freddy333

You can save yourself alot of work by buying 1 of the cheap-o Comex Sub reps with working He valves in them already that many dealers still sell. Then, follow the instructions here to drill the requisite hole in your case to fit the valve.

Note item 5 under Posting & read Toad's Guide. Then, search out Ziggy's secs @ 6 7750 reviews & my 'Perfect Daytona' thread.

There you have it.

There is just something right about MBW-based Subs/SDs . But I think your watch deserves better pics .

Ditto above (nice work ), but, at this level, I would also install a working He valve, gen handset & widen the 6 & 9 index marks to match the gen.

Plexiglas (plastic) tends to lose some of its elasticity with age, which can leave it brittle &/or with a tendency to develop hairline cracks that may appear with pressure/temperature changes.

Wearing 1 of my Newmans today

It is being worked on & options are being considered. We appreciate your patience.

Are you sure the T17 you tried was gen (& the case was a 5510)? Removing a crystal from a sealed package is no longer a 100% guarantee of authenticity. On the other hand, if you are sure it was gen, then you should let Phong know since 1 of his claims to fame (& reason for charging the prices he does) is that his cases are made to gen specs & will accept all the correct gen parts.

A T38? I think you want a T116 for your 1675, which are relatively easy to acquire on ebay.

Something changed at VRF about 2 years ago. Previously, the merest mention of elective parts swapping, regardless the reason, would likely result in your post being edited, heavily, & your account possibly terminated (speaking from experience). Now, threads detailing searches for & installation of faded bezels, brown dials, iffy lume & the like are commonplace & some of the most popular. While I think it is good to tone down the iron grip a bit, I am not sure that their currently open & free attitude towards modifications is a good thing, as it adds to the confusion & liabilities involving gen collecting.

T17 7206 or 6636, either with 80 end links.

Ending the work week wearing my Cosmo'beater

Interesting, if questionable, comment (by Steve) about a new release of superdomes here.

Although I did add a bit of enhanced patination, the dial in my 6536/1 came from MQ

Not a criticism, just trying to make you aware. But good luck at the AD.

I hate to say it, but it looks like a rep.

yes, that is the 1 - watchny.