freddy333

Honestly, if the part is wrong, I would have let sleeping dogs lie, if you get my drift.

If the approximately $1k+ 1520 movement cost is too high for your project budget, I would assume the approximately $500+ price of an aftermarket case will be as well, so you are using a standard rep case. In that case, I think Alligoat has it right - the 2846 is what I would use & for the reasons he stated.

I do not have any info on the 2369-2 & manufacture of the 2369 definitely ended in the late 60s, but the '-2' generally indicates a new/improved version of a previous model. Still, it is correct that most reps contain used/unserviced movements.

If you liked those frankens, you should see my gens & reps (which were not included here).

Your hard work shows.

The insert does not have the 3D appearance of gens, but you got the fonts alot closer to the gens than ANY aftermarket insert I have yet come across. Now if you can figure out how to make them 3D & grainy like tritium Overall, super super job.

I do not recall seeing any stampings on those & the last 1 I purchased (3 years ago) cost $200. So I would guess its current value is at or just above its gold scrap value. In fact, just a couple days ago, I saw a gen DJ 16014 case, dial, crystal & white gold bezel in clean condition on ebay with a price of $700 or offer.

So what is the story behind this creation (especially the source of the insert)? p.s. Even I do not have 'my' money anymore. The Rolex parts sellers have it all.

I think people get tired of seeing the same projects over & over again, but here are some of my recent (mostly gen-powered) projects (This is not a screenshot from Goldfinger)

More than anything else, I have learned alot from the masters here.

Probably 28.8kbps. However, under normal circumstances, I am not generally that close to a watch, so I would still not put any money on my best guess as to what that movement's beat rate is & it would not surprise me at all to find that its beat rate is lower. I guess others' perception of beat is more attuned than mine is.

Start here & then use the search tool to search for threads on '6542' by me for additional info (there is plenty).

And they are relatively cheap, which is the prime motivator for rep makers (profit margins). Also, I think your comment that a 28.8kbps movement is 'a sure way to spot a rep of a vintage Sub' is just wrong. 1st, only a serious collector (& certainly not the average Rolex owner) would know the difference & only a serious collector who is able to view your watch up-close would be able to detect the difference. In my experience, the likelihood of having either happen, under normal circumstances, is close to nil (0). It is really mostly just to sate our own neurotic selves that we worry about these things.

Without knowing her tastes in jewelry, I think the Chanel is the best/safest bet. Most women love them. Otherwise, a nice, understated ladies Rolex Datejust with stick markers should bring a smile to her face.

(Yes, the seconds hand is missing some tritium)

So far, so Have you chosen a power supply yet?

If the clasp does not provide sufficient adjustment (you should always try the clasp 1st since it is made to be adjusted), you have 2 options - take the bracelet to a Rolex watchmaker who has the tools, parts & experience to do the job correctly, or unbend the underside leaves of 2 links, remove/add links as necessary, & rebend the 2 original links back. Rolex used to have a special tool to perform this operation, but very few watchmakers still have them. In many cases, you can achieve more or less 'acceptable' results with a flat blade/screwdriver, but the work also tends to leave the exterior of the bended links warped/crumpled. I have attempted this twice & the links' external surfaces were left in a less than perfect state in both instances.

Retail for the 78360 was $475 as of 2009 (the latest price book I have).

Same again. I could get used to this (Yes, the seconds hand is missing some tritium)

Starting the work week off wearing my white '42 (again) (Yes, the seconds hand is missing some tritium)

All unserviced mechanical movements are prone to premature demise, which is why you should always have your new rep serviced upon receipt (reps generally contain used/unserviced movements). However, only the secs @ 6 7750 is prone to an early death due to its inherent design shortcomings. Search out Ziggy's reviews on the secs @ 6 7750 for details. All unserviced mechanical movements are prone to premature demise, which is why you should always have your new rep serviced upon receipt (reps generally contain used/unserviced movements). However, only the secs @ 6 7750 is prone to an early death due to its inherent design shortcomings. Search out Ziggy's reviews on the secs @ 6 7750 for details.

Definitely, a beauty. Why are you parting with it?

And a few odds & ends

Like rek001, I got my MBW DRSD from you (although just about everything except the middle case has been replaced with genuine Rolex parts) Welcome back, George.

Other than the 8mm Brevet aftermarket that Yuki (& others) sells, I have not seen any credible 6mm Brevets (or standard Twinlocks) for sale anywhere. $300, for a crown in good shape, is about right & I expect this to double within a year. So if you need it now, I would bite the bullet. (Yes, the seconds hand is missing some tritium)