Ronin

With the enshittification of the Internet, I have come to the conclusion that "Searching" or even using "AI" to find quality Vintage Rolex Data has become a chore. Anyone else tired of the watered down data from Millenary, Bobs Watches, Brodinkee, Fratello.... They clearly got their SEO right, but the data is generally to high level. Search 6542 Albino and you get trapped in Brodinkee land. You would think in 2024 there would be a killer online Database of EVERY, Rolex Reference, Rolex Bracelet, Rolex Endlink, Rolex Crystal, . . . In 2008 you could search Rolex bracelet reference and get 'usable' spreadsheets. Now you get a $hitty link to Millenary with wrong data. 😠 Try asking an AI about the 6542 and it will conflate the 6543 Milgauss in its answer. Sorry about the rant/vent... Other than RWG, where do you guys go for quality Rolex Reference Materials these days. I am specifically interested in "Parts Interchange" data. Cheers! Edit to add: you also can't show up at TRF/VRF asking about Parts Interchange without raising eyebrows or upsetting the purists either.

What happened to Clean?

Yeah, still here too, but damn I miss the glory days of the late 2000's early 10's. Rep's have moved to Modern nearly 1:1 needing little to no mods (VSF/Clean/etc.). I still have a box of MBW, DW/Spinmaster Daytona parts I need to build out... As I have gotten OLDER, I own Gen's, Rep's, Homage's, Franken Projects. And when it comes to the reps/projects/frankens --- I no longer care about chasing every Correct Detail . I am too old to care about Called Out over crown guard shape, or some random detail. If the overall aesthetic is there, the build quality, I wear it and don't look back. Can it pass the- sitting in a dark bar, or @ the Sushi bar = good enough. 😄 My wife has a saying "Women dress for other women" [men generally don't care, as an attractive woman is attractive regardless the cloths] I think the Rep/WIS crowd are similar "Rep wears sweat every detail, for other Rep wearers" LOL. Keep the frankens coming!

Trusty/Andrew is aligned with Ben/FinerLabels. Not my scene, but I get the emails from both Trusty-Andrew and FinerLabels-Ben. Looks like they rotated URL's, and I don't have the current one...

Interesting and thank you. That new site is running dog slow. I’ll wait until the dust settles. Or use some alternative suppliers for now.

Welcome back!. I actually sort of miss the 2010's in this world. Real talent, builders, knowledge. Now reps seem to follow the Hype-Trends. That said, if you are after modern pieces, there is no shortage.

Shipping has slowed down over the years. This is by design to guarantee you will actually get the watch. My last Andrew shipment took a full month. It's in the hands of couriers most likely. Although I do miss the days of ordering from Andrew on a Monday and having a DHL package on a Saturday. 😞 Those days are gone.

Revisiting this. Looks like the PW changed from ***999. I emailed about a week ago, no response. Even tried 'tumbling' some obvious PW choices. If anyone has the most recent please DM. -or to the OP Is Ruby gone?

That’s awesome.

+1 on VSF. Clean (GMTs) and King’s are not far behind. Forget NOOB these days. (Supposedly closed). NOOB were time bombs with dirty poorly lubed movements and mediocre QC.

Welcome. You’ve come to the right place for extensive vintage Rolex knowledge and Frankens. Pull up a chair and grab a beverage. Lots to learn and see here.

I love these comparison posts. Please keep them coming. Thank you.

It’s an odd place. I had a post locked and was admonished for posting a link to a post on another (reputable) watch forum. As if it was going to steal views and ad revenue. WUS is a must if you want to buy/sell GEN watches without the commissions of eBay/Chrono24 and don’t want to deal with the Reddit $h!+ show.

That makes sense. However if I had to guess, and to your point on “clarity”— they probably underwent additional polishing and buffing. After a month on the wrist, would it really matter? Perhaps, if the underside/dial side maintains this uptick in polishing. But from an economics perspective. $12, $20 vs $300 is not a wise investment for something that will be fouled by the door jamb, underside of your desk, or MacBook. 🤣

Found this cheat sheet on RWI. How to spot the VS (that you really want)... Edit to add DD or Dangdong is the newest kid on the block and is supposedly exclusive to CLEAN Factory. Full 70hr power reserve. So DD and Vx has essentially taken over for SH.