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Title: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: skccks on December 29, 2010, 05:34:07 PM

as per above mentioned. possible to add the gas tube ? if yes, where can i get the gas tube & which shop has provide this service?

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: TheHobbit on December 29, 2010, 05:55:19 PM

I believe it is possible to add the H3 gas tube into the watch, but the amount of work may be a lot. If you add to the dial, you will need to modify the movement as it adds to the height of the dial. If you add to the hands, you will also need to modify the movement as you need a more clearance between the hands. The other problem is if there is enough depth/ height in the watch to facilitate the new hight of the hands. I am not sure where you can get the tubes but I am sure popular search engines on the Internet will give you some answers.

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: chrisyen on December 29, 2010, 06:53:47 PM

buying the gas tube is problem...
radioactive need special clearance, unless u do not declare...
n no 1 will supply a small amount to u...

fixing is easy but possible. get a taller canon pinion, u will hv enough clearance...
but not all movement hv taller cannon pinion...

get a sandwich dial n u should be able to place the gas into the sunken area...

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: skccks on December 29, 2010, 07:05:24 PM

thank for your info....anywhere the watch i plan to add the gas tube is pam homage 2533 with plexi glass....

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: skccks on January 10, 2011, 05:10:11 AM

just order the Tritium gas tube through internet. waiting the thing come & now looking for Sifu who can help me to stick the tube on to the dial... need some modification...... anyone got good recommendation?

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: sshark on January 10, 2011, 07:59:48 AM

Curious, how do u actually order them? like how do u specify the length and size? prefixed size?

thanx

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: TheHobbit on January 10, 2011, 08:20:03 AM

Helps a little I guess?

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/MWR/IMG_0180.jpg)

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: skccks on January 10, 2011, 08:23:03 AM

Quote from: sshark on January 10, 2011, 07:59:48 AM

Curious, how do u actually order them? like how do u specify the length and size? prefixed size?

thanx

The size is fixed. 1.55mm x 5mm.

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: skccks on January 10, 2011, 08:25:16 AM

Quote from: TheHobbit on January 10, 2011, 08:20:03 AM

Helps a little I guess?

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/MWR/IMG_0180.jpg)

Thx . Will look into it.....

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: skccks on February 08, 2011, 06:32:43 PM

just received the tubes today.......after this will contact sifu chris to help to install it into my Pam Homage 2533...

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: Gigi on February 08, 2011, 08:19:02 PM

Quote from: skccks on February 08, 2011, 06:32:43 PM

just received the tubes today.......after this will contact sifu chris to help to install it into my Pam Homage 2533...

Do you get into trouble with kastam?

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: skccks on February 09, 2011, 05:24:20 AM

nope....... :thumbsup: but almost 4 weeks to deliver from Netherlands......

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: kltime on February 09, 2011, 05:59:59 AM

Quote from: TheHobbit on January 10, 2011, 08:20:03 AM

Helps a little I guess?

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/MWR/IMG_0180.jpg)

Wow...thats wat i like about MWF...u still can learn something new :thumbsup:

Title: Re: possible to add H3 gas tube into the watch?
Post by: skccks on February 10, 2011, 08:14:37 AM

(http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/alvinskc/3f7c999b.jpg)