JohnG 41 Posted November 16, 2009 These won't be done until after the Holidays, still have decisions to make about the dials, straps, etc... though I think I have it mostly worked out.... Anyway, here they are after the bezel/crown/cg/caseback swaps: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 16, 2009 another one john? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 16, 2009 luv me sum minee fiddees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 16, 2009 luv me sum minee fiddees tease for another giveaway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 16, 2009 The mini-fiddy style case is one of the reasons I like my 233 so much. Gotta get me a proper mini fiddy one of these days though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted November 16, 2009 you have some funky ideas john! Looking forward to the final result. How do you remove the bezel from a pam case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 16, 2009 you have some funky ideas john! Looking forward to the final result. How do you remove the bezel from a pam case? The bezel has a lip in the inside of the case - if you support the case with a movement holder so that the bezel is free to drop down, you can place a small punch on that lip and tap gently with a hammer and it will come out. Getting it back in is harder - but I have found that using the crystal press works best. Also, I pull the crystals first, then put them back in last.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad dawg 0 Posted November 17, 2009 I have often wondered about the water ingress protection due to the separate bezel and case pieces. Can you confirm if there is any sealant/glue in there to keep the water out? MD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted November 17, 2009 There is usually a rubber O ring under the bezel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr.Manhatten 0 Posted November 17, 2009 very interesting idea i think the straps will make these. maby add a cool skeleton movement to them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jb boin 0 Posted November 17, 2009 Or you could make... a mini aquarium on them :P Anyway, nice work here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 17, 2009 There is usually a rubber O ring under the bezel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted November 17, 2009 Shweeeet mate! Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad dawg 0 Posted November 17, 2009 There is usually a rubber O ring under the bezel Thanks for the tip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 22, 2009 I was thinking of a mini fiddy for the 917, who from and how much John? I was toying with a 44mm rose gold as well...decisions, decisions... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted November 22, 2009 I love the Johng creations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 22, 2009 Sconey - Jackson Tse sells the mini fiddy case. You need to be careful with the crystal, though - they are, apparently, easy to crack when assembling the watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted November 22, 2009 me too- nice watches. got this from sead. also got a 233 from pwc- although gotta say; the crystal is abit cloudy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 22, 2009 Sconey - Jackson Tse sells the mini fiddy case. You need to be careful with the crystal, though - they are, apparently, easy to crack when assembling the watch. My fist one broke but in the middle of the night. I think the exploding crystal problem is a spontaneous one - it doesn't require that you stress the crystal, it just happens one day if that cystal happens to have a flaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 23, 2009 Sconey - Jackson Tse sells the mini fiddy case. You need to be careful with the crystal, though - they are, apparently, easy to crack when assembling the watch. My fist one broke but in the middle of the night. I think the exploding crystal problem is a spontaneous one - it doesn't require that you stress the crystal, it just happens one day if that cystal happens to have a flaw. Ouch - that's unfortunate. Shame there isn't a sapphire option... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted December 9, 2009 Hmm...I've got a spare sapphire for a 47mm that I bought from Davidsen when my son killed my fiddy. He sent me a spare, but it's pretty ordinary...distorts the dial, and needs an ar treatment badly. Still....it's kept my fiddy in form....so no major complaint there. Would love to find a watch press and some tutes on crystal removal & fitting.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 12, 2009 Hmm...I've got a spare sapphire for a 47mm that I bought from Davidsen when my son killed my fiddy. He sent me a spare, but it's pretty ordinary...distorts the dial, and needs an ar treatment badly. Still....it's kept my fiddy in form....so no major complaint there. Would love to find a watch press and some tutes on crystal removal & fitting.... I would write one but I suspect my technique is not the correct one... Also, I have only done crystals with compression rings so far - can't do a proper tutorial without the other kind (no ring) too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
