flex

I have seen some beat-up ones last week and the asking price range was from 3.6k to 3.9K .. a very clean model w/ full set can always demand a very good price. I think its not uncommon to see them go above 4K+ "No date" fat lady, i think, is still in the range of 6k, but I could be wrong.

I have been able to find a correct dial... the cloese one i have found is from Minh Quy http://www.chrono24.com/tw/dealer/minhquy/liste.htm?SEARCH_ADTYPE_ID=Z If you are going to use an ETA movement/ Silix as a base, MY will be able to reprint your ETA dial..

hi Itreeman, Were you able to find the spacer for the ETA movement? The reaosn I asked is that a few memebers have tried to find one but with no success... Flex

Freddy, the honpo you bought came with a bakelite bezel orginally.. Flex

The adapter will not fit 1665 & 1680 Viet case set.

can I assume you are either a yuki or viet case? The reason I asked is that gen dial will not fit the rep case (being smaller in diameter). Flex

thanks, CK5533

Here is an example of Zigmeister applied his magic.Jimmy Fu/ FGD/ The Zigmeister perfect combo Can't stop staring at the watch everyday...just an Iphone pic..looks amazing in person here is a pic of the gen that I want to replicate...

Petaling Street has mostly lower grade Chinese cartel rep if I remember correctly

no gap or dimple between the lugs on my 104 and 112. Flex

I just changed my 5513 to a NDT case from Yuki because of the better case back & mid case engraving & finish. The finish of the lug is much better as well. The engraving between the lugs because it is so close to the geninue - this gives me an option to put on a nato. The only thing from the Yuki's case that I kept was the insert. I think they are the best I have seen so far (as an aftermarket insert). One of the things I don't like about Phong is his case-back. I always have trouble opening his case back, even with a Bergeon. As mentioned above, I would not buy a complete watch from either of them. It is my experience that sometimes they have really bad craftmanship. They all use their suncontractors based in Vietnam! Truthfully, I cannot tell any difference between a ND trading DRSD case, Phong DRSD case, and a Geninue 1665 case. Remeber people were (and probably) are selling these frankens as geninue in the grey market. Yes, experienced vintage collectors can tell the differences. But when it is a complete watch on a 93150 bracelet, I really don't think you can tell the difference. (OK - Phong's bezel is not that good) In summary, I would just buy parts from these people (choosing the best parts) and get a 2nd hand 1601 (given that these vintage Datejust are much cheaper now) and send to The Zigmeister for assembling and services. Flex

I actually like NDT and Phong's better than Yuki because they can do better engraving and have much better parts.

my newly ''assembled' 3rd 16520 Daytona. this one has a T-dial

great.. I guess i may just have the hotel people giving him a call... Flex

I m going to BKK on saturday week..if anyone has the address, please let me know.

Agree with Nanuq on the lack of detailed knowledge of watch models. I received a 5513 case from DW. There is no lug holes! Waited 3 weeks for this to arrive!

I don't think Kirkrich can just re-do the subdials. I asked him to redo my gen 6239 daytona dial (just touch up the sub dial font) and they said they have to refinish the whole dial. After seeing this one, I am not going to send him

The lugs on Yuki's are much better than DW.

great transitional model.. t-dial on a 02b great find

the bezel that came on your honpo...

Very beautiful.. It is the right time to buy gen.. just this year I have bought three. Last week I have bought a bubbleback and expect to receive it next week. can't wait!

The font on the 6263 bezel is totally wrong......your Jap one is much better and closer to the gen MK 4 service bezel.

Actually Yuki has a 6202/04 bezel for sale. I asked Yuki and they sent me this lnk.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140332691499&ssPageName=S For those who has a project on their bench, here is a pic of gen bezel I'll be using a fat font faded 5512/1665 bezel insert. Not correct. But apparently, a lot of gen owners had no choice but change to that insert. Maybe it is becos the RSCs don't sell the 6202 insert anymore.

MBW 5513?

Has anyone had experience in building a 6202 or 6204 project? I am thinking if I should get the bezel from MY or Yuki. Flex