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Post by dad-the-diver on Jun 9, 2013 5:14:21 GMT -8
As the title says. I see Um on the 'bay & wonder what are they (& before you get smart don't just say SAMPLES!  ) I mean are they just non working samples of actual watches? Are the bezel inserts, dial. hands usable? What gives? |
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Post by daveswordfish on Jun 9, 2013 5:38:13 GMT -8
They are usually just watches that are missing movements, holdings rings, etc. case, crystal, bezel, hands, dial, all good. Sometimes they come on a much shortened or "half" bracelet or strap.
Great if you come across one and want to use it to restore a beater!
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Post by dad-the-diver on Jun 9, 2013 6:13:09 GMT -8
They are usually just watches that are missing movements, holdings rings, etc. case, crystal, bezel, hands, dial, all good. Sometimes they come on a much shortened or "half" bracelet or strap. Great if you come across one and want to use it to restore a beater!Get out of my mind Dave!! |
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Post by daveswordfish on Jun 9, 2013 6:32:06 GMT -8
Restoring a beater is the best bet. Tried to use one as a potholder...not so good! LOL
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Post by lucilinburhuc on Jun 9, 2013 10:23:19 GMT -8
Just pop a movement in the case and enjoy it. Just remember: sometimes (not allways!) the lume can be a little weaker, Rileynp and I once talked about that, we don't know why that is, all other parts are exactly the same as the ones on new bought watches.
Ron
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Post by cobrajet25 on Jun 9, 2013 14:45:51 GMT -8
They are real watches, sans movements, casing rings, bracelet clasps, etc. I built a 7A28 "Alien" out of a sample case and a roached-out goldtone 7A28-7029. Attachments:
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jun 9, 2013 17:16:01 GMT -8
Weren't they salesman's samples?
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Post by HiBeat on Jun 9, 2013 17:20:49 GMT -8
I've heard it said that they lack the casing rings, and sourcing them can prove difficult.
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Post by cobrajet25 on Jun 10, 2013 0:22:12 GMT -8
That is the biggest problem with them...no casing rings. It can be hard to make one watch out of a sample case and another watch for this reason. With the 7As, there really is no casing ring. But I had a helluva time making one 5246 KS with a round sample case and a square donor watch! |
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Post by normdiaz on Jun 10, 2013 3:58:57 GMT -8
I once returned a Timex under warranty for cosmetic dial defects. The watch they sent back appeared to be a replacement with "sample" stamped on the caseback. I figured they just popped in a new movement or used the one out of the watch I sent in.
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) I mean are they just non working samples of actual watches? Are the bezel inserts, dial. hands usable?
