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No worries mate. Of course those Viet cases look brand new, so the case will need to be vintagised and edges will need to be softened to look like a 40 year old case. Tripdog over on RWI did the casework on mine.

Here are some reference shots from my 1972 Sea Dweller. This has had A LOT of diving use all over the world so the shape of the CGs and lugs will possibly be a little worn down. But the brushing on top of the lugs is factory so those have not changed shape. In these pics it's wearing a factory service T-39 crystal. Note this has the factory 702 crown which is slightly thinner than a contemporary 703 so it makes the CGs look different by comparison. Since those pics were taken I've switched the service crystal for a factory vintage Tropic 39 Superdome and that changes how the dial looks. I've found the Clark T-19 Dome is very close to this look, though thinner in cross section so the dial won't look quite like this. Notice how the rehaut disappears in the curvature of the dome. I hope these help. Please let me know if you need more shots from specific angles.

Clark’s has a Tropic 39 that I used on my build all those years ago... to me it looked pretty good - not sure how close to gen but it was definitely not the top hat/flat dome style that’s for the newer replacements...

Me too.... but my aim is improving.

Sounds like this may be your first rep purchase???? Look for a mid priced Sub from any TD. When you receive it, I promise you will be amazed at the quality. Over time, when you become more experienced and knowledgeable about various strengths and weaknesses of Makers, you can make more informed choices.

It's a shame that some projects almost seem worth more broken up into parts - but then I guess that's only a problem for someone looking to sell them. For me, I feel a little bit of wonderment. Like, how did I get away with this? Maybe some of the latest watch designs are just to troll the rep makers. I'm sure some watch brands throw a dart at a pantone chart each year, and then spin a wheel with tourbillon on one half, and perpetual calendar on the other.

I meant the edge of the lug which is between the red square and the green rectangle. If you flip the case upside down, the lower and upper edges should form a ‘canoe’ shape. If you flip the Viet case upside down, you’ll see the edge along the bezel ring is not curved and is quite flat.

When i get home in a few weeks, ill have to snap a few shots of the case and compare thoughts on it. Ive spent a lot of money on this build lol so i want it to be as correct as humanly possible. The case shaping bit i have not done much of since the days of reshaping Pre V panerai cases lol

You need to thin the CG's inside out, maybe shorten them, depends on the Case. They are more rounded on the front.[emoji106]

Well you asked which is “the best 1:1 Rolex Submariner replica in the market today”, hence pointing out that 1:1 does not exist. Now we are closing in on details instead of a vague question. However the problem remains the same. There is no consensus on which is the best 116610LN, each version has it’s strengths and it’s faults, which are well documented. So it returns to YOUR opinion and what faults YOU can live with. The only person that knows you well enough to answer that is you. Some truly obsessed people mix and match parts and even fit genuine parts to chase the last details. Of those you have named it is unlikely that any of them will be a huge disappointment Sometimes it is more straightforward, for five digit Subs, JF is the clear winner of those models now available. Though even there it is not a clear and undisputed winner over the long gone TC Sub Unfortunately it exactly the same story with dealers, people have preferences, sometimes very strong ones and over time one tends to build a relationship with a dealer, but there isn’t much agreement on which is best, other than sticking to trusted dealers

Who makes the best Submariner rep? An age old question. Really just need to search and look through the TD's sites. You get what you pay for and a really nice Rep with reliable movement will cost. It makes a difference if you intend to have it modded or just look good straight from the dealer. All dealers have reviews and this community posts quite a bit regharding quality and accuracy. No quick ref. can replace your own research and intentions. Good luck!