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Big fan of Enicar. I currently own just one.

Great info jmb. What drilling fixture did you use to drill the lug holes?

Well done!

#3 could be the perfect wife!

I agree it has to be robust but I think 12,000 feet for the Deepsea is overkill. from WikiAnswers. A Navy diver submerged 2,000 feet (609.6 m), setting a record using the new Atmospheric Diving System (ADS hardshell suit), off the coast of La Jolla, CA, on Aug. 1 2007. The deepest open circuit scuba dive was accomplished by Pascal Bernab

Hey, it least you don't have to worry about it getting scratched when you go shopping!

Makes you think of what could have been without the fire alarm. Glad to hear all of you made it out safely. Another alarm to consider is a CO2 alarm. I heard a very sad story of a family of five dying in their sleep, the vent for the gas fireplace got blocked with snow. This can happen with all sorts of gas appliances.

What is the point of having so many models that look the same? Boring!

Great info! A friend of mine wanted me to buy one of these for him. Your review had perfect timing!

There used to be a pursuit to make the thinnist mechanical watches around the 1960s. Comfortable, easy wearing. Not anymore. Now you have these super thick cases 1/2" to 5/8" thick! Diameter is not much of an issue for me, I prefer 40 to 42mm. I sold my Skyland because of the weight and thickness, it really used to bother my wrist. The Rolex DeepSea is another example of how ridiculous things have gotten.

Beautiful texture on the dial, stunning!

I love the listings that try and sell you the pic of the watch, usually states that in small print.

$350 us for a Vintage Rolex Tritium DOT! http://cgi.ebay.ca/Rare-Vintage-Rolex-Tritium-DOT-Submariner-5513-12-Bezel_W0QQitemZ300361750463QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45eef497bf

jmb, are you a hobbist or T&D guy like myself? Maybe we should start making some of these cases!

One time I had a package shipped regular mail from Hong Kong arrive in 4 days! The sender didn't believe me when I told him. Sometimes with EMS with customs delays 9 to 12 days, very irritating considering the cost. It used to be better.

The MBK dial would fit, but is it worse than having the factory "oyster perpetual date" dial?

Yes, it is the same case that you used. Gen Rolex dial is around 27mm and the rep case is meant to accept a 29mm dial. The opening in the case is about .5mm to big so yeah it goes through!

Thanks for the info, guys! @jmb: Thanks for the offer. I am focusing on the vintage Gmt for now. So the best bet would be the MBK dial then, I kinda like the price as well! I am having a go at modding a vintage GMT rep case. So far I have drilled the lug holes for 2mm spring bars. Machined the bezel that came with rep and installed an aftermarket bezel(bezel insert snaps on instead of being glued on) I still have to machine the case to accept an aftermarket crystal. It currently sits too high. The rep came with a domed crystal that was glued on and didn't look right.

I am looking to buy a GMT dial for a project I am working on. Aside from a gen dial which seems to be very expensive, here are two alternatives I have come across: MBK GMT dial sells for $65.00 + $15 for shipping http://www.eurotimez88.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_185&products_id=2227&osCsid=a6924f34fa21adbc7b17b92d34f852d9 Yukiwatch Rolex GMT Master ref.1675 Gloss dial with hand set sells for $135.00 shipping included. http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6380817/6991109.htm Anyone purchase either of these dials? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Turned out really nice.

Quality rep, well worth it.

Keep it, let it remind you of the time spent with your friend.

Very nice, well worth the effort.

Boo!

Pumpkin Omega, Happy Halloween all!