camrok
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Post by camrok on Jan 24, 2016 18:15:27 GMT -8
I've got an incoming Grail. The Arnie 558 from original owner with booklet.
Very excited.
It's got a cracked shroud.
I can see the plastic replacements on eBay but not sure their bang for buck. At $50 for one or $70 for 2.
1- are there any other great alternatives?
2- is there any sizing/ manufacture specs out there?
I have a very skilled best friend who is a machinist but have yet to give him a project.
Cam
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Post by Benchdweller on Jan 24, 2016 19:24:15 GMT -8
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Post by jkchua on Jan 24, 2016 19:26:20 GMT -8
MontecristoNo1 (wayne) sells metal shrouds for the H558. His facebook page is kintaro hatori. I prefer metal than plastic if I were to get a replacement to add weight to the watch. Coincidentally i just did a strap change this morning on my arnie and saw a part of the shroud come off. It's one side of the clip the holds the shroud. At least it'll be easy to take off   Here is my arnie  |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jan 24, 2016 19:36:14 GMT -8
I know many folks have experience with the AM shrouds, so I'm sure you'll get the feedback you're looking for.
Mike Mounce just sold a really nice Arnie on the bay, sold for around $500 I believe. I still want one, hopefully some day.
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Post by camrok on Jan 24, 2016 20:11:22 GMT -8
I know many folks have experience with the AM shrouds, so I'm sure you'll get the feedback you're looking for. Mike Mounce just sold a really nice Arnie on the bay, sold for around $500 I believe. I still want one, hopefully some day. I saw that on eBay- didn't realize it went that high. I really like the thought of metal but the cost is pretty high. £80 for coated (not pvd) or £60 for raw. I can't find the aluminum option. That seemed to be a nice in between option- except I don't like mixing metals together. My thoughts. 1- plastic lighter cheaper and if it busts get another. 2- metal. Solid more like tuna if it's coated, it will still eventually loose it's coating and luster. |
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Post by tritto on Jan 24, 2016 20:19:03 GMT -8
The one you have coming is cracked, but seems to be complete. Is there any value in trying to glue it, or are they just too brittle at this stage?
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Post by 28A on Jan 24, 2016 21:03:42 GMT -8
Cam.. lucky you mate. One sold the other week on ebay for NINE HUNDRED aus bucks. NINE HUNDRED.
My Seiko guy has one of these and it's the last one i'm trying to pry from him.. going to talk to him about it tonight and get it for well under half what the other one sold for.. because i'm a tightass and $900 is absurd.
Will keep an eye on this and keep me in the loop with what you choose shroud wise as his plastic one is also busted.
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Post by camrok on Jan 24, 2016 21:46:52 GMT -8
Cam.. lucky you mate. One sold the other week on ebay for NINE HUNDRED aus bucks. NINE HUNDRED. It was probably the one referred to above Mike Mounce's but our dollar is worth half a French fry in the US! |
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Post by camrok on Jan 24, 2016 23:51:28 GMT -8
The one you have coming is cracked, but seems to be complete. Is there any value in trying to glue it, or are they just too brittle at this stage? Will see what it's like when I get it. Considering its $19 to get a 3D printed one( postage is Hefty though.) it's probably not worth screwing with an old brittle one. I've come across other sports 100 plastic bezels or edges that have just crumbled when you take them off. |
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Post by doomguy10011 on Jan 25, 2016 14:20:51 GMT -8
I know many folks have experience with the AM shrouds, so I'm sure you'll get the feedback you're looking for. Mike Mounce just sold a really nice Arnie on the bay, sold for around $500 I believe. I still want one, hopefully some day. I saw that on eBay- didn't realize it went that high. I really like the thought of metal but the cost is pretty high. £80 for coated (not pvd) or £60 for raw. I can't find the aluminum option. That seemed to be a nice in between option- except I don't like mixing metals together. My thoughts. 1- plastic lighter cheaper and if it busts get another. 2- metal. Solid more like tuna if it's coated, it will still eventually loose it's coating and luster. An aluminium shroud used to be produced by Armsaver on eBay, but his page only lists plastic ones now. You could still contact him to check if he has any Al ones still available. But personally, I think Wayne's DLC shrouds are the best option. I had an Al shroud for about a year, then sold it and picked up a DLC one. Really completes the watch if you ask me. |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jan 25, 2016 15:40:01 GMT -8
Cam.. lucky you mate. One sold the other week on ebay for NINE HUNDRED aus bucks. NINE HUNDRED. It was probably the one referred to above Mike Mounce's but our dollar is worth half a French fry in the US! is the one Mike sold, $584.02...really nice piece.  |
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Post by 28A on Jan 25, 2016 16:39:25 GMT -8
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jan 25, 2016 16:41:43 GMT -8
Damn, same seller...where did he get both of those.  Mike has a great reputation, definitely adds to the sell price. |
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