danielv2000

Very nice. All gen! That is insane.

Wow! I've had this watch on my list for awhile yet keeps getting bumped for others. I think it just moved up to the top! That's a beauty...

Congrats! Always consider buying this classic when they come up.

Thanks for the input so far... Those are some nice Seiko watches!

The kid is in high school. I was thinking no more than $200. He has a thing for my Pepsi GMT and Daytona's.

What about Alpha watches? They have a lot of inexpensive homage watches as well?

My nephew is into watches. I'd like to get him a nice watch but don't want to buy him a rep. What's a nice Rolex style watch? He doesn't like my PAMs as much as my GMT Pepsi or Yachtmaster. Thanks

Dani, your best bet currently is a TC sub or a BK sub. Both offerings are quite accurate to the real thing and both can be modded to accept genuine parts. Just search through the various threads to find reviews of either dealer and I am sure you will find what you need. Good luck. There is no greater reward than a genuine Rolex rep after a hard summer's work.

Your watch looks awesome as is. Take the money and get another watch as you've taken this one as far as possible without passing a point of diminishing returns.

Hello mate. Great watch! I would definitely add a gen insert. It completely makes the watch and takes it to the next level. I just received the TC bracelet. I have not opened it yet as I am busy with work but I've read good things. My current bracelet is nice but it's lived quite a bit..

Missing anything? Eh, no! This must be setting you back a pretty penny! Good luck

Let's track down those PN dials in Manila!

Good luck my friend! It is indeed a thrilling and expensive journey. I purchased my 1st already built from a fellow member here. I just received my second back fm The Zigmeister this week. It's stunning! Both have screw-down pushers. The third, a non-screw down 6239/6241 is awaiting only the perfect Newman dial. Just saving for a Phong or Minh dial.

Thanks. I need a smoke after that!

No shot of the case back? Okay, I went back to your FAP thread.

That is a beautiful watch!

Very tempting... Must resist!

The tell is the pearl. If he can rep the pearl as well as the case, it's a whole new world out there! After that, jus pop the pearl on any insert.

Is that "Regstered Design" or "Reistered Design" Also, is he showing that a gen1570 would fit?

I'd stop at the insert crown and crystal. The dial alone would blow your budget.

Guys, I am by no means an expert. I don't own a TC LV and don't envisage ordering one for now. However, as someone who has seen his share of LVs, gens and reps, you need a gen insert to make the watch, I have a BK WM9 LV with a stock pearl which is really really nice. I bought a gen insert off TRF and it dramatically changed the watch. When I needed funds for something else, I sold the insert and popped back the WM9. The difference was huge. I couldn't take it. As you would expect, I subsequently sourced another BK watch with the gen insert. Side by side, the difference is significant. Under $1,500... Easy. Watch is around $600, insert $400, crown $100, crystal $200. Still have a couple of bucks left for a gen black insert to swap it out. Good luck

That looks great... Well done!

I read the sme thing!!! I did a double take on the 15mth old!

Chieftang, I've said it before, that Daytona is stunning!

Chieftang, that is an amazing piece... I am drooling right now!