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ssouthall6

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Right, I've changed the clasp over no problem but getting the original strap off is proving impossible.

Anybody got any ideas?

aflop ?
 

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Right, I've changed the clasp over no problem but getting the original strap off is proving impossible.

Anybody got any ideas?

aflop ?

Does this bottom small screw release the one on the side to be unscrewed?


 

ssouthall6

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Who knows? I can't even get that screw to turn at all.


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Who knows? I can't even get that screw to turn at all.


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I’m not in the experimenting mood at the moment. I am afraid to screw something since I am not skilled at fixing things, yes at destrying..
 
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ssouthall6

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Ok, grub screw has unscrewed but still nothing really happening with the main screw


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I’m not in the experimenting mood at the moment. I am afraid to screw something since I am not skilled at fixing things, yes at destrying..

Me too. This is going off to Tomrep for polishing and plating, gonna need it!




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ssouthall6

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Ok. So I got there in the end with total and error. However, I think the strap measurements listed earlier might be off.

This one is 20/16 from Donerix.

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Looks 2mm short at the lug to me


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Ok. So I got there in the end with total and error. However, I think the strap measurements listed earlier might be off.

This one is 20/16 from Donerix.

34ec26f07d21696699ee2a89afbd7b9d.jpg


9006ed1588fa6186594e857fb35da669.jpg


Looks 2mm short at the lug to me


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sorry about that. by the way, how did you success to take out the original strap from the case? could you please share how to?


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ssouthall6

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sorry about that. by the way, how did you success to take out the original strap from the case? could you please share how to?


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You have to loosen the grub screw the one that looks false with a tiny screwdriver. But the screws are awful quality so they break quickly.

Then unscrew the main lug screw. Eventually it popped out


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It's been a few months since the last discussion on this. I was wondering how is the movement holding up for everyone? This looks like an outstanding quality rep.
 

ssouthall6

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The movement is fine!

Mine is with ado getting repolished, I'll then get it white gold plated


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Rolly123

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The movement is fine!

Mine is with ado getting repolished, I'll then get it white gold plated


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Wow so it's nice enough to get plated in white gold! I take it the movement is quiet and it feels nice in your hands?
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Any major flaws/issues worth mentioning (aside from the strap it comes on)?
 
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ssouthall6

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I don't really know the gen so well so I don't know, but it's a really beautiful watch. Nothing to complain about at all.


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I don't really know the gen so well so I don't know, but it's a really beautiful watch. Nothing to complain about at all.


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Sorry one more question that I would really appreciate your help with... How fast does the wheel on the right hand side Rotate?

Strangely the video of the rep v2 looks much slower than the rep v1 and the gen. Wondering if that's actually the case.

Gen:
https://www.breguet.com/en/timepieces/tradition/7057#!2366

Rep v1:
https://puretime.io/watch-brands/br...keleton-dial-on-black-leather-strap-a507.html

Rep v2:
https://puretime.io/watch-brands/br...eton-dial-on-black-leather-strap-a507-v2.html

Thanks
 
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Rolly123

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Sorry one more question that I would really appreciate your help with... How fast does the wheel on the right hand side Rotate?

Strangely the video of the rep v2 looks much slower than the rep v1 and the gen. Wondering if that's actually the case.

Gen:
https://www.breguet.com/en/timepieces/tradition/7057#!2366

Rep v1:
https://puretime.io/watch-brands/br...keleton-dial-on-black-leather-strap-a507.html

Rep v2:
https://puretime.io/watch-brands/br...eton-dial-on-black-leather-strap-a507-v2.html

Thanks

FYI - asked Jenny at puretime the same question and she said it's just an issue with the video, but would be great if someone who has one could please confirm. Thanks
 

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I couldn't tell you mate, my watchsmith has it


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