How about another run of watches..?
03-06-2014, 12:05 PM
#346
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No, never done more than replace batteries or remove links, but yes… that is the plan! I never worked on a 928 (or really any car) either before working on mine.
I think you have most of the steps down. I've watched a couple YouTube videos on the process... not rocket science. Worst case I screw up an old used watch.
I think you have most of the steps down. I've watched a couple YouTube videos on the process... not rocket science. Worst case I screw up an old used watch.
I have taken out movements of a watch. Removing the hands is what concerns me about doing it. I would think you would need a special tool for this so that you wouldn't bend them up? I'll have to check out YouTube.
You're right though, Not rocket science, brain surgery or 928 engine repair...
03-07-2014, 10:10 AM
#347
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The toughest part is the hands: they're delicate, and you have to make sure they're at TDC when you put them on (i.e.: At 12:00:00 when the date flips.). There's a tool called a handsetter you need.
I'm going to try to get a sale page set up and have it ready to go on Monday.
I'm going to try to get a sale page set up and have it ready to go on Monday.
03-11-2014, 01:33 AM
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03-11-2014, 10:33 AM
#351
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No, you didn't miss anything: I missed my goal.
It turns out that you can't just snap your fingers and buy 50+ watches. I'm in the process of finding a vendor that can handle a bulk order.
Further updates as events warrant!
It turns out that you can't just snap your fingers and buy 50+ watches. I'm in the process of finding a vendor that can handle a bulk order.
Further updates as events warrant!
03-11-2014, 02:43 PM
#352
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04-03-2014, 10:09 AM
#354
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I'm negotiating for a bulk purchase of the base watches. It's surprisingly hard to find someone to sell you 50+ watches!
05-12-2014, 10:38 AM
#357
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Yeah, I just suck...
Okay, fair question.
I was unable to find a source that could reliably give me a bulk purchase of Seiko watches at the price point we discussed at the beginning of this project (the $65 dollar range). The lowest price I could find was around $100. The bulk seller I contacted said they were forbidden from going any lower by their agreement with Seiko.
I attempted to contact the Amazon seller and ask about a bulk purchase, but they never replied. The Amazon seller limits purchases to 3 per order. My concern is that I'll get a bunch of orders and, when I try to buy 50+ watches 3 at a time from this Amazon seller, there will be a problem and the whole deal will fall through.
I'm kind of at an impasse. I can't get any assurance that the $65 price will hold, and I don't want to be the a$$h@le who start taking folk's money then suddenly jumped the price by $40.
Thoughts..?
Okay, fair question.
I was unable to find a source that could reliably give me a bulk purchase of Seiko watches at the price point we discussed at the beginning of this project (the $65 dollar range). The lowest price I could find was around $100. The bulk seller I contacted said they were forbidden from going any lower by their agreement with Seiko.
I attempted to contact the Amazon seller and ask about a bulk purchase, but they never replied. The Amazon seller limits purchases to 3 per order. My concern is that I'll get a bunch of orders and, when I try to buy 50+ watches 3 at a time from this Amazon seller, there will be a problem and the whole deal will fall through.
I'm kind of at an impasse. I can't get any assurance that the $65 price will hold, and I don't want to be the a$$h@le who start taking folk's money then suddenly jumped the price by $40.
Thoughts..?
05-12-2014, 01:08 PM
#358
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Give us an update of the total price with the higher cost of watches and the cost of the options available and see if everyone is still interested in a finished watch. I'm sure most will understand the availability issues for so many watches at once.
And I hope that everyone understand that with the limits per purchase on those Amazon watches that means they have a limited inventory and would have a problem filling a whole bunch of orders at once also.
And I hope that everyone understand that with the limits per purchase on those Amazon watches that means they have a limited inventory and would have a problem filling a whole bunch of orders at once also.
05-12-2014, 01:31 PM
#359
Drifting
You have put a ton of leg work in on this, lets not allow it to die now.
Thank You Shawn your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Mj
Last edited by MjRocket; 05-12-2014 at 03:35 PM.
05-12-2014, 01:41 PM
#360
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I am in for an extra $40