Virgil Hilts

Quick question for the thread: Could this be an instance where reps could genuinely hurt sales of the gen? They don't sell in near the volume (or price point) of Rolex, Omega, Cartier, etc. Or, will it help make watch fans more aware of how great this brand is and spur on sales of used gen Sinns, which can be had for well under the cost of a used Rolex, etc.? I'm close on getting the rep U1, but I've been eyeing some used gens. Thoughts?

And remember, Sly is about 5'7", too. So, maybe not so redonkulous for those of us a couple inches taller. That's a pretty good price to take a flyer on one.

Damn, Kruz. Those are epic. Wonderful work.

This is the one I've always wanted. If there's any more details on what's being developed, I'd love to hear about it. I'd rather have a dead-on version of this than my DW VJ72 6263.

OS, Just a giant bowl of fried awesome. Such a great read. Thanks for sharing.

What was used for the aged lume look? That shade of white/grey looks more like the gens than anything I've seen. Very nice. I've got a couple of Ross dials and I'd love to finish 'em to that level.

thinking of selling my gen. anyone?

Exec. V/P, Creative Director of an ad agency. (I write commercials for a living)

I've got a Motown 25 concert story: I was a college sophomore. A buddy of mine called me the day before the actual live show. He had an extra ticket. I told him I couldn't go because I had to finish a term paper or I was gonna flunk my English Lit class. What did I miss? Not much: Michael's first Moonwalk. One of Marvin Gaye's last public performances - it was a year before he died. Diana Ross and the Supremes getting together and Ross being bitchy onstage (which they cut out of the tv version). Tops and Temps. Smokey and the Miracles. My buddy calls me the next day and can't stop talking about how incredible it was. And I missed it because of an f'ing term paper. Damn, I wish I had just gone ahead and flunked that class. RIP Michael.

Tragic. Here's my 5512. I still have the original bezel insert, but it's a little fragile, so I put the replacement insert on it. It's a 1961. The original gilt dial is long gone, but the replacement is from the late 60's, I'm guessing.

How very cool of you to drop by the site. I have Goldfinger on BluRay and he's 100% correct. Definitely going to get one of these for my gen 5512.

Screw the datewheel...MOONWATCH NOW!!!

The guy is a regular seller on eBay with a good feedback rating and over 300 transactions. He offered to do the deal quickly on the bay (no use of the "R" word in the listing, buy-it-now for quick turnaround). Also said the GMT hand is fixed/only rotates around dial once in 24 hrs. like gen.) Still not sure I want to venture into these waters, as I'm still bleeding from the wallet over my VJ72 and VJ23 Daytona projects...and those were with people who were great and trustworthy to deal with. Still waiting for some more knowledgeable Rollie folks to weigh in on case, movement, etc.

Any more of our Rollie experts out there care to comment? I'm in talks with the guy, but I'm not pulling any triggers until I hear from you guys.

Does that case look the right thickness? Any other comments/criticisms? I sent an email to him asking a few questions. We'll see what happens.

On the bright side: WOLVERINE! Seriously, tho, glad you weren't more seriously hurt. Hope you're better soon.

Here's mine. Still working on my damn 6239 project. Anyone got a 6239 case that will take a VJ23, GUARANTEED? I've spent way too much money on cases from people (including someone on this site) who said it would fit and...no love. Anyone?

Damn, Kruz, I have a gen and that's really, really close. Be pretty hard-pressed to tell the difference. Here's mine. It's a '61, sadly with the same factory replacement dial. Still trying to find the ever-elusive gen gloss gilt original dial for under two grand.

Nice project Tourby. Thanks. I'm in in for a set of Cortebert hands.

Mind-blowingly beautiful. Is that one of the RMCSherry dials? If so, who did the finish on it? That's exactly what I'm looking for in terms of font thickness on mine. Again...wow.

I sure as hell would.

Here's mine. Gen 5512. III/60. Sadly, dial is a service replacement from the 70's, I believe. Finding a gen gilt dial is my grail. Still, pretty happy with it. I've had it for 18 years.

SWEET!!! Can't wait to get my dials. And hey, what about that tutorial, R?

Well, here's proof that he can. VDB made this for me earlier this year. Cortebert movement.

I've got The Zigmeister working on three right now - A VJ72 Franken, a VJ23 Franken and a DW. I'll probably be selling either the VJ23 or the DW when I get 'em back. Check with me in a month or so, after you do some more research.