freddy333

You can say that again

Ditto diesel's comments.

There should be a small screw or button near the stem to release it. A good, clear pic would help (read the Macro chapter in your camera's user manual or get a better camera).

They appear on ebay frequently.

Love the see-through caseback. Takes this to another level. Well done.

Toss the cheesy bracelet & get a nice strap, Yuki solid Oyster or, if your pockets are sufficiently deep & the logic side of your brain is as damaged as mine, a gen folded &/or rivet link bracelet. Then, if you want to take it to the next level, (in order of return on investment) replace the insert (the 1-1-0 is too wide) with a more accurate 1 & replace the dial coronet with a gen (transplanted from a donor dial) & crown/tube with gens or Swiss-made aftermarket parts.

The point is that if they sell or service Rolex, it is best not to tempt fate, especially in the US.

Nice work, but I think you need a better (more accurate) dial.

A number of gen brands (even including Rolex in a couple of cases) have appeared in big box stores & the reports made the rounds of the gen sites several years ago.

No.

It is not a good idea to show your rep to an AD (gen dealer). Especially, in the case of a Rolex branded item, the AD may confiscate it &, in some cases, because it is illegal contraband & infringes on Rolex's trademarks & patents, you may also risk potential problems with Rolex attorneys.

No idea about the rep signs, but alot of great racing today

If you want to keep it running, search out the 'powdered graphite' remedy for the secs @ 6 7750 & have your new watch professionally overhauled & graphite-treated. You might also search out my 'Perfect Daytona' mods.

Kent is very slow & you would do well to remind him of the details of your original request once you do hear from him.

You have to unbend the center rings, remove/add links & rebend the center rings. Rolex had a tool to do this, but I have not seen any watchmakers that had 1 for decades.

What is stopping you from further upgrading the case, tube & crown? Better cases can be had from Yuki, NDT & Phong, all the watch parts houses sell Swiss-made tubes & Triplocks can be found on ebay (about $50 to $250, depending on condition & seller). What you have looks very good.

WDYT?