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Post by baylenkm on Nov 3, 2014 16:45:01 GMT -8
Hey Guys, I just got my NOS Arnie (even had the blue plastic on the case back) and much to my disamy there is a crack in the shroud...
So I saw the thread "A definitive solution for the Seiko H558", a great post I might add but I didnt see in the thread a place to purchase or get ahold of the producer of the "MARK III" shroud. ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN PICK ONE OF THESE UP. Thanks in advance for any help. |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 3, 2014 16:56:35 GMT -8
I not sure where those shrouds are available, but I'm sure someone will chime in with an assist. Strange that an NOS piece, would have a cracked shroud...Got some pics? For reference, I believe THIS is the thread you're referring to? |
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Post by baylenkm on Nov 3, 2014 17:06:57 GMT -8
Yeah, Ill post some pics tomorrow
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Post by cobrajet25 on Nov 3, 2014 21:53:07 GMT -8
No affiliation with the seller, but has anyone tried THESE? |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 4, 2014 6:51:19 GMT -8
No affiliation with the seller, but has anyone tried THESE?Now, those are really reasonable priced. Aren't the ones mentioned in the referenced thread, like $200-$300? Granted, they are a different material...but that's a hefty price for a shroud IMO. |
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Post by catkicker on Nov 4, 2014 10:23:18 GMT -8
Got to wonder what a arnie shroud would sell for.
good luck on your hunt for a shroud.
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Post by seikoholic on Nov 4, 2014 10:47:04 GMT -8
The material used to make them is really odd, and fickle. I've seen originals that are as pliant and easy to work with as anything. I've had near NOS examples come in with the shroud shattered like glass. My best Arnie, best I've ever personally seen, was like this. The shroud was not only incredibly broken, it kept breaking into smaller and smaller pieces, shattering down with the slightest flex. Incredibly brittle. I replaced it with one of the $55 plastic replacements available on eBay that Aaron linked up above. The seller lacked tact and should have had better customer service skills, and the first piece I got had some quality control issues, but after a bit of wrangling I got a better one out of him and it's been fine since.
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Post by siralan on Nov 4, 2014 12:21:36 GMT -8
I have one of the stainless shrouds, fitted to my H558-500A  |
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Post by baylenkm on Nov 4, 2014 13:18:26 GMT -8
So I found out where to order them. The guys name is Wayne Pettit and his email conact info is
wayne.pettit@yahoo.co.uk
He has a bunch of differnt options on finishes and price points. He was quick to reply and seems to be really eager to help out. I will posts some pics when it get here  |
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Post by baylenkm on Nov 20, 2014 9:52:32 GMT -8
Update, So Wayne has been great thus far. He has kept me up to date on the status of the shroud in which he is making (currently off to be coated). If anyone is looking for a shroud, I woud not hesitate to shoot him an email. |
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Post by longbike on Nov 23, 2014 0:52:09 GMT -8
Yes Wayne is the Man for these for these Arnie's. I'm always in contact with him. He had some other things coming about very soon also from what he has told me. His Shrouds are very nice too and now they have come out with a new coating he told me and better then the regular stuff. Wayne is a great Gentleman and is a good business man also. |
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