dizzy 0 Posted January 4, 2019 On 23/06/2018 at 16:49, J!m said: Nice tutorial. The aftermarket bezels leave a lot to be desired. Even the “expensive “ ones. The insert should snap into a significant groove in the bezel ring. And once in, the bezel edge should be “proud” of the insert. 99% of the ones I see, the insert is flush with the bezel ring. These have to be glued, especially if you have a gen insert you don’t want to loose. One of my first reps was a 5517 long before I joined any forum. I lost a couple WO990 inserts and they are not free... i use a big press for crystal retainer rings (those should be seriously tight) and my old crystal press I only use for popping out inserts from gen bezels. ITT gets them out (and in) without damage. That press would break with a gen watch trying to press a retainer ring on. I actually have a small bench vice that I use with my press dies to press retainer rings on Gen submariners. They are def not easy to get on. My little cheap blue one hand press won’t do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oris 421 Posted December 4, 2019 Phenomenal thread, @NCRich I thoroughly enjoyed reading this - top notch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted July 29, 2020 Have you modded a JKF 6538 yet? If so, what's the dial size? Thinking about getting a Viet dial for the 6538, wanna make sure it fits. I don't have a lathe so.... Might be tricky to trim. Thanks in advance. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,745 Posted July 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mbari said: Have you modded a JKF 6538 yet? If so, what's the dial size? Thinking about getting a Viet dial for the 6538, wanna make sure it fits. I don't have a lathe so.... Might be tricky to trim. Thanks in advance. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk I don't believe that JKF has a 6538. I am frequently wrong though. The only ones I am aware of are from Helenarou and ones called 1950's models that use the same case you can buy from Silix. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted July 29, 2020 And, if you are man enough, the dial can be mounted in a Dremel and spun while lightly pressing the edge on a Swiss pattern file to reduce diameter. Note it is VERY EASY to completely destroy the dial, as well as take an eye out. But, since you have another eye, I say go for it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted July 29, 2020 And, if you are man enough, the dial can be mounted in a Dremel and spun while lightly pressing the edge on a Swiss pattern file to reduce diameter. Note it is VERY EASY to completely destroy the dial, as well as take an eye out. But, since you have another eye, I say go for it!Haha agreed. Did destroy a dial yesterday. Doing as such for another project. In this case I have the opposite problem. Dial is 27mm and cases have a 29mm opening, leaving a gap. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted July 29, 2020 I don't believe that JKF has a 6538. I am frequently wrong though. The only ones I am aware of are from Helenarou and ones called 1950's models that use the same case you can buy from Silix.You're correct jkf doesn't have one upon further digging. With marvellous on WhatsApp now and he's showing me 6538s from other factories. Guess I need a 38mm case anyway for three gen spec dials. Aka Phong or buy cartel 6542s and gut them out. Either way more money than 200 bucks for 2 dials. On the plus side, buying 2 6542s will leave me with some additional parts. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted July 29, 2020 Dial a bit too small can sometimes be worked around with an 0-ring in the dial recess, if there is enough dial recess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattyd 11 Posted July 29, 2020 Phenomenal thread! But I promise you, most guys on this site would as soon eat that watch with barbecue sauce rather than give it a go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rower 262 Posted July 29, 2020 I'm so glad this post was revived. I missed it when it was originally posted. #NCRich I wish I had your talents. Unfortunately I was born with zero mechanical talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamomota 0 Posted July 30, 2020 Impressive and knowledgeable tutorial. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anj4de 2 Posted March 23, 2021 Absolutely great! This is exactly the type of watch I want.m The tutorial will help a lot once I have parts together. thanks a million Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimN1564 28 Posted May 26, 2021 Thanks this has been very helpful! So quick question, How do you get the crown to seal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,745 Posted May 26, 2021 34 minutes ago, JimN1564 said: Thanks this has been very helpful! So quick question, How do you get the crown to seal? If you remove the tube then you use blue locktite when replacing. Then use silicon grease on the rubber seals on the crown and tube. Also caseback gasket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimN1564 28 Posted May 27, 2021 First attempt ... lost a clamp and stem hold down button stuck down. sooooo there is that, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,745 Posted May 28, 2021 18 hours ago, JimN1564 said: First attempt ... lost a clamp and stem hold down button stuck down. sooooo there is that, lol You have not lost it, you haven't crawled around on the floor long enough. No one here can say that hasn't happened to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tirillo.mau 7 Posted April 1, 2022 Anybody knows where can I buy a case for my 26mm dial JKF sub? I need a new one but I dont know where can I find it... Help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexFelix 197 Posted September 25, 2022 On 01/04/2022 at 11:50, tirillo.mau said: Anybody knows where can I buy a case for my 26mm dial JKF sub? I need a new one but I dont know where can I find it... Help! RaffleDials Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texaswatchguy 12 Posted September 26, 2022 You make it look so easy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wozurd 3 Posted October 14, 2022 thankyou, extremely useful! I always age my stuff without dissassembly, never a good idea but i didnt know how to properly take it apart lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites