turnipz 0 Posted September 15, 2011 Quick question, was just wondering if anyone knows if movement spacers are required or not, could you just clamp the movement to the case and skip them entirely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 15, 2011 And then your mov't will be shaken, not stirred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archaon 4 Posted September 15, 2011 Quick question, was just wondering if anyone knows if movement spacers are required or not, could you just clamp the movement to the case and skip them entirely? I guess it would be unwise... You would expose the stem (this piece that connects the crown to the movement) to high constraints, you will eventually break the stem. Other problem I foresee is the fact that a lot (if not all) the dials are tied to the movement. Therefore not having movement spacer will make the movement budge inside the case of the watch and you will have a watch with a dial moving around in the case... not pretty... If you can really clamp/screw, attach the movement to the case then i guess you could avoid using it. but not all the reps have a way to attach the movement to the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnipz 0 Posted September 15, 2011 Damn, okay thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archaon 4 Posted September 15, 2011 Damn, okay thanks guys. If this is not a high end replica, you can try and build a spacer yourself. I didn't think of this before, but i guess you need to use a material for the spacer that: - is reasonably shock-proof - doesn't fall/degrade into small pieces to avoid pieces going into the movement - hard enough to keep the movement in place. Plastic is an obvious one, but not easy to build yourself. Wood could do if you put something on it that avoid the wood falling into small parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted September 15, 2011 vdb often used spaghetti as a movement spacer. Allegedly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted September 15, 2011 vdb often used spaghetti as a movement spacer. Allegedly... macaroni is better :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted September 15, 2011 vdb often used spaghetti as a movement spacer. Allegedly... macaroni is better :P You guys know nothing, he used pieces of overcooked steak. Where do you think he got the A1 sauce idea from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted September 15, 2011 vdb often used spaghetti as a movement spacer. Allegedly... macaroni is better :P You guys know nothing, he used pieces of overcooked steak. Where do you think he got the A1 sauce idea from? and chicken bones from KFC buckle ? With extra sauce ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted September 15, 2011 vdb often used spaghetti as a movement spacer. Allegedly... macaroni is better You guys know nothing, he used pieces of overcooked steak. Where do you think he got the A1 sauce idea from? and chicken bones from KFC buckle ? With extra sauce ? I heard he mades hands out of chicken wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted September 15, 2011 I am hungry now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
