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Posts posted by nick1972
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The old noob daytonas are equiped with the Dandong 4130 movement !
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Bivintage is still working, if you need the WhatsApp, just pm.
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Yes, you need to retap the tube, don't needed to drill!
The retap is very easy if you have the tools.
Lubrication is very important!
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Still waiting for my OQ to complete 😉
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Wow....... David, i'm in tears right now.!
Damnnn , WHY😢
I left the forum a few years ago but i always remembered your dad as the gatekeeper from RWG.
A TRUE generous gentleman.
We builded "The Frosty Flake" together. It was one of his favorite watches.
He was from far far away, i was from Belgium.
RIP my friend
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Hi guys,
Another Tudor Submariner build with the ebay Bivantage case.
Specs:
Bivintage case and Dial
Tiger concept hands
Phong insert (ordered some pearls from Adrian to complete the genuine look)
Clarks T39 crystal
Genuine 702 crown
Genuine ETA 2776 like the original 9401 without the KIF
Genuine Rolex 7836 bracelet
It was fun to build, everything fits like a glove and i'm very happy with the outcome!
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On 7/14/2023 at 5:55 AM, thecloudhopper said:
Wow! Beautiful watch. Where did you buy the case??
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt's from Bivintangestore on ebay!
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6 hours ago, oldtools said:
Beautiful watch! Slay fat font insert?
Yes sir 😉
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Hi Guys,
My favorite watches will always be The Tudor Submariners.
So in March 2023 my first Build in years was one of the last iconic Submariners that Tudor ever made, Ref 79090!
Vietnam 79090 case
ETA 2824-2
Gen Domed T39 Crystal
Gen crimped 703 crown
Gen Tritium Dial
Phong Handset
Italian 93150 bracelet with gen clasp
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Thank you pompompurin, very good info!
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Wow, insane skills!
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Trust me, Pawn shops, jewelry stores, watch traders, car shows (!), and watch shows. In europe? You get nothing.
We are all sharks
Thank you very much Jimmy for the info.
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On 6/5/2022 at 8:19 PM, Jimmythree said:
Rules of thumb...
An ETA 2824 will usually fit into a genuine rolex case made for a 3135 or a four digit case made for a 1520/30/60/70 no date movement.
An ETA 2836/46 will usually fit into a genuine rolex four digit case made for a 1570/75 date movement.
Rolex 15xx, 30xx, and 31xx movements are larger in diameter than ETA 28xx so a spacer is usually needed.
No guarantees.
Free advice...
Do not waste a genuine 1680 case on a 'Frankenstein replica' project if it involves modifying the case at all. Save up for a genuine 15xx date movement and dial, even a ratty dial will do.
Example...
I have a genuine rolex 1570/75 date movement with an original 'Mk 1' Lemrich 1680 dial, but no case. Lemrich dials are very hard to find now and are going for $4000+. The movements are relatively easy to find and the cases are very hard to find so I am a looong way from a 1680.
That's why I have an MBK '5512' with an ETA to wear now and then if I get the 'submariner itch'. Meanwhile the rlx 1570/75 and Lemrich dial are stored in a DW '1680' case to protect them.
J3/Amc
DW/Lemrich/1575...fifth post from the top:
Rolex Wristies thread - Page 139 - The Rolex Area - RWG
The MBK '5512' is post 19 on the same page.
Here is an example of a 1680 with a 'Mk 1' Lemrich dial:
SOLD - Rolex Submariner ref 1680 mk1 from 1977 | Omega Forums
Thank you jimmy for the info.
It was not my intention to waste or modifyng my case. Long time ago i was selling vintage rolex parts worldwide.
Now i have some parts left and i want to build a simple watch for myself.
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For this watch case, i need a meters first mk2 or 3 red submariner dial and a good 1570 movement which is impossible to get cheap.
A cheap dial and good eta movement is all i need to wear this beauty.
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Thank you for the site, oldtoolsYes, you will need a spacer. This one will work well.
https://helenarou.com/eta-adapter-for-genuine-or-clone-rolex-5512-5515512551355141680.html
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Thanks alligoat,My first try would be with a 2824-2. Many moons ago I built a 1016 Explorer in a DJ 1601 case and the 2824-2 fit beautifully.
If that doesn't work, then I'd try a 2836-2. A 2846-2 would be about the same as the 2836, but they're hard to find these days.
A Miyota 8215, dg2813 and the 2836 are all similar in fit and stem location. The 8215 and the 2813 have the slower beat which is closer to the Rolex 1570.
Did you need a spacer for the movement or was it a Nice fit?
If i do need a spacer, where do i look?
Thank you Guys!
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Thank you Freddy, i remember you because you are a OG!
Damn Guys, this was the best forum ever, there was no other forum to find some good information!
What happened?
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Tudor Submariner 79090 Build
in The Rolex Area
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Yes, a M3 x 0.35 is the correct tapsize.
Use a cutting oil!