danielv2000

Very nice indeed. I see no need for anything else!

Is it a fantasy dial?

Woof, that looks real nice!

"The experts are split. It's either the most expensive fake watch ever or I got the deal of the century. Either way, me and John Mayer are now friends on Facebook! And that's pretty cool!!"

Owning a Mayer dial can actually be an interesting story! "Collector paid $150,000 for it but discovered it was suspect! I picked it up for a cheap $10,000 - all parts except dial are genuine - and the collector took the write-off" Enjoy your watch, mate!

Yes, I've seen several on eBay. All look nice. However, I've noticed that the S in Submariner is not evenly spaced on those dials. It looks a little lower. I will post a pic when I can.

Ive decided to go through with my plans to convert a BK WM9 LV into something else. A White serti dial with blue insert. What's the best source for such a dial?

Congrats on a great piece... Something about red writing on a sub dial...

Mate, thanks for the post. Heart-warming story and a great watch. I like what you did with the watch, adding a beautiful serti dial and transparent case back. Your dad is with you every second of the day.

Curious which model it fits without mods. WM9 and TW?

Great song! Every time I hear that song on a classic radio station, I think of my boy!! At least, the good part of growing up just like me! Its still early but was thinking of a watch as a high school graduation gift. That's why a sapphire watch makes more sense to me given he will be only 16 at that time. Maybe I am misinterpreting his glancing at my wrist when he's just looking at my bracelet or my rings!!

Guys, thanks for the input. I agree that I would never knowingly embarrass by son! I would definitely explain everything to him and hopefully, he grows up and appreciates this hobby as I have come to enjoy it. Good point! I've even considered a vintage Tudor Sub or Chronograph. Sorry to hear that Woof. That last piece of advice is how I've tried to live my life. Enjoy every moment and never look back!

I initially stumbled upon the rep world after doing research on telling the difference between gen and rep. I subsequently purchased a gen submariner 16610 and wore it proudly for 3-4 months. Later, as unforeseen expenses crept up, I sold it and picked up a first of many subs and many reps I have bought and sold since joining this wonderful community. Today, while I have many reps, I do not have a plain black 16610 sub. I've been thinking about getting a nice old beater gen sub from the mid-90's with lug holes. While I am impressed with the quality of reps (I own several BK watches) and am tempted by TCs new offering, I would not mind picking up a gen sub which I would pass down to my boy. He's getting a little older and I see him looking at it from time to time. Nothing wrong with passing down a Franken with gen movement either, it's just that a gen is still a gen... I would probably leave him all my watches assuming that they last that long! All have Swiss movements and when I finally get to all my projects, many will have gen movements as well. Am I off here? Should I just wait until he gets into his teenage years and discuss the CGs and pearls in addition to birds and bees? If I had built all these watches myself, I would see it differently as he would appreciate my labor of building them. Unfortunately, I am no builder or modder. Your input is truly valued!

How would the SD bracelet look on a 1665?

This is exciting stuff indeed! I am drooling over my breakfast thinking of a clone 1570... Vintage is the way to go.

Congrats!!! Enjoy the watch.

I saw this one... Tempting.

Killer watch. Akira, you have amazing eyes!

Damn! That is one beautiful watch. It's been a quest of mine to buy one all built with similar specs. Just don't have the time to hunt for the parts! Enjoy it. A real looker..

Anyone have the free ebook version?

No need to justify, bro. Whatever toots your horn. Enjoy that baby!

Same here... Not a fan of nato's

Big difference - to us at least!! I have friends who can't tell my sub from my sea-dwellers or a GMT with a black insert! It's a black-face watch to most. Occasionally, I get the "never noticed that red writing" before. And the next time, "I thought there was red writing on that" Great work. I wish I had the skills. I'm probably going to crumble like woof did and get a phong HE valve! Enjoy your beauty!

I don't care about Federer. I watched for the Rolex! Could have been Joe Plumber there...

+1 on the green dial!