freddy333

Ditto Ubi. The earliest 6263s were fitted with 700 Twinlocks. Later, the factory fitted 702 Triplocks. Today, Rolex installs 703 (or 704, which look the same as a 703) Triplocks during servicing

Beautiful, Ubi. There is just something about a babe with a tricompax up her sleeve

Still lugging this around (Yes, there is tritium missing on the seconds hand)

Yes. Search out my early 6542 construction threads for details.

I disagree. I think the only thing that thread proves is what has been said many times here - the average gen Rolex owner knows NOTHING (beyond the name on the dial). I also agree with the poster that cited the use of the word 'gen' on that site as another give-away.

Wore my Aryan 'Master today (Yes, the seconds hand is missing some tritium)

TeeJay - The problem is that the vast majority of people who spot your rep will never say anything to you. Instead, they will just think to themselves (or say to their friends), 'What a cheap poser.'

Looks very gen-like. Like something I made.

JlC still

I love the white GMT dial with black bezel & always thought Rolex should have made that watch, but they never did.

Interesting.

Ditto that. If you think you can afford the gen movement (& handset), do that.

Ending the work week wearing my JlC

I agree - sell as parts. I would also reduce/limit your picture sizes to 1024x768 since your current pics make it difficult for most people to view them.

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)