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freddy333

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  1. Either wear it in the water or take it to a watchmaker who has something like this There are numerous threads on here (use the Search), youtube & on gen forums detailing the process of pressure-testing watches.
  2. Cracks.
  3. I have always thought Tudor's Mercedes-handed, Rose Subs are much prettier than Rolex's. Add a big crown & you have a real stunner. I am awaiting a made-to-order dial from Phong for my Tudor 7016/0. Unfortunately, the last 2 attempts left alot to be desired. But if his factory ever gets it right...............
  4. Like 1 of these old tickers (not mine)
  5. freddy333

    dw 6239

    That has not been my experience. Polishing helps to improve clarity, but it cannot change the structure of the plastic material to give it the sparkle of a gen xtal.
  6. I sometimes wonder if Rolex might have imposed a legal restriction (in exchange for financial remuneration) on agreements with some celebrities & high-profile individuals that block them from discussing details of acquisitions from or involvement with Rolex. For years, the source of the 65xx Sub worn by Sean Connery in the early Bond movies has been the subject of numerous hot debates within (& without) collecting circles & there have been numerous attempts to get Sean Connery to spill the beans (I know this from 1st-hand experience because I have a friend who knows Connery & he has yet to get any meaningful response on the subject out of the 007 star). However, he has said nothing. So, while it would seem logical that someone with direct knowledge of the albino 'Master would have spoken up by now, when it comes to Rolex, logic does not always work.
  7. The threading on 702 & 703 crowns differ & you will need a 7020 tube. Sorry, but I think you may have to bite the bullet on this 1 (or eat the 702 crown in favor of a 703) . The '703's in these pics may be 704s (same appearance, but crown is solid (704) vs wrapped (703))
  8. I went non-Rolex this morning
  9. It has always been Rolex's policy not to confirm or deny anything relating to the design, construction or success of their products that has not been officially announced or put into print.
  10. freddy333

    dw 6239

    DW's 7750-powered & fully-assembled Daytonas have been a best buy for years.
  11. Ditto & he was kicked out of TZ a few years ago (not sure why). I suspect he is also a member of some rep forums.
  12. Yes, but it is not gen (sourced from Phong) & I sent it back because the coronet & placement were all wrong. (Strangely, Phong replaced the original sample caseback on his website (which was quite accurate & what I was expecting to receive with my case ) with my old 333 caseback.) I am awaiting another swap with a caseback similar to the replacement Phong sent Ubi, which is considerably more accurate. But, as I said, only someone with access to alot of gen Comexes would know the correct 3 (serial number) font sizes. Here is a gen for reference & here is the replacement Ubi received from Phong (which is what I am hoping to receive also - but with my 333 number)
  13. Let them film you regulating a movement. Simple procedure that looks very technical, but requires no disassembly.
  14. Thanks, but that watch was completed 3 years ago. You just noticed it now?
  15. No. Neither Rolex nor Comex have ever released specs on Comex lettering. You might try posting your question to a gen Rolex forum, but there are only a few people who own enough gen Comexes to know, but my guess is they will not tell you anyway. I think that if you have the correct fonts & coronet style & everything is placed where it should be on the caseback, being in the ballpark will be close enough.
  16. You can find video reviews detailing the YMII's functions on youtube.
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