Collection Gift - an ongoing project begun

[is that my watch]

Yeah, this was too stiff for a ball. I ended up succeeding with a table-vise I have outfitted with leather scraps glued to the inside clamps. Strap off, tight squeeze on the lugs and very steady pressure with the 3-prong Jaxa... but I had already scratched it by then, being lazy trying to use the palm of my hand. This back was on really tight. Maybe its first battery swap.

sounds like it had a few like that sorted out my brother in laws watch once it was on so tight had to get my actual work bench out and clamp it on that then turn it with both hands on the 3-prong ..some say to stick them in the fridge for ten minutes but just never wanted to risk it

[skywatch]

sounds like it had a few like that sorted out my brother in laws watch once it was on so tight had to get my actual work bench out and clamp it on that then turn it with both hands on the 3-prong ..some say to stick them in the fridge for ten minutes but just never wanted to risk it

On the EXTREMELY tough ones, I have gone so far as to use superglue (cyanoacrylate) to attach the blade of a butter knife to the back of a frozen backplane (on a 70s vintage Hamilton, seemed rusted shut.) The knife acts as a lever. Then, once off, you can remove the knife and clean the residue with acetone.

[Samanator]

Evo 42mm, perhaps?


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I always thought these were cool. I like very readable watches and this design just works at its primary function of telling time.


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[Samanator]

Adding another functional 251.264 Quartz chronograph to the stack, new battery on a Certina DS First Titanium. The back was on so tight that I ended up slipping with the Jaxa tool, giving it a bit of a scratch on the back lid, sigh. Hobbyist mistake. I guess I'll just keep it. I have another gray colored one that I should sell in its place.

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I keep returning to the GS Spring Drive, because I like to keep the movement charged up. Despite the hugeness, I've grown quite attached to this thing.

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I know the GS is a bit big, but it looks correct on your wrist. I’ve had a variation of this in both green and white dials. Spring drives are awesome. The smooth sweep is mesmerizing.


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[Samanator]

I managed to do battery swaps on two out of the four smart watches here. The Suunto Core and Alpina HSW Pro seem fully functional. I think I just need to find the USB charger for the AlpinerX Alive, as it has a rechargeable battery. There's also a black TicWatch with its charger, that is not taking a charge. Not sure what to do with that one. These others might be available to someone interested.

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I'd recommend keeping the Suunto Core. It has functions that G-shock don't have and in my opinion displays the daily functions in a better manner. I always liked the storm warning alarm on mine tied to the barometer.

The ani-digitals are not my thing and tend to be dificult to navigate menues.

[skywatch]

I'd recommend keeping the Suunto Core. It has functions that G-shock don't have and in my opinion displays the daily functions in a better manner. I always liked the storm warning alarm on mine tied to the barometer.

The ani-digitals are not my thing and tend to be dificult to navigate menues.

I'm not so much into the idea of smart watches. I have a phone in my pocket for those things, so I can have the wristwatch more for design and time-only. I just like things smaller.

Speaking of which, today's test wearing is the Ball Ducks Unlimited. Before I sell any of these I want to make sure they function well. 43mm x 15mm, too big and heavy for my tastes, but very attractive.

[hayday]

I always thought these were cool. I like very readable watches and this design just works at its primary function of telling time.


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Follow the KISS rule.


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[iyonk]

I had this for a while -

Yep Alan @tribe125...
it is always treasure and it will go down to my son since he's been eyeing on this cool watch.. one of my best purchase from you.. thank you for giving me this deal..

[Samanator]

[QUOTE=skywatch;633827]I'm not so much into the idea of smart watches. I have a phone in my pocket for those things, so I can have the wristwatch more for design and time-only. I just like things smaller.

Speaking of which, today's test wearing is the Ball Ducks Unlimited. Before I sell any of these I want to make sure they function well. 43mm x 15mm, too big and heavy for my tastes, but very attractive.



It is based on the Engineering II Ball Diver, but these had different lume which I felt was better than the diver. If you joined Ducks Unlimited for $25 you could purchase the watch at a serious discount. At the time with the membership it was the best deal to get into a Ball watch. It should be on a sailcloth strap with a Ball deployant. On the internal bezel I guess the AM/PM could be set for sunrise and sunset along with the compass, both would be helpful out duck hunting.

One other note. I know that is a 40mm,but it looks bigger on tour wrist than the 43mm GS. The engineering series tended to wear big and this really shows that.

[skywatch]

Two additions to the functional pile, battery swaps moving along for the Swiss Quartz part of the collection. Shiny blue Alpina GMT and barely worn Edox Chrono box queen. Both are around 42mm, nice looking watches.