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by kerochan
Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: 7A28-xxxx Model Specific Area
Topic: A not so 'MINT' example of the 7A28-7000 Ripley Aliens
Replies: 13
Views: 33016

Re: A not so 'MINT' example of the 7A28-7000 Ripley Aliens

This is actually one of my holy grails all categories. I really regret passing up one in Hong Kong a few years ago, offered fullset and mint condition for about 6000 HKD. I managed to get my hands on a re-issue a couple of years later (SCED041, completely different color scheme) but it's not really ...
by kerochan
Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: 7A38-xxxx Model Specific Area
Topic: NOS 7A38-7060 SAA015J asking 1500 Euros - Seriously ?
Replies: 5
Views: 7267

Re: Another stupidly over-priced 7A28-7020 'James Bond' on eBay

Why do the sellers end/restart their ads like this? Is it to fool any potential buyers that an item hasn't been too long unsold? I mean it only takes minor search skills to filter out this behavior.
by kerochan
Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: Parts Info, Tech Tips and Tinkering
Topic: Changing crystal on 7A28-7040
Replies: 5
Views: 20709

Re: Changing crystal on 7A28-7040

As I thought, there is never an easy way when you can make it complicated! It was indeed a typo regarding the size of my crystal, it is 31 mm. But since it is only 1.5mm thick, I assume there will be a large gap between it and the bezel? I just got the watch and everything is perfect - except for on...
by kerochan
Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: Parts Info, Tech Tips and Tinkering
Topic: Changing crystal on 7A28-7040
Replies: 5
Views: 20709

Changing crystal on 7A28-7040

Will I need to remove the bezel before changing? I have a generic flat crystal from Cousins UK, 32mm 1.5mm thickness. Will it fit?

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by kerochan
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: Parts Info, Tech Tips and Tinkering
Topic: Repair bracelet on 7a38-7020?
Replies: 4
Views: 19289

Re: Repair bracelet on 7a38-7020?

Thanks for your reply, Paul. Didn't expect it to be this tough! Have you checked with any watchmaker if they have any method of fixing it?
by kerochan
Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: Parts Info, Tech Tips and Tinkering
Topic: Repair bracelet on 7a38-7020?
Replies: 4
Views: 19289

Repair bracelet on 7a38-7020?

I have an incoming 7a38-7020 with a broken bracelet. Is this difficult to fix? Anyone had a bracelet break like this?

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by kerochan
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Membership Numbers - who's counting ?
Replies: 6
Views: 23222

Re: Membership Numbers - who's counting ?

It's good to be back! :D
by kerochan
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello Spammer; Goodbye Spammer !!
Replies: 45
Views: 120820

Re: Hello Spammer; Goodbye Spammer !!

Aaaaw, I really wanted to download those Mp3 songs! :ugeek: