Large scale Divers watch desk clock

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If you ever wanted a gigantic timepiece watch desk clock, your dreams have been fulfilled! However, this project is not for the faint of heart! A whopping 131 individual parts await (give or take). Thirty hours of printing time - roughly estimated @ 0.2mm, though a minimum of 0.1 is highly recommended. Fifty metres of filament at a diameter of 3mm and an astonishing weight of approximately 400g weigh heavily in its favor. This project will necessitate precise model making skills and boundless patience! Ideally, all parts should be printed with the utmost precision, i.e., 0.2 or higher if feasible, followed by fine-tuning to guarantee a seamless fit. This watch desk clock has been successfully printed on the MB Rep 2 and Ultimaker 2 with exceptional results. Various PLA filaments such as Faberdashery Bling Bling Gold, Robot Silver, and Classic Black were utilized. The fully detailed printing specification and assembly instructions are carefully included for your reference. UPDATE: 210115 Upon a couple of user requests, an alternative STL file that allows the face to be printed flat on the bed has been added. Although maximum resolution might not be achieved with this orientation, it's available as Face_dial_MB_flat.stl. UPDATE: 250115 The 'Back thread' file has been split into two individual files for improved ease of use. Specifically, these are Back_thread_2_v2.stl and Back_thread_1_v2.stl - previous difficulties experienced by users with one threaded ring not printing have now been rectified. UPDATE: 300115 The main body of the watch desk clock has undergone significant revisions with v2 being split into two files namely MAIN_body_1_v2.stl and MAIN_body_2_v2.stl for smoother geometry to combat common slicer and printer issues encountered by users. UPDATE: 080215 Optimized arrangements to suit smaller build beds are now available for the bracelet links via the addition of updated v2 files; namely, Bracelet_outer_links_v2.stl and Bracelet_inner_links_v2.stl. UPDATE: 170215 A completely new main clasp file has been uploaded without support settings requirements for seamless usage with slicer options provided in MAIN_clasp_stl (without support). UPDATE: 040815 To ensure optimal alignment, a newer version of Bracelet_inner_links, now denoted as v3, was posted. The discrepancy noticed at high slicing heights due to links not aligning perfectly to the floor has thus been rectified via this upgrade to avoid complications. UPDATE: 081115 Adding flexibility for individual creativity and customization purposes - users are presented with an updated Face_dial_Blank.stl for branding purposes upon demand. Furthermore, it should be mentioned that on April 20th 2019 a more detailed Instruction.pdf was added which has since been enhanced (replaced by the name "pdf.v2") along with a necessary note: "Select either the shortest threaded neck available, or simply avoid threading - your option here - then carefully glue your new replacement clock mechanism (found on Ebay in the link provided) securely to its corresponding Face - and you are done." The link is available as: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silent-Sweeping-DIY-Clock-Quartz-Movement-Mechanism-Clock-Core-Replacement/401593083973?hash=item5d80d02845:m:mpqIstvABnEy050taB_nLvg