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Great pics! Thanks for posting.

I have a question - Is BK actively shipping the TW Sub?

I contacted him around the end of January and he mentioned holding off

ordering until he received a new batch of dials.

He also stated the same thing to me. The dial print on the current batch did not meet his standards and

he is waiting for the replacements to arrive. He also stated that he may generate his own super-lumed

dial and hands, which is the way I would prefer, knowing his quality control and attention to detail.

gonna be in the 70's here this weekend, lotsa of sunshine.

Wish we had some snow to frolic and play in.

Good looking snow, and watches, you have there!

Been there, done that...

The easiest thing to do is to find a gen 18k bezel. Below is a picture of my WM9 TT. The gen bezel snapped right on. Interference that prevents turning is caused by the insert rubbing against the top of the retainer ring. Because I did not wish to trim my gen insert, I trimmed the retainer ring until the bezel turned. Eventually I found a gen retainer ring and fixed it properly. It's got a gen dial, gen crystal, gen crown/tube, Swiss ETA 2836-2, BK datewheel, gen retainer ring, gen 18k bezel, and a gen insert. All in all it's not bad for a fake watch, and makes a nice beater.

Good luck with your project,

JJ

JJ, looks fantastic! All the gen parts truly are beautiful additions to a great watch.

I just received the bk transformer. It is a beauty of a watch, runs spot on, and feels great. I gave the bracelet a little lube and toothpaste scrub.

The movement is super smooth and the crown works like butter.

Great job on this one bk.

Let me know what you all think.

onto the pics

Can you tell me how many links came on the bracelet?

I'm calling this my best rep.

Could be just luck on this particular piece, but this example is very good.

Besides having better than average lume; all markers, bezel, print, stamping and etc. are all perfectly aligned and straight.

Besides the awesome QC qual - its a bloody lovely piece. I do actually want the gen of this, but with an authentic ETA inside and given the details above, I'm not sure I will need the gen.

I'm very VERY impressed by it:

where did you purchase that beauty? It looks fantastic!

I swear by the P4GTR method.

LOOK HERE:

thanks, I'll have to try a bike store near me.

Looks great. Congrats on a great watch. What method/oil do you use to soak the bracelet? I also heard about toothpaste/brushing it?

I have a bk gmt transformer inbound and v3 in a couple more weeks. I can't wait to get them. His work looks amazing.

Thanks

from that pic, looks like the hour markers don't align with the hash marks around the outside of the dial. Looks like a rush job?

version 2 does align better

yes, which dial/package is the most accurate? I would love this to be my first vintage.

I baked an sd dial in the oven. started at 200 and slowly raised the temp. It didn't start working until 325. By the time it changed to where I wanted it, the paint on the dial started to pop and bubble a bit. I left it in a little too long. It did work though. I also put the insert into a bleach bath, rinsed it, then ground up a chlorine tablet and added it to some hot water. I swished the insert upside down in that for a couple of hours. It did have an effect. The granules of chlorine acted as a sand abrasive, as well as fading the insert. If I hadn't of broken the stem while reassembling, I would have had the watch back together. It looks pretty good for a first attempt at this stuff. Anyone have a spare stem for a 21jA?

I like it. It looks great. where did you find the watch?

It does look nice. This model is my next incoming. I cannot wait for it to arrive. Congrats on a great watch.

I would contact bk as well. I have a gmtII pepsi on order from him right now. His GMT transformer looks fantastic and is a great price. The quality and attention to detail can't be beat.

Hers is the link.

you lucky son of a gun. Looks like a great watch. Enjoy!

It looks much better. Good to know there is an option out there to fix a bad tell on a great watch.

Looks like a great watch. I really like the larger size to it. There is also a correct clasp version. Which one is correct? Who knows.