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denverbass79

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  1. Ploprof

    in The Omega Area

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    Ti Ploprof would be cool. I have the V2 rep and it's a little heavier than I'd care for. I'd trade out if they rep it well, especially if they get the Ti bracelet to go with it. Seems unlikely but one can hope!

  2. Top Gun V2 locking crown issue

    in The IWC Area

    Posted

    I had same issue, even after having it fixed. (Same on my Doppel Spitfire.)  I had Speedy G just convert it to non screw down crown. He recommended it. It's been fine since. 

     

    Ironically, it's kind of nice to be able to wind it in that position. 

    Reps, what you gonna do? 

  6. Possible 5512 build, 4 liner chapter ring, gilt

    in The Rolex Area

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    Looking into my first Vintage Rolex build, and I've decided my favorite is the 5512 gilt with chapter ring and 4 liner. Something about that dial with a little aging to lume t seems very elegant to me. I believe this dial only came with PCG, which I'm less fond of and could possibly skip, even if it is less authentic. 

     

    I'm trying to not break the bank, so looking at couple of low to mid price options. 

     

    One is the HR version. They said they can do the dial printing as I indicated, so all I would need to do is get some aging done, maybe find a bracelet. Maybe replace pearl. I like the idea of sapphire glass for practice reasons. This runs around $600 + aging. 

     

    Another option might be the Perfect Clones model, sourcing a dial, then aging. Seems like the the pearl and insert might need to be replaced too. It does come with bracelet as well. Should be less than HR, maybe under $500 + mods. 

     

    Any other good options for similar price points? I'm not sure if either case offers clear advantages over another. Another concern is quality of the HR dial or whether there's a better aftermarket version that that will fit either of these cases/movements.

     

    I've noticed Yuki doesn't have correct colors for the 4 liner. Ingod seems to but I'm unclear about whether they're still in business.

    http://www.ingod44.com/rolex-submariner-chapter-gilt-dial-ref-5512-4line/

     

     

    I'm also open to suggestions for US dial modders- just looking for some light aging, mostly to get the lume more yellow. I'm pretty terrible at DIY things so probably better to outsource. I've gathered the lugs may need drilling or other things but not quite clear.

     

    Here's what I'm going for:

  7. Best out of box vintage sub for gilt dial upgrade

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Thanks for info.

     

    I've been reconsidering towards a 5512  4 liner gilt now because I realize I prefer the larger case size and the chapter dial version; the 4 line because of the contrasting text colors adds something to me. Please let me know if anyone has any specific dealer models that way. I'm unclear if 5513 case is the same as 5512 but will look at cartel 5513 since that got mentioned here. 

     

    Regarding ingod44, I see their site is up but they don't have contact link to verify stock or anything. Did you have reason to think they're out of business?

  8. Best out of box vintage sub for gilt dial upgrade

    in The Rolex Area

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    I've been thinking about a vintage Sub build for sometime and am looking to do something fairly simple, like buy a case with good insert, dome poleax glass, etc, and then maybe only upgrade to an ingod 44 gilt dial; I think those make the watch. (Maybe matching hands if needed).  I think that could be installed by me (done some dial swaps in past). and had for around $400- 450. 

     

     

    Can anyone recommend some the better out of the box reps (and dealer) for such a project ? I've been into the 6538 4 liner, but am flexible if there's some easy targets. 

     

     

  9. help finding gen or good rep IWC straps

    in The IWC Area

    Posted

    I ordered an alligator from the watch boys and sent it back as the quality was not as good as Peter's. TWB do have more varieties of color right now.

    I'm jouncing for a gen strap for a 5001 I have on order as I can't find anything that's exactly the right color. It's hard to swallow $300 for a strap though.

  16. Iwc Spitfire 3718-06 Double Chronograph

    in The IWC Area

    Posted

    I can't believe you all are haters on the double spitfire! I'm a sucker for panda dials and always wanted my 3717 spitfire to be a little larger and have more dial contrast. I like this watch so much that it is my pic on watch photos stack.

    I think this is about to get ordered and I'll be selling my spitfire chrono. Can someone confirm that the gen has 22mm lugs? That would be my assumption since it's larger than regular 3717.

  22. No more Portus!

    in The IWC Area

    Posted

    I don't know if anyone has successfully kept a rep movement running, but if they did, would it still be possible to put the gen dial/hands/tachy ring on the rep movement as the case wouldn't need to be reshaped?

  23. Anyone try this aftermarket strap?

    in The IWC Area

    Posted

    I have two peter straps and another on the way. I was going to send him my rep BP strap so he could use the rivets in a new strap for me in the near future. These other straps look nice though, they are pricey.

  24. Anyone try this aftermarket strap?

    in The IWC Area

    Posted

    For less than that you can have Jacob straps make one to order for you

    I actually have one of his but the rivets are not anywhere the same. The rivets make a big difference in the appearance of the strap IMHO.

    Also, unless I'm mistaken, TWB don't do BP straps, and actually I wasn't very impressed by their croc either on a smaller strap I got from them. (Love their Kevlar style though!~)

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