Author Topic: what is on your wrist today? (Read 2947893 times)

dpkong · « **Reply #6825 on:** February 06, 2013, 02:33:37 PM »

Quote from: STT1987 on February 06, 2013, 02:03:13 PM

Quote from: euclidorus on February 06, 2013, 12:27:18 PM
I think the word glue gives a negative connotation. If perhaps we use the word adhesive, it would probably seem acceptable. There are many high performance adhesives used in the industrial world, like how Lotus use it to bond their chassis components, and also in aerospace. If anyone can enlighten as to what type of adhesive is used in watchmaking, that would surely shed some light.
Epoxy resin glue
Damn strong stuff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epoxy

Epoxy resin shouldn't come off. Maybe it was UHU ??

Calibr · « **Reply #6826 on:** February 06, 2013, 02:54:47 PM »

Araldite, a type of epoxy glue is used in the jewellery business, sticking gems to metal. This same araldite is also used to stick golf club heads to steel or graphite shaft. For watches, I think the makers only use loctite for ease of application!

rusminag · « **Reply #6827 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:11:48 PM »

Maybe need a new thread to discuss the glue/adhesive/epoxy issue.

On this in a taxi to Bandara

STT1987 · « **Reply #6828 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:12:48 PM »

Quote from: kt6608 on February 06, 2013, 02:54:47 PM

Araldite, a type of epoxy glue is used in the jewellery business, sticking gems to metal. This same araldite is also used to stick golf club heads to steel or graphite shaft. For watches, I think the makers only use loctite for ease of application!

If that is true, no wonder the bezel fell off, loctite is just an adherent, not an adhesive - it's not meant to permanent. That is really cutting corners!

BTW, they use Araldite in the construction of the new Coventry Cathedral and the Sydney Opera house.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araldite

STT1987 · « **Reply #6829 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:19:14 PM »

Quote from: rusminag on February 06, 2013, 03:11:48 PM

Maybe need a new thread to discuss the glue/adhesive/epoxy issue.
.....

Sorry.

Breitling Super Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #6830 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:28:41 PM »

Sweet YG DJ.

Quote from: rusminag on February 06, 2013, 03:11:48 PM

Maybe need a new thread to discuss the glue/adhesive/epoxy issue.

On this in a taxi to Bandara

dpkong · « **Reply #6831 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:06:54 PM »

acrylic crystal?

rusminag · « **Reply #6832 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:15:16 PM »

Quote from: dpkong on February 06, 2013, 04:06:54 PM

acrylic crystal?

Sapphire crystal..

rusminag · « **Reply #6833 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:18:33 PM »

Quote from: STT1987 on February 06, 2013, 03:19:14 PM

Breitling Super Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel

Nice piece

hanz079 · « **Reply #6834 on:** February 07, 2013, 06:16:16 AM »

The new incoming that has nothing to do with my wishlist... lol

Godzillaz · « **Reply #6835 on:** February 07, 2013, 07:49:33 AM »

Every watch nut eventual will get bitten by the sub ... ... is not a matter of will or will not but when

Quote from: hanz079 on February 07, 2013, 06:16:16 AM

The new incoming that has nothing to do with my wishlist... lol

STT1987 · « **Reply #6836 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:50:12 PM »

Digging through my Breitling collection:

Breitling Chronomat Bluebird limited edition.

davidtth · « **Reply #6837 on:** February 07, 2013, 04:24:53 PM »

Quote from: Godzillaz on February 07, 2013, 07:49:33 AM

Every watch nut eventual will get bitten by the sub ... ... is not a matter of will or will not but when

Quote from: hanz079 on February 07, 2013, 06:16:16 AM
The new incoming that has nothing to do with my wishlist... lol

Hehe how true even not planned to buy

rusminag · « **Reply #6838 on:** February 07, 2013, 04:30:25 PM »

Perfect......

sempalit · « **Reply #6839 on:** February 08, 2013, 08:09:16 AM »

On MM today

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #6840 on:** February 08, 2013, 11:36:57 AM »

Spring cleaning and washing.

Kong Hei Fatt Choi, Nin Nin Yau Kum Lou!!!!!!

For non-Cantonese speakers "Wishing you a prosperous new year. May there be a Gold Rolex for you every year!!"

Huat ar!!!!!

STT1987 · « **Reply #6841 on:** February 08, 2013, 12:27:34 PM »

Playing around with a simple image editor.

It's the weekend, and I am outta here!
Happy Chinese New Year, Gong Xi Fatt Choy all!

swleong · « **Reply #6842 on:** February 08, 2013, 01:08:25 PM »

HUUAATT AHH!!!

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #6843 on:** February 08, 2013, 03:08:56 PM »

Cool watch bro, guess we have the last of the reasonable sized inhouse Ingys since the new 40mm are Selita/ETA based calibres.

Quote from: swleong on February 08, 2013, 01:08:25 PM

HUUAATT AHH!!!

@tsw@ · « **Reply #6844 on:** February 10, 2013, 04:40:00 PM »

Hi rusminag,

Is your captain winsor the black LE or the blue version. Could not tell from the photo.
May I ask how would you rate this piece in terms of its functionality and built.
Had a chance to molest it today at an AD and interested.

Regards
TSW

rusminag · « **Reply #6845 on:** February 11, 2013, 06:33:23 AM »

Quote from: @tsw@ on February 10, 2013, 04:40:00 PM

Hi rusminag,

Is your captain winsor the black LE or the blue version. Could not tell from the photo.
May I ask how would you rate this piece in terms of its functionality and built.
Had a chance to molest it today at an AD and interested.

Regards
TSW

Captain Winsor only come in blue or white dial only. Top notch finishing. A bit hassle to change the month (using date control). Overall good value for money with El Primero chronograph hi beat 36,000 bph. Top it up with MIH Dr Ludwig's annual calendar complication. Even Watchsnob approves it.

Yoda · « **Reply #6846 on:** February 12, 2013, 09:06:23 AM »

Seiko "KAM"

ssss · « **Reply #6847 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:16:20 AM »

squasub · « **Reply #6848 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:20:16 AM »

still wearing this today..

hanz079 · « **Reply #6849 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:22:06 PM »

Quote from: squasub on February 13, 2013, 11:20:16 AM

still wearing this today..

A very nice pic of the watch.
Can clearly see the patina of the markers.

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