Ronin

Welcome. We could use some additional 6-digit modders/experts. It’s funny. 10 years ago I signed up on all the rep forums. Back then RWG & Repgeek seemed to be on top and RWI under the radar. I dropped off for the last few years, back now, and I was blown away by RWI’s rise. Please continue to share across platforms. I actually like the low-noise here and the deep watchmaking talent here at RWG.

Nice build. That bracelet is top notch. EBay???

I did in fact mean 2879 I just found this: http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&ETA_2879 or it’s no date derivatives family: 28800/21600 A/h respectively: 2850/2851: manual wind 2852/2853: manual, date 2858/2859: manual, day, date 2870/2871: automatic 2872/2873: automatic, date 2878/2879: automatic, day, date

What denotes the MK3 Lollipop. I have a 5513 early MBW in a drawer and now I am curious...

Out of curiosity, what is the verdict on the 2879? I have a 6538 build with one under the hood...

The 2824/2836 will have stem alignment issues. I tried a similar build years ago when I bought the 1500 to steal its genuine movement for my 1016 project. I even planned on a OP (non-date) to simplify matters with an AirKing or 1002 dial. NO DICE. I also had the Yuki adapter. Stem alignment was simply too far off, and when I shimmed it I had rotor interference with the case back. I gave up on it. Still have all the parts sitting in a box. Maybe I will revisit with a 2783... Good luck...

If you take D3, you need it's companion K2-MK7 (specifically K2-MK7). D3 alone can put calcium in the wrong places. K2-MK7 makes sure the D3 activation of Calcium goes to your bones and NOT Arteries or Kidneys. I take a D3/MK7 combo daily, and as a result, I have little to no Plaque on my teeth, and when I wake up, NO morning breath or sludge on my teeth. I could almost stop brushing in the AM!!! This is a good indication that the calcium that D3 fosters is ending up in the right places. 👍 Cheers. Stay healthy.

So, I probably shouldn't chime in here and say I have 4 DW/Spinmaster Flat Case Back (like Freddy describes) parts Daytona's laying around. I even have a correct "111 & Units" Bezel on one of them. 😄 Not for Sale right now.

Very nice. I think that would make most watch guys happy. 🙂 👍

Man that is sweet. I have been looking at this on Andrew's site since it came out. I think you convinced me to pull the trigger. 👍

Wow. That is amazing. I missed the original post.

That is exactly what I was wondering and looking for. I actually have a MQ version and was wondering if it was correct. If I comprehend correctly. I can remove the triangular cut ring just like on the 55xx to facilitate crystal changes. I can also reform the wire to stiffen the bezel rotation. Thanks

After looking through my stack of Rolex "print" books, and some online searches, ebay parts, I have yet to find a good exploded view of the 6542 bezel assembly. I have worked on plenty of 55xx/16xx Rolex's with the crystal, retaining ring, tension ring bezel. But, the 65xx series eludes me. I have only played with reps with the wire retainer. Any help showing quality photos of GEN/GEN-like construction of the top half of a 65xx case series would be a help. Thanks!

NaviChief’s handle reminds me of another Chief. Chieftang anyone? AR guy IIRC. I still have some PAMs with his AR.

RRDF = Rolex Reality Distortion Field 🤣 One of my primary reasons for returning to RWG and Rep/Frankens is the absurdity of Rolex Fan(atic) forums.

I wonder why. I still find RWG the best forum software/design. I think RWG also has the older more mature and knowledgeable members. Looking back 10 years it seemed to be RWG & RepGeek at the top. I was shocked to find that RWI is now at the top? and the younger set on reddit. Thoughts?

Sign me up, take my money! 🙂 This is great! Glad to see Athaya here, I have some of your parts from past builds. 👍

For me, I would have to say Patek, specifically Nautilus/Aquanaut. I never had any desire to have a Patek. Especially a genuine version. When I was in Geneva I visited the Patek museum and came to appreciate the brand a little more. Fast forward to 2020, although I have not pulled the trigger on a rep, I keep coming back to our Trusted Dealers on these. The slim design/size of the Nautilus is what really attracts me. In the inverse, I went down the Omega road (Genuine), and I quickly lost interest in my genuine Speedmaster, Seamaster, DeVille. I can't put my finger on it other than I feel like Omega (design) is at an intersection of Sekio+Rolex=Omega. Two brands I like actually, so strange.

@occb2 You Rock Sir!!!! Thank you!

Wow! Clearly my buddy is not as well informed as he thought-- 1600 years!