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This watch is already a while in my collection and I absolutely love it. It's a Rolex 6200 built by Big Dazza Mods: Silix base (more correct case size) 2813 - 21J movement with metal movement holder Domed acrylic plexi Lightly aged cases 8mm Brevet crown Bezel inserts with red triangles have been aged and faded lightly Pearls removed Cases drilled for gen spec spring bars Rivet bracelets have correct spellings and have been modded to accept gen spec spring bars Gen spec spring bars with rounded tips Endlinks modified for gen spec spring bars Smoke aged and textured dials Relumed dials Aged and relumed hands

After having a rep Tudor 9411 for the last year or so, I fell in love with it and its style so have been eyeing to get a genuine piece for the past several months. It has been difficult for sure, eBay, VRF and Rolexforum have seen many pass through but all at market prices - the black 9411 fetching around US$3.5-4K depending condition. Anyway, fast forward to a few weeks ago, I saw in a local pawn shop a nice little 9411 come in and I thought I would check it out... It was pretty nice - a early 1980s model with what seems a later dial (no longer made by Beylar) and with a very clean bezel. The crown was still the old 702 and the caseback had a more unique engraving font. Driven by a 2784, it was also keeping good time too. However, the acrylic crystal was a bit strange, it was a domed crystal, seemingly more like for a 1675 with the cyclops more towards the center of the dial. Putting aside the questionable crystal for one second, the other problem as usual was the price - the vendor was asking A$5.3K which equated to around the US$4-4.2K mark. Definitely on the high side and without a bracelet, it was difficult to swallow. Over the subsequent week or two, I was unfortunately drawn to it over and over again and after getting confirmation from several members of this Board that it was indeed genuine, I went back to negotiate and see if I could take it home. After some haggling, some of which I must say was quite generous of the vendor, I was offered a price too good to walk away from. Some quick pictures for now. Note that I have only swapped out the crystal for a generic 127 and have put it on a rep 93150 bracelet - will need to hunt for the genuine ones to complete this set. Overall, very happy with this piece. Welcome all comments! thanks.

The Constitution of Norway was signed at Eidsvoll on May 17 in the year 1814. The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom in an attempt to avoid being ceded to Sweden after Denmark–Norway's devastating defeat in the Napoleonic Wars. The celebration of this day began spontaneously among students and others from early on. However, Norway was at that time in a union with Sweden (following the Convention of Moss in August 1814) and for some years the King of Sweden and Norway was reluctant to allow the celebrations. For a few years during the 1820s, King Karl Johan actually banned it, believing that celebrations like this were in fact a kind of protest and disregard — even revolt — against the union.[1] The king's attitude changed after the Battle of the Square in 1829, an incident which resulted in such a commotion that the king had to allow commemorations on the day. It was, however, not until 1833 that public addresses were held, and official celebration was initiated near the monument of former government minister Christian Krohg, who had spent much of his political life curbing the personal power of the monarch. The address was held by Henrik Wergeland, thoroughly witnessed and accounted for by an informant dispatched by the king himself. After 1864 the day became more established when the first children's parade was launched in Christiania, at first consisting only of boys. This initiative was taken by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, although Wergeland made the first known children's parade at Eidsvoll around 1820. It was only in 1899 that girls were allowed to join in the parade for the first time. By historical coincidence, the Second World War ended in Norway nine days before that year's Constitution Day, on May 8, 1945, when the occupying German forces surrendered. Even if The Liberation Day is an official flag day in Norway, the day is not an official holiday and is not widely celebrated. Instead, a new and broader meaning has been added to the celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day on May 17.[citation needed] The day focused originally on the Norwegian constitution, but after 1905, the focus has been directed also towards the royal family.

He sent me something very useful. Out of the blue. No money exchanged hands. He did not know me at all. I can't think of a better endorsement for a man's character. Sad loss. All the best Alan, love to your family.

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Well the saying that has been said before that Rolex makes the most expensive $500 watch... In the end Rolex is a mass produced watch with a mass produced movement. There has been many comparisons between the 3135 and the 2892, which is in my Victorinox DM 500, and the conclusion is both are very good movements. IMHO if movement experts can't declare an overwhelming difference between a mass produced in house movement and a mass produced outsourced movement then it's a draw, especially if there is over 5 time price difference (Considering the price on the street of a 3135 at about $2000 and the 2892 at $350) Rolex does yes, bu AFAIK Omega still requires significant support from other ETA subsidiaries to make their movements. The 8500 was designed by Omega but they had to get significant support in the production from Nivarox and ETA, the CEO publicly said he wouldnt call it an in house because of the help from outside of Omega. Just my opinion, but the magical appeal of companies (not just watch industry, I'm comparing the cycling industry also) using in house components is that it is an excellent way to muddy the water as far as the consumer being able to do price comparison. If the comparison is not easy for the consumer then it is far easier for the consumer to be duped by the "marketing" efforts of the company. Marketing is a way for a company to get the consumer to pay a premium for the intangible.

Yeah interesting thing was I took it into Rolex for a service quote and was told that they have seen an influx of vintage tudor snowflakes ever since Black Bay came out. Looks like there are alot of them around we just dont see them for sale very often.

Tasty!!! Man those are small chain rings. You must have legs like Eric Heiden. Here's one of mine in its element.

Heading to the beach in a week, so had to get out the old "beach watch" Ocean7 homage to the Omega Proplof

here some pix of my franken daytonas

Again, I won't speak for Matt. But sellers retain the right to choose their buyer. I will not sell to anyone I don't know, or who does not come personally recommended by someone I trust. Period. I was just offered an eye watering amount of money for one of my vintage pieces and I'm pretty sure the guy is legitimate. But I'm not SURE so I said no. That's just the way it is. Develop relationships here and get "known" so people have a way to gauge your integrity. Otherwise it's your word against another lost/stolen watch fiasco. An idea I suggested to my buyer: find a local gold dealer and get his price for Krugerrands. See how many of those it takes to buy your target watch. Then buy the coins in the seller's home city for local pickup. When he has the coins in hand, he ships. Yes the buyer is accepting all the risk. If the seller is legitimate and has a high enough profile, the buyer still has some leverage toward a completed transaction. Or buy a plane ticket and go get the thing face to face. Tickets are cheap.

Same with me, Grandfather had a Datejust, gave it to my father who gave it to me. Then I expanded into other watches and fell in love with Submariners, particularly vintage models and just finished this:

The watches in those pictures and the movement photos are of genuine watches, that is why they look so good. Do not fall for the scam. If they were any good we would all have one by now.