Lady Polerouter - Project

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berrychlossom

·Feb 15, 2021

Update:
After leaving the case in acetone for a few hours and much scrubbing it turns out there was a tension ring buried under all of the glue!

 

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berrychlossom

·Feb 15, 2021

Next step is to remove the glue residue from the plexi. Per the suggestions above I'm going to avoid using acetone since it'll probably dissolve the plexi altogether.
I did some research and I think vinegar is the best option. Will post an update with the results

 

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JwRosenthal

·Feb 15, 2021

berrychlossom

Next step is to remove the glue residue from the plexi. Per the suggestions above I'm going to avoid using acetone since it'll probably dissolve the plexi altogether.
I did some research and I think vinegar is the best option. Will post an update with the results

May also want to try Naptha (lighter fluid) used to remove sticky crap like stickers. Safe in plastics.

 

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berrychlossom

·Feb 15, 2021

JwRosenthal

May also want to try Naptha (lighter fluid) used to remove sticky crap like stickers. Safe in plastics.

Thanks, I'll look into it.

 

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berrychlossom

·Feb 23, 2021

Good news:
Vinegar worked its magic without dissolving the plexi!

Bad news:
I think the edges of the plexi are broken in places. I guess this was the reason it was glued in the first place.

Given that, I'm not sure what's the best course of action forward. There's the tension ring, but with the edges of plexi chipped off I'm not sure if it can hold the plexi in place.
-So I guess I can glue the plexi to the case again but use proper glue like @Radiumpassion suggested.
-Or find a replacement (likely generic) plexi

But maybe I'm wrong and the tension ring can still hold the plexi without glue.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Feb 23, 2021

I’m sure there is a GS or divertite with the same profile- I would rather use a generic that fits properly than a damaged factory crystal.

 

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wagudc

·Feb 23, 2021

Wow, I thought you were crazy to try and revive that hot mess of a watch. It looks like it is starting to come togehter.

🍿

 

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Radiumpassion

·Feb 24, 2021

It would be cool to salvage the original crystal, but I think a generic is the
way to go to make a usable watch.

 

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berrychlossom

·Feb 24, 2021

Yeah I think I'm convinced a new plexi is the way to go. Thanks for the feedback.
I'll post an update when it's finished.

 

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wristpirate

·Feb 24, 2021

Better to go with the generic crystal in this case. Just dont throw the original away!

 

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Syrte

·Feb 24, 2021

Dibs if your girlfriend decides she’s not wearing it 😉

 

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berrychlossom

·Feb 24, 2021

Syrte

Dibs if your girlfriend decides she’s not wearing it 😉

idk, maybe. Something about her having more Polerouters than me doesn't sound right 😉
She already has this one.

 

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berrychlossom

·Apr 5, 2021

Update:
Just got the watch back from my watchmaker with a new plexi installed. Looks brand new!

 

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bgrisso

·Apr 5, 2021

berrychlossom

Update:
Just got the watch back from my watchmaker with a new plexi installed. Looks brand new!

congratulations, looks fantastic

 

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berrychlossom

·Apr 5, 2021

bgrisso

congratulations, looks fantastic

Thanks Ben, I feel like it was a collaborative project with all the help I got.
I also paired it with the 6mm buckle I got from you!

 

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Larry S

·Apr 5, 2021·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Congrats. Persistence pays!

 

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bgrisso

·Apr 5, 2021

berrychlossom

Thanks Ben, I feel like it was a collaborative project with all the help I got.
I also paired it with the 6mm buckle I got from you!

looks good, I will keep an eye out for a SS one as well

 

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berrychlossom

·Apr 5, 2021

bgrisso

looks good, I will keep an eye out for a SS one as well

That'll be great! I got a SS buckle in 9mm which can work with a non tapering strap, but smaller definitely would be nicer.

 

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thelinendial

·Apr 5, 2021

Really great job! If your lady wouldn’t mind would really be interested in wrist shots.

Edited: Apr 6, 2021

 

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Syrte

·Apr 5, 2021

phamti

Really great job! I go your lady wouldn’t mind would really be interested in wrist shots.

Agree, I would love to see one too!👍

@berrychlossom if you really want another buckle you might want to check with @jojolamontre on Instagram, he was a UG collector before he (recently) set up shop as a dealer, and I know he was also buying buckles and all sorts of other stuff.

Edited: Apr 5, 2021