denimhead

Well your right there mate, i'm onto Wife No2 and a couple of kids draining the Watch funds on a daily basis. However there is rather a nice 6538 franken on the way!!!

I hereby take no responsibly for my Alaskan friends actions regarding your watch collection. Keep an eye on your back door CC, he's a master of stealth

What on earth do you do for a living CC, A bank robber??? Good on you though mate. Nice to see a genuine collector of these beautiful older watches who has a balanced view of the Forums and in reality what watches really are. A metal case, a movement and basically something that tells the time

My good friend Denimhead has a mate in the EU that does amazing mods. This modder decided to hang up his hat, so Denim grabbed his last two pieces.

Out of the blue, Denim sent one to me and it arrived last night. I can't get over how nice this thing is! It's just over-the-top.

So today me and the Big Crown went out for a snowshoe. He seems to like it here in the Arctic pretty well!

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And now back at the car.

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Thank you M! I am completely blown away by your generosity. Humbled.

It's brother enjoyed the snow here in the UK yesterday, looks great on that bracelet mate

6538 on the wrist for todays sledging escapades with my Son, i have a feeling its Alaskan brother will be making an appearance on here at some stage today............Possibly with an Athaya Installed tube and crown eh Mr N? 

Hi D,

 

Thats not really quite true. There have been long discussions about this on here and VRF and some 93150s and 93160s have come with round top 3s also my gen service issued 93160 bracelet has a round top 3 on it. I am not too sure about the 78360s. 

 

Furthermore the marking on Z's bracelet is a completely different number to 78360

Well that's what i like about this place, you learn something new everyday! Although I've never seen a round '3' on any Gen bracelets I've ever owned. There's always been the 'swiss made' issue as well. Spaced or not spaced??? 

Hi R,

The '3' are always flat on Gens

Cheers M

Is it a Minh case set and dial?

Lol, same time.. Phong's stuff is top notch

Phongs case but Mq dial CC33, I think its the best Aftermarket out there at the moment and at 320.00 euros half reasonable. Gilt Hand set from Michael at CWP including a nice White Lollypop seconds hand so should look good.

DH

Very nice. can't wait to see the finished project. Whose case is it?

Mr Phongs case set

After living with a very nicely modded entry level Rep 6538 for a while, I've decided to go that little bit extra! All parts Inbound. Can't wait!

DH

Loake's all the way

There on the way Andy!! Factory re-opened last week

I think i know the candidate for that dial!   Can't wait to see it F

Hi Asavo,

if you search the sales forum theres a very nice one for sale from a member in Canada who's happy to ship anywhere. Its the one with the swiss movement and its been waterproofed as well.

cheers DH

Or Stephane 

You could always buy one of these instead, Swiss 2824 swiss eta, waterproof and very well made with a bit of it's own heritage for $500.00 shipped from France. Let me know if your interested and I can give you the guys email address. The original retail price on their website is 1000.00 euros but he's selling off his stock so $500.00 is a bargain

Cheers M

Hi Stephane

I sent a few pictures of the Polaris to Angus at Puretime.co and asked the question. He did say that due to the success of the Navy Seals the factory where considering more 1-1 JLC models so fingers crossed!

Cheers M

Thats a beauty offshore, and look at that price. What a Bargain against some of its period Contemporaries

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As Freddy said, no real gain with the Swiss 7750, just allow a bit of budget for getting the Asian movement properly serviced. Should serve you well for years. 

Is this possible? I vaguely remember a member doing it...but I can't swear by it.

 

Of course, one would have to port the mechanism that transfers the minute counter from 12 to 3. 

 

If it is possible, who can do it? Isn't the legendary Zig retired?

 

Thanks for the help guys!

Have a look here www.dhwvintagewatchparts.com then give me a shout

Cheers DH

All joking aside this guy is lucky not to live here in the UK. A lot of sales done via Ebay are eventually completed face to face with cash payment. Most places are within easy reach in a few hours.

If he'd pulled that stunt over here and got caught out he'd get his lights punched out, if he was very unlucky he'd have sold the watch to a very well known Dealer based here in the Midlands who, shall we just say has some very heavy connections. The end result in that situation would be far more terrifying for the idiot

Moral of the Story is never try and pull a fast one, messing people around when they're buying very expensive watches is not a clever idea

DH

Michael will sell you the inserts seperately if you ask him

DH

Have a look here www.classicwatchparts.com 

His insert comes with a nice looking Pearl.

DH

Nice pick up denim 

Cheers sgtguk, Its a possible Gen 1570 candidate depending on the back of that dial. Asked RA to confirm where the dial came from but no reply as yet. 

This one is going to UK

 

To live with me

Hi guys!

Pls take a look at this beauty: http://www.puretime....-leather-strap/

it looks awesome, new datewheel, new engravings, new markers and new resized hands

I could not find any difference the gen vs the rep. But am a newby, so very interested your opinion, what do u think guys?

I really want a nearby perfect "out of the box" rep, and i'm thinking to buy my first rep

ps.: so sorry my bad english

Ask FXRAndy who's on the staff here. He can give you a correct over view and opinion on the watch. He's a big IWC Fan.

Cheers DH

Either of these please, Leftfield choice.............

Yeah, how did you get the spotting on the dial?

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Pbdad worked his magic on the dial, re lume and matte finish