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btocamelo

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  1. yep...lack of crimp marks on the inner edge of the teeth....these aftermarket crowns are probably cast? Also....I like the old style coronet on the crown......although I have heard that the coronet style on your crown (with thin crown spikes) is also seen in newer GEN crowns.
  2. #1 is Roseanne Barr? #2 is Aretha Franklin looking for a cheeseburger?
  3. most likely no...any overlay Andrew sends out will probably be for their 1680 dial...and that dial is not a 1:1 with GEN dial
  4. in the case of the new style bracelets with SELs.....you run the risk that the GEN SELs won't exactly line up tight on the inside lug holes of the REP case......it's easier to do this with non-SEL bracelets because the springbar and hollow endlinks are more forgiving Unless you have a buddy with a newer style GEN Rolex that you can use to test the fit of the newer bracelet in REP case.
  5. somtimes I wonder if Yuki knows what he's talking about...or maybe he just has some low-income kid reading verbatim and answering emails
  6. Only way to get that GEN movement for the 217 is if you busted up a GEN Destro....which model did you use?
  7. Few weeks ago, I dropped off the old 1675 at the Rolex AD....I took it without the 78360(580)bracelet...it was lost somehow Well...I got the call back from the Rolex AD today....after they sent it to New York. It seems all those years in 70's & 80's that my old man wore that watch and very little service....they said the midcase had some oxidation(pitting?) and they would not service it because they would not be able to pressure test it and guarantee waterproofing and warranty. BUT...for a whopping $4100, they would do a whole new midcase, crown, tube, overhaul.....$4100!!!! OPTION #2 They would install a new bracelet and endlinks for $575.00.....no service, no nothing........obviously the AD wants to make some money, so she tells me that her watchsmith could give an estimate on an overhaul....probably about $400 to do an overhaul....which obviously they are going to want to drop in a new crown and tube, plexi, etc... So I figure $575.00 is not a bad price to pay for a brand new oyster bracelet.....I'm hoping it is 78360 w/580 endlinks! Ahhh...you gotta love Rolex Service...... But I am worried about the midcase....I'll open it up once I get it back.
  8. yep...GEN 127 & 217 cases are Front-loading....bezel and crystal pop off...movement is loaded top-side....the cases that EL put out for 127 & 217 are constructed the same way. Wolf....don't you have a small Sub to go down 5atm in Lake Michigan for water proof testing???
  9. Trust me...you get the 219 in your hand and it is a stunningly well made case set....even the crown guard lever looks better finished than the GEN CG...look at the photos. The bezel on the 219 has a notch for removal, like the old front loading cases on the 127 & 217.....I'm not sure if this is how the newer GEN case/bezel assembly is made. Even the lug screws on the 219 are exceptional...they are the proper length and when fully seated, they are flush on both sides.....none of that sunken lug screw syndrome that has always plagued these REP cases.
  10. The 219 actually has a small notch under the bezel...like the old front loading EL cases. I'm not sure if the 005 has it as well, probably does since it's same case, same factory. You can see the notch in the first photo. I haven't taken the 219 apart to verify it's construction....but it does have that cool looking notch.
  11. How about The "Fauke Me I'm Wearing a Franken" Franken?
  12. LOL....I missed that "hockey puck" method...you have it posted somewhere? I guess the main detail to be aware of is if the crystal/cyclops is in proper position before pressing the ring.....it sucks to press down that ring, then mount the movement and notice that the cyclops is a hair up/down from the DW...... how to insure proper position of the crystal?
  13. man that's nice....I'm in the same boat with my 1570 movement and trying to look for a decent 1680 midcase (see that Yuki's recent offering is not working) 1. where did you source the GEN bezel assembly and retaining ring? 2. the crown looks "REP"...the coronet doesn't look right for the period?....wouldn't a 700 or 702 be better suited?
  14. yep...it even has the screw tubes in each link, just like GEN bracelet, best Rolex REP bracelet made......GEN YM bracelet is not going to be any better, and it will cost you a leg and left nut.
  15. cannot send you PM...says you cannot receive messages...send me photos of what you have and photos of the inside of the case.
  16. Thanks for the input...I have a clean/serviced 1570...I'm just weighing my options on a build....preferably a date model.
  17. looks great....that's interested about those MBWs, I was under the impression that the larger GEN movement would not fit into the case for ETA...and the inner mounting slot is not the same, also stem alignment would be off? Are those MBW cases available...maybe from Reg?
  18. One of the left is MBW case...on the right is GEN Those MBW cases are machined for ETA movement...so dropping in a GEN movement is out of the question.
  19. my comment about the steel stems from Phong marketing his case steel as better, using 316 and also better machined...whereas Yuki uses poorer stainless and less QC...hell, even the Cartels use 316 on their REP Rolex... but you're right....it's nitpicking about the steel, especially a vintage type case...which should really look like it's 40 years old..... the real issue is the best 1:1 fitting and finished case....which I know Phong has the closest, and Yuki's is somewhat lacking, but cheaper...at least from comments here. unfortunately we are limited in case sets that will accommodate a 1570
  20. correct Chiman....I was thinking of 1960 Rolex....here's some info. I have read Rolex watches from 70's used 316L stainless... old Rolex from 60's or before used 304L stainless 316L (similar to 304L) but has 2-3% more molybdenum added, which provides more corrosion resistance than 304L then in mid 1980 switch to 904L, which contains more nickel and is 3x more expensive 904L would be better for people that have more acidic sweat, or maybe expose the Rolex to seawater where can cause more corrosion between bezel or caseback Yuki states that he uses "normal stainless"...but he would not confirm 304L or 316L I can tell you for certain...Phong bashed the hell out of Yuki cases...saying that his recent steel is inferior and the machining is poor quality compared to his. I have heard of great finish experiences with Phong 1655 cases..but you are talking about $1000 for the complete case set if you are able to get the guy down that low.....for a 1655 build this is worth it, but I'm not sure for a 1680 build....betweem GEN 1570 movement and Phong caseset....looking at $2K to $3K depending on other parts like dial and bracelet. I have not seen anyone here build using an NDTrading case set?
  21. Ok.....so if you were to drop in a GEN 1570 movement.....which 1680 case set would be the most recommended? Any expert advice or insight on fit and finish would be great. PHONG???...most likely expensive...BUT...he claims to use true 316 Stainless.....which others (Yuki) does not.....now, I know those old style cases, Role GEN did not even use 316...but it is a better stainless YUKI watch???......he will seem to be the least expensive.....BUT....is his case better finished than others??? NDTrading.....I don't know much about their case sets....but I do see they are more expensive than Yuki....and slightly less so than Phong.
  22. the older smallish Breitling Chrono Cockpit....I have similar watch....I believe it has a 289x base with a 3-6-9 chrono module: http://cgi.ebay.com/...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT the original Gevril Chrono I mentioned...I also have this watch...it is a 2824 with DD chrono modules at 3-6-9: http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item53e5ccc671
  23. here...check this guy out with the 2824....maybe you can find the spacing of the DD chronos granted the 2824 will be thicker than the 289X movements by almost 1mm http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item19c0219af3
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