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A genuine 16622's bezel click is very soft, very quiet, and the bezel rotates bi-directionally as well.

I do have a gasket, but no idea what watch it actually came from. Usually there aren't too many variations in size, but for a best fit, cheiftang's might be better as his is coming from the same watch that the gasket is intended for. I can send mine regardless, but just something to consider...

Do you mean this one?

I'd like to get my hands on one too. Neil? can you get these?

I may have one... I used most of my spare gaskets to put under the retaining rings on my MBWs, but I might have a few still in my watch box. If I do... Consider one yours, gratis!

cwai02 did an excellent comparison between the rep and gen. Have a look here... http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...5&hl=chanel

I've had excellent luck with Don Ginsler's lug bars (and tubes)... Good stuff for little money...

Oh man... I didn't even see Miss Understood's response until just now! ROFL! Sometimes, such things do haunt my sleep...

I may be incorrect, but I believe he's mentioned trying to adjust the date during 'safe' hours already?

The luenfat datewheel overlay mentioned above will allow proper alignment using a genuine dial. On mine, I used the overlay from my noobmariner, since it was left over after building my frankensub... Essentially the same concept, except the noobmariner's font is inline with modern.

Great find, Heywood!

Perhaps a trip to Ziggy would be of benefit? While it's there, have a tear down and service of the movement to give you a good baseline on service.

Looks legit to me...

Really... What is there NOT to love about RWG?

Indeed...

There are just some things that I know from what I've seen... With my eyes and in my hands. Experience comes from experience... Thankfully, I've been fortunate to see a few nice pieces this year...

With a 2894/DD module, you can do a lot! TAG Monacos, PAM MN's, Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronograph, Chopard Mille Chronograph etc...

Yep... You're done for! RWG is worse than crack...

Interesting and creative idea there, Pugs! I like it!

Crowns only this time... Can't wait to see your 1665 finished! With the finishing touch, it's going to look sweet!

Ahhh. Yes. You are correct. For date overlay, you can always get a gold tone from luenfat?

Actually, if you've ever seen one in person, then you'd know as well as I that you don't need a loupe to see the dots!

Well, to me, the MBW dial is far from the MKIV dial due to the manner in which the lower hemisphere fonts are printed. MKIV fonts are done in a series of dots, as pictured in my prior posting. Perhaps from a distance it appears close/similar, but they are certainly no where near being the same in regards to detail. As for font spacing... The biggest alignment issues are with the SEA-DWELLER/SUBMARINER 2000/2000ft = 610m lines. Compare these lines with the MBW, and they're off. Personally, I think the MBW DRSD dial is somewhere between MKIV and MKV... Not identical to either but has a mix of characteristics between the two. The white dial stands to be the closest, but that's just my opinion. We do strive for perfection... But, the only real way to achieve it is to drop $9k US for a genuine DRSD dial, or simply buy a genuine 1665 DR (to which there is no substitute for). Still... I think we can both agree that building these watches is what really makes this hobby fun...

Hmmmm... Aside from color, the crown in the auction is correct for a DJ- 6mm Twinlock. For a 16013, you'll want an SS crown, not 18k. As for movements... In my opinion, color makes no difference as long as the movement is a true ETA. With proper servicing, either color runs fine.

Considering that both have the Rolex coronet on the dial.... I would opt for two parcels. This would also mitigate some risk- If you sent both togther, and got flagged on both, you're out both watches. By shipping each separate, your chances of getting flagged on both aren't very likely (in my opinion).