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First of all, thank you for tolerating the numerous posts regarding this build. The whole build process is detailed here http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/176345-6538-build-progress-movement-discussion/ When I joined the forum, I always thought certain vintage Rolex models were out of my price range. I have been wearing a Rolex since 1987, but just bought a new one every few years and traded in the old one. I found this place doing research for a new Rolex; this was near the end of 2013. So initially I was just looking for information about the new models and stumbled on this forum and figured I could try out some rep models for minimal cost and figure out which gen I would buy. So over a few months I tried about every modern Rolex I liked the looks of—found out I really do not care much for modern Rolex’s. One thing happened that I did not expect, I became part of the community and started participating in discussions and became friends with some of the members here. I really had no idea that I was diving into a new “full time” hobby. As time went on I became more fascinated with the vintage models that members were building and displaying. This led to a few of my own vintage builds. Made some mistakes and had many learning experiences but have been mostly happy with the results. My wife notices how much peace and joy I get from being part of this community and the hobby and actually encourages the “watch thing” as long as I do not go into details about builds as that puts her to sleep. She thinks it is funny that I am a WIS… No one ever really notices my watches. About once of year I run into another WIS and talk watches but really as most of you know this hobby is for yourself and these communities. One of the models that really grabbed my attention was the 6538 Big Crown Submariner, always thought to be too expensive for me to ever afford. Mainly I am talking about Nanuq’s, CC’s and more recently Dbane’s builds. My first real reading as a kid was Ian Fleming’s Bond series and 007 and his 6538 have been favorites of mine for a very long time. I tend to like watches that are simple with no dates and minimal text/distractions. So I did some research and figured out to do one right it would take some knowledge, a lot of help, and it could easily exceed the cost of a nice gen Rolex. Being that I had never worn one, I decided to start with a more conservative approach and bought a nice modified HR 6538 to see how she felt and looked on the wrist. I was pretty much hooked from there. Right away I started doing more research and developed some connections with some of the great members here who had completed these builds. Developed a build plan and a spread sheet to track costs, and then started sourcing parts. Dbane helped throughout this process as for the most part I still an unsure at times of the authenticity of parts and what part is correct for what model. I am learning but always good to have another opinion. It took a while to source all the parts… Dbane is really responsible for putting this together. He has helped me throughout this project. He did the case shaping, the beautiful bevels, lumed the hands, had the movement serviced and did the complete assembly. He is an amazingly skilled and intelligent person who seems to take great pride in whatever he does whether it is building watches or handmade speakers. I have nicknamed him the “case whisperer”. Thank you my friend! Thanks to CC33 and Nanuq who shared their knowledge and experience freely and whose builds were initially responsible for the inspiration. This project was only possible because this forum exists. Specs: Minh Quy case set (mid case, bezel, case back) shaped by dbane and custom engraved by NeckyZips—serial number is period correct but has significant value to me. Genuine spec real gilt dial—hand produced by the nameless one Classic Watch Parts hands lumed by dbane Genuine cal 1030 movement fully serviced Genuine NOS 8mm crown, tube and stem Genuine T-17 dome plexi Genuine MKII long 5 insert. Genuine 7206 bracelet restored by Classic Watch Parts . Thank you so much for being here and for all the help on this project. I really find much enjoyment spending time and sharing with you. This is really the culmination of all the years of collecting watches and my time here so far. Needless to say, I am very happy with the way she turned out. The dial and hands reflect light like no watch I have had. Truly a work of art. I think Mr. Bond would approve. Pics coming from my phone:

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PAM111 V4 on gen Monte Carlo strap and rep buckle [emoji108] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well aftermarket crystals tend to be gen spec so i dont think there is much other choice. Or you can enjoy the watch for what it is.

The great and ingenious skittle diver! Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

aww, jeez I'm a putz sometimes... thanks for the heads-up mate!

Thx. I guess they do vary from order to order, I think I once had a similar one, but the second order was much different Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yuki

SARB065 on a Perlon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Area not up yet couple days nanuq away , email usually.

Nice straps too! Great combo la Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Wearing my fresh off the build table 16610 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

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The watch makes the strap and the strap makes the watch! What a delight to behold!

Domineco and Domi are the same. Go to RepGeek, look under "trusted dealers" open that thread, there will be a list of catagories. Open up "trusted modders" you will see Domineco's Watch Shop, and there you are. Glad to see you back, if only for a while. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Well guys went looking for something for our next raffle and well along with a bunch of reps as I always try to include a gen or two this was the buy , hope you like it! In the mid-1950s the major civilian airlines were increasingly offering transatlantic flights, which created for the pilots the need for a wristwatch that was able to show a second time in addition to the regular one, individually adjustable, to display two different time zones at a single glance. So a wristwatch was developed in Switzerland in 1954 that enjoys to this day both in the civil and military aviation great popularity. To pay tribute to this extraordinary time, we have designed the STEINHART Ocean One Vintage Dual Time PREMIUM a compact wristwatch featuring a second time zone (dual time) and a date complication, which displays the even days in red colour and the odd days in black. The first thing that catches the eye is the extraordinary dial, whose multiple facets are nearly impossible to capture in a photo. The silvery shiny, gray-beige tone is additionally superimposed by a radial gradient, which extends from light to darker from the center outwards to the edge of the dial, underlining magnificently the vintage character of this extraordinary watch. The markers and hands are lavishly equipped with luminous colour which, with its natural ecru tone, mimics the appearance of aged radium, or tritium, once again citing the historic character of the STEINHART Ocean One Vintage Dual Time PREMIUM The second time zone can be adjusted individually by either the fourth hand, painted in red with a small arrowhead, as well as by setting the unidirectional rotating bezel, which features a two-tone aluminum inlay with 24-hour scale. All four hands as well as the two-tone date are driven by a new movement, developed by the Swiss company Soprod, the SOP A10-24hTop. Just like the sister without dual time complication, the A10-24h also impresses with a lush and detailed decoration, which is additionally crowned with the skeletonized, gilt STEINHART rotor. It goes without saying that so much beauty should not be hidden under a solid steel case back and so this masterpiece of precision can be admired through the glass of an exhibition case back. And if that were not enough to make the heart of every collector beat faster, the STEINHART Ocean One Vintage Dual Time PREMIUM also makes use of the highly domed sapphire crystal, which already enjoys big popularity as a feature of our Ocean One Vintage. Whether one prefers it on the stainless steel bracelet or rather the padded leather strap, the STEINHART Ocean One Vintage Dual Time sure is a must for every wristwatch fan! Movement Soprod A10 Swiss made automatic 25 Jewels Hacking second Decorated movement , blue screws and golden STEINHART rotor Functions screwed Crown Second time zone set on the bezel + hands Case Stainless steel 316 L Diameter 42 mm Height 16 mm Weight 91 g Lug width 22 mm spring bar Sapphire glass domed, with double anti-reflecting coatings on the interior side Bezel Stainless steel, Inlay alu vintage blue/red Back Stainless steel 316 L screwed with sapphire crystal Waterproof to 30 ATM Dial & hand Dial Beige vintage Superluminova Vintage, Old Radium hour and minute with Superluminova Vintage " Old Radium " central second hand Strap & Buckle Strap Stainless steel 22mm screwed Buckle Stainless steel 22mm with safety butterfly clasp screwed with logo Link: https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/gmt-ocean-1-black-582.html More pics!

Many thanks for the information! Love your 1655 with leather strap ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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It pleases me greatly that we have a global brotherhood that transcends countries, religion, politics, economic circumstances and race. Especially when it is based on nothing more than a fascination with an obsolete piece of technology yet often sees deep and lasting friendships grow.

I read a lot of old posts here. I see what guys have done and keep doing. There are some big hearted people on this forum. Nothing fake about that. Actions make a man, not possessions. ........ some covetable watches though ;-)