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Arnold -- My First Vintage Hamilton
Am very excited to have finally acquired a vintage Hamilton. My best research indicates that this is an Arnold but, unlike the other Arnolds I have seen in this Forum, the outer ring on this one is black, not white. I'm wondering whether this makes sense, and whether the Arnold was originally offered in a couple of different versions. Any thoughts on this point would be appreciated!

Need someone to refurb dads Seiko Sportsmatic 7625-8233. Im a lover not a fixer.
This is my 85 year old fathers watch and he just gave it to me to remember him by. His father bought this watch, and two additional ones identical, for him and his two brothers. It was always cool as a young kid getting together and seeing my uncles with the same watch my father had. My father wore it every day for decades until he got an Ironman watch that he could beat up and the Sportsmatic went into a drawer to be passed on to me someday. Dads got Parkinsons and won't be around much longer and I'd like to get the watch refurbished before he goes. I'd love for him to see it all shiney and new before he passes. The problem is I like watches, I just don't work on them. It needs to be done right and I don't know anyone who could do it right. So, does anyone know anyone reputable and trustworthy either on this forum, or online, or in Albuquerque that could refurbish this watch, and do it right? I think the curved crystal will be hard to find and it might need a new movement. When I sha

How to Dissasemble Cheap Mechanical Watch?
Hi,I've always been fascinated by mechanical watches, but until I discovered the cheap Chinese watches I considered them to be an impossible dream.I picked up one of the self winding mechanical watches off the internet . I quite like it; however I have a mini lathe and mill at home and have always considered the idea of "building" a watch. Machining a movement from scraps of metal is far beyond me but I've been considering machining a new case and taking the movement.This watch is cheap enough that I don't mind destroying it but I can't figure out how to get it open. I know that there are specific tools to remove the glass and that the case probably pries open but I figured I should ask around before I start wailing on it with a hammer.Whats the easiest way to get at the movement? My current best plan is play with a hammer and chisel for a while then break out the dremel.

A little experiment...
Greetings TRF,I have posted a few threads over the past months where I'd buy new bands for my watches. However, lately I've been thinking about doing things a bit differently...I found this gold plated bracelet on Ebay and thought I would give it a try. Given that I have a few gold watches I thought that one of them would be able to handle it and surprisingly it seems like my AP, despite its very thin case, can be worn on it without looking too odd (in my humble opinion, that is). I understand that it may sound a bit strange to put a gold watch from that company on such a cheap bracelet but I'm that type of man, I personally like the look of it and I think life is too short to avoid trying new things out every once in a while. I'll let you all comment and give your honest opinion on that new combo. Fear not, the leather band is still around and already ready to be put back on when needed. Thank you for watching, feel free to comment.

First Patek - 5146 / 5396 / 5205
Fellow Patek enthusiasts,I'd like to hear your thoughts on a first Patek. While I'd love a 5711 in steel, we all know the premium is just too high right now on the 2nd market. I'm OK building a relationship and growing my Patek collection over time. I'm current loving my BLNR and have on rotation a 116520, a 116400GV, a IW3799-01, and a IW3905-02.Let me know what you guys think!