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Nivka's humble collection
- Thread starter Nivka
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- 12/11/15
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@Nivka Firstly apologies for the tardy reply to a superb thread, I could have sworn that I wrote a reply nearer when you started it.....
Anyway just wanted to send my congratulations for assembling such a great collection & for the work that you have done in curating & sharing the detail with us.
The photography is really well done as are the concise desriptions.
Well done my friend you are a real asset to this community, there are many who could learn from the way that you conduct yourself & the contributions you make.
Anyway just wanted to send my congratulations for assembling such a great collection & for the work that you have done in curating & sharing the detail with us.
The photography is really well done as are the concise desriptions.
Well done my friend you are a real asset to this community, there are many who could learn from the way that you conduct yourself & the contributions you make.
Very nice collection @Nivka ! I must have missed this when you first posted it. In addition to other's comments, I don't see any Breitlings in your collection thus far. Based on what your taste apears to be, I could see you enjoying a Superocean Heritage. Maybe blue, or perhaps root beer. Especially on a mesh bracelet.
Not that your collection particularly needs anything. Well done.
Not that your collection particularly needs anything. Well done.
@Nivka ,
I just stumbled across this thread and am blown away. I had seen you luck out on some TC m2m and then a picture of your "shark" insert on another thread.
That led me through the rabbit hole, and somehow to this thread.
I'm amazed at how well you've presented your collection and the amount of detail that you've provided. You have everything listed from the weights, to the movement, to the type of straps, etc. I'm completely ADD, and for me to notice any details at all really says something, and the number of things I've noticed in your thread really stuns me. Your collection is superb too. There are many generic responses to threads and generic threads themselves, but this is the rare exception. It is a genuine quality thread that inspires people to think about their collections and how to improve them. Instead of a blank canvas, you've created a masterpiece.
I also have a shark insert, and am waiting for my TC LV to arrive to put it on. Aren't you worried about damaging the inserts by switching them around? Do you keep extra bezel assemblies ready to just pop them into place? Do you have any suggestions for an absolute noobie in how to go about changing the insert without damaging them?
Thank you very much for this snapshot into your collection, addiction, and passion.
I just stumbled across this thread and am blown away. I had seen you luck out on some TC m2m and then a picture of your "shark" insert on another thread.
That led me through the rabbit hole, and somehow to this thread.
I'm amazed at how well you've presented your collection and the amount of detail that you've provided. You have everything listed from the weights, to the movement, to the type of straps, etc. I'm completely ADD, and for me to notice any details at all really says something, and the number of things I've noticed in your thread really stuns me. Your collection is superb too. There are many generic responses to threads and generic threads themselves, but this is the rare exception. It is a genuine quality thread that inspires people to think about their collections and how to improve them. Instead of a blank canvas, you've created a masterpiece.
I also have a shark insert, and am waiting for my TC LV to arrive to put it on. Aren't you worried about damaging the inserts by switching them around? Do you keep extra bezel assemblies ready to just pop them into place? Do you have any suggestions for an absolute noobie in how to go about changing the insert without damaging them?
Thank you very much for this snapshot into your collection, addiction, and passion.
Thank you very much for your kind words; they are truly humbling.
In terms of switching the inserts, I'm not too worried about damaging them. I keep the bezel per se with the watch, and just pop the inserts out to swap them around. I did write a post on switching the insert around....let me find it and I'll put it here
Watch a couple of YouTube videos first. Get a case knife with a zip lock plastic bag wrapped over the tip so you don't scratch the case. Gently ease it between the bezel and a lug. I do it at the 4 o'clock lug. Gentle wiggle and rotation like a screwdriver very slightly and it'll pop off. There is the retaining ring and click spring that you don't want to lose so do it on a flat surface with the watch facing up. I do it on a cleaned carpeted area.
The insert snaps in and out without needing any adhesive. I use the top of a cologne bottle on the ground and put the bezel on top with insert facing up. The circle is just bigger than the inner ring of the insert but smaller than the bezel. Then apply even force on the very edge of the bezel (but not touching insert) from on top with your finger tips and nails and push down. It should pop out. To put the bezel back on, just put it back on top of the watch (scallops facing up). Make sure it's engaged the click spring. push down evenly with the palm of hand. It will snap back in. Rotate it a few time to make sure it's on properly. If not redo it. Grab the other insert and align it perfectly with 12 o'clock and press down with index finger tips of both hands from 12 down in both directions and it should snap in. Backs of finger nails to make sure it's on all the way with no lips hanging over. Rotate the bezel back to 12 and make sure it's aligned. And voila.
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Just read the thread now, fantastic write up. I really like the way you created sort of a catalogue of sizes, straps, colours, etc. Makes it really useful for people making up their minds about some specific models.
I just realized we have similar taste as I also have a mix of Sub, Nautilus, Royal Oak (ok, got a Datejust too). I also have a special preference for watches with date and running seconds.
Congratulations on a very nice collection and very nice photos by the way!
I just realized we have similar taste as I also have a mix of Sub, Nautilus, Royal Oak (ok, got a Datejust too). I also have a special preference for watches with date and running seconds.
Congratulations on a very nice collection and very nice photos by the way!
timegate
You're Saying I Can Sell?
- 27/4/17
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Nice collection! Can you help me out a little
I have 15300 from BP too, but it's bracelet is terrible and I'm looking for replacement. Can you try to fit 15400 JF bracelet on 15300 BP watch? Because now I'm afraid it be useless if I order it from TD.
I have 15300 from BP too, but it's bracelet is terrible and I'm looking for replacement. Can you try to fit 15400 JF bracelet on 15300 BP watch? Because now I'm afraid it be useless if I order it from TD.
Nice collection! Can you help me out a little
I have 15300 from BP too, but it's bracelet is terrible and I'm looking for replacement. Can you try to fit 15400 JF bracelet on 15300 BP watch? Because now I'm afraid it be useless if I order it from TD.
Ive been meaning to try that. If I don’t get around to it in the next few days, remind me
timegate
You're Saying I Can Sell?
- 27/4/17
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No, sorry mate. I’m working a run of nights at the moment. I’ll try to do it on the weekend
Nice collection! Can you help me out a little
I have 15300 from BP too, but it's bracelet is terrible and I'm looking for replacement. Can you try to fit 15400 JF bracelet on 15300 BP watch? Because now I'm afraid it be useless if I order it from TD.
It fits!
If you can’t get v6f sw200, get v6f a2824. The BP case isn’t as good