Does anyone have any guidance on where I can source tiny shims for a modification made to an Omega clasp? I'm looking for something that is 3.0mm OD, 1.0mm ID, and 0.5mm thick. Or at least close enough that I can modify it to fit. I think some typ…
Continue reading41mm Bond SMP 2531.80 Wearing Too Large on 6.9″ Wrist
I own both the 2541.80 and 2531.80 SMP’s. This is the 90's Bond SMP. 41mm case. I love the look of the watch. I have a million different bracelets and straps I can switch between. I love the Bond connection (I’m a huge James Bond fan, both books a…
Continue readingWhat watch is this? Harrison Ford – Air Force One – 1997
I was recently watching Air Force One from 1997 with Harrison Ford. He plays the President of the United States and Air Force One has been taken over by terrorists.
I can't pinpoint the watch he's wearing despite some decent shots of it. It …
Continue readingWhen did Omega stop using tritium lume?
When did Omega stop using tritium? Was it at the same as Rolex? (which I believe was 1997-98)
The reason I ask is that I own a quartz Omega 2541.80 (the GoldenEye watch) that has a serial number dating to 1995. But the lume on the dial and hands glows…
Continue readingQuestion for anyone who has a 39.2mm first gen Aqua Terra
I'm thinking about picking up a 39.2mm first gen Aqua Terra. I currently own a first gen 36.2mm Aqua Terra, a 38.5mm Aqua Terra and I've previously owned the 38mm Aqua Terra.
I like the 36.2mm AT, but it's just a bit small. Especially w…
Continue readingDo the Omega 2500 and 8500 share the same hole size for hour & minute hands?
I can't seem to find info online regarding the hand hole size for Omega's 2500 and 8500 movements. I own a 38.5mm Skyfall Aqua Terra (8500 movement) and would like to put hour and minute hands from the 42mm Planet Ocean (2500 movement) on it….
Continue readingDoes anyone have a photo of a TAG Heuer 1000 (980.013) vs. 2000? Side-by-side
Does anyone have a photo of a TAG Heuer 1000 (980.013) vs. 2000 (the 37/38mm version)? In other words, a side-by-side photo? I’ve tried the 1000 (980.013) before and it wears a bit small despite measuring 37.3mm at both the bezel and case. I’m thinking about getting a 2000 series (specifically the blue dial WK1113) and I’d like to know how they compare with regard to size before I spend the money.
Continue readingFor reference, I owned the Tudor Black Bay 54 until recently and it measured 37.0mm at the…
Does anyone have a photo of a TAG Heuer 1000 (980.013) vs. 2000? Side-by-side
What’s the best way to store uncased movements for long periods of time?
I have a couple of ETA 2824-2 movements I purchased for a couple of projects I was planning to do–but never did. I’m going to keep them since I might have time and the desire to resume these projects sometime in the future.
Continue readingIn the meantime, what’s the best way to store them? I know a reasonable temperature and humdity is essential. But what about packaging? They are not factory sealed. I currently have them stored in small zip-lock bags. Is that enough? Should I add a desiccant packet to…
What’s the best way to store uncased movements for long periods of time?
Correcting a quartz second hand that falls between minute markers each tick?
I know quartz watches can be hit or miss as to whether the second hand hits the minute markers as it goes around the dial. I know that there can be some variance from one side of the dial to the other.
Continue readingThat said, I have a nice quartz watch that ticks almost perfectly between the minute markers all around the dial. I don’t demand perfection, but this is as bad as it can get. And as I said, it’s consistently right in the middle of the minute markers.
As I understand how the second hand is…
Correcting a quartz second hand that falls between minute markers each tick?
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