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Nice. Have you seen the monstrosity on Phong's site at the present time. 🤮 Building one of these is proving tough. There are some homages out there that aren't bad case wise. Just need some solid dials.

Y E S ! ! ! Whats the story on that stunning piece?

Hey everyone, I too am back, settling back in here as my home forum. I have an itch to build/buy a BP and/or Tornek-Rayville. A “No Rads” would be ideal. I am finding aftermarket cases, but finding Dials seems to be a challenge. Only Phong has anything and it is not a good versions at all. Anyone similarly interested in these classics or know parts sources?

Yeah, that insert needs some work still. I would reject. The more rejections they get for insert issues, the sooner we get the next "super, best, 1:1, made with real pixie dust" version. Even the date wheel seems off, the R in Rolex seems darker/thicker too... 👎

Hows the demarcation line between the Red/Blue? Great watch. I have a Noob Batman, that was great except for the "Dirt" in the A3135 clone movement.

Fantastic! One of my grail watches is a vintage BP. Especially a "No Rads" dial.

I'm with you. I love my Franken & Genenstein's (Swap Job's). I have also reached the station in life where I don't give a $hit about being nit-picked/called out. Especially because I tend to use Gen Service Dial's. I have been away from RWG for a bit, but after going mostly legit, I no longer see the value, and am back here to build and roost.

Ian Flemming is rolling over in his grave. The Bond books were practically "Pulp Fiction" not material meant for PC Culture. Even though 00's have been reassigned: https://jamesbond.fandom.com/wiki/00_agents Give her another number. 007 is synonymous with Bond. Why not develop an awesome female spy character like "Atomic Blonde" and just end Bond/007 in this 25th installment. A Series Finale. We have John Wick now, and the last 2 Mission Impossible movies have been superior anyway.

This guy is the Sherlock Holmes for Vintage Rolex and Panerai. I believe he was the guy that helped expose "Orchi" of TRF fame. https://steemit.com/orchipalar/@exorchist/orchi-palar-aka-ngu-wei-sin-s-made-up-rolex-daytona-6264-with-serial-2425736-discovered-by-perezcope-aka-jose-pereztroika

I pulled the trigger on the "latest & (maybe) greatest" V6F V3. When it arrives I will post some pics. Maybe we can get some other side by sides. Let's keep this thread alive...

Bump to say Trusty now has a V6F V3. Thoughts? There are now FIVE versions of this out in the wild between the ZF & V6F (assuming V6F=KW too)... [head spinning]

Looks like Andrew has 2 versions now. A ZF factory and V6F. He has a video with the ZF. Hard to tell. The 3-6-9 on the V6F look better, and the pics looks like a lighter dial. But then the video of the ZF the dial color looks better... Scratching head... http://www.ttw8488.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=TUD02&x=0&y=0 Thoughts on these competing v1.0's...

FYI, unless you are taking out special insurance, such as that offered by Jewlers Mutual or with additional riders on your policy-- a "serious" watch collection is not covered by insurance. BEST case, with standard homeowner/renters (in USA), you will max out at $5000. So if you have a case with 3 $5000 Rolex's ($15,000) you will only see 1/3rd back from insurance. Even your REP collection can add up quick at $300+ a pop these days. And there is NO insuring those. :-( Personally, I rotate my GEN's between Safe Deposit Box at bank, Safe at home, ~maybe one of value on display in the winder.

Normal for the movement in question--, but also normal for luxury brand genuine 7750's as well running the chrono. I have a GEN Breitling Navitimer. When running the chrono the sweep seconds will do the same. At that is on a $5000 watch.... :-|

That is how it should have come from the Seiko factory!

The question I actually have is does the 3 o'clock subdial actually work?

Glad things look sorted out for you. Something to keep in mind when approaching Reps. Treat this very much like sitting down at a Black Jack Table / [insert gambling metaphor]. You may win some, you may loose some. To be fair, the odds are in your favor when dealing with a TD. NEVER use PP Buyer Protection if it can be avoided in the context of a TD. You may have to take it on the chin for the greater community.

I might be able to help. Do you need links? An entire Bracelet? I am Rocking the RAF strap like Daniel Craig in the upcoming Bond Movie Spectre My TT and SS

I have never been a fan of converted 2836's w/GMT add on. If you are doing a vintage Rolex project, I have had great success with the DG3804. It is a purpose built chinese automatic GMT. I was able to drop one in a GEN 1675 with nothing more than an adapter ring (stilty or Yuki). Also, the date wheel on the DG3804 magically aligned with "plexi/acrilc" era Rolex dials. Finally, this is lower beat which is more correct on vintage Rolex, and correct hand stack for 6542/1675. So to be clear, on the hacked together 2836, there are a lot of mods required to Rolex'ize it, and as a result reliability is a crap shoot.

Sweet picture. Burning Man?

Hi all, Anyone familiar with this model or Rep? However, by big question is: I can just pull off a Regular Luminor case (111,029,177) with my wrist size. Does the 1950 case wear bigger or smaller? Pics on 6.8-7" wrist of 1950 case? Thanks in advance.