danielv2000

Lovely Watch! Given the condition of the rest of the watch, the crown looks too beaten up.

Thanks. Help me out a little... A water slide decal?

I'm looking for some sterile dials or no name dials. I had hoped to order some alpha watches as some gift gags but am having some difficulties. Worst even, I'm looking for white GMTs, subs and explorers! All white!!! My plan now consists of ordering a bunch of 21j and swapping out the Rolex dial for some sterile or no name. Even better, anyone know someone who makes custom dials? Obviously, on the cheap! Alternatively, how easy is it to remove the Rolex branding on a dial? I've seen some guys do it but have never attempted it. Thanks ahead for your help!

Are the hands from NDT at $135 that superior to Clark's at $15?

Explorer

What did you buy?

Let me be clearer. What is the best source?

Other than gen, where can I source hands for a 1570 movement?

Ken, I sympathize with you. Having just had a similar issue resolved with you, I can certainly vouch for your good faith. However, I can understand the seller. Had a similar issue with Minh Quy recently where he sent me a dial I was not happy with. I posted my concerns on this board. Although most felt MQ was a stand-up business man and would follow through,the majority were of the opinion that if I felt uncomfortable, I should go the PP route. At the end of the day, we are dealing with strangers oceans apart! He was also stuck in the same boat - send me back my dial first. I was , send me your new dial first. In the end, MQ did follow through. I never used the dispute mechanism but did mention it in my exchange with MQ that I was thinking about it. It appears your seller did not even mention it prior to. In the end, you have to weigh all the facts. For me, both KB and MQ are reputable and do high volume of business through our word of mouth. Any negative perceptions could have lasting repercussions for both the buyer and seller. You go with your gut. On my thread posted just a few weeks ago, someone said, "dispute it if your gut tells you but you will never do business with MQ again!" I already have my next purchase from him lined up! Good luck!

Nanuq, thanks! I actually found that thread but realized that Akira's question, which is the same as mine, remained unanswered. "Hey mates, The 6239 Daytona had a #24-6000 tube with a #24-600 crown If I want to install a #24-603 crown, I need a #24-533-0 tube correct? 600 and 603 should be almost identical by the looks? 24-533-0 tube can be installed into the 6239 case? Any help appreciated Cheers Akira" Is this correct?

Very informative. Thank you!

Last week, I enquired about an adequate crown for a 6239/41. Seems the 24-600 was the correct crown. Would a 24-603 fit? Anyone know the difference? Thanks

Great idea!

That's a great philosophy. I have an outright Franken vintage Daytona with Phong case, gen everything +V72 that I picked up from another member here and have a second "budget" DW Daytona base that only v72 + gen crown tube and crystal. I got lucky with an old school DW dial that loos great. $1,500 all in. Everytime I look at Vlydog's masterpiece in the FS section,I convince myself that I cannot have 2 of these Frankens! I'm now building a 3rd - 6239/41 this time with the savings! Going to be a little pricey as I went for a Phong dial which is the only option for an exotic dial as gen is out of reach.

As CC has said, too expensive. You could also get a Gen modern Daytona for less and buy something else.

Ditto. I had notified the seller. Hopefully, word spreads. I just noticed this: http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/thread/1357639542/FS-+Rolex+Oyster+Perpetual+Datejust+16220%2C+16014-paper And, being paranoid, this: http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/thread/1357639712/FS.-+Rolex+6263+Sigma+black+dial

This guy is really something else...

Guys, take a look here... http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/thread/1357656569/FS-+Rolex+GMT+II+16718

In my opinion, you might as well buy a gen. Yes they are expensive but after having tried many different versions including a WM9, nothing beats gen. I could have saved a lot of money by going straight to gen.

Ken, congrats! Can't wait to see the site. Look forward to this.

This is getting out of hand. We should not respond to this. Cancel the transaction, recoup the packages and let everyone be more vigilant.

Email the IDF and tell them he's a Hamas conspirator. Or even better, tell Hamas he's recruiting Palestinians to spy for Israel.

Wow! Just noticed I hit 1000. I gotta long way to go.

I understand. I just can't seem to find a 6mm Twinlock. I recall a year or two ago, I had a Spinmaster 6239. I can't recall what he put on there as a gen crown. I have to imagine it was triplock.

So my best bet is a 702... Going to get pricey.