freddy333

Remember to epoxy the chrono hands before install.

I see it from the opposite side. Anything over 40mm looks silly on my 7" wrist, which is why I love vintage Rolex (the sweet spot being between 36mm & 38mm)

Between Stefano's (1 of the authors of the Daytona bible) & Mondani's (Mondani is considered to be 1 of THE Rolex authorities by most of the major auction houses), I think the case of the albino '42 was settled some time ago. What I find interesting is that Stefano's dial is slightly different than Mondani's (which looks similar to mine, which was repainted by KR) As was mentioned some time ago, I believe these white dials were created either as prototypes or small-run marketing tests & not, as popular Rolex lore suggests, to placate PanAm ground crews.

Yes, but like many old watches, the (roulette) datewheel (hands & insert) was replaced at some point. On a 50+ year old watch, since everything looks genuine, this simply indicates that the watch has been serviced/maintained.

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Thanks for all your hard work.

Casual Saturday

The date window in the new dial is probably offset a bit from its location on the original dial. Unfortunately, unless you have 1 of the older Rolex watches that had a press-fit (as opposed to footed) dial, your only options are to replace the original dial, buy another dial with the same date window location as your original dial or re-cut the date window in your new dial (which will likely damage the paint, requiring a complete repaint) so the date is properly centered within it.

Before hitting your 1st (rep) buy button, I would encourage you to read Toad's Newb Guide. Because the 'factories' that cobble reps together (manufacturing, the term generally accredited to the assembly/testing of genuine luxury watches, is not a term I would ascribe to the assembly of reps) institute little or no QC along the way, having realistic expectations now can save you alot of grief & hand-ringing later.

Ending the work week wearing my '41

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Works for me.

He posted that pic 4-5 years ago. Which reminds me - I have to go back to do an updated pic (if for no other reason than to see if their clock has been fixed).

It was recommended for visual accuracy, not function.

All you need now is a working He valve.

I used to correct members who used that term, but its popularity snowballed & it became an accepted 'fact'.

Yes. Cement the crown in place. As the gaskets & threads age/wear, the crown's position (when screwed down) changes, which is normal. You need to find something else to fixate on other than the crown position.

I believe all 7750-powered Daytona reps come as auto-winders. The owner must remove the auto-wind module to convert to manual himself (or have his watchmaker do it).

Ammonia (as used in many glass cleaners) will remove most AR.