freddy333

I think you need a more correct handset, but that is a killer GMT. Well done. Makes me wish I had worn my '42 today, but I am messing around with soldering irons, small tools & my ipod's innards & do not want to risk scratching a rare crystal. So I am wearing my Swatch for a bit of color -

The non- works, but the standard cleaner is better. CRC makes both. The green can's non-chlorinated, but the red can is the good stuff - Brakleen red

Wearing the Sub this weekendd -

Combine this with the coming replacement of physical currency with DUSDs (digital US dollars) & 1984's Big Brother is no longer just your big brother, he is your parent, controlling what you can/cannot buy, do & say. At some point, I fear the people may be forced to remind mommy who the boss is & she will not be willing to give up power peacefully.

Acetone leaves a residue, which is why I would not use it on watch parts. I often use brake cleaner, which available from every auto parts store, when I run out of the appropriate watch cleaning solution. On non painted steel, it works great, leaves the part squeaky clean & leaves no residue.

A couple of thoughts - As long as the text between the lugs & inside the caseback are engraved/stamped (as opposed to laser etched or similar), I would not be able to conclusively say a case or caseback is gen. It has been 30+ years since the last time I saw a NOS gen case or dial for sale. Do the math.

Not genuine & I fixed your links.

Best way to find out is to email each of the TDs & ask. To avoid misunderstandings, I would either include a good, clear pic of the model you want &/or ask them to send you a good, clear pic of the model they have for sale. Happy hunting.

I have always loved those dials & came close to purchasing 1 on TZ in the late 1990s. But, unfortunately, Rolex generally fit them to yellow gold cases, which do not look good on me, so I never pulled the trigger. If you can wear yellow gold you should definitely fit that dial into a case, preferably (but not mandatorily) gen-powered. After decades of collecting, there are very few DJs that still turn my head, but those with malachite dials are 1 of them.

I think you are right. As for the watch, they are truly rare as I have only ever seen 1 other "Mystery" DJ in the wild --

No, it was definitely Rolex and they were loudly criticized at the time.

Hi Flex The time period I'm referring to preceded the Tiananmen Square protests. Probably 1970s or, possibly, early 1980s.

I would call it a franken. Many of the old-timers here produced similar watches back in the day. But these were mostly done because a specific model had either not yet been repped or was not widely available. Nice GMT by the way.

In honor of the new year, I dragged out this old thing --

Outstanding.

Gentlemen, there is some very heavy metal on this page. Wearing Pingo, my current beater --

I cannot guarantee they are "the best", but I have purchased multiple NATO straps from Nato-International, all of which have held up well for the past few years, including my current beater. Though I generally try to stay well above the waterline.

Great story & even greater clock & watch. I still remember when they were for sale new. You might appreciate this -- https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/bulova-clock-pan-am-airline-public-1859408540