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Thanks friend. Best to you as well. Kurt

I may as well share this while I still own it: The easiest way is to say it is all gen except for the Clark Superdome and the NDT case. And the dial and hands that won't make it to The Zigmeister.....sniff Lastly 2 frankens that I will never get rid of though sometimes I am tempted: Sure, they look like Genuine angels but trust me.....they can be monsters

Ken, My current situation prohibits making a second payment. Perhaps someone who missed this opportunity would like to buy my second payment and get a ring for 1/2 price. Sorry, Kurt.

Font is off as well. Also the big toe is the wrong shape and the overall spacing is off. They should be rounder....but hey, what do I know.

The Bezel or the dial/movement?

Perhaps the entire movement is loose in the case causing: Ratlle, knocking the hands out of alignment and bending the hands against crystal causing the erractic start/stops issues.....but hey, what do I know.

Whew! I would hate for my swan song to hit a sour note

BTW, put some calipers to the watch and let me know what diameter you would need (inclusive of the gasket)

Pho, Please don't take offense by .....It's just that my ADD kicked in (along with the Vodka) halfway through trying to follow the parts description and It seemed a funny response. Now, as for what you are chasing, I am all for buying, wearing and modding to satisfy one's own likes. I will see what I can come up with.......good luck and please accept my apology. Regards, Kurt.

My watchmaker is trying to help one of his customers offset the the cost of a new DSSD. The GMT ceramic is as complete as it comes. Bouhght new in 2-08 from a local AD. The Yachtie is complete as well and bought new from the same AD. Please email me at stellarinteriors@comcast.net if you are interested. I have a very short timeframe to make this happen. I will be going to the Watchmaker this morning to take some quick pics of both. With approval, I will list the watches in the Sale area. Thanks, Kurt.

Well that is a well thought and written post. My current situation aside.....I can say that after over 20 years of collecting, I have 2 watches that I would never sell. One is a vintage Longines I purchased with some $$ I got when my Grandmother passed away. It is all original and I spent more on the service from RGM than I spent to buy it. take it out and wind it from time to time and occaision I wear it......but for some reason, when I saw it, I new it would represent the memories I had of my Maw-Maw. The other if the 5512 I spent the last year building. (Currently on the sales forum. I need the $$ but I secretly hope to meet my obligations without selling it). I have owned no less than 4 iterations of this watch, but ths one was put together by me......every part was sourced by me and the assembly was done by me. ( my watchmaker handled the service). I agree also that the DJ is probably the perfect watch. Range of style, perfect balance and subtle class. My first Rolex was a DJ and to this day, I regret ever selling it. It was TT from 1983 with a subtle blue dial and painted gold Roman #'s. Perhaps one day I'll hunt another down as it was always my "first". Great post.....

I say Rep....due to bezel and crown position......looks great though.

Well, I have to agree that the sharing of info by members makes this a great place. It does make a difference to get a thank you......but that doesn't chane the desire to fan the flames of this hobby. I'm here for ya

I say Gen and insert is fine....Pearl is aged and has a slight crack.....maybe

Well a few over at VRF feel it is Gen.......nice offers via email as well

It is definately a foil wrap and I also have seen a TZ member unwrap a few for the heck of it. I feel comfortable in my watchmaker's assesment but I will entertain all expert opinion.

Hmmm, I never noticed that. Interesting. I guess I'll discuss this with my watchmaker in the morning. Thanks.

Thanks Freddy. I would only use it on my 5512....(remember the TZ post) However, I wear the snot out of it and if the value of the twin lock is as high as a couple $100, I would just as soon stick with the Triplock 24-703.

U sir are wise......Pics of my Booty, er, um parts: Thanks.

Well I guess the question now becomes, should I install them? Or use the New 24-703 combo? BTW, I picked up another 24-702 crown....still no Tube

So is the 24-700 coupled with the 24-7000 tube correct for a 1962 5512 Sub?

I ordered a Twin lock crown and tube for my vintage 5512. I have a 702 crown but gave up trying to find a tube. So I thought I would try to source a 700(original to the 5512/5513 of the early 60's) crown and tube to replace the modern 703 set. When I picked up the parts, my watchmaker handed me a tube and crown but the package of the tube reads 24-7000. ( the crown was loose and un packaged although new). Any idea what I have? Is this correct for the early 60's 5512/5513's? Thanks in advance, Kurt.

It's a poop shoot with non-MBW watches. The clark set up would probably work on the MBW(my Gen bezel assembly did). But if your 1680 has the wire system for holding the bezel in place, you have just bought a nice paper weight. BTW, if it is the latter, I maybe could use it so it won't be a total loss Kurt

Since you asked.....circa 2008......early 2008 Hope to see some white stuff this go 'round again.......