfortunately, in this case, there's a risk that significant...
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    I’ll join in from approx 21:00.
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    Watch prices in general for the big brands have...

    Watch prices in general for the big brands have become crazy over the past few years, I cannot imagine paying anything close to asking price for any of them. Latest Omega increase simply compounds...
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    Never ceases to amaze me that folks expect a 30+...

    Never ceases to amaze me that folks expect a 30+ year old watch to keep running regardless, expressing surprise when it doesn’t!
  22. 2006 was the change, with the introduction of 6...

    2006 was the change, with the introduction of 6 digit models with polished lug tops and fatter lugs. The later bracelet is more substantial but the gold through the clasp will invariably scratch and...
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    With care and the right basic equipment it should...

    With care and the right basic equipment it should be possible to change straps without marking the lugs in any way. There are ways and means, and buying the most expensive springbar tool isn`t...
  24. Disagree with most of the comments. Think...

    Disagree with most of the comments.

    Think about it, how can the hand be loose on its pinion if it resets correctly? Makes no sense.

    I’m not familiar with the movement, but generally when the...
  25. Improvements incorporated in the last version of...

    Improvements incorporated in the last version of the 1538 don't make a significant difference in my opinion, anyone with an earlier SMP that doesn`t hit all the markers won't see an improvement by...
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