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A couple of good ones that haven't been mentioned:

Rolex Explorer 1

Omega Speedmaster

IWC F A Jones

And maybe Omega Moon Watch, although that's just from hearing about it.

From the gen I handled (and the gen pictured here) the markings were definitely flat white.

Thanks Gio,

Flat white it will be.

A lot of good ideas here. I just have one question. One a previous tutorial the bezel was painted in silver paint and you are using flat white. Not having seen the gen, I don't really know which is correct. The picture of the gen really seems more silver than white.

Anybody confirm one or the other?

Welcome from another Floridian. Only thing it's not very sunny here in WPB. Been raining all day and I was supposed to go out boating this afternoon. Oh well.

All of the obvious tells suggest gen ETA.

I hope this will get answered since i just bought one. I understand that you take more than just the rotor off to make it wind like a manual watch. Maybe a couple of the auto winding gears?

Edit: Thank you Freddy. We were both typing at the same time, I believe.

Why get a nice Rolex like that and not have the same smooth sweep of a Rolex for a few dollars more?

Great posts guys... now I have a slightly different question, same topic:

What about removing a tube that has threads on the inside? My Doxa screws down watertight but the outer surface of the tube is smooth, with wear marks from an o-ring working against it. I can't think of how to unscrew it without messing up the inner threads?

Ideas?

Find a nut and bolt the same size. Screw in the bolt (or screw) into the tube then tighten the nut real tight and back out the nut and bolt.

Found it myself:

DOT

$33.45 with shipping and handling. F*** that.

No. The PMWF insert will fit perfectly without glueing. However what you want is an Ofrei "illuminus dot" for 20.00 bucks. Perfect combination!

Can you post a link? Thanks.

$400 for an old display. Ridiculous.

Just curious. What about that dial in a good ETA rep? Would that make sense?

They look superb. After a dew purchases of Omega reps, I am now considering the purchase of a Rolex like yours -or even three!.

Could you please tell us where you got those jewels? If not in a post, in a PM. I appreciate your advice, since you have run a few more miles than myself in the Rolex world and probably in the rep world in general.

Thanks and, once more, enjoy those three outstanding watches. They are awesome,

relox

The cases are off eBay from a couple of different sellers. The crystals and hands are from Clarke (Ebay). Movement holders from Stilty, who was an immense help on these. Various movements, buckles and straps and other parts collected over time.

In the over all scheme of things, I'm still a rookie at this. But I'm pretty proud of these and have immensely enjoyed the challenge.

Also I'll say, never again!

Probably!

I also have a gen Oyster bracelet for the 16014. I just put on the rep Prez for a little variety. I think it actually make the watch stand out a little more. I've been amazed at how the white gold bezel and markers sparkle in the sun light.

Two are 2824-2 Eta and one is a 2824-2 clone.

Thanks for the kind words.

Finished my third and last Datejust. Now I've got all that I want and more than I need.

Also since nobody else answered, the date at 3 is the only place on the dial of the ETA date wheel that the number would be sitting in the proper position.

At 9, the number would be upside down. At 6 it would be sideways. Etc.

With the proper date wheel overlay, I suppose the date window could be anywhere.

Interesting reading! Especially about Mr. Slimeball.

Does this problem also relate to date wheel overlays or just aftermarket date wheels? It seems if paint thickness is an issue on the date wheel, an overlay shouldn't work at all. Yet they come on most Rolex reps.

I'm a little confused.

My wife and I just got back from seeing "Slumdog Millionaire" and this is the second most heartwarming story of my day!

Welcome from one more South Floridian. WPB!

I've heard this one's pretty good. I was choosing between this and the Ebel.

Super Rep? I don't know but I sure like it.

Did you notice he says the rubies and diamonds are 100% real. He doesn't mention the dial. It's probably a refinished dial that was not done by Rolex.

Pretty dial though.

As has been said many times: "First you find the dealer, then you find the watch".

The UPO is probably available from any of the trusted dealers on any of the 3 main replica forums.

thanks, fellas, you won't be disappointed with the 42mm...installing the endlinks is a bit finicky because the tolerance is nil hahaha! so tight.....took me 15 minutes to fiddle with them without trying to scratch the lugs....

I got the black on white and it's real nice. Bad thing is the fit on the end links are so good I couldn't get the bracelet off to try it on a strap. I finally gave up after 30 minutes.

I bought that same watch from Josh and it definitely came with Swiss ETA. I don't believe you will find a Chinese equivalent of the ETA 2671-2. It's not like the 2836-2 and 2824-2 that have Chines clones readily available. It's not a perfect rep but it's not anything that would embarrass you or her. Go For it.

How about white on blue? I think it looks kind of interesting.