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Nice! JJ is working on a gmt for me and I can't wait to join the club! Congrats on a beautiful watch.

does anybody have An extra Gen crown?

the gen 16613 will have various shades.  I've owned the gen twice and had had a fairly dark blue- while one had a definite purple tint.  Because of the variation I don't think you'll have a problem pulling off a dial with distinct color.

The indices of your dial look a little off however.  They appear thicker than normal.

is no one else going to give props for the Jetmid reference?  Classic

I've owned many gens and have had a few really cool pieces, but I've never owned a genuine daytona.  I've always loved the classic look and I've enjoyed seeing some fantastic frankens here.

So, I just pulled the trigger on a parts package for my daytona build.  I've got a phong case, gen pushers, gen crystal.  I'm on the look-out for a movement and dial.  My case is an "N" serial, and I'm going to build a white dial version: all gen except for the mid-case and movement.  

Wish me luck!

disc is for a 3135.

i've got a gen dw im installing on a 16800 build.  I have no problem using an ETA- i'd prefer it- but what can be done to get the gen DW to work?  Or- other solutions?

If you were yuki, and shipped someone a movement, and they said "I took it apart and now it doesn't work send me another one" what would you say?

"sorry- I agree that it's reasonable to expect a manufactured product not be broken when received by the buyer.  I'll split the cost of a new movement with you".

does anybody have a dead movement or parts movement?  Need several parts to get this one running.

Just an FYI regarding my experience.  I purchased a yuki 3135 and sent it to a member for servicing.  He tore down the movement and found in his words:

There's broken jewels, jewel springs that are broken, its a mess. 

I requested yuki send a new movment- and they asked that I send the first one back prior to them shipping out a replacement.  The movement is in pieces, so asking to have a dead movement reassembled seems a really bad use of time.  I'm not sure what to do.

Sounds about right in terms of cost. Mine is right in that range ($4k)...

what case did you use?

I'm guessing $5,500- $6,000 or so to build the watch- assuming gen dial/hands, gen pushers/crown, gen crystal, gen bracelet- modified movement.  Does that sound about right for parts?

Phong is the only case I know about that will work with a Zenith (whatever calibre). The plungers won't line up with a rep case.....there are a few threads here on the subject.

 

So IMO Phong case $$$$  Zenith X $$$$, gen dial $$$$  = HIGH DOLLAR...I know a guy Junio on RWI, gen 16520 with a 400 Zenith I think....clips about $3000

is he selling?  $3k seems cheap

I was offered a 'T' serial for just under 10k last week.  I'm thinking it might be easier to just buy the watch, but it is fun trying to find all the pieces.

Anybody have a gen mid-case that they would consider selling (I can dream right?)

didn't river offer a mid-case years back?  Is that base still available someplace?

anybody else working on a zenith model?

thinking about taking the plunge and building a white dial zenith daytona.  Obviously dial and hands will be genuine- along with the zenith movement.  I'm curious if anyone has opinions: where should i get the case?  

I bought a dial from Ephry73 (gen matte 16800!) and I would like to connect with PBdad and see if he can do a little work on the dial- but he can't receive PM's.  Anybody know- is he still accepting work?  How can I get in touch with him?

Thanks!

E- as you know I'm entering the 16800 family with a gen dial matte version of the 16800 (thanks for the dial!).  

I'm going to add a yuki 3135 and gen date wheel for my movement.  Where should I get the movement serviced?

anybody have a serviced yuki 3135?  still looking.

topoky has a 93150 for sale now in the sales section.

I've also purchased from Steve (http://www.mulhollandtime.com/).  He was great- I asked him to find me a beater 93150 and he had one within 2 weeks.  

yes, of course!  There have also been several members purchase- I was curious if anyone had a spare

I'm putting together a franken and need a movement.  Does anyone have one for sale?

I would buy one as it is and then send it to a mod to get it perfect. It looks great.

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Then I suggest we all contribute and book HH a flight to China! With $10-15 each, we can easily raise a handsome amount and cover some of our ambassador's trip costs to the Far East, pending HH approval of course Sent from my  Typøs are courtesy of iPhone Autocorrect

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can you see Russia from your house?  (sorry- couldn't resist!)

awesome pictures!