freddy333

Not good. Have you contacted Kent yet? Also, can you post a pic showing the work he did?

Whenever this question comes up, the image that always comes to mind is Avitt's 2 6263 Daytonas - 1 black dial & 1 silver dial, which were the catalyst for many other members' DW projects (including mine). Here is 1 of them

I did forget about that & it seems to be running fine now. Thanks.

JlC today

Apparently, the system is also generating duplicate postings. Houston, I think we have a problem.

It took nearly 4 minutes from the time I clicked the Start New Topic button until the edit screen appeared. traceroute looks normal & I am not experiencing slow response times from any other site, so I think the problem is at the server end (or thereabouts).

As far as I know, the 1560 did not hack & it was in production until the mid-60s. Mods - RWG hiccuped & my reply, as you can see, got posted multiple times. Please edit & thanks.

As far as I know, the 1560 did not hack & it was in production until the mid-60s.

As far as I know, the 1560 did not hack & it was in production until the mid-60s.

As far as I know, the 1560 did not hack & was in production until the mid-60s.

The protecting spring for hairspring (part 7971) is only used on the 1560. The 1530 is the base for a number of 15xx movements, which is why the pillars on some 15xx movements appear to contain extra/unused holes/features.

I seem to recall that Phong (or another 1 of the aftermarket/franken sellers) was selling a nice-looking Moonphase for about $10k. A little rich for my blood & I shudder to think of what it looks like under-the-hood, but if you need to satisfy an urge

Wearing my Bond Sub today

In my experience, all you can do is research the hell out of the 5514 (google, tz, vrf, etc), so you have a firm target in mind. Then, buy the best parts you can find (at the time) & be prepared to be replacing parts as better parts come along. The rest can only be answered by you.

Thanks All. It looks like it, but I have never seen 1 in the flesh, so this will be a learning process in more ways than 1.

These Rolex 'clone' movements are just Asian-made ETA-clones with a couple of Rolex-like bridges installed. Overall, they tend to be a step below the standard ETA clones & 2 steps below Swiss ETAs. Were it me, I would opt for the Swiss ETA (but be prepared to receive an Asian clone anyway).

1st, I have to get the roulette datewheel installed to complete the Pan Am GMT. Then, continuing the albino theme, this is next on my to-do list (Datejust-style 6202 Turn-O-Graph) Someday, once I figure out a plan of attack, I would like to do a proper Moonphase. Possibly, yellow gold.

L is absolutely correct - the 18k DJ is the proper timepiece for a formal affair like a wedding, where your adornments should be understated & take a back seat to the bride & groom. Have a good time.

About a year ago, with the completion of my 6536-1, I had constructed all of my grail watches But, now, with the (near) completion of the infamously mythic Pan Am GMT (my Phase II 6542), I think I have to define a new level - Űber Grails - those ultra rare & mythic models that include the likes of the gold Moonphase & albino 6202 (TBA)

Some say 36mm watches look girlish (too small). I run counter-clockwise

I am not a big fan of Natos, but I love the watch. Strap on an appropriately aged Oyster & you have a classic that will never go out of style.

Ending the work week wearing my

Not positive, but I believe it is '72-'73.