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Winning another long time AP fan to the Rolex camp. Hehe

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I will try to explain our position on above matter. High end builds are a touchy thing and I have done my due diligence. Having spoken to most of our Rolex modders I have found there are parts Rolex will sell unrestricted and those they do not, restricted. (some of you may know this but others may not so ....) Some have sources for them low and others have paid more this is due to access , if you can get from Rolex direct or have a supplier who does sell to you with a reasonable markup you get them on the cheap others have much paid more. I also have been on the phone with some heavy builders and they have paid prices on the high and low but in truth could not recall what the hell they paid on everything , I find that reasonable if you have 5 or 6 you've done as in this case. (I would not know beyond a doubt) I know I know write it down but some are not as organized as others so crap happens. This being said our habit of asking for breakdowns is a good thing but let's also look at the what the watch is worth overall not cherry pick a part or two you may be able to get cheaper. (did they who knows) Now it has been postulated that some always price on the high side and list their parts on the high end of what they cost in this we have decided to let the market do the work. Look you got no business buying a build for 2 to 5 k if you do not know your stuff and if you do not you ask around and research, your job as buyer not ours as mods. Now if a guy posted a TC with a gen insert and crystal for 2 k we would crush it but with laundry list of parts: phong this yuki that gen this that we can not get into it to many maybe's involved to make a definitive call. Now feel free to post in a thread if you think a bit high on something but let's not start a row you will never know what they paid and neither will we on parts, so keep it short and sweet. To expand further I have always felt that just sourcing all these parts and getting them put together right has a value all it's own, how many times have I seen guys post I bought this for 3-5 hundred but doesn't fit, how do you price that in. (we don't ) So look at the break down but also look at the watch in total in regard to price and more importantly is it worth that to you.

I received the Black/White version today from Ryan. After some serious disappointment with the Blue version, this one has made my day! The insert/bezel assy look amazing, as does this piece overall. Love the strap, the dial and the overall quality of the rep. I can tell this one will get lots of wrist time!!!

Jack seems to have climbed the beanstalk all the way to the top and forgotten all about us. I tread softly along the fine line separating raving insanity and lucid moments of ingenuity. The issue is I've no idea which is which mostly.

Welcome to the forum. As @netniet says doing a little reading will pay off. Type 116660 into the search box at the top of any page and start to browse. You will be much better informed after an hour or two. Quick and dirty answer is yes it's a pretty good rep and yes several members have one.

I've heard these are pretty damn good, and super close to gen: http://www.intime01.co/rollie/2953-sea-dweller-deepsea-116660-d-blue-v7-1-1-noob-best-edition-sa3135.html Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

Welcome to this amazing place a lot of us call home. I would suggest start reading the link below, and make use of the Search functionality to find the answers you need. The Rolex section can be found here: http://rwg.cc/forum/143-the-rolex-area/

Great watches bro. Starting to like them more and more

You will live to fight another day mate. Being man enough to apologise will be respected here. You didn't upset me, Perhaps for some reason neither appear genuine to you and that is okay. In my time on this board I have learnt many, many things. Two apply here. 1) Legend understates rather than over states. If he says one is genuine and the other is a very good franken, that is what they are. 2) He can be quick to bite, but he doesn't hold a grudge.

If Legend says one is genuine, there is no question what so ever that one is genuine. The only question is whether my observational skills have improved any, or whether I still consistently get it wrong?

You need a pair of glasses [emoji4] Gen ones of course.

When you know you're looking for.... Right is gen.

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Regret a few I've sold some Gen some Rep, Tag Grand Date in particular sold it as I hadn't worn it for a few months and haven't been able to find the same model since, it was minty too!

left is gen?

I can't see your photos, but I hear ya! Here are a few of mine I regret selling:

the crown will NOT fit the tube until AFTER the tube is installed into the midcase.. the internal "splines" need to be removed with a proper broach/cylindrical file. once the splines are properly removed, the crown will seat properly

Safari for today

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She's done! JF V7 ProfSteve AR ETA DW Sunken Screws Picture review topic soon

Happy Thanksgiving

Maybe you can go in the boutique and buy a new one and sell the gen white dial here

Fixed ;-)

"I have never pulled a stunt like that and never would." I admit to being jaded. After 40 years trading watches I have seen the underbelly of this 'hobby' up close and it ain't pretty. Most of the members on this forum are a different breed (a much nicer group) from the 'serious' watch guys I used to come in contact with. Heard these lines hundreds of times: "All I need is just one part to get it running, help me out." "I would like to have that watch to wear, make me a deal on it." "Runs great, I just had it serviced." "All it needs is a battery." Rule #3: Watchmakers make watches.

First, which method worked? I think that the movement now needs to be serviced. The best method I've found for servicing a DG movement is to de-case the movement. Place the movement on your work bench. Face side up. Then take a 40oz ball pein hammer and smash the SOB to bits. Use a hand wisk and dust pan to collect the mess, Deposit in the trash (not recycle - we might get some of it back from China). Buy a new one. This past April they were $27.95 from Borel, but now I see they went up a bunch at both Borel and Frei, but still cheap. https://storefront.julesborel.com:8443/storefrontCommerce/itemDetail.do?itm_id=343331&itm_index=0&orderQty=1&cust_item=DG%203804-B%20MVT http://www.ofrei.com/page1119.html

Crap, I meant a 1500 case!