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Gonna have to place you two under a gag order or sumptin... I forgot to post the example image I used for the aging. Think it's fairly close... Nice even fading all around...

He's probably okay if he's using a gen spec case. Generally, movement swap/fit is as follows: -1520/1570 = 2836/2846/2783/4 swappable -3135 = 2824 swappable So, if he's going for an oldie, he should be otay.

Any stretch? Full links? What end links do you have, SB?

Shazam! That's a killer piece, T. Titanium case, eh? Did you do anything to supplement the weight?

Hey! The sliderule lines up! LOL Nice Navitimer, b16a! Think gen is really the only way to go for that one...

Drilling lugs is one of my least favorite things to do. So, I always farm mine out to Zig, as he's got this task down to perfection...

I've tried to add very very light patina-izing to the insert; I want to keep it looking well kept, just faded. Next stop will be ditching that silly excuse for a pearl.

Perfection, my friend. You've achieved it with this one! Looks fantastic!

Nothing terribly interesting...

Better daylight pics... Comparo with a genuine lumi thin font 5513 insert:

I concur with kruzer; 5513 dials fit with little drama, whereas 1680 dials are a .5mm too large. The 1680 dial can be trimmed down, which in my opinion is acceptable unless you're using a gen dial (which in that case I would leave the dial as-is, dial feet and all).

16520:

A pic of the undersides of the inserts

I still need to punch out that cheeseball lume dot and replace it with something a little more acceptable

**Update 08-FEB-2010: Improved images in post #12. Started with a standard MBW 5513/1680/1665 insert with a variety of materials and a lazy Sunday afternoon. Results are better than prior attempts; the biggest improvement for me is the insert's surface texture as I was able to retain a smooth and semi-gloss finish with this new method. Overall, I'm pleased with the results of this otherwise sub par MBW insert; the aging process toned down the font/markers and I notice that the numerals are even slightly serif'd like a gen fat font insert should be. Please excuse the pics; they're not great due to shooting these under low voltage Tech Lighting/halogens (they look less gun metal in person). I'll snap some better pics tomorrow. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Cheers! //ubi

I dunno if it's the worst... My brother in law has one from the late '90's that might top it. Quartz with day/date/month subdials and the second hand has the Breitling B and anchor at the tailing tip. When I looked at it, I was like 'huh?'; my nose scrunched up and eyes started watering from looking at it. I'll have to see if he still has it; if he does, I'll snap a pic for your viewing pleasure...

I...Agree...Not enough...Periods...Between words or sentences...! I also miss reading his posts. It was always a treat to see him get into it with someone who thought they knew better than him...

I try to keep as open of a mind as possible when it comes to different styles and tastes, but I think the Anonimo brand watches are junk.

That's definitely an interesting piece! And quite the find, too! I like the Plongeur-esque hands on it. Very cool!

Friday's here at last...! 3717 franken for the end of the week: Have a good weekend! //ubi

I ended up giving mine to my brother-in-law; no in-situ shots for me, unfortunately, but I do agree that it is a very versatile watch! Goes great with everything and any occassion...

DW's are nice, but I was thinking gen Very sorry to hear of the news of your friend. Is this the same friend behind the 1665 as well?

I call it like I see it! And that's quite the amazing line up! Think you need a 6263 or 6265 to round it all out though... At least from the Rolex side of things... Land, sea and air...

Silica definitely helps. After casing up a watch, I usually seal one up in an air tight baggie with a silica packet to pull any moisture. Keep the crown to the time setting position like Lani said and it should draw everything out. Once dry, run the watch down to your local watch repair guy and have it pressure checked just for good measure.

Incredible, Nanuq! Especially considering those are gens! Amazing collection!