Justasgood

Cyclops, date magnifier......Rolex Identity.....you know, the thing that makes the date easy to read for old people like me.

Man BT, I love that watch and the second picture is top grade!

My latest project. Came with a faulty Rep 2892(Wrong mov't for this model) Transplanted a Gen ETA 2824(same as gen), I have Gen screw bars on the way. I once owned the Gen with a black dial and really, whose gonna call this out as a rep :-) Have a great Day!

Price is what someone is willing to pay and I agree that for someone who can't source parts or for a part that is truly scarce the sky's the limit. The crux of my rant is a seeming easeiness that some members have in putting the screws to the rest. Again I state that I held my tongue as parts I know I provided for free or at cost, being re-sold at ridiculous prices. One could argue that once out of my possesion, I have no say.....well, my say was to bring to light the actual costs of these parts. I know the info has been mentioned before. I guess I felt it should mentioned again.

Not directly referring to that post. There is no way of knowing the cost of a Gen part to the holder/seller of that part. While I agree that getting the parts is very difficult and should allow for a premium. Again, the market dictates the price. My post was set off by that, but it is not a reference to it. I see Rolex parts being listed at ridiculous prices all the time. My issue that I have held my tongue about is members here that I have helped, selling parts that I got at Rolex cost.....re-selling at a high margin. I will not name names so don't ask. I guess I am trying to give the Membership some clarity on actual costs. Pay what you want, ask what you want. I try to bring nice watches and parts to the community at good prices. A few members here got some nice Gens that in the open market, would have brought hundreds if not thousands more than they paid. Omni way back when, helped me out, unsolicited and only asked that I pay it forward. Well I have tried that and continue to live by that. It is what it is. Love and respect to all, Kurt

Trust me Chi......you want no part of my family...

Stephane my friend...thank you for the kind words. I can understand a little profit for the legwork or for having a "connection". And yes, sometimes it is easier to pay a higher price than wait for a good deal...I have done so myself and don't regret paying more. But sheesh, from $18 - $36 to $125 - $350? Be well and blessing to you and your family.

Sad isn't it.

And I gotta say that I am not a thread crapper, but I am tired of seing our members being subjected to things like this. Rolex acrylic/plastic crystals cost between $18.00 and $36.00. Yes even the ones for the Tudor Monte Carlo with date at 6. There I said it. Yet some people here charge between $85.00 and $350.00! I am not talking about "Superdome" crystals, though I wouldn't pay over $20.00 for one......for crying out loud......It's Freakin' plastic. I try to help folks out when I can (Pay it forward) and for the last couple years I sat quietly watching as crystal I get for friends at a cost of no more than $36.00, get offered up and sold for ridiculous prices. Hell, I wouldn't have to sell off my collection to pay bills if I ripped off my friends. Perhaps it is because I can't sleep due to the recent stresses our family is experiencing and I think it is more the fact that this family here at RWG has literally saved my life way back when........but dammit, I refuse to sit quietly and watch people take advantage of my family here. Actual cost of items new in package from Rolex: Gen Plastic crystals - $18 - $36 Gen inserts for subs and gmt's $85.00 Genuine 24-703 crown - $36.00 Genuine 23-703-0 Tube - $36.00 Genuine Spring bars 2mm $4.00 each Genuine sapphire crystal fr sub $125.00 Geunine handsets for sport models - $41.00 (yes, that is for all 3 hands) These are new and in package straight from Rolex. If you want to pay inflated prices for these items go right ahead. I get it.....supply and demand. Don't bother asking me to get any of the above. I have a few very good friends that I will help. I have seen others I have helped, help themselves by making a nice profit on items I helped them get......no names, just a heads-up to my family. Note: The market sets the prices. I don't begrudge profit or anyone trying to re-coup time $$ and effort. Supply and demand are always the rule and I can say that Rolex has clamped down hard on their AD's and repair shops. Rolex now wants serial #'s and ref #'s for every part ordered. You can bet that they will slowly strangle the market to a point that only the all mighty Rolex will have the supply. SO, if you need it and you find it and you can afford it.......have at it. Peace and Love to all.

Very nice! BTW, This model on a strap came with an all polished case. I prefer the brushed/polished look myself. Enjoy it.

Well what is up Big Easy Cobra. I was born and raised in St. Bernard (Da' Parish) Lived there until Katrina and now I am in Nashville. You won't find a better group of guys/gals than right here at RWG. Do a bunch of searches and read as much as you can from the wealth of info provided by the masters here. Good to see another member from back home. I believe TswissT is from Da Parish as well. BTW, send me some Double D hot sausage.....can't get it here :-) Welcome. Kurt

Very Nice pics and watches. I Love the Panda! Well done.

Waiting on a Gen 2892 to bring this one back to life.....

Me too not happy about it.

From the hands of the Ubi-Master Gonna be a great weekend. Blessing to all.

Yep. I tried one and it took about 3 hours of modding and sanding to make the bezel fit the ring. Perhaps I got a bad one. The quality was nice but the tolerances were off.

I have 2 from jmb but you need to send me the case kit as it needs a bitof moddiing to make it work.shoot me a pm with your contact INFO TO DISCUSS.

Gen Rolex 2mm Spring bars 23-12200

Last smoke was on Sunday afternoon, Guhrka Castle somethin' or other.

Is that the best he could do . ......pffft, well I am sure you can turn it into a work of art anyway Now, put it away and work on that really special project Have a great day and enjoy that Pam. Kudos to wOlf. I love this place

This beast... Have a great weekend.....Who-Dat!

When the Lord chooses a role for us, we don't reconize our place until we surrender our will unto him. I pray that the Lord makes clear to you what he knows of your heart. Tonight I bend my knees so that your clarity comes swiftly. Christ be with you and your loved ones. Prayers lifted and love sent. Peace!

I picked this up with my watchmaker as a project. As you can see, it has taken a beating in it's time. When I got the watch, the small chronograph hands were off and floatin around inside. The sapphire crystal was scratched and the crown was destroyed. Timekeeping was a whopping +1.5 hours/day. Here are the features: Internal GMT ring adjusted by the screw down crown at 10 o'clock. Automatic Valjoux 7750 with screw down pushers. Sapphire crystal znd screw down crown./ Bracelet/strap held in place by screws(Panny style). Rated to 200m What I have done: Replaced the 1.2mm sapphire crystal with a beefy 2.0mm sapphire crystal. Replaced the original Screw down crown and Tube with an unmarked screwdown crown and tube(Slightly larger diameter) Balance was removed, cleaned and pivots oiled. Hands were replaced and centered. Watch has passed the 200m test. The only issue is that the hour totalizer(sub dial at 6) doesn't advance. The chrono works perfectly other than that and the timekeeping is +4secs/day. I think I will sell it as is for I have no budget to fix the 12 hour counter. What say you? Thanks for looking, Kurt.

A freebie from my watchmaker. Pin lever 1 jewel movement that keeps time to +8secs/day.

ETA pull to hack position then remove. Valjoux remove in winding position.