Hey Bertie,
this is awesome....
After the problems we had with the case the Result is fantastic...
It was a pleasure to help out...
Really great watch...
Congrats
I understand that the Glass is hold by cement.
Maybe grinding down the lip to the gap that hold
the bezel on the case will be an option.?!?
If not I think you need a other case.
Other option is to work on the Acrylic Insert,
maybe there is a bit space on the bottom to grind it slightly
on the inside to fit.
Don't get me wrong the Case looks damn good also the Bezel and Insert.
But a Glass that is only hold by cement is not really a
good solution.
I had also a vintage one with this solution and I have lot
of problems with it.
So what I understand that the lip
on the case hold the whole bezel in place?
If so than there is huge risk to grind it down
and the bezel is loose on the case.
Is there no retaining ring on this case?
to grind down a line in the Insert seems not a good option
Huge risk to damage the acrylic and backside numbers on it.
There are some rules to buy an vintage Rolex.
Find a trustfull dealer who sells vintage ones since years.
When you buy from normal person, take the watch to an AD to
check the watch.
Ask Rolex for serialnumber and reference.
For Vintage Rolexes there are so much hybrid ones
out there, mixed with gen and generic parts redials.
A trustfull source will help much.
Hope to see some Pics.
A 16800 Submariner or old style 16610
Believe me prices grow up the next years when the new style Submariner come out...
For example I bought my Tudor Sub for 800 DM a view years back
now they go up to 2600
This Sub is not available as Gen, but in the future it will be.
There is only the whitegold Blue Sub available in the moment.
But the Rep looks not so bad, but not my cup of tea.
Wow Tourby,
your Pilot Prototype looks fantastic.
I like it a lot.
Awesome Project and I think this will sell much.
Thanks for sharing this nice project with us.
Hey man,
that's ever the same question
Who has the best Sub
Take the search function you can read
and learn a lot.
Than you will find the answer, who has the best Sub.
All is said about the flaws I think.
I'm a bit late
Good example that high price is not even a good watch
Thanks for sharing Steph.
Now we are at the point that we can get them more accurate
with gen Bezel assembly etc.
Curious that it had take so much time to get better Subs.
But hey we all know that there are a lot of crappy Subs on the market
I like my iPhone much.
Internet and Mail is great.
I have also Skype on the Phone fantastic.
You all must try Bite SMS, you can send SMS
around the world for about 5 Cent.
Now its also available for Symbian and Windows
based Phones.
A lot of people wearing fakes.
My Boss is wearing a fake Pannie since we have buisness in China too
Funny thing because he has the money to wear Gen Watches.
@Steph,
enjoy your last day in Big Apple and come back safe my friend
Greets to all involved US Member from me
So Steph we will see us in September in Holland.
So Steph,
seems that you all have fun in NYC
I wish I could stay in NY too.
Maybe next time.
It make me happy that all went fine on this GTG
and you all have fun.
To met some people who share the same hobby is really
great.
Wish you all the best friends.