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DW's cases (with engraved numbering between the lugs) are as close to 1:1 copies as I have seen & they are generally cheaper than the other options mentioned. All of the asymmetrical pushered 62xxs in this pic are DWs

The Ofrei pushers usually fit the threading made by the smaller of the 2 Rolex taps (I have received a couple of DW cases that had pusher holes that were too large for the standard pushers, including the pushers that came with the case - in those cases, you need to either get a larger diameter pusher or cement the pusher into the existing hole). However, because of the variability of rep cases (including DW's), you will not know whether you need to retap until you check your particular case. Some of mine required tapping, while others did not. I use this pusher tool for all of my Daytonas Ofrei part MSA03.655

1970 1680 Crystal - 127 7mm Crown - 24-700 (Rolex currently fits 24-703 or 24-704 during service) Movement - 1575 Bracelet/end link combos - 9315/280 or 9315/380 (Rolex currently fits 93150/580)

1680/5513, yes, DRSD, no (that would get the current 704 (dots slightly separated from the coronet)).

Based on the pics (which are not great, so no guarantees), all look gen. But it also looks like the inner tube/spring assembly in some may be problematic.

I went Mystery today

Thanks d. But if you like that 1, wait until you see the (mostly gen) Phase II. Here is a preview (Donor movement prior to overhaul & conversion) (Completed Phase 1 at right)

Wearing 1 of my GMTs today

Do not be fooled by a pretty face. I would also factor in the cost of a complete overhaul upon receipt of your J&W watch (most of these 'factory made' frankens are pieced together in very un-professional ways & the condition of the movement is often worse than what you get in the average rep ).

Short of remanufacturing the entire movement, I am not aware of any way to change the subdial positioning.

Yuki promised to fix the end link/springbar issue when the factory makes the next batch, but that would not happen until the current batch had sold out. No idea whether that has happened yet. The last bracelet I received had (cheap/aftermarket) 2mm springbars forced into the end links. While this allows you to fit the bracelet to your watch (until the springbar's inner spring collapses - typically, within days), it was/is not a proper fix.

It is a great reference book, but that 1 is a bit out-of-date (probably why it is so cheap). I have all the issues from 2001 through 2009 & awaiting 2010. Though, at this point, since each issue covers alot of the same models, it is mostly useful to gauge price trends over time.

Unless I am missing something, why would you want to purposely turn a good lens into a bad lens? A discolored lens, in my opinion, does not lend a rep any credibility, it just makes it difficult to read the dial & indicates that it is time for a xtal replacement.

For the record, these 'Shit.....' cases have been around for at least 15 years & have been sold by many sellers (not just MBW). Many years ago (before the web), I bought a Sub that contained this nomenclature & returned it to the seller because his pics showed the watch with correct lettering.

To be fair, it was not that long ago when I would have been fooled by this monstrosity. ebay was alerted to this scam, but, apparently, they sided with the seller & let the auction conclude.

Remove the movement from the case & then remove the second & minute hands (the Watch Repair forum contains stickies with instructions). Then, with the stem pulled out into the time-setting position, s-l-o-w-l-y turn the hands until the date just switches over (you may need to do this a few times to get used to where it changes). Place the minute hand lightly (not fully - you may need to reposition a few times) onto the center pinion & run the hand through a 24-hour cycle to be sure the date now changes within 30 seconds +/- of midnight (this is the spec for Rolex watches). If incorrect, remove the minute hand & repeat previous steps until you are satisfied with the hand's position. (Note that anywhere within 2 minutes +/- midnight for an unserviced rep movement is generally acceptable.) Press the hand down gently (never press hard), followed by the second hand & recase the movement.

Daytona beater today

Phong, in AZ, is J&W & Natalie, in CA, is NDtrading.

Great story.

Great shot, Pug. Unsurprisingly, I was no where near there & still wearing this

Not gen.

I hate to say it........

I hope you did not get taken, but here is the pic I think you are referring to. Hopefully, this will help settle things

I wonder if it was done purposely since some members (I count myself among them) have requested NOT to have their credit cards auto-billed.

While I am not sure about the package (I have never a Rolex package with the printing so far off-center), the T21 looks gen to me. At least the beveling looks correct. But the only way to really tell is a side-by-side comparison with a known gen xtal. So, as always, buyer beware.