Big Shout out to Adina Watches

[camrok]

I recently came across this nice cushion case diver that was twitching by Adina.

I originally considered swapping the movement to an ETA 28xx day date.
Nick talked me of of it and suggested it was a lot like the Heuer 1000 and to keep it original.
I had a spare ETA 536 movement and could have swapped it out easily,
but.... Considering the headquarters of the watch company with repair shop was within 2 days post, I decided to send it to them.
I asked for a quote for a new Crystal, seal check and movement clean and service.
I received a call within 2 days of its arrival with a quote.
It was very reasonable especially considering there was a glass replacement and movement repair.

I received the watch back today. 1 day after it was payed for with everything I asked for and a pressure test.
I spoke to the repairer who was eager to discuss how the radioactive lume used on vintage watches often caused a film on the inside of the watch and how happy he was with the outcome of the service.
Here is the finished product. Although it doesn't look too different from start to finish its still a great result. [img src="i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll162/camsjunk1/9423F3FC-FDAC-45CB-8C38-200A24C96D33_zpsp5g8wkyt.jpg"]
Cam

[Adrian-VTA]

Looks awesome!

Check in again when you've become Spiderman.

[tritto]

I love that big solid quartz movement. Looks good Cam.

[69ChevelleSS]

Very cool . . . now you AND your watch can glow in the dark!  Congrats and enjoy!

[28A]

Sept 30, 2015 0:44:05 GMT -8 camrok said:

I recently came across this nice cushion case diver that was twitching by Adina.
I originally considered swapping the movement to an ETA 28xx day date.
Nick talked me of of it and suggested it was a lot like the Heuer 1000 and to keep it original.
I had a spare ETA 536 movement and could have swapped it out easily, but.... Considering the headquarters of the watch company with repair shop was within 2 days post, I decided to send it to them.
I asked for a quote for a new Crystal, seal check and movement clean and service.
I received a call within 2 days of its arrival with a quote.
It was very reasonable especially considering there was a glass replacement and movement repair.

I received the watch back today. 1 day after it was payed for with everything I asked for and a pressure test.
I spoke to the repairer who was eager to discuss how the radioactive lume used on vintage watches often caused a film on the inside of the watch and how happy he was with the outcome of the service.
Here is the finished product. Although it doesn't look too different from start to finish its still a great result.
Cam

Just came across this, woo a mention! Glad to see my advice was the right choice for you! Man, seeing it on my computer instead of my iPhone 6 it really does look like a MRP case too!

Was there anything on the inside of the case back? I can't remember as when we were discussing this last time i was sitting waiting at Nandos and as soon as i walked out the door all i had in mind was the peri peri chips and chicken i had in my hands 

[camrok]

Ha lol. Yeah it was marked Brevet 503.305
Think it was also marked MRP SA
Both on the inner case back.
Adina are replacing the dial ring for me as well as some paint flaked after they ultrasonic cleaned it.
Good guys to deal with.

[Adrian-VTA]

They would have had the cases and movements shipped here loose and assembled here. The cases were sometimes manufactured by subsidiaries of Rolex or other big name manufacturers. Used to be pretty common until the quartz crisis. Felicia and Lauris did this as well and were common at the time. Technically Australian made. I've got a few of each in my hoard.

Brevet numbers are common on third party manufactured cases.

Oct 6, 2015 2:39:29 GMT -8 camrok said:

Ha lol. Yeah it was marked Brevet 503.305
Think it was also marked MRP SA
Both on the inner case back.
Adina are replacing the dial ring for me as well as some paint flaked after they ultrasonic cleaned it.
Good guys to deal with.

[camrok]

So there was a small issue with the paint on the dial ring flaking after an ultrasonic clean.
See dial ring edges.

So a quick trip back to Adina and it was sorted.

It's now ticking nicely on my wrist. Not sure about the rubber strap, thinking of 20mm lug alternatives in metal.

[Adrian-VTA]

Awesome and great service by them! Most places would duck and weave and blame you somehow.