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...Today, operation dusting pocket watches.

Bump for new members or anyone interested in seeing what is possible when a group of really smart, inventive RWG watch geeks put their collective heads together & are unaware that something cannot be done.

5517 today

I look forward to seeing your build

Update -- After exhausting all the usual sources for accurate 116710LN cases, I turned to Andrew (trustytime) & took his advice (which I have always found to be reliable) & purchased 1 of his superclone 116710LNs to use as a case donor. Anyone following a similar upgrade path should be aware that the 116710 has had 2 movements -- 3186 & 3285 -- the 3186 was discontinued in 2018 & replaced by the 3285 (main improvement is an increased, 72 hour power reserve versus the previous movement's 48 hour reserve). Therefore, all of the LNs should have been fitted with the 3186 & all recent GMTII models will be powered by the 3285. Unfortunately, my Rolex parts book predates either movement, so I cannot say with certainty what, if any, parts these 2 movements share, but I doubt there are many because the 2 movements look very different. Although the use of a complete clone watch is a very inefficient use of capital for a franken project, it is alot less costly than sourcing a gen case, which are nearly as rare as gen 14k Newman Daytonas. Most of the upgrades & overall process is similar to what I previously detailed in my Big Kahuna Daytona clone project, with the exception of the additional requirement of a clone case since the Big Kahuna was based on a clone (which came with an accurate 'clone' case) & this project is based on an old rep (which came with a good, but not 100% accurate case). Because everything that you can see, feel & operate on the final watch will be gen, it makes no sense to house it all within a 'good, but not 100% accurate case'. What began life as a correct hand stack (CHS) ETA-powered rep purchased many years ago is morphing into a super-clone. Years ago, I upgraded the watch with -- - gen xtal - gen crown/tube Recently, I swapped the ETA for an Asian 3186 clone (my experience with 4 clones has been consistent -- all met or exceeded Rolex/COSC timing specs out of the box & have maintained those specs) Currently, awaiting these incoming parts -- - Andrew's 116710LN clone (case donor) - gen dial - gen handset - gen auto-wind components (eg reverser wheels) - gen signed bridges - gen rotor - gen balance/bridge - various gen & Swiss-made screws to replace poor quality/damaged clone screws &, to do the final project the justice it will deserve, I will be replacing the solid steel caseback with a German-made display caseback, which is superior -- appears to be similar quality, but offers a slightly larger display area -- to both the Big Kahuna's ebay-sourced display caseback & Rolex's own 116506 display caseback.

Back to the Big Kahuna today --

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All that ticking must keep you awake at night.

Big Kahuna this weekend

So I guess you're too picky for Buford dial from Mochacha. Maybe Mochacha could make you a plain 5517 dial. 5517s ran from 1971-1979 so the dial print is white. The Dark Lord makes earlier gilt dials but I don't know how to get in touch with him and besides, he'd be wrong for a later white print Sub dial probably. The key to a good 5517 is going to be in the aging of the dial and hands- making the lume look good- yellow but not too yellow. Aging the case is also important. You might also talk to Tripdog and see what he suggests. Ruby has dials and Yuki might still be around. https://www.mochacha.org/shop-1/vintage-rolex-5517-milsub-burford-matte-black-repaired-dial-hand-set

Hi guys...here I am. I finished this Unimatic U2H inspired watch a few days ago. I didn't stay faithful to the model, but I wanted to customize the dial with my logo (now also used on other builds) and then instead of using the usual hands, I used those of the legendary Rolex California ref. 2940. The dial has the peculiarity of changing appearance based on exposure to light. I also colored the hands to match the lume of the indexes. The movement is a low-beat 21jewel NH35 by TMI seiko. Another peculiarity: I wanted to customize the edges of the lugs, filing those protrusions typical of that case. Enjoy the viewing:

Hello everyone! I’m Steve.  Previously, most of my comparison reviews have been focused on Rolex, but this time, I want to change directions and talk about a popular Cartier model—the Santos. In this review, I’ll be comparing the XL Santos model WSSA0018 and examining how the Gen compares to BVF, KOR, AF, and 3K. I hope this review can provide some valuable insights for those considering a Santos. Front View Front View Under Lighting Due to lighting and angle, there might be slight color differences in the dials across different versions. To the naked eye, the colors of BV, KOR, and AF are almost identical to the Gen, while the 3K dial appears slightly yellowish. This could be because it replicates an older version, WSSA0009, or it might be due to different coatings or materials used during replication. If anyone has more information, feel free to add it in the comments! Bezel Screw Position Regarding the screw positions on the left and right sides of the bezel, 3K appears more accurate, while the screws on the other three versions are closer to the bezel edge. As for the screws at the top and bottom of the case, there are no significant differences among all five. Crystal View The Gen crystal sits slightly lower than the bezel, so you can clearly feel the transition between the glass and the bezel when running your finger over it. In contrast, the crystal on all four replicas is higher than the bezel. In terms of the frosted area (chamfered edge) of the crystal, AF and 3K have chamfer widths closest to the Gen, followed by BV. KOR’s chamfer is too transparent, causing distortion in the dial markers in that area. Dial Markers view Overall, the hour markers on BV and 3K are closer to the Gen in terms of thickness and ink application. while the ink on AF’s markers tends to overflow (confirmed after multiple QC checks, as this issue is present in almost every AF). Additionally, the “Cartier” logo at the 7 o’clock position is most accurate on KOR. Other Dial Printing View At the 12 o’clock position, the “CARTIER” logo on KOR closely matches the Gen in both font shape and ink thickness. BV has some instances of ink overflow in certain QC samples, while others do not show this issue. The printing on AF appears slightly uneven, but this may be an isolated case as it wasn’t found in other QC checks. The font on 3K is slightly thicker than the Gen. Regarding the “Automatic” and “Swiss Made” text, the Gen’s font is finer, with AF being the closest match. Date Font View The date fonts on all four versions are fairly centered, and the background color is a matte silver-gray. AF and 3K have the most similar matte texture to the Gen, while KOR’s font is slightly larger, and the other three have minimal differences from the Gen. Central Axis and Hands View The central axis on BV and KOR is closer to the Gen, and AF has the best hands, being flat overall with smooth, burr-free tips. Crown view The crown guard shape on KOR differs slightly from the Gen, while the other three are relatively closer. All four replicas have their crowns positioned slightly lower than the Gen, but the difference is minimal and hard to notice. For the sapphire on the crown, BV is the closest to the Gen. Lugs and Case Side The overall shape of the lugs shows little difference to the naked eye, but the different polishing chamfer widths on the edges create a visual discrepancy. When comparing the thickness of the bezel (Arrow positions in Image 3), KOR is closest to the Gen, while the other three have slightly thicker bezels. However, when comparing the side chamfers (Arrow positions in Image 4), KOR’s edge chamfer is slightly wider, even extending to the side of the case, forming a small flat surface. Case Back View The screw positions on all four replicas are closer to the edge of the case back compared to the Gen. The Gen watch used in this comparison was produced in 2023, and its engraving differs from the replicas. Bracelet View After testing, the entire bracelet and links from all four factories can be interchanged with the Gen. The bracelet edges on all four are slightly sharp, though 3K’s is slightly better. 3K replicates WSSA0009, with different engraving on the clasp compared to others. Movement View All four versions use Japanese Miyota movements, but the rotor noise on KOR is quite loud. BV, AF, and 3K are much quieter, and the rotor noise is barely noticeable during normal wear unless deliberately shaken. Measurement Data Note: All watches are measured in a clamped state, and there may be errors due to the slight deviation of the position of the caliper. Well, today's post is here, thank you guys for watching. If there are any mistakes, please correct me. If there is anything else I overlooked, you can put it up, and I will try my best to complete it. Welcome to comment and exchange! I will continue to bring you more detailed comparisons between replica watches and GEN’s. And it is also for you to choose the favorite models conveniently. Illustration: Some photos deviate from the real object due to the light source. For details, please refer to the content. The size of the comparison picture is relatively large, you can download it and enlarge it for comparison. There is no perfect replica, only the one you prefer. Thanks. Steve Website: http://www.theonewatches.ws Telegram: u/Theonewatches_steve WhatsApp: + 86-17081934955 Wechat: The5711

Check out 9401s on the internet- print up a few pics of the gens and compare them to your watch. Your crown guards have been trimmed but could use a little fine tuning. The crown appears to be a 24-700 which is early and I guess ok. Tudor Collector says the 9401 was introduced in 1976, but it seems that I had read as early as 1970. 1976 would be a 24-702 crown- which you can get from Athaya, but you'd need to change out the tube also, so maybe you just go with the 24-700 crown for now. You need to ditch the pearl- that small metal surround just doesn't cut it. Get yourself an all acrylic pearl. Try Ofrei or Athaya. I can't tell if the lugholes have been drilled- looks kinda like it. The bevel on the lugs is fairly pronounced- maybe overly so, but like I say- look at some gens. The Rolex springbars would be nice if they fit. If you don't have a Tudor bracelet, a Nato strap would be fine, or I like those leather straps from cheapnatostraps.com. You don't say which movement it has, but a 2824 or 2836 would be fine. Crown position on the case looks good- maybe it's a 2824. A little light aging of the dial and hands- maybe with a tea stain- can't hurt. I'd say enjoy your watch!

here is my tudor snowflake very nice mq dial with gen tudor 2776 movement and service insert everything are fine but the fault is the 7928 case

Phong is a good way to go. The unique case back makes it a tricky build. There aren’t many who can supply a gen spec case. I built mine with an MQ case set. The quality was awful, I just retained the mid case and case back. Ended up installing a WSO bezel assembly, Phong bezel insert, Athaya crown and tube. Dial from ebay, hands from HR if I remember rightly. Here are a few shots.

Demotivational posters, anyone?

Come on guys, this is serious technology and you are missing the obvious application