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  1. Hopefully the last update. So far it seems that it's running as it should so the canon pinion was, indeed, the problem. Thanks guys!
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  2. Was a Educatron . Five star movement from Hong Kong. So not the same.
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  3. Is the Armitron watch the same lcd? I think maybe i could have one here somewhere.
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  4. The style of the hands can tell you a lot on antique clocks. More so with Longcase Clocks and bracket clocks.
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  5. Recraft is a general name used on many models that have been "re-released".
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  6. Seiko is marketing a similar watch called the "Recraft" series
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  7. Sorry to keep popping up! I saw the video linked above. It’s pretty good with the exception that no sandpaper is typically used. Buffing is instead of sanding and then polishing is the finishing step. I learnt quite a bit from this video from the Lititz Technicum: Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  8. I also like how this one turned out: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  9. There are many ways to skin the cat.... but You can get excellent results using a felt wheel, high quality like Bergeron using a heavy cutting compound. Buffing should remove MINIMAL amount of material but the combo of 1. Felt + 2. Heat + 3. The compound will actually move material from taller sites into deeper (nicks) ones. This is where a case can lose its form and symmetry. Buffing alone won’t get you there... this has to be followed by polishing. For a nice polish a non braided cotton wheel with white followed by yellow compound really bring up the shine. I have a couple examples: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  10. Polishing watch cases can get to be a hot topic as there are strong feelings for and against. Done correctly it can restore the look of a tired case, done incorrectky virtually ruins the watch in the eyes of serious collectors. If you do want to learn buy some cheap watches to practice on first. I've personally not tried to polish any cases, I just settle for completely cleaning them and replacing the crystal.
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  11. Have a look at this. This will give you an idea what you will need. Don't forget protect your eyes. I recommend you remove the watch movement. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Polish-Stainless-Steel-Watch-Basics-of-Poli/
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  12. Right, my turn then Alexei, you have inspired me! Mine is in remarkably good condition cosmetically, it all looks clean inside too so hopefully it will work. It is the black dial one that you think is more rare? So I just need an LCD panel now. It seems you may have bought the last one available, so the hunt is on. If you found anywhere else that had one I'd be grateful if you could lee me know? I need the dark one which is 4510.840 as opposed to your 4510.841 (I think, anyway, not 100% sure difference between 840 black and 841 white).
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