Christopher Ward Forum

Well done, Chuck. Congrats again!

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Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:53 pm

Ending my work week w/ a GMT..
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Winston & Walter woof 'TGIF & Stay Safe'..
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Nice pick up, Chuck. Congrats!

Also, I'd recommend anyone changing their own batteries to wear an anti-static wrist strap or similar protection. Don't want to be zapping your lovely watches! Even if it doesn't kill your movement, it can significantly reduce the life of it. edit - Sorry Steve, I know my post is useless in answer ...

Hey guys....if you are changing the battery yourself, cover the case back gasket with a thin coat of a non petroleum based grease. If will help to insure a better seal. I use a silicone grease for the gasket. You can buy a type that comes in a circular container. Pop the gasket inside, screw the li...

Having had my first order cancelled I had a change of heart and ordered the Hulk version of the Ocean 39 Premium instead. Here she is: I’m very impressed by the build quality, it feels like a premium piece but good value at just over £500. Even the cyclops isn’t offending me, as they used to. The l...

Thanks for the recommendations everyone. The watch is old and I imagine the back may be a bit of a challenge to get off, so I might opt for something more than the friction ball. Thanks for the link to the kit. I’ll look to see if I can get the case back removal tool separately, as I already have a...

Nodus Sector Pilot on CW 20mm Hybrid v1:

Thanks for sharing Steve. Hard for me to pick any one favorite...I like them all.

I’ve used that friction ball before with success, and other times with failure... For $18 I picked up this kit from Amazon, which comes with an adjustable wrench case back tool that can get almost any screw-on case back off. Also has plenty of other goodies for watch tinkering. Vastar Watch Repair ...

Zelos Mako v3 Frost on a sunny day by the Bay: