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saturnz said:
I want something big, like wall clock scale not wristwatch scale that I need a magnifying glass to look at
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Ah ok, hmmm. Maybe browse the Cousins site I linked to earlier. I remember them selling movement display models that are much larger than what you'd find on a wristwatch.
 
gbyleveldt said:
I get them from Amazon to be honest. You welcome to go have a look for something you like. I've got no issue combining a bunch. I have noticed that you don't really save that much when you bring more in, but go pick a few and PM me links. Every little saving helps hehe
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Oh right. Thought you had a supplier arrangement of sorts.

I'll let you know and will be happy to split the shipping cost with you.
 
saturnz said:
I want something big, like wall clock scale not wristwatch scale that I need a magnifying glass to look at
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Yeah that could be a challenge. I did find this if you have access to a 3D printer:

www.myminifactory.com

3D Printable Tourbillon Mechanica - Tourbillon Escapement Mechanical Clock (Assembly guide pdf in description) by Dan

Summer sale is here till end of August! Use the code MECHA40 for 40% off applicable to the entire store! The Tourbillon Mechanica is an almost entirely 3D printed functional mechanical clock (except for metal pins and screws) This skeletonized mechanical clock with a tourbillon escapement is...
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riscbroker said:
Yeah that could be a challenge. I did find this if you have access to a 3D printer:
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theres lots of plans for those, even three axle ones, but if you look at the YouTube vids its not as easy and simple as having access to a 3d printer

one would think these tourbillon mechanisms would be popular as an executive toy, and its not like the watch makers start off designing watches with the actual size of the watch, they start off big and then scale it down, so it shouldn't be difficult to make these things as toys

I've been "looking" for about three years now, its really frustrating
 
Ordered the Laco Aachen 39 in blue, arriving on Wednesday (I'm in Aachen). Bit bummed that the blue one doesn't come with the leather strap that the black one does, instead it comes with a grey nato, cheeky, I've got enough natos already. So I've ordered a grey Archer strap for it.

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gbyleveldt said:
I really, really like that Laco!
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Thanks, took me a while to pull the trigger but glad I eventually did. Was hoping for a price drop at some point but no luck. The sunburst on the face is lovely, better than my Kamasu. Fits my thin wrist very well, and the archer strap is great as expected.
 
Any Seiko "collector" should have an SKX in his arsenal. This is the SKX009 which, in my mind, looks nicer than the plain SKX007. I managed to snag a proper made in Japan (SKX009J1) NOS one a while back, not the Malaysian ones we get here. What is strange, however, is that NOS 007's go for double the price of the 009's; I'd rather then build a 007 from scratch if I were to develop the desire to own one. Who would pay $700 for a NOS 007?! Madness...

I can't do rubber straps and while I wait for the dark blue canvas strap for this one, I thought I'd have a little fun with some Nato straps I had laying about:

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In other news: There's an interesting full custom Seiko coming up in the next few days. I've been busy with it for a few weeks now. I really should start that DIY thread I've been talking about
 
gbyleveldt said:
Any Seiko "collector" should have an SKX in his arsenal. This is the SKX009 which, in my mind, looks nicer than the plain SKX007. I managed to snag a proper made in Japan (SKX009J1) NOS one a while back, not the Malaysian ones we get here. What is strange, however, is that NOS 007's go for double the price of the 009's; I'd rather then build a 007 from scratch if I were to develop the desire to own one. Who would pay $700 for a NOS 007?! Madness...

I can't do rubber straps and while I wait for the dark blue canvas strap for this one, I thought I'd have a little fun with some Nato straps I had laying about:

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In other news: There's an interesting full custom Seiko coming up in the next few days. I've been busy with it for a few weeks now. I really should start that DIY thread I've been talking about
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Agreed 100% on having an SKX, not a big fan of the Pepsi bezel though. I'm currently hunting an SKX013
 
Caliph said:
Agreed 100% on having an SKX, not a big fan of the Pepsi bezel though. I'm currently hunting an SKX013
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Hahaha, amazing how tastes differ; I prefer the Pepsi bezel over the plain black one again.

I have the option on a SKX013 at the moment. The watch isn't working (which is a non issue for me) but is otherwise in good cosmetic condition. Only issue is that the bezel has been replaced with an aftermarket one. The watch is cheap though, so I might just grab it in the hope of sourcing the correct bezel for it. It look lovely otherwise.
 
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