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Magnets and watch movements don't mix very well.

Here's a couple shots of gen vs MBW 1665 bezels. Note this is the gen variant with the shallow teeth.

Tudor today

Isn't it painful the impression these 6263's leave on you man! Haha I know it's pretty common and cliche but idc, the vintage Daytona's, more over the 6263, is definitely my grail! Can't wait to build a v72 powered one, but as for now I can settle for my a7750's Cheers! Beautiful pieces btw prdubis

Keep a backup watch in my coat pocket JIC, really I do.

Superglue a screwdriver or even toothpick to the stuck screw and pull it out.

Actual best oob is the 3777 Pilot Chrono. Rumors say it's the Ingenieur Laureus, but this watch isn't in stock anymore. The easiest to franken is the 5002 Big Pilot with faux PR. Many gen dials are available on eBay for $150 - $200. The full PR mod can be done yourself. Together with a gen pilot strap (expensive!) and a gen clasp (very expensive!) and a possible re-lume of the hands this watch is a super rep/franken.

Any ETA clone should be fine and will have the same BPH as a gen Rolex with a high beat movement. If they aren't charging any more for the decorated A2824 then it should be fine but I wouldn't pay any extra for it. The low beat 21j DG2813 has proven to be a reliable workhorse and can be replaced for 20 bucks if something happens to them. It's a lower BPH than modern model Rolexes though at only 21600 bph instead of 28800. In general I haven't had very many issues with the standard 2824/2836 ETA clones.