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Please forgive my ignorance but i am curious ....why is it so long for RWI to be back ? What is the most difficult thing to work on ?

Thanks for your thoughts, the diamonds are real and it’s all real gold. I had this valued 2 years ago but the jewler wasn’t a watch expert but he did say, he thought it wasn’t a genuine Rolex. I’m not sure the weight but he offered me 7k for it? I will take it be opened up tomorrow and see what movement it is

The guy messed up some of his facts: The 1680 came out around 1969 in full gold- not the 16618. In 1981 the 16800 had the 3035 movement, not 3085, it certainly wasn't a 16610 The 16803 TT might have come out in 1983, but I'm not sure about the term Rolesor being used in that application. It wasn't a 16613 obviously He also left out the 16660 SD which came out maybe in 1980 or so with the 3035 movement and also had the uni-directional bezel and greater depth rating. So, I'd figure the guys a novice...

Whatever floats your boat, I think most people put the extenders next to the clasp though. I prefer mine in one piece without extensions, so I ordered it long. If need be I can cut off a couple wraps with nippers.

I've always loved the 16610LV and after waiting for a TC LV to pop on m2m (which never did or I always missed out), I jumped on a JF 16610LV. This base actually works better for me as the SH3135 takes gen parts vs. the TC which uses an A2824 variant. Mods so far: -TC LV insert -Gen crystal no LEC & no AR cyclops -Gen date wheel -Gen date intermediate wheel -Star Supply gen spec tube -Rehaut sanded Waiting for: -Gen LV dial -Gen LV hands -Gen reversers -Gen ratchet wheel -Gen automatic driving wheel -Gen crown -Gen tube I think the dial and hands will really set this thing off and will service the movement once the dial and hands come in. The automatic system isn't fully winding to max PR and I think once the reversers and driving wheel come in - it will be a lot smoother and more efficient. I also have a gen blue insert I could always pop on and make it a shark/smurf if I ever get bored of the green. Thanks for looking and I'll update as more of the parts come in.

Is the hour subdial really inactive as mentioned in the modding link on the 6263?

Great idea!! I'll put in the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Good Lord she's a looker but maybe a bit off in color.

I picked up another strap for Da Beast. Black polished stingray and tribal stitching... it's a great combination! ps: yes that's a Panerai buckle

Really need to get this piece vintaged up!