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Jimmy/FGD'd Pre-A 002:

Out of necessity, yes But I can at least take comfort in knowing it's in good hands

Great job! Looking good!

Specifically on his, yes, but pinions are swappable when necessary. His situation may have been an isolated case due to the pinions utilized with the watch/model he sourced for the donor.

Recessed pin... For the minute hand? I don't think that should be a huge deal with a pinion swap of sufficient height.

I've not had a vintage project of my own in almost 2 years In fact, the only Rolex pieces I have left are the Snowflake and my white 16520

Mmmm... 026... Destro and PVD... Two variations that I happen to love all combined in one

Looks great! That's a fantastic trio! Almost makes me want to get back into vintage Rollies

It should be fairly easy to tell if your tube is the right size- If it looks like this: You should be fine.

If they just stuck the F.A. Jones decorated movement in there, I think it would be a little more visually accurate from the back. I'm with you, red; if they made that one, I think I'd have no choice but to pick one up!

Some of the newer reps have the correct sized tube (i.e. WM9). No tube swap needed in that sense, and swapping out the crown is a piece of cake...

It depends on which 16613 you had- Some of the older Chinese Subs had the standard ETA placement for the date, and in that case, a gen dial would not fit correctly, as the date window would be offset from the datewheel. Most Submariner reps have what's called a 'date overlay' on the existing ETA datewheel; this is a thin disc with the dates printed on it that sits on top of the ETA datewheel and repositions the actual date to the same location as the genuine 3135's date (the genuine date window is more inboard towards the center of the dial). In this case, a gen dial should work, but you'll have to remove the dial feet and secure via dial dots, or you may be able to source a watchmaker with the ability to relocate the dial feet (the most ideal solution). It should be noted that the datewheel overlay adds additional height to the ETA datewheel, and there is very little clearance under the dial. The common problem is that the datewheel will likely rub or come into contact with the dial, and the end result will be a date that does not flip over completely or at all in some cases. As rosnik mentions, it's a good idea to get someone familiar with this process to do the work for you, as there will be a lot of trial and error with getting everything to work right (speaking from 1st hand experience). Good luck! //ubi

I've been watching these from time to time, and they always end up beyond what I want to pay. Very collectible indeed, and very cool!

The WM 16622 is a very nice watch! I miss mine from time to time, but I just never wore it... A good choice if you opt to go that route

Correct indeed. ETA 2824/2836/2846/2892 all have the same pinion sizes- 90/150/25. Since the 2500 is based on the 2892, gen hands fit any of these movements, no problem:

In the UPO and 4th generation PO, the movement is a straight swap

If this is going to be a keeper watch, you should take the opportunity to swap in a 2892 instead

VERY cool creation, P! Looks great! Especially on the wrist...

F333- Nice 5514! Especially considering the very nicely done COMEX logo. It's a rare sight to see it with the correct 'o' As for me... I'll continue on the trend that was started with Philippe's IWC and Lani's Deutch DW Spitfire with another German dated IWC franken: Have a great week!

Okay; you've cinched the deal for me, R. I'm definitely putting this one down on my list Not sure what occassions will present itself where I can where this, but maybe the Silberstein really needs no occassion at all

Great memory, ali! That's him, though I don't know how active he is on the forums these days. Maybe more of a lurker than anything

Lani, I never knew you had a Silberstein! I've always meant to get one, but just never get around to it. The fun whimsy of the watch was something that always appealed to me, and I thought the kids might like it as well. Might have to add one to my list for '10...

Richard Brown, the author and owner of that site, has been a member amongst the replica community for a very long time.

Great idea, buddy! I love it!