camrok
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Post by camrok on Oct 22, 2019 3:27:40 GMT -8
I have been bugging @triito Tristan all day with my constant 7548 updates. Pulled the trigger on a very modestly priced 7548. This is how it arrived. Note this is a genuine Aussie edition with pre- loved red dirt from the center of Australia. Pleasant surprise. The Japanese 1979 engineering kept the nasty red stuff that when wet turns to glue- out of the important bits. The person who replaced the battery last put a handy little spacer to remind the next watch smith to use the 43sw battery. (Over the top of a 390 or whatever battery. So it fired up no problem. First was the hideous bezel residue. Then the trademark mig weld splatter. Fixed with dremel sand then wire brush fitting. I didn’t take a pic of the dial but it’s near flawless. The hands were ordinary so I used a set of original 7548 that were also used on the vintage pulsar bottle top I’ve been battling with. I did have a double domed sapphire that would fit and a gasket. It’s a yellow coating witch gives those vintage pieces that warm hue. Love a quick little project.
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cobrajet25
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Post by cobrajet25 on Oct 22, 2019 5:02:44 GMT -8
Looks great! Ready for another 40 years!
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HiBeat
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Post by HiBeat on Oct 22, 2019 5:58:29 GMT -8
Crazy great job Cam.
I too like a blue AR or clear AR to bring out the creamy lume hues.
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pip
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Post by pip on Oct 22, 2019 8:00:45 GMT -8
Just awesome Cam!
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kue
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Post by kue on Oct 22, 2019 9:37:10 GMT -8
Nice one. Surprised it was so clean inside.
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tritto
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Post by tritto on Oct 22, 2019 12:31:31 GMT -8
That worked out really well, Cam. Much better than the first time I saw it. 👏👏
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Oct 22, 2019 14:07:20 GMT -8
I have been bugging @triito Tristan all day.. Ahhh yes.. One of my favourite pastimes btw that is a nice dial
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Oct 24, 2019 5:59:03 GMT -8
Great result. Very nice watch! Enjoy!!!!!
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