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Thanks you kind sir.....

O.k., so camera work ain't my specialty

Lug shape... CG work... Inner CG work... Thanks, Kurt.

Hard to beat a classic style...even new age classic.... This 5512/13 has been with me the longest and has benefited from every mod I can think of......except an original bracelet and Gen movement. What do you think of the lug shape and overall appearence of the case/bezel mods? Original lume with new Tudor handset My re-lume of dial and Tudor handset...... Opinions and criticism always welcomed and appreciated.

Ah...fianally someone who understands

The Air King is nice, but is is a donor for the movement. Otherwise, I wouldn't give it a second thought unless it was passed down to me by a friend or family member. I bought the dial thinking to simply install it in an MBW with a slow beat movement. Hell, I figure a fully modded MBW with all gen Rolex parts can reach $700-$800 dollars....why not spend another $700.00 and have a Gen dial and movement in the MBW. Anyway, it's my party and I'll dance as silly as I want Thanks for the reply. I really do appreciate it.

Movement is 1530. I'll hold off my judgement on the dial until I have it in hand. Picture always tend to give a worse impression than the actual condition, so I am crossing my fingers. I will definately source gilt hands. Probably aftermarket but I'll age them to match. Thanks for the feedback.

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I tried that and had clearance issues with the underside of the dial. Perhaps the promised "How To Install" tutorial will expose the secret that eludes me.

Okay, I am a very handy person. I tore apart my first watch over 15 years ago, put it back together and it worked. Since then, I have taken some courses, worked as an apprentice....kind of and have custom built many watches since. But I have to be honest and would like to hear from others. I bought 5 overlays. I have since ruined 4 and quite honestly, I have no interest in trying to install the 5th. I tried trimming, using a bit of solvent (very very little), a wet paper towel and even installing one on top of the other. The results........no good. Alignment is not the issue. The inner part of the vinyl overlay hangs up on the movement causing very slow and sometimes non-exisitent date changes. So, I am now offering to buy anybody's rep overlay that they have removed to install the vintage ones(must be un-marred and usable). I'll even throw in the one remaining un-used vintage overlay I have left. Don't get me wrong, I have seen the pictures (although few) of other member's watches with the overlay installed and they look great. And I really commend the group that took on getting the things made. Perhaps this Mod just ain't in the cards for me. Here is a pic of one that almost worked: Please let me know if you have the MBW overlays that came with your watch. I can use as many as are offered. Thanks in advance, Kurt.

Thanks Ubi....My MBW inserts sit flush not recessed so it doesn't take much. The non-MBW's take more time. Please PM me regarding Silver datewheels Thanks, Kurt.

The Picture of the 5512 is a watch I picked up here from a member for $125.00. I have made this mod to MBW's, Basic Subs with the retaining wire, the 16610 you see with the stamped double tab ring for the click function. Even with the upward slope of the TW Bezel, you could take it down and recess the bezel lip so the amount of work to a gen insert would be minimal if non-existent. Thanks for the compliments and yes, the Clark Superdome is worth every penny of the $60.00+ price.

Speaking of the "PugMod", here is the latest I am doing for a member just waiting on the Crown/Tube to complete: A pic of my Sub-Dweller For Chris' view of a Clark SuperDome Tropic 39:

The insert is not touched in this process so a Gen insert or high quality aftermarket should snap right in.

O.k., so we all want the reps to look Gen right? We have identified so many tells and give aways that regardless of the manufactured product, we can pretty much mod and fix most all of the inherent flaws. But, I don't recall seeing this tell/giveaway addressed in this manner. Take a good look at this picture: Note at the 30 minute marker of the insert and the recess. It is a time consuming, finger burning mod, but it eliminates another issue and the good news.....you don't have to modify the insert. Best of all, after this mod, the insert usually snaps in and is kept in place without any adhesive....just like the Gen. A few more pics of my Ultimately modded non MBW Sub. Mods done: Full case work to give the vintage look and feel Full CG mod Gen Crown/Tube Gen style aftermarket 3 piece bezel assembly (Push down to turn just like the Gen) Gen gasket Re-lumed dial and hands (still looking to perfect this area of my modding) A few more pics: \ Thanks in advance for your feedback. Regards, Kurt.

I have a Gen Insert for Sapphire model. Sure, I got this one, but i can't get a Gen Vintage insert aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! PM me....

Damn nice watch Pug! Guess I'll have to sell a watch or two and pick one of these up. Great photo as expected.

Thank you for the pictures and sharing your work

Actually, We do have a winner or winners. The first group of winners are the folks who "Care". They get to see some incredible work done by the members here. Not to mention the sharing of ideas and knowledge from the Masters (Me excluded) Second, to Pug. Avitt was sort of right in his statement. I must confess, the pics are of my Genuine Sub Date 16610. untouched by anyone since the day it was purchased. I posted the Duel to point out the excellent work done by Pug and I think that has been proven. Thanks to all that responded and again Nice job Pug!

bm, these are the pics of my Genuine 14060M: and this is the watch in the Pug -v- Justasgood CG challenge *note the cyclops :

Probably the same people who care about all the "Reasons to Buy from TTK"....oh, and me....um.....oh yeah, Pug....and avitt......so, ooh almost forgot,.....elprimerozen and I would imagine everyone else who buys a rep to modify. But really, that's probably all that care. Just thought you deserved an answer.....glad I could help

Nice. But why should they look like that? Please explain, I love to learn

Oh, Tryin to buy votes with humility and kindness eh? Well, I would argue that the slopes on Pugs' is pretty damn close to perfect. Back atcha.....

Dang it....Good eye.