Taht is a very handsome timepiece UP
It's all about what makes you happy.. but I can't see that the money would be wasted..on such a good looking piece..
Yuppers.. life itself is the journey and not the destination..if we get there too fast, it's time for another journey..
Quartz movements make me feel like I got a tick under my eye..
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Take your time denz.. it can wait.. enjoy your rep.. you may decide not to do it.. so wear it awhile and see if that is what you really want.. before you jump in water.. although Omega gen parts are less than most brands.. still not cheap..
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Here is the listing and price from ofrei Denz for future reference
Cal. 2500 parts
Hour and minute hands(Han 4221) $38.00 usd, sweep second (Han 4222) 17.60 usd Here
The price has gone up $42.00 usd since I ordered..
Dials black/white #3~ $242.00 usd; Black/Orange #4~ $242.00 usd >Here
Tube, ST1232 $6.60 usd > Here
Crown,ST42184 $38.00 usd>Here
WD is a dust magnet,I use "All in one'.. used also on sewing machine parts.
A cape cod cloth ,...even on the brushed surface is good.. it'll shine up the brushed surface without removing the finish.. use a tooth brush to remove the residue for the cracks etc.
the cape cod contains petroleum by products that could be an irritant to your skin, so be sure to thoroughly clean all the polish from the bracelet and case back if you use it there.
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it should flow easier now that the Christmas craziness is about over.., When Customs get's back up with parcels, these are very low priority..
But it's just a matter of time..
I'm wondering if I can use a 5508 Yuki case.. from what I've read.. the 6518 had a smaller crown.. and pencil hands?.. Now to find the somewhat Correct dial..maybe use the movement from my bubbleback.. since the value of that is not worth much these days ..
Gym owners relish this time of year.. there is usually a huge sign up for membership in the first week of the New Year.. most of the peeps that sign up come for a week and then, disappear.. but pay up for a year..
Me, I want to build one really good vintage Rolex Franken.. with gen movement..
I know it does nothing for Humanity..
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The lume on the rep hands at least on my pumpkin matches the lume on the gen dial surprisingly.. it will not last all night long like the gen but is not far off either.. On my black and white dial Ziggy relumed the rep hands as the rep hands are as good looking as the gen. ..
I think Ofrei is better priced for the dial and hands than Cousins and with the exchange rate even better..
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