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For me, it's a no brainer. Take the Daytona. If you could loose interest in it, any rep will last even less, form my own experience. Gen will last a life time and be handed down to your heirs. Just buy gen since she is not against that. Wish I had that dilemma.

Mine is also running about 20 sec/day slow over a 6 day period. Since I only have it for about 3 weeks, I am waiting to see if it changes.

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I bought a WM9 v2 sub from BK and got it 3 weeks ago. It is as good as everyone says. I have several subs and this is the only one I don't feel self conscious when wearing. BK is great to deal with, always fast response on PM.

If you are interested in trying the water of ebay, see my post http://www.rwg.cc/members/Buying-Gen-Gmt-I...;hl=buying+ebay

Great turorial. I especially appreciate the links to procure the parts. Just received the bezel inserts (yes I bought 2, just in case I messed up one) and the pearl is way better than what came with the rep. I'll be using your sanding technique soon to make the insert fit. Thank for sharing.

I would not hesitate to sent work to The Zigmeister. The only reason I let Rolex do the work is that I can hand carry it there. The watch has sentimental value and I did not want to ship it by mail or thru other carrier.

Rolex in NY still services 1570. My 40 year old OP Date 1500 with 1570 was serviced by them this year. @Southcoast, great story and beautifull watch.

With $1000 to play with, I would get a used SMP and still have money leftover.

For the price it went for one can almost buy a gen Tudor Sub, with a real case made by Rolex and Rolex modified ETA movement.

A GF that shares your interest in watches is very special. The reaction from my wife when I got a new watch is "another watch...what's the difference between this one and the last one you bought...etc." I have to remind her that I don't drink, gamble and have less than half dozen pairs of shoes, LOL. You are a lucky man.

Great looking trio. I am also a satisfied group buyer, with the 1680. Although I noticed the 1680 dial has no lume. only the hands and the pearl. I guess it needs to be included as part of the mods when i get to it.

Great pictures and great looking rep. Thanks for sharing.

My gen 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date, purchased in 1967, contains a 1575 movement. Also data from: http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm Lists Caliber 1575 used in: 1575 19800 1965 Date, 24h 1500, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1530, 1550, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1607, 1610, 1611, 1625, 1630, 1655, 1665, 1675, 1680 For: OP Date, Datejust, Sea-Dweller, GMT, Explorer II, Submariner (vintage only)

The 1575 movement are in Oyster Pepertual Date, ref 1500 and others. They go for arond $1,000, + or -. Since the 1500 are 34mm small watches, they don't fetch too much more. I think that the reason there are always 1500 watch cases on ebay is people taking the movement and using them in 1680, 1675, etc.