GenTLe 1,485 Posted July 30, 2016 Show us some less blurry pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Sorry for the blurry pic! So...we have Athaya 702 crown & tube, Sternk XS303 and unknown dial. p.s. i dont like very well the hole for the pearl in the insert. Another method for upload pic? Photobucket upload to low def.... (pic updated) Edited August 4, 2016 by emameme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted July 31, 2016 I use imgur now for photos. Photobucket got to be a pain in the ass. If you don't like the hole for the pearl bezel inserts are cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted July 31, 2016 I have a free account on Flickr, works fine Well done mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teimoso 0 Posted August 1, 2016 God job ! The Athaya 702 crown is great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Today I have decide to mod the case for put original lugs but i'm in front of a problem: 2 hole are done and the other 2 have a shaving blocked inside and i don't know how to remove them someone have a solution? for do it, i have used oil for thread Edited August 19, 2016 by emameme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted August 19, 2016 Looks nice ... But you should take a look on the ,,cooking with watches" Thread It's really inspiring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted August 19, 2016 I'm in a Black tunnel, the little parts doesnt exit :( Inviato dal mio A0001 utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted August 19, 2016 Did you break the drill bit inside? Auch... What about blocking the case in a vice (using wood blocks to avoid scratches) enter in the hole from the opposite part you were drilling with a small nail (flat the pointy part before) and hit it lightly with a very small hammer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted August 20, 2016 On a flat surface, rest the watch on a towel while holding it steady with your hand. Place the lug with the blocked hole so that the inside of the lug is facing upward. Take this tool and place it in the hole inside the lug, that usually works best. Tap firmly with this tool and the bits of broken drill bits will fall out of the hole. Happened to me multiple times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) On a flat surface, rest the watch on a towel while holding it steady with your hand. Place the lug with the blocked hole so that the inside of the lug is facing upward. Take this tool and place it in the hole inside the lug, that usually works best. Tap firmly with this tool and the bits of broken drill bits will fall out of the hole. Happened to me multiple times. I have tryed and one goes out but this one is very bastard inside!! And so I have broken the xs303 :o Edited August 23, 2016 by emameme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted August 24, 2016 Finally today i have fixed the problem!! This week-end i will sand it and i will post some pics Inviato dal mio A0001 utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted August 24, 2016 Yay! Fun, isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted August 25, 2016 This is the result but i'm not very happy. The case need to be polish and the engrave on the case are very orrible to see with the nato strap Inviato dal mio A0001 utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted August 29, 2016 TO avoid breaking the plexy, create something like this, which is perfect to keep the watch in place for lug drilling (PS: the 1.25mm cobalt bits, 2.6€ at my technical/insdustrial supplier here: http://www.quadrifer.it/, worked like it was made of butter...) or other purposes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites