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Anyone know what size crystal is fitted to the PAM 183 Blackseal? I'd love to get an acrylic one made for my vintage 3646...
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Been wearing the Pepsi for the last few days and it's this 16523 on my wrist today on rotation
An excellent choice, my friend!
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Franken-Daytona... As always...
Trying to wake up, on a very slow Monday morning...
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Well, I do know that he is a professional photogapher of some sort. To what extent I don't know.
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Thanks, gang
This one's been the majority shareholder for time on the wrist... Keeping excellent time and is a great conversation piece (even non-WIS seem to be interested in it). The Daytona has a certain charm...
and where can you find such a beautiful watch???Not exactly found... But built. Started with a genuine case, refinished dial, and added an El Primero 400 from an Ebel 1911
FAKE !!!, "swiss made" luminova dial on a non-SEL bracelet, mate you must pass me this watch, I'm looking for a special daytona. Have you any news about the gold PN or 6263?
Toni- Still working on it. I know of 14k solid gold cases, but 18k is a rare find these days. I know they're still out there... It's just a matter of finding it.
One can only do such a project with time time time - and a little magic...Hurries would be totally wrong as they would end in a lack of quality. This piece asks for special care!
Once again Randy - well done!
Agree, Oli. This was one I didn't mind taking my time with. Finding the right movement was the most important thing for me; I had the opportunity to buy a number of EP 400's, but most were the 17 jewel version, needed overhauling as they were very old and in most cases did not work etc. I'm glad I waited for the 31 jewel, and the movement was factory new old stock as well. Perhaps good things do come to those who wait?
Gets my vote for best Frankenwatch. This is the one we all would kill for. But don't take it personally Randy.If I ever buy another Rolex gen this is it.
Heehee... Thanks, Warren. If you do get a gen, be sure to look specifically for models that fall within the following serials:
W, T, N (black dials) = possible patrizzi dials (chocolate brown subdials). Check to make sure dial is original to the watch; there are many that had been replaced by RSC's during service, and there are also some artifially browned subdials floating around as well.
A, P = last production models of the 16520 Zenith; P is the transitional year, so fewer were made of this serial than any other.
Personally, I feel the Zenith Daytonas and the vintage V72 Daytonas are the ones to have. Even though each model were made for many years, they'll most likely be much rarer than their new 1165xx counterparts; since Rolex now has an in house movement, you can bet that the new Daytona will be in production for a very long time while Rolex recovers their cost to produce and develop the 4130 caliber.
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Those are Chung Lee's pics from TZ... Don't know if he does any image enhancing, but at least the watches look good (can't say the same for all the girls tho....).
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That's a nice one, Ruo! I love it!
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Mine should be here Mon or Tues...
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In some cases, perhaps a stem is not so easy to come by (like, say a Valjoux 23 stem or something similar)?
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Very nice!! Can't beat a WM custom!
I also like the 45mm case.... Fits the wrist quite nicely methinks
But if a WM 47mm 3646 came around at the right price, I'd have to pick it up out of sheer principle of the matter...
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Holy smokes, Mahler!! Very creative work! I would have never thought to have used a springbar for a fix! Very nice!
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the question is why? it doesn't cost anymore to move money in calf than it does in jersy and on the internet it makes no difference at all because it is all wireless and you are not in any state at all. you are on the net. if they were doing that to me they would be explaining it.
Who knows. All I know is what WU's website quotes as the fee, which is beyond anyone's control. If you think it's unfair, they'll likely say 'use someone else'.
Also... I thought I should mention, as I use WU quite often in my transactions with DW- Sometimes, WU will make you get on the phone with their customer service people to 'confirm' the transaction. It is very important that you are careful with how their questions are answered, as I believe they are very curious about transactions taking place to certain destinations for reasons that are within suspiscion. I don't know if they trend transactions with certain recipients which receive transfers from multiple originations from abroad; I only bring this up, as I've had to call WU a few times myself, and each time they were very interested in knowing if I knew the individual persnally, if my reason for transfer was personal, business, or a purchase of an item, etc. If this were to happen, just be cognizant of the situation, and always make sure to tell them that you are not purchasing anything, as they will immediately decline your transfer.
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I forget who the seller is, but there is someone on eBay who sells an assorted lot of 500 - 1000 misc. watch screws for $25 (if I recall correctly). In this mix, I believe there are maybe 10 sets of 4 of the exact same screws used for the Radiomir lugs (count may vary- I am not certain how the assortment is determined; it could be completely random).
If I find that seller again, I'll PM the link to you Zeiss....
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I've said it before and I'll say it again; WU fees vary depending on what state you're sending from.
Prior post in this thread...
Just did an estimate of cost to send WU from NY- $220.00 from NY or CA is $14 vs. $34 from CO, NV, IA... So, some states have higher fees... -
Just recieved my copy of the Panerai Style book 2 even though I can't read a ###### word of it and inside there is a photo of the 2004 PAM188 which has silver sub hands (not black) and non recessed subdials !!
I think that was the prototype initially unveiled at the SIHH show...
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Pre-Triplock would be correct for an original... But the Triplock with the external tube gasket is a valid replacement from either Rolex UK or Bex...
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Franken Daytona...
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Ahhhh... I misunderstood... I thought you were cutting into the case!
Nevermind then... Carry on...
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Movement looks legit... Correct bridge shapes, screws where they're supposed to be, s/n in the right place and angle... Kinda odd that the seller only posts one pic...
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Help a fellow forum member out?
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Insane? That's what my wife said too!
Supposedly, I curse about this project out loud in my sleep....
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Before you cut into your case... Have you tried curving the springbar slightly? It's a bit of a hack fix, but perhaps the lesser of two evils...
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BTW... Here is what I started with... Yes. I had to dismantle this beauty for the case
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Yessir. Kos... All trial and Error... And a true love/hate relationship. So far for me, it's been all hate
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Hopefully mine will be in my hands today. Tracking seems to indicate that it landed at my local PO about a half hour ago....