freddy333

Yes. No. Maybe others have better eyes than I have, but I cannot tell a movement by watching the ticks, except when there are gross variations between them (like comparing a 18k bph to a 28.8kbph). However, I can hear the difference. When they released the 16660 (see comments above). Other models, from the late 70s on.

The 1665, powered by the 1575, beats at 19,800bph (the later 16660, powered by the 3035, beats at 28,800bph), so the 'slow beat' 2846 is generally considered to be the motor of choice for vintage Subs & SDs (unless you want to do something insane like installing a gen ticker ).

Whenever I wear that shirt, I always think of the JlC, which is why it got worn today. But, tomorrow is another shirt & another............day.

Complaints have been made & ebay pulled the auction.

Before reprinting, pick up a Bergeon fine polishing pad (Bergeon part 5444) or ScotchBrite (available from many supermarkets & hardware stores) & give the steel substrate a proper brushed finish (imagine rays of light emanating from the center & running outward, so when you view the date in the date window the brush texture appears horizontal). The proper texture will make all the difference in the world.

If you have a rep case that happens to have the same dimensions as the gen Rolex, then it will fit. Trouble is, there are many variations of the same rep case floating around made by different factories & (excepting MBW 5513/1680/1665s) they are not made to any consistent standard, so it is an entirely luck-of-the-draw affair.

Yes, obvious fake & not even a good 1.

Try a light grade automotive compound. These are designed to remove a light coat of paint (where surface blemishes reside), but usually leave dark colors looking a grade or 2 lighter. With some trial & error, I think it would produce a more realistically faded appearance than bleach, salt or UV alone (though a dose of UV after compounding would probably ice the cake).

Why not search for the 'perfect daytona'?

Wearing my Reserve de Marche with the luxurious Di-Modell strap today

Not my style, but quite a nice haul for 1 week. Is there something special about the jeans in some of the pics?

Your Reds

Thanks. (Good) Variety is the spice of life.

Ditto Alligoat. You might check with Yuki or some of the collectors to see if they can source it for you. If you do find it, please post some good, clear pics here so we can help the next person who asks.

Most are 27mm, but I have heard (from reliable sources) that they vary in size up to about 28mm. Best to measure the case to see what you need. (1665 & 6536/1)

Ending the work week wearing my Edward Piguet AP

The mirror adhesive should work, but I do not know how transparent it is or how long it will last (the 1 time I used that stuff to reattach a car mirror, the mirror fell off the windscreen within a year). Ideally, you should use a UV cement, which dries clear, provides a good, long-lasting bond & cures in minutes under a UV lamp (you can also cure it by leaving the crystal out under direct sunlight for several minutes). Ofrei.com, julesborel.com, cousinsuk.com & most other parts supply houses sell UV cement & lamp.

Looks like a nice watch. Rolex end links are often stamped with the end link model number (my OPD has 57 end links), which, even though the OP end links are 19mm, is not related to their size. Unfortunately, the seller's pics are too small & do not show the details of the bracelet clasp or engravings between the lugs. If you can post good, clear pics of both sides of the (open) bracelet clasp, the stamped side of the end links as well as the numbers engraved between both sets of lugs (12 & 6 o'clock), we can give you more definitive info. But everything I CAN see looks fine. The watch is probably in need of a general servicing & the 1.5 turns to bottom the crown may be signs of worn threads on the crown tube (which should get changed during service).

I have 2 of them (Acetimers) & they keep all of my watches, including A7750s, running.

Your rep contains a number of obvious flaws, as rosnik suggested.

Search out Acetimer.

Pay attention to rosnik's comments, but if you decide to step up to the next level, read this (you may need to research some of the sites referenced, since they change their locations frequently - probably to remain ahead of legions of angry customers).

If the case was made to exact Rolex dimensions (like NDtrading, Yuki, etc), then they ought to fit. But most rep cases are nowhere that exact. In fact, most rep cases appear to be 'ballparked', at best. My guess is that things like retaining rings probably will not fit. But I have been (pleasantly) surprised on more than 1 occasion, so it is always worth a try to find out. Keep in mind that the gaskets used in rep watches are usually the lowest quality, so, even if they do fit, I would replace them.

Yes, mine came from Girards. That dial looks like 1 of MY's, which are definitely aftermarket repaints. I think the dials that came in Girard's Tudor Subs look better than MY's.