ubiquitous

100% genuine silver datewheels for a 1570/5 Took forever to track down- Genuines were nearly impossible to find.

Donor movements (note the direction of the datewheel rotation):

Hmmmmmm

More to come.

Best,

Randy

Yup. Venus copy movement.

It's the 50th Anniversary Sub... But by no means limited; rather, it's been a regular production model since it's debut as an F Serial.

Ahh, thank you. French?

Oui.

I'm not much of a modern Rolex guy, but I'm going to give one of the black 16610's a try.

P.S. Very nice watch!! Is this one of the 21j Asian Subs?

LV = Lunette Verte (green bezel)

Very nice, diverse collection!

I'd like to know more about that Breguet Tourbillon! How long have you had it? Any issues with it? I've been eyeing the Chinese tourbillons now for almost 2 years (from a distance). I'm always tempted to try one, but have always been a little hesitant.

The genuine 1655 bezel is fixed in one position (i.e. it does not rotate). Glue that bezel down and you're set!

This sounds like the recessed pin problem all over again. The asian copies of the 6497 put the dial feet in different places so, you can't put a rep dial on a gen 6497, at least I can't. Also, since the topic is on dials, any advice on the proper way to remove a 6497 dial? Should you turn the screws only a half turn to unlock the dial feet? Or is it something you just losen up by unscrewing a number of turns?

On the 6497, the dial feet screws have one side of the head cut; simply line this flat spot up with the feet/stem and it will come free.

On the MBW's- The reason why a genuine dial won't fit is because the genuine 1570/5 movement has the dial feet in different locations vs. the ETA's. There is nothing compatible between the two.

That's a beaut! 20mm lug spacing, symmetrical pushers...and get a look at that case back That's sure to fit a VJ72. I'm surprised it hasn't been bid up into the hundreds as well...

LMAO... That thing is terrible!

abakan,

If you look very closely at my Schild 2055 (the one with the white datewheel), you can see the spacer ring I'm speaking of (little ring around the edge of the movement with raised bumps):

The MBW's should have this ring- As should most of our reps with an ETA movement inside.

I've collected a number of these rings which I use as spares from time to time (if the need arises). They should be available from supply houses, though I am not certain of what the p/n should be.

Hope this helps.

R

571 is the proper one for 6263.

MBW/WM dials shouldn't be glued directly to the movement, but rather to the spacing ring, per se. At least, that's how I've set all of mine up.

Not really a huge deal to fit, but proper alignment can take a few tries.

Take another look... it has microstellas but the balance is spinning so they're blurred.

Sure enough, it does! I'll be damned. I was initially only looking at this pic

But, after looking at this pic, I do see the microstellas!

Crazy!

Tallguy- I concur 100%! We've got some great folks on RWG and TRC- Members who are as real and as genuine as they come! Our forums have been an absolute goldmine for knowledge, and experience. All of which is priceless!

Glad to hear you took on the task of cleaning the inside of your crystal yourself! There's nothing quite like the feeling of satisfaction of doing your own work Please post some pics of your new AP! I'd love to see it!

Best,

Randy

Vintage (1680) SS/Blue = Yes

Modern (16610) SS/Blue = No

NANOG is the North American Network Operators' Group. Check it here...

NANOG

Nanuq- Slightly OT- Are you on the NANOG mailing list? Ever go to any of the conferences?

Wow!! Looks great! The more and more I see the Omegas, the more I feel compelled to buy one! This one is a beauty! I especially love the small details- The bezel, the pushers, the arrow hands... Just the overall simplicity to this complication... It's all very attractive! I especially love the elegance of the black dial version...

So, Joe... Is this bezel even more difficult to remove than an AP Royal Oak rep's bezel?

Nice Daytona dial. Wish I knew where u got it from (seriously)

Also, can u explain the mold for the 8mm Brevet?

Euno-

Ya gots mail

If you've ever spoken to Joe on the phone, you'll see that he writes like he talks So... When he types lmao, he's probably chuckling at that moment

Looks great!! I may have to do the same for mine...

A gorgeous pair!! The 6538 is

However, I'd like to see a detailed pic of the 6263 dial!!

My trusty 1665...