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16610, too, since I'm a big, fat copycat.

It's also interesting to note that on many examples I've seen of RCD-dialed 6240s, the subdial hands are the older types found on 6239s and earlier Rolex chronographs i.e. dagger-like hour and minute counters, needle running seconds. To me, that would seem to be evidence against a later replacement of these dials during service.

I particularly like the Mk II Vantage, which resembles a 39mm 1016. If money were irrelevant and I could only get one (and if I were King of Arbitrary World), I would choose one over a 214270. For Fifty Fathoms homages, I favor the Helson Skindiver.

The movement is really why you pay Phong the big bucks. He gets many of the details right. But why 557B endlinks? Weren't there 571s available?

You're the red, white, and blue. The funny things you do.

Fantastic, Chi! The DSN dial in a Phong case is a great combo.

You may be confusing Phong with DW, who still owes me parts and money. I've only dealt with Phong once, and it was a great experience. Other than the initial cost, that is. Regarding the PN dials, some of those shown on NDTrading look very good--better than either Phong's or InGod's, in my opinion. Unfortunately, I think they're out of stock.

Saying "back from the spa" sounds completely wrong in the context of J's workshop, so... Back from a camping trip? Looks fantastic, R!

Donerix looks exactly like he does in his pictures. I hate to use such a bland descriptor, but E has one of the most interesting faces I've seen, and has a bit of a movie-star air about him. Extremely pleasant and relaxed guy. Not to go all Anderson Cooper on you, but it's easy to see why chicks dig Donerix! EDIT: I just realized that the only gen watch in that mess can hardly be seen. That's my Explorer back there! I do wish I had taken pictures of E's Rolex Commando, but his lady friend was too attached to it.

Upstate Daytona: And the day before, I met up with Donerix and Akira.

Unfortunately, I don't think it can be retapped! The pitch is wrong, but the diameter is correct, and --from what I understand-- you can only retap at a larger diameter. Glue is the messy answer.

This is the best dial available for the Sea-Gull hand-wind Daytona reps. I would accept the T SWISS placement as-is, since the alternative is a subdial at 6 that touches the minute track.

I will be retrieving it from the CIA tomorrow morning, then getting it across the border before sundown. True story!

The sweep hand in the OP looks like bare metal with a white tip. I think that's fine for this type of a dial.

Courtesy of our favorite Frenchman. I'll take the liberty of posting Akira's wristshot, too:

I'll join in with someone else's GMT. Happy Dominion Day!

Also, 7032 owners would want to have a Rolex coronet on the clasp, rather than the Tudor shield.

Oh, I get it. You just hate Seikos!

Strange, but I find that it's the BB that is more accurately described as a homage watch to Tudor Subs of the 50s and 60s. I think the Pelagos has far more new features (the aforementioned clasp, the titanium construction, ceramic/luminescent bezel, HEV), and makes a better case of being viewed as an all-new design.

A few sites were calling it the Tudor Black Ray when it was first announced, so I'm no tgoing to add to that confusion! What I meant was that I would like to see a Pelagos with blue dial and bezel. It seems like a logical next step.

I like the Pelagos a lot. Much more than the Black Bay, in fact. But when I consider the list price of CAD 3950, I think about all the vintage watches I might buy for the same amount! I'm holding out for a blue version...

Going Exploring...

Hope I don't scandalize the neighbors!

Ah, subtlety...

All that effort to make aged-looking PN dials, and the 6 o'clock subdial is hitting the minute track again.