I suppose it's possible, but it sounds like a lot of work that won't come cheap. Getting a new watch might be the wiser approach
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| Author: | peezie [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:58 am ] |
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Curious to see what the general consensus would be regarding this idea: 2000 Crosswind, two-tone. Intended project would be to replace the tabs and screws with stainless, and possibly changing the push buttons and crown (AD work of course to maintain seal integrity). Additionally, switching out the two-tone pilot with perhaps a neutral strap, or possibly rubber. I've decided the two-tone thing just isn't me anymore. I think going with as much stainless as possible is a more classic and understated look; therefore would match the rest of my overall tastes in terms of clothes. Thoughts? |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:37 am ] |
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I suppose it's possible, but it sounds like a lot of work that won't come cheap. Getting a new watch might be the wiser approach
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| Author: | aleister [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:19 pm ] |
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I agree with Mario. Should be possible, but is probably quite expensive (unless you've got a friend doing it on his spare time). Interesting thought though! |
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| Author: | peezie [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:00 pm ] |
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This must have been a REALLY stupid idea to have 27 views and two responses. I'll take the hint.
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:19 pm ] |
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Don't read too much into the posts vs the views. There are a lot of lurkers in the shadows  .... ssssshhhhh, they can hear us
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:43 am ] |
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aleister wrote: I agree with Mario. Should be possible, but is probably quite expensive (unless you've got a friend doing it on his spare time). Interesting thought though!
 If you sell the TT Crosswind, you'll get more for it than what the SS one would cost to buy, so you'll be quids-in..... instead of replacing gold parts which will make you (seriously!) "quids-out"!
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:12 am ] |
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Driver8 wrote: aleister wrote: I agree with Mario. Should be possible, but is probably quite expensive (unless you've got a friend doing it on his spare time). Interesting thought though! If you sell the TT Crosswind, you'll get more for it than what the SS one would cost to buy, so you'll be quids-in..... instead of replacing gold parts which will make you (seriously!) "quids-out"!Unless you can find a buyer for the gold pieces - last time I checked replacement gold rider tabs were something like $150 - more for the lumed one. |
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| Author: | peezie [ Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:41 am ] |
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Driver8 wrote: aleister wrote: I agree with Mario. Should be possible, but is probably quite expensive (unless you've got a friend doing it on his spare time). Interesting thought though! If you sell the TT Crosswind, you'll get more for it than what the SS one would cost to buy, so you'll be quids-in..... instead of replacing gold parts which will make you (seriously!) "quids-out"!And that my friend was the real impetus behind nearly selling it last year.
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| Author: | gunman [ Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:05 am ] |
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[quote="In2Deep"]I suppose it's possible, but it sounds like a lot of work that won't come cheap. Getting a new watch might be the wiser approach [/quote]
I guess I would agree, dont know the prices on this work, but Im pretty sure with all the extras it will amout to much. Buy a new - then you have two! 
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:16 am ] |
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+1 for sell the TT and buy SS |
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