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sladew

MANUAL WIND

Last Activity: Yesterday, 20:33

Joined: 12-11-20

Location: Auckland

sladew replied to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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03-03-21, 16:07
Citizen time

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sladew replied to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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02-03-21, 13:42
Roaming about with a bonklip bracelet.

I really like the bonklip. I just wish this one was ever so slightly longer…

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sladew replied to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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22-02-21, 09:13
Beaten up Edifice. It gets knocked down, but it gets up again.

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sladew commented on Gauss's reply to Replacement movement parts?

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21-02-21, 22:03
There's a lot of great info there Gauss. Thanks, now that I've got the movement information I should be able to source the stem and the click spring....

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sladew commented on captainscarlet1's reply to Replacement movement parts?

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21-02-21, 18:30
Hi, Thanks for that!

I found a pretty some good information about measuring and cutting the winding stem down to the right size. I think...

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sladew commented on captainscarlet1's reply to Replacement movement parts?

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21-02-21, 16:06
Thanks for that Id! I'll sniff about and see if I can find any info...

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sladew replied to Replacement movement parts?

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21-02-21, 16:03
Hi Gauss,

You might be able to help answer another question about the broken stem. The stems seem to be a fairly "simple" part....

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sladew replied to Replacement movement parts?

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21-02-21, 15:15
Woops, heres the dial side too if that helps.

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sladew replied to Replacement movement parts?

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21-02-21, 14:56
Hi Gauss,

Here's some pics of the Cardot internals. There are no stamped markings on the movement apart from 'SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS'.
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sladew commented on retlaw4's reply to Tools

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21-02-21, 12:55
I had a similar problem with one of my old vintage purchases. I ended up loosening the case back a bit and burying the watch in a container full of uncooked...

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sladew replied to Tools

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21-02-21, 12:26
Hi Ghen,

Great question! I'd be interested in recommendations too.

I bought a cheapie set of tools off TM. It's ok-"ish"......

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sladew replied to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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21-02-21, 08:42
It's coffee o'clock. Waiting and watching over a short black.

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sladew started a topic Replacement movement parts?

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20-02-21, 15:06
Replacement movement parts?

Hi,

A quick question and perhaps some advice from TKNZ?

I have been given several vintage watches. Two of the watches, a Helbros...

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sladew replied to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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17-02-21, 09:24
Here's to a hopeful Auckland lockdown lift from a vintage Tissot viewpoint

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sladew commented on sladew's reply to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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14-02-21, 16:32
Saving up the acing it for Valentine's day

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sladew replied to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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13-02-21, 12:13
ADEC-ing it today

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sladew commented on sladew's reply to Waywof 12-2-2021

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12-02-21, 22:09
Nope, not yet. I think that the metal bracelet is growing on me. I've got a spare brown strap but I've started to appreciate the worn, anodized gold colour,...

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sladew replied to Waywof 12-2-2021

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12-02-21, 13:08
'Dress to impress,' they say, so I'm rocking aging, and faded gold Seiko 5 bling for a site visit.

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sladew replied to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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11-02-21, 08:44
A shiny, elderly Citizen for a grey day

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sladew commented on sladew's reply to Daily Chat & Wrist Check Edition 2021

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11-02-21, 06:52
Don, yes I've noticed something like that. I'm trying to identify what watches reflect or enhance what moods

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