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igatomic
·I guess that it was too sunny with cloudy periods for Canada Post to deliver today. 🙁 The joys of being Canadian...
There's always tomorrow. 😀
There's always tomorrow. 😀
Pahawi's Custom Made Speedie Caseback Opener......Highly Recommended
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Pahawi
·I guess that it was too sunny with cloudy periods for Canada Post to deliver today. 🙁 The joys of being Canadian...
There's always tomorrow. 😀
Your package was among the first to be shipped. I sent it May 12, along with 24 others, so I hope it’s there soon. Big difference in delivery time, though - I think the first one that reached its goal was one to Hong Kong, then some to Europe, then Australia, then a pause, and then a few began to show up in the USA and Canada. Not sure how many haven’t got theirs yet....
I think the demand for them for is pretty much over, so if all tools reach their goals, there’ll be 43 members of the X – Master Tool Club 😀 It’s been (mostly😀) fun doing them and I’ve had some great time with my son through the process. Thanks guys 👍
Paul
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igatomic
·I totally do not hold you at fault Paul. I hope that that is understood. I have a theory that the mail is only delivered every other day here...
Seriously, I think that the bigger cities, as hubs, get their mail faster, where mine has to spend another day or 2 in transit and then sorted and sent out for delivery. All this waiting will only make me appreciate it more when it arrives. 😀
Seriously, I think that the bigger cities, as hubs, get their mail faster, where mine has to spend another day or 2 in transit and then sorted and sent out for delivery. All this waiting will only make me appreciate it more when it arrives. 😀
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Atalien2005
·I received my beautifully crafted tool yesterday. I'm west coast U.S.
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Omega78
·Hi Pahawi. Still available?
Best,
LK
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LK
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··Omega Qualified WatchmakerI totally do not hold you at fault Paul. I hope that that is understood. I have a theory that the mail is only delivered every other day here...
Seriously, I think that the bigger cities, as hubs, get their mail faster, where mine has to spend another day or 2 in transit and then sorted and sent out for delivery. All this waiting will only make me appreciate it more when it arrives. 😀
No idea where you live, but I am certainly not in a big city and mail delivery here is very good...I receive hundreds of packages by Canada Post from all over the world every year, and have very few issues with them.
If I had to guess it's likely nothing to do with Canada Post, but more likely CBSA...
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timeismoney
·Man, late to this thread as I haven't been around. Please count me in on this!
That is an awesome tool. I saw it from a thread long ago that you made one for Spacefruit but thought it was some one off. Being a Speedmaster freak myself, I would naturally like to get one of these 😀
So please count me in. How are we doing on the group buy count?
That is an awesome tool. I saw it from a thread long ago that you made one for Spacefruit but thought it was some one off. Being a Speedmaster freak myself, I would naturally like to get one of these 😀
So please count me in. How are we doing on the group buy count?
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themattedial
·Mine just landed - this is a fantastic tool. Bravo!
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igatomic
·No idea where you live, but I am certainly not in a big city and mail delivery here is very good...I receive hundreds of packages by Canada Post from all over the world every year, and have very few issues with them.
If I had to guess it's likely nothing to do with Canada Post, but more likely CBSA...
I'm in Ottawa. Not exactly a small town, but another day, another empty mailbox. In their defence, it is still 36 C with humidex at 7 pm today...
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerI'm in Ottawa. Not exactly a small town, but another day, another empty mailbox. In their defence, it is still 36 C with humidex at 7 pm today...
Well, Ottawa is really just a small farm town with a lot of politicians in it...but that's a whole other discussion. I can assure you I live in a MUCH smaller locale, and my mail service is just fine. Although with a strike looming who knows how long that will be the case...
We will be pushing 40 C with the Humidex this weekend. Sometimes they do deliver packages on Saturday if it's a really busy week for them. But I think I've already received the incoming wine and watches I was expecting this week. 😀
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igatomic
·And it finally made it to a day that they delivered the mail! Thanks Paul, this thing is fantastic! I wasn't expecting the weight, but it'll be hard to misplace. 😀
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Nactex
·I received the X-Master tool yesterday and I am very pleased. Thanks for making them, sharing them with the forum, and a super smooth transaction.
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grizzlycanuck
·Wow, great news, I received the opener yesterday, works like a charm as everyone reports, but interesting to note, it also works on my Nivadas and Crotons! What a bonus!
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Pahawi
·Wow, great news, I received the opener yesterday, works like a charm as everyone reports, but interesting to note, it also works on my Nivadas and Crotons! What a bonus!
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"Only" three weeks for an envelope to get there 😲 But at least it arrived, and great with the bonus👍
Thanks.
Paul
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Omega78
·Mine is arrived. From Denmark to Indonesia. Only 10 days. Will try it tonight. Thanks Paul.
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OmegaCal66
·Received mine and it works perfectly, many thanks
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gostang9
·I know I'm reviving an old thread, but I have a question about such a tool that might induce nonchalant opening of watches by amateurs: when opening a Speedmaster with this tool (or any other), is there a gasket that needs to be replaced each time? Does this impact the water resistance if not closed properly?
I think I've read somewhere in the past about a need for some silicon lubricant on the seal to prevent tearing or binding while closing? (@Archer ?). What special care does everyone take it should they take when opening and closing casebacks?
Yes - I know Speemasters aren't like divers and aren't intended to be counted on for serious water-proof'ness, but I just purchased a new Speedmaster Pro and wondering whether the caseback and can removed and put back without cause for concern.
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I think I've read somewhere in the past about a need for some silicon lubricant on the seal to prevent tearing or binding while closing? (@Archer ?). What special care does everyone take it should they take when opening and closing casebacks?
Yes - I know Speemasters aren't like divers and aren't intended to be counted on for serious water-proof'ness, but I just purchased a new Speedmaster Pro and wondering whether the caseback and can removed and put back without cause for concern.
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··Omega Qualified Watchmakerwhen opening a Speedmaster with this tool (or any other), is there a gasket that needs to be replaced each time?
It depends on the type of gasket. If this has a regular O-ring and the watch is newer like yours, then there is no need to replace it unless the current O-ring is damaged, flattened, or is no longer flexible. If the watch uses a snap on case back with a hard plastic gasket, those are essentially one use only items. They will hold the case back on after being opened once, but they won't seal with the same level of water resistance as a new gasket does.
Does this impact the water resistance if not closed properly?
Yes of course.
Silicon grease is used on the gasket - contrary to popular belief, the grease does not aid in sealing the watch, but only prevents the O-ring from being stretched as the case back is screwed down. A stretched O-ring will not fit the groove properly and will lead to sealing problems.
What special care does everyone take it should they take when opening and closing casebacks?
I can't say what "everyone" does, but the very first thing you should do is ask if I really need to remove the case back. If not, then leave it alone. Removing the case back voids any warranty by the company that produced the watch if it still has one, or any other warranty that might be in effect (say from a watchmaker who has done a recent service). If you are just curious and want to see the movement, then look at photos on line instead. Just because you have a tool to open case backs doesn't mean you should use it...
If you do need to remove the case back for a specific reason, then make sure you clean around the joint between the case back and case, to prevent the crud that builds up there from falling into the case when you open it. If this is a Speedmaster Pro with an inner cover, note that the movement is held in place in the case by the case back pressing on that cover - it is not held in with case clamps and screws, so don't turn the watch over or the movement may flop around and you risk damaging the edges of the dial. The cover itself can be tricky to remove for a novice, and sometimes requires prying off the enlargement ring - only do this from the pusher side, again to prevent lifting the movement up.
After you have done what you intend to do - hopefully not poking at the movement - then replace the cover after making sure there is no dust on it. Don't touch anything with bare fingers, or you will get permanently etched finger prints on it - these courtesy of the Richemont service center on this IWC:
They were quite thorough and applied fingerprints to both sides:
Then lubricate the case back seal with silicon grease, and screw the case back on, making sure the seal doesn't get pinched in the process. Then ideally pressure test it after to make sure you didn't screw up.
Have fun...
Cheers, Al
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cicindela
··Steve @ ΩFI know I'm reviving an old thread, but I have a question about such a tool that might induce nonchalant opening of watches by amateurs: when opening a Speedmaster with this tool (or any other), is there a gasket that needs to be replaced each time? Does this impact the water resistance if not closed properly?
I think I've read somewhere in the past about a need for some silicon lubricant on the seal to prevent tearing or binding while closing? (@Archer ?). What special care does everyone take it should they take when opening and closing casebacks?
Yes - I know Speemasters aren't like divers and aren't intended to be counted on for serious water-proof'ness, but I just purchased a new Speedmaster Pro and wondering whether the caseback and can removed and put back without cause for concern.
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You raise some good points.
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