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Nice watch, where is that bezel from? MK2?

it was a long time since I had not worn a Silix, this one damn looks good.

Don't mind the two SDs. This is a Sub thread. I have no idea how I got so obsessed by these. I had no interest in Rolex when I first joined the fora. So for your viewing pleasure / displeasure: Modded 6538, work done by @NCRich. Helenarou big_dazza modded dial. Modded 5512, this one I like playing around with. Franken 5513 built by @tripdog Franken TC 16610LV V6 originally built by BK I guess you would call this a SuperFranken 16803 built by my watchnaker, loads of help from the great members of RWI on this one. 16618 no idea who made it, it has a nice little 2836 inside. This was given to me by some kind members on RWI. Now the Ceramics. My first sub ever the Noob V2/ V5/ V5.1/ V6 No Date 114060 depending on which dealer or member you talk to. I just think of it as the one before the V6s. Hulk Noob V6s 116610LV, this may receive one or two mods. I have had too many Hulks but I have decided to keep this one. I like my Sunburst dials so here are two fantasy 116610s. Kindly given to me by [USER=2295]@rwatch0[/USER] .

Looks about right.

Saw this recently listed, looks great! You happy with it? May get one (Italian Seadweller)

Only RSC should really know and of course a lot of builders on the fora lol. If there are any tells there are people here who could tell in a heartbeat. The problem is some gens are serviced locally with aftermarket parts and the owner is happy that he has saved a few magic beans. This will turn a gen into a franken. I would however guess there are a lot of Franken builds sold as gen. They probably are 80% gen but probably only people very familar with reps or gens could tell. The mid case for a 16610 is easy as StarTime do a very convincing one and there are plenty of modders and engravers here who could make it even more convincing.

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Im pretty sure if you are equally meticulous like me it will certainly bother you. LOL Striving to perfection

Yours amaze me too

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No way to answer your question without a proper pressure test. Of course, the one way to truly find out is the way which you fear to try lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The rep forum pays off again! Picked up a couple bottles of Grangestone 21 on sale this week. Great 21 year for the price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here are a few more shots:

I doubt many people are into vintage watches except gen collectors or rep collectors. My guess would be they are probably real. Who knows, are interested or know how to get a Vintage Rolex reps unless they are on the fora? A few years ago I could pick up a decent 5513 for 4.5k or less, so they were not expensive (emphasis on were not). Some could be passed down family heirlooms. Many gen owners send their watches to Rolex for servicing and Rolex will replace anything they see fit thus spoiling the originality of the watch. Also Gen owners update their watches with new bezels, hands, dials bracelets etc, all of which may not be period corect so who can tell if it is genstein, original (a little easier) or franken. Conversely how would you know from a pic this is not a 1986 5513 with a 1964 7206 bracelet unless I told you both watch and bracelet were modded and both are frankens?

Amazing build!!! Have you used your recent v726? And phong hands I guess? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yes especially when the ARF in your case stands for Authentic Rolex Factory brother haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1675 PCG

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5513 dried

I print the date window portion all back as the dial is, no outline for the window at all. When fully dried it should be tight. I then cut the opening in an 'X', from corner across to opposing corner. That makes 4 little triangles. From the back of the dial, I then use a toothpick dipped in the Micro-Set to wet each triangle, one at a time, and draw it over the bevel and out the back, folding onto the back of the dial. The vinyl decals I use have a little, tiny bit of stretch to them. Using the toothpick I pull the triangle taught on the back of the dial. Then hold it there until it sticks. The decals take the shape of the bevel nicely. Some bit of trim might be needed, and I do that with the same wetted toothpick, smoothing the corners if necessary.