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Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:27 pm
by Miggyd87
Sporkboy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:46 pm
I got my first Vostok from a PIF thread as well. I have since purchased 5 more. You have been warned.
Well see how it goes, there is still some work to be done; obviously.
Someone on WUS posted a "how to/ DIY" for making a bezel retention spring, so some 24AWG "spring tempered" stainless steel is on the way. I got several pieces, that way, I'll have plenty to keep trying lol.
Here's hoping for some success
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:06 pm
by Miggyd87
Vostok has arrived!
Quickly unpacked it, looks great! Waiting in the stainless wire to arrive.
(Unpacked and quickly slapped on a Casio Duro resin for storage purposes)
Thanks Matt (note and sticker are top notch stuff!) & Anonymous!
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:32 am
by recapt
ManOnTime wrote:Thanks to a generous offer by a member that would like to wish to remain anonymous, I have a bunch of watches and straps to give away.
Most will be done via this thread, but a few will be offered in the coming days in a separate thread. Many will be free or through donation to the site.
All of the watches and straps are in very good condition, and only a couple have minor issues, those are below.
To give away, two Vostoks. Both are in very good condition but have bezel issues. I believe the wire springs are missing. There is Scotch tape holding the bezels on at the moment so they don't get lost.
First come, first served. I'll cover the shipping unless you are outside the US.
My “Dude” arrived safe and sound... thanks to Matt for the quick shipping and nice card, and to Anonymous for making the generous donation.
My contributions to the PIF thread will be posted momentarily.
Pay it Forward
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:28 am
by recapt
A few random items up for grabs...
A: Gently used navy/white/orange nato, polished hardware [20mm]
B: Brand new desert camo nato, polished hardware [22mm]
C: Kreisler branded genuine snake skin strap, gold tone hardware [5/8"; 16mm]
D: Speidel Express genuine leather strap [18mm]
E: 34mm "frankenstein" Pobeda Zim dial hand winder with small seconds. Consider this a project watch. It runs and winds smoothly but seems to be gaining a minute or two per day. I bought this on eBay in the early days of my watch journey, from India I believe. Comes on a cheap 18mm nato that I shortened and heat-sealed.
PM me if interested. First come, first served. I'll cover the shipping unless you are outside the US.
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:54 pm
by Miggyd87
Got the Komandirskie fixed today.
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:31 pm
by dumberdrummer
Two brand new, Watch Station brand quartz watch heads, just the watch heads. Yours for the asking, just PM me.
EDIT: IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON, I'LL HAPPILY COVER DOMESTIC, LOWER 48 USA SHIPPING. DD.
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:47 am
by watchpalooza
dumberdrummer wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:31 pm
Two brand new, Watch Station brand quartz watch heads, just the watch heads. Yours for the asking, just PM me (I don't think it's unreasonable for you to cover shipping, is it?).
All before have covered shipping within the US, but there is no hard and fast rule...it is entirely up to the poster.
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:30 am
by MoT
dumberdrummer wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:31 pm
Two brand new, Watch Station brand quartz watch heads, just the watch heads. Yours for the asking, just PM me (I don't think it's unreasonable for you to cover shipping, is it?).
In the spirit of paying it forward, if anyone would like one of these, I'll reimburse the shipping.
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:26 pm
by Landed_Alien
A non-watch related item here, but hopefully someone here can have some fun with it.
I received a Secret Santa gift of "The Jackbox Party Pack 3". It's collection of party games that run on the steam platform.
A fun gift for sure, and a retail value of $25. But honestly I won't use it, and I'd rather pass it onto to someone here who might enjoy it.
If you interested, send me a PM and I'll send you a link to the download and the license key.
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:10 pm
by Wolfsatz
recapt wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:28 am
A few random items up for grabs...
A: Gently used navy/white/orange nato, polished hardware [20mm]
B: Brand new desert camo nato, polished hardware [22mm]
C: Kreisler branded genuine snake skin strap, gold tone hardware [5/8"; 16mm]
D: Speidel Express genuine leather strap [18mm]
E: 34mm "frankenstein" Pobeda Zim dial hand winder with small seconds. Consider this a project watch. It runs and winds smoothly but seems to be gaining a minute or two per day. I bought this on eBay in the early days of my watch journey, from India I believe. Comes on a cheap 18mm nato that I shortened and heat-sealed.
PM me if interested. First come, first served. I'll cover the shipping unless you are outside the US.
Is B still available ?
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:16 pm
by recapt
Wolfsatz wrote:recapt wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:28 am
A few random items up for grabs...
A: Gently used navy/white/orange nato, polished hardware [20mm]
B: Brand new desert camo nato, polished hardware [22mm]
C: Kreisler branded genuine snake skin strap, gold tone hardware [5/8"; 16mm]
D: Speidel Express genuine leather strap [18mm]
E: 34mm "frankenstein" Pobeda Zim dial hand winder with small seconds. Consider this a project watch. It runs and winds smoothly but seems to be gaining a minute or two per day. I bought this on eBay in the early days of my watch journey, from India I believe. Comes on a cheap 18mm nato that I shortened and heat-sealed.
PM me if interested. First come, first served. I'll cover the shipping unless you are outside the US.
Is B still available ?
Yep, still available. DM me your address and I’ll put it In the mail tomorrow.
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:25 pm
by TheJohnP
Also not a watch, but watch related.
Backstory: had a brass caliper for years and then sometime last year I couldn't find it. Looked just about everywhere with no luck. So bought another one. Cleaning out the guest bedroom over the holidays and guess what I found?
So don't need two of these.
Offering up to anyone who could use it.
PM me if interested.
4" brass pocket caliper by Empire.
Measures in both metric and inches.
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:42 am
by TheJohnP
TheJohnP wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:25 pm
Also not a watch, but watch related.
Backstory: had a brass caliper for years and then sometime last year I couldn't find it. Looked just about everywhere with no luck. So bought another one. Cleaning out the guest bedroom over the holidays and guess what I found?
So don't need two of these.
Offering up to anyone who could use it.
PM me if interested.
4" brass pocket caliper by Empire.
Measures in both metric and inches.
Caliper has been claimed by [mention]Wolfsatz[/mention].
Thanks for the interest everyone!
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:51 am
by WhaleTail
TheJohnP wrote:Also not a watch, but watch related.
Backstory: had a brass caliper for years and then sometime last year I couldn't find it. Looked just about everywhere with no luck. So bought another one. Cleaning out the guest bedroom over the holidays and guess what I found?
So don't need two of these.
Offering up to anyone who could use it.
PM me if interested.
4" brass pocket caliper by Empire.
Measures in both metric and inches.
I have same exact ones, DO NOT be tempted to use them on watches: the sharp edges WILL scratch the case/crystal (I put mine in the garage and I use plastic one instead).
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Pay it Forward
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:33 am
by TheJohnP
WhaleTail wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:51 am
TheJohnP wrote:Also not a watch, but watch related.
Backstory: had a brass caliper for years and then sometime last year I couldn't find it. Looked just about everywhere with no luck. So bought another one. Cleaning out the guest bedroom over the holidays and guess what I found?
So don't need two of these.
Offering up to anyone who could use it.
PM me if interested.
4" brass pocket caliper by Empire.
Measures in both metric and inches.
I have same exact ones, DO NOT be tempted to use them on watches: the sharp edges WILL scratch the case/crystal (I put mine in the garage and I use plastic one instead).
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I find scotch tape works to protect any watches with concern of scratching. But I mostly used on older vintage watches, so they just add more "character"
