freddy333

Some of them are nice, but I think they are best worn under more formal circumstances

1 of the TZ Mods has a SS DD. Like Chief said, real/rare.

Ditto.

Neither looks gen, but I think the dial on the left is the better of the 2. A better pic would help. Re-shoot the pic above (at 1024x768 pixels) as a macro (close-up) with the inner edges of the dials touching (so they are closer together) so they (the 2 dials) fill the screen (leave out the all the area beyond the edge of the lego block).

For a hunk of bling, it is a beautiful sight to behold. I would have it properly serviced asap, so it works when that special event arrives. If you fit the bill & in the right environment, it should work nicely. Just be sure not to be seen evacuating an Evo, Suburu, minivan or similar vehicle when you arrive.

I am still working as Saturday night turns into Sunday morning & wearing this

It all depends on the quality of the case used to make the rep. Unfortunately, with a few notable exceptions (MBW), there is little consistency within manufacturing runs of reps, so it is impossible to say, beforehand, whether a given rep will accept gen parts. In these cases, I think your best option is to follow Nanuq's advice. Measure your case & then see what fits. You might even get lucky & find that your case dimensions are close enough to the gen's so that you can install a gen crystal (which may cost more than your rep). The crystal for a gen 1675 is the Tropic 116 (sorry, I do not have its dimensions).

With Patek, simple is best. 5107s pop-up every now & then in some dealers' listings (or ask them to source it for you)

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Depends on the model. The 1st inner flange engravings began in 2001, other models began around 2004.

I generally use Firefox, but, as a test, I am posting this via IE 8.0.6001 without any problem.

thogaa - I would encourage you (& anyone else with complaints about running seconds-modified A7750s) to read Ziggy's original A7750 review.

Of course. If for no other reason than to be able to attend gen GTGs with impunity.

If it can be documented (with multiple cases) that this mod remedied a previously shaky running seconds hand, then I would say that is a definite improvement warranting further investigation.

I am not familiar with nano polish, but since, ideally, the graphite should be applied very thinly (a molecular layer is recommended), the polish may be the reason it is not adhering. I generally clean the surface with denatured alcohol prior to applying the powdered graphite to be sure it adheres.

Strange. I wonder if your metal is contaminated with something containing silicone? I have not experienced any problems at this end & JlC has been using powdered graphite as a 'lifetime' lubricant in their high end watches without any problems that I am aware of (JlC is where I got the idea from).

Just noting what I have seen posted here.

Domi has done some nice work, but watchmaker of the year?

Most of Ziggy's commentary is common knowledge around here & it speaks for itself.

Was your Offshore running prior to Domi's mod?

The point is that your posts become permanent references for the rest of us (who can easily tune-out the chaff).