ubiquitous

Wasn't Google supposed to release a payment service of their own?

He's a seller on eBay...

Yes. There are several watches available with the 2836 fitted with the 24 hour wheel to make it a GMT.

Very nice! A good start to a great addiction.

You know you can't stop at just one, right?

Man... You're killing me! I have been looking high and low for a plexi to fit on my 45mm 3646 hommage (based on a 183 rep). WM had some, but haven't had much luck down that road, so I'm still searching.

No love for a Radiomir case?

With regards to the EP 400- There are two different variations that I've seen- 17j and 31j. Both are auto, and both would do the job for my 16520. The 17j seems to be the older iteration with the 31j having superceded that design. I believe both also beat at the rate of 36,000bph, which is one of my reasons for wanting the higher jewel count. I'm not well versed in the details of an El Primero, so if someone can correct or expand on the differences or information between the two different versions, I'd appreciate it

Slay- The Zenith in the auction is very nice, but a bit more than what I wanted to spend on a donor watch. I've seen watches with these movements sell for half or more than the one listed...

I'll send you the aged one... I have plans for the others...

They now reside on a different timepiece, which happens to belong to a good pal of mine- A top notch fellow!

Nah... I don't really need it. I have others I can use

No, really... I do insist!

I have one for you. My last one. see it here...

It's the pearl only- No insert.

The pic of my 1680 shown also has the dial and hands that are on your watch now- Since you have my old parts, you should probably add the pearl to go with it all; especially since the pearl was aged with the dial and hands to begin with...

I've used pigment dye on my 1680-

The pics above are after several applications; the color and tone can be tailored to suit each individual's taste with more or fewer applications using your color tone of preference. The Holtz dye is probably of similar nature.

I offer him 150.00 for the dial I do not know if he'll take it, I am trying to upgrade my 1680 so I need to source some parts, Dial, Bracelet end links, also I would like to put a gen movement if possible.

thanks Ubi

$150 is a fair price for that dial.

From my experience after speaking with Sherrington on the subject, the DW tubes aren't even glued into place. I confirmed this with my own DW after he told me about his experience on this mod. Sure enough, the tube came out with very little fuss, and the genuine or aftermarket tubes out there should thread right in (even though the thread pitch is slightly off between the two). The only instances of difficulty that I've heard of is with the base of the tube not fitting the case correctly, as it is tapered with a stepped edge at the threads where the case gasket fits. Halley brought this up in one of his postings, as he ended up cracking one of his tubes in half (same with Toni T).

As Avitt mentioned... The genuine crown fits the stem threads perfect. The stem's length should be fine with either crown (gen or the stock DW).

For a refinished dial on a questionable base... I'd say pass, especially at that price ($415). True Singer dials have a much different finish/appearance to the back of the dial... They have a very brassy/patina'd look, while the so called 'genuine' dial base in the auction is very clean, and silver.

You can find redials of the same or better quality for less elsewhere.

Can you tell us something about the spacer ring?

btw, when are you going to source an El Primero movement?

I am waiting Joe to finish a 16200 silver datejust. Hope he gets well

Manuel,

What would you like to know with regards to the spacer ring?

I'm still searching for a proper EP for my Daytona... I'm trying to hold out for a 31j movement, but I may just break down and get a 17j version instead. I'm getting tired of looking at an empty watchcase!

Please post pics of your 16200 when you get it back! Would love to see it!

Cheers,

R

Sit still, Randy...I'll take this one:

The gen crown won't fit on a DW tube. You'll need to replace the pair (it's a worthwhile upgrade). There are 7mm OEM crowns available on eBay. Tubes are a little harder to locate...I actually don't have a source for the genuine part. Two sources for aftermarket tubes are the eBay seller halfands, and Cousins Supply House in the UK. Cousins' website is clockspares.com.

My low quality folded link Oyster rep. Very cheap and flimsy...

So, I guess Silly Putty is not a good substitute?!

Hi guys,

I was wondering if someone here can tell if the 1680 bracelet has hollow midlink or solid, I am talking about a genuine one.

Also If someone has a pair of genuine endlink please pm with pic and price

1680 bracelets (9315 and 93150) are hollow midlink bracelets.

Good thing there's a choice for everyone!

That's what I'm talking about!

Domed or flat, I'll take either (but make mine tall and acrylic, please)

The red/black roulette dial is my favorite bezel combo next to all black But... The Pepsi is quite possibly the classic bezel combo for the GMT. Surely, you can't go wrong with any of these combinations!