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  1. Greatoldone Apr 10, 2017

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    My mainspring winders turned up today. They where a bit grotty, so I bunged them through the ultrasonic and gave them a clean.

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  2. ewand Apr 10, 2017

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    Heuer Carrera 1153S IMG_20170410_144416.jpg
     
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  3. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Apr 10, 2017

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    I decided to get a bit more serious with the watch photography so bought this in Berlin :D At €8 it is a serious investment and I am very happy with the results so far.
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    Well, it's fun to play around with and nice to have if I am going to sell more watches in the future. Not bad at €8...

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  4. cristos71 Apr 10, 2017

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  5. cristos71 Apr 10, 2017

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    Might need a little work this one...

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    It's a beat up, filthy dirty 2652 with a cal 354 in chewed up state, cracked crystal and wrong crown....but it does have quite an attractive hobnail dial with RG furniture and great potential. Here after a couple of toothpicks and a 5 minute Polywatch session, still quite a way to go!

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  6. zrleopold Apr 10, 2017

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    Just received this today from @Alpha

    Very cool Bulova Navigating Type A17A
     
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  7. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Apr 10, 2017

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    Looking good on you, many thanks for a great transaction :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Greatoldone Apr 10, 2017

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    My space collection grows...
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  9. roryoc11 Apr 10, 2017

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    After a lot of searching and help from forum members I've picked up a cool 166.088 with a 120 dial. It looks all original apart from the seconds hand which I'll change out.
     
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  10. sliceoftime_ Apr 11, 2017

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    Appreciate this. :)
     
  11. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 11, 2017

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    SNPR strap with fire kissed buckle (torched)
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  12. Skrotis Apr 11, 2017

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    From a closed shop some signs from the 50s image.jpeg
     
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  13. cristos71 Apr 11, 2017

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    Excellent score there!
     
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  14. rahilb Apr 11, 2017

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    I was about to order two straps from Nomos, but instead i got some horween leather, 9 sq ft of suede lining, linen thread, leather glue, a Stanley knife, needles and two deployant clasps.

    All that cost around £50 less than two straps, and should be enough material to make 5 straps. Of course all my calculations are based on my time being worthless.
     
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  15. adi4 Apr 11, 2017

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    All for people trying things on their own, but this is a bit like saying you can service a watch based on watching some YouTube videos. Leatherworking is just as much a skill and art as anything else, and it will probably cost you a bit more than £50 to make it to the same level as whichever strap manufacturer makes it for Nomos. I'm sure you can make a strap eventually, but just don't expect the same results as a several thousand dollar machine stitching the leather and experienced leatherworkers applying the finishing. Hand sewing using a saddle stitch is a whole different subject.

    Some useful tools to get the right finish would be a burnishing tool, something to punch the holes with before stitching, and possibly a skiving knife depending on how you want to handle thickness.

    Good luck and hope you start a thread on your leatherworking journey. Would definitely be interested to see your results!
     
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  16. Jking something intelligent and witty... Apr 11, 2017

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    Just ordered this one from Jomashop. Wanted a decent beater/pool watch for summer use and @Jwit photos finally helped me pull the trigger. Thanks Jake!

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  17. Skrotis Apr 11, 2017

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    Happy to found it came from a wery designed shop in my hometown and there were some nice things.

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  18. Mods I'm not really an ΩF mod but I play one on TV Apr 11, 2017

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    Nice catch Cristos. Your a magnet for these :) looking fwd to seeing it cleaned up
     
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  19. cristos71 Apr 11, 2017

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    And for a Connie Deluxe no less!
     
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  20. watchdaddy1 Apr 11, 2017

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    got it for a song- just after the bracelet only

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