Piccolo 673 Posted July 26, 2017 For those that know him, you know how helpful he is. For those that don't know him I'm sure you have read how helpful he is... He's worked on numerous watches for me, always super useful with advice and takes his time to talk through issues and solutions. I recently sent off my Bremont MB2 for some work. I love the watch, but always fancied the coloured second hand of the MB1 (no chance of me being ejected in a Martin Baker seat to be able to buy one, and the last one I saw on the open market was priced a bit silly) The yellow increases legibility, and well, it looks cool too. When Rolie got it he had "a bit" of a nightmare... I use my watches quite hard, if they're rated waterproof I'll use them in water, I work in them, I do stuff in them - sometimes they get pretty beat up. Well, this one wouldn't come apart - eventually when it did come apart Rolie found rust and salt gluing the case together (my bad, paddling in the sea is a no no from now on with this one) Next problem was the top crown (time and day/date setting) An issue that I've always had with the watch is that the top crown doesn't sit quite flush with the case (fractions of a mm, but it's a common complaint among owners) This is a first gen MB2 and Bremonts engineering and quality control has much improved since. There was a problem with the keyless, which meant he had to remove the barrel bridge as the stem wasn't able to be removed. He found the mainplate was slightly worn, and the stem had a lip that had worn into it. This caused it to stick. All this was removed and cleaned - just in order to get the stem out. Then out came the dial and calendar wheels so that the keyless could be repaired. After all this just to get the thing apart - he could start doing what I'd asked for. He mounted the second hand on a spare movement to keep it nice and steady and cracked open the paint pots..! With the hand painted and dry it was time for reassembly. Everything back together, anti-magnetic faraday cage around the movement, and anti-shock rubber movement holder in place. Quick tune up to get it running nice... And so here we have it - Yellow second hand all done and looking great. I like it. And one on the wrist... So - a Big Thanks to Rolie for his help (again) A good mate, and always a pleasure to chat to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted July 26, 2017 Absolutely Stirling work again by rolie, but we should chip in and buy him a new camera phone☺ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,376 Posted July 26, 2017 that is fucking awesome and like you say very exclusive look we are blessed to know the man :wub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted July 26, 2017 Great man and your watch is stunning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted July 26, 2017 cheers all - yep he is a great guy for sure :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperbMonster 4 Posted July 26, 2017 I'm a bit in love with the MB, it looks great with with the mod. Great job by Rollie there. Watchfinder had an MB1 with POA, so I did just that - £25k was the response! Probably be cheaper to get ejected! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted July 26, 2017 I'm a bit in love with the MB, it looks great with with the mod. Great job by Rollie there. Watchfinder had an MB1 with POA, so I did just that - £25k was the response! Probably be cheaper to get ejected! :D Part of me feels that watches like that shouldn't get sold, but then I don't know the back story of why the owner put it up for sale etc. It is a great watch, one of the ones I have owned for the longest time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperbMonster 4 Posted July 26, 2017 I'm a bit in love with the MB, it looks great with with the mod. Great job by Rollie there. Watchfinder had an MB1 with POA, so I did just that - £25k was the response! Probably be cheaper to get ejected! :D Part of me feels that watches like that shouldn't get sold, but then I don't know the back story of why the owner put it up for sale etc. It is a great watch, one of the ones I have owned for the longest time. Glad you're enjoying it. After trying one on at an AD, I was really surprised it isn't rep'd. It may well be the first gen I purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulbadran 0 Posted July 26, 2017 wow!! who is rollie in the group...could u give me link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted July 26, 2017 That looks like what happens when I send mine up to Neil. I oftens think it's an easy fix try myself and then realise my ineptitude and post it oop north to find I'm not actually (totally) retarded I've just got a proper fooked watch! Then queue some Rolie magic and I have a perfect watch again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted July 27, 2017 That looks great. Nice work Rolie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micscave 1 Posted July 27, 2017 Very talented bloke is Neil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n18lld 656 Posted July 27, 2017 Great watch there and a great member is Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted July 27, 2017 That's one good looking watch, be sure to bring it along to the Yorkshire GTG :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites