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Post by Len on Apr 21, 2024 22:23:36 GMT -8
Winter has officially started, getting ready for snow diving  |
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Post by dudlei on Apr 22, 2024 0:03:25 GMT -8
DW-5000SP 20th Anniversary Project Team Tough 2003  |
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Post by TinkeringFR on Apr 22, 2024 1:18:40 GMT -8
Hey Len, this leather strap looks like my Asian friend dealer's home made straps. Spring Break here, 5°C, I have to go at work for computer maintenance, they closed the main road without warning, I have to make a 10km detour and, of course, everyone else takes the same route as me.  |
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Post by Len on Apr 22, 2024 1:39:13 GMT -8
Hey Len , this leather strap looks like my Asian friend dealer's home made straps. Strap is actually from CNS, with less than 8 USD / piece....  |
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Post by Fergus on Apr 22, 2024 1:47:02 GMT -8
Plus a project in hand. It's missing all hands, one winder and the case back which acts as the bell. So in short I need another BB for the winder and back at least...it's never ending this tinkering.  |
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Post by twhp101 on Apr 22, 2024 1:53:23 GMT -8
Quick and dirty shot of a desk diver  |
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Post by victor on Apr 22, 2024 3:13:42 GMT -8
About 10C this AM, which is kind of cold compared to the past few weeks, but historically pretty normal. Of course it got cooler because I've started to move the plants out.
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Post by russtmurray on Apr 22, 2024 3:28:23 GMT -8
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Post by peterr on Apr 22, 2024 4:12:49 GMT -8
my fave from 2023...  |
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Post by cd_god on Apr 22, 2024 5:31:06 GMT -8
I think I need to find a new job.
Or better yet move off the grid and not do shit for the rest of my life 
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Post by inboost on Apr 22, 2024 6:08:32 GMT -8
My Great Grandfather's well worn pocket watch gifted to him on October 29th, 1880! This 144 year old piece is powered by a cool contraption calles a Fusee Chain drive which is simply brilliant! It was given to me when I was young and I think I broke it trying to understand it's function. Fast Forward 40 years and I repaired what I had done, serviced and cleaned it, and brought it back to life.
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Post by raz on Apr 22, 2024 6:47:01 GMT -8
Beach mood  |
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Post by twhp101 on Apr 22, 2024 6:59:46 GMT -8
My Great Grandfather's well worn pocket watch gifted to him on October 29th, 1880! This 144 year old piece is powered by a cool contraption calles a Fusee Chain drive which is simply brilliant! It was given to me when I was young and I think I broke it trying to understand it's function. Fast Forward 40 years and I repaired what I had done, serviced and cleaned it, and brought it back to life.
What a great bit of family history and what a great story! Lovely to hear you were able to get it back running |
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Post by longbike on Apr 22, 2024 8:29:31 GMT -8
Aloha, This for some time Weekend was busy with ...... The Boat here but everything is working great now. Another Friends Boat is next so Diving also to be done. Citizens Night Hawk  Furukake - Avocado -Salmon Bowl Black Coffee Miso   
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Post by inboost on Apr 22, 2024 8:34:09 GMT -8
What a great bit of family history and what a great story! Lovely to hear you were able to get it back running Thanks twhp101 ! I have to say that servicing it had some ups and downs. I bent a lot of stuff in the escapement and hurt the hairspring as a child. I was able to get it all straightened out and back in place (much of it is fastened with cross-pins instead of screws!) but the hairspring was damaged badly and ended up snapping where it was pinned to the regulator. I reshaped the tail end and fitted it up, but it now runs irreparably fast, gaining between 80 to 120 seconds a day depending on position. There is a lot of wear, but it's clean and well lubricated now and good for light duty WRUW parades. The amazing part is that when I cleaned it I found sand in it. Why? My Great Grandfather was a stone mason to the Rookwood General Cemetery in NSW Australia and the family business is still running strong to this day. I'm certain the pinkish colored grains belonged to headstones and other elaborate decorative carvings he was known for. How's that for the sands of time?  |
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Post by dapellegrini on Apr 22, 2024 18:57:15 GMT -8
I do wear watches every so often, I swear - this one is a real looker, thx HiBeat Oh... 37c here today. If you just don't go outside it's fine though   |
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Post by HiBeat on Apr 23, 2024 3:28:06 GMT -8
I do wear watches every so often, I swear - this one is a real looker, thx HiBeat Oh... 37c here today. If you just don't go outside it's fine though Yes it is truly a spectacular design, SEIKO really got it right. Gorgeous photo. Enjoy ! |
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