| Quadron Hands [message #1617] |
Thu, 26 September 2013 21:10  |
slinfiniti
Messages: 27
Registered: May 2013
Location: Raleigh NC
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Okay, here is my official notice as a beggar. I have been collecting for a few years now. Occasionally I run across an issue in finding parts. One of the inherent problems is collection watches that were made a lifetime ago is parts. That problem can be fun as you track down parts to complete your long awaited treasure that you have carefully reconstructed from the depths of watch hell! That is the reward part.
As TF Hodge so aptly stated "To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles."
Issue I) I just got off the phone with Kirk Dial about my salmon / copper dial that I sent them for restoration because ID had a difficult time refinishing it correctly. In fairness to the ID, the dial had a slight bit a damage. Well, it does not sound good. (See the copper dial pictured). Please keep your eyes and ears open for a new dial. The conversation did not go well this morning, my dial is two weeks overdue past their second ship date and I still do not have my dial. He did not sound encouraging. It was an empty conversation as he stated that they are having problems. Thank god it was not a family member! Perhaps I am paranoid?
Issue II) I have been seeking hands for my new watch, well, as simple as they may sound, it has been trying at times. As I am not a watch repair business, I have looked and looked for these hands. I have used Cary's picture to properly show the hands that I need. I need white ones. But, I feel like Wile E Coyote, (I bet some of you did not know that is how you spell it) I will never see the conquest!
What is left for me to do? I thought about a sandwich board and I walk down the street, "Will wash and wax cars for watch parts' I can not do that, my city requires a permit!
I could have a bake sale? Nope, need a banquet permit for that too!
So I am left with you, not a bad neighborhood to get lost in. Help a guy out who wants his pride and joy fixed. Besides, I am driving my wife crazy and the garage is not heated or air conditioned!
Patience is a virtue that I am learning. It was not one of my strengths as a child, a lot of time outs!
I hope this made someone smile, it was cathartic for me.
slinfiniti
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| Re: Quadron Hands [message #1676 is a reply to message #1674] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 14:38  |
mikey
Messages: 709
Registered: May 2013
Location: Paris, Ontario
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Yes, i did smile at your plea. I wish i could help you out but alas i cannot.
Still here....
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| Re: Quadron Hands [message #1680 is a reply to message #1676] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 16:31 |
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JackW
Messages: 1931
Registered: May 2013
Location: Denver
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Gruen Authority
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Will the hands from a 157 fit the 117/119?
All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me
"If I have seen farther it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Newton
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