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A stunner, Tribal. But I expect nothing less from such a talented craftsman. I assume this is Valjoux-powered, but can you give us a description of the project?

Yes & I believe doubleredseadweller is the most up-to-date source.

Ziggyzumba.

I do not believe Stilty has anything to demonstrate yet, but here is a gen

(Although I posted a version of the following in another thread, I thought the subject deserved a thread of its own to make it easier for people (using the Search) to find. So I created this thread in an effort to address the erroneous & ongoing misunderstandings relating to the Rolex Submariner strap worn by Sean Connery in the early James Bond 007 films - Dr. No, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, etc) "He softly retrieved his gloves from the bathroom, put on the goggles so that they rested in his hair above the forehead, tied the dark-red handkerchief tightly across his nose, schnapps into hip pocket and, finally, Gillette through the fingers of the left hand and the Rolex transferred to his right, the bracelet clasped in the palm of his hand and round the fingers so that the face of the watch lay across his middle knuckles." -- Ian Fleming, On Her Majesty's Secret Service A Star is Born. For many years, people have either identified or referred to the strap on Sean Connery's Sub in the early Bond films as being a 3-stripe, black & gray NATO strap. A quick perusal of owners' strapped Subs on this & other sites makes apparent how popular & widespread the myth has become. The Myth is Wrong. A Closer Look. It should be noted that the strap fitted to Connery's 6538 in these classic films is neither a NATO, nor black & gray nor a 3-strip design. It is, in fact, a flat, slightly small (for the Sub's 20mm lugs) 5-strip/3-color (navy blue, olive green & crimson red - his (or Bond's) school or regimental colors) striped strap that slid between the springbars & along the caseback. Viewed with a more critical eye (& better quality screenshot), this becomes quite evident. Here is a screenshot I took from Goldfinger (note the absence of any steel NATO rings on the strap) This is a strap style (the form, not necessarily the color) that was popular in the late 50s & early 60s, which is likely what Connery's Sub was fitted with An Even Better Perspective. As you can see, it is a simple, flat strap. You slide it through the space between 1 spring bar & the case, route it around the caseback & then route it up through the space between the opposite springbar & case. So it sits between the caseback & your hand Unfortunately, I do not have the correct Sub model (yet) or strap design, but here are some quickies demonstrating how this strap style looks & fits on a Sub _______________ My dinner companion arrived a bit early (while I was still composing this post) & she is definitely not interested in watch history, so consider this a rough draft which I will update again later this evening. But, in the meantime, I am on my way out to dinner wearing another famous Bond watch -- this 1 worn by Pussy Galore in Goldfinger Happy TGIF everyone.

That is always possible, considering the quality of workmanship (in all industries) these days. But a good, professional (& conscientious) watchmaker should be able to sort things out without adding any additional problems.

Not my style, so I cannot say that I have been looking for 1. But I do not believe I have seen a rep of this yet, though they will probably start appearing soon. Your best bet would be to inquire directly with some of the collectors (see the Collectors forum for a listing).

In my experience, these cases do occur, but they are definitely the exception rather than the rule. As a rule, if you run your mechanical watch for more than 5 years without a proper servicing, your movement is probably beginning to wear at the metal-to-metal interfaces within the movement. If you have watches that you plan to keep & are unable to service them yourself, you should probably be making an appointment with Ziggy or a local (rep friendly) watchmaker to head off more costly repairs.

This story is a bit old at this point (it made the rounds on TZ a couple of months ago), but, as best as anyone can figure, the word 'replica' was used by the interviewer (not Craig) to describe Craig's comments to him about the watch Craig was wearing during the interview. And, even if Craig had referred to the watch as a replica, he more than likely meant that, while being a gen 6538 (not a 6358, which is not a valid Rolex Sub model number), it was not the actual watch worn by Sean Connery in the classic Bond films. And, for accuracy, it should also be noted that the strap fitted to Connery's 6538 was both too small (probably an 18mm (the Sub lugs are 20mm)) & not the standard 2-color striped NATO-style affair that many have mistakenly believed it was. Instead, Connery's Sub was fitted with a plain, flat 3-color (likely navy blue, olive green & crimson red - his (or Bond's) school or regimental colors) striped strap that slid between the springbars & along the caseback. Here is a better screenshot I took from Goldfinger that makes this quite clear (note the absence of any steel NATO rings on the strap) This is a strap style (the form, not necessarily the color) that was popular in the late 50s & early 60s, which is likely what Connery's Sub was fitted with As you can see, it is a simple, flat strap. You slide it through the space between 1 spring bar & the case, route it around the caseback & then route it up through the space between the opposite springbar & case. So it sits between the caseback & your hand Unfortunately, I do not have the correct Sub model (yet) or strap design, but here are some quickies demonstrating how this strap style looks & fits on a Sub

T'was the day after Christmas & I am ending the workweek looking forward (in GMT time) to the New Years' festivities

Exactly.

Tis a great community inhabited by a great bunch of blokes. So, to all of my friends, teachers, online acquaintances & comrades in arms

I know that snow can spoil your day when it makes driving a nightmare, but your street looks picture-postcard perfect. And with the holidays, you may get to enjoy it. I have about 50 degrees where I am, but anything is possible tomorrow. Literally.

I agree. Looks good so far. Awaiting the final (cut) version. Have you considered cutting these with the proper teeth, so it can replace (as opposed to sitting on top of) the ETA datewheel?

Tis the day before Christmas & I am wearing a Daytona

I stand corrected. I should have said murder in the 1st 6000 degrees.

Looks like murder (in the 1st degree) to me. Or, for you 3 Stooges fans, that watch has been murdelized.

Tough table (comedic reference).

Just you. The dials are alot different, because they are 3 different Daytona models.

A frequently asked question is whether you can tell the difference between stainless steel & white gold. While the differences are subtle, at best, it can be done as long as you know what those differences are & you are sensitive enough to see them. This picture clearly demonstrates the way stainless steel (the 116520 & 16520 at the top) tends towards the bluer (cooler) end of the color spectrum while white gold (the 116509 at the bottom) tends towards the redder (warmer) end of the color spectrum (platinum tends to be even bluer/brighter than stainless steel)

I agree except for the value. The 2846 is a discontinued ETA calibre that is highly sought after (by rep makers & modders) for use in vintage Rolex reps due to its slower beat, which is closer to the 18k-19.8k beat of many vintage Rolex watches. The movement in the OP's watch looks to be a gen Swiss-made ETA, but impossible to be sure without a close, personal inspection. If the OP has or plans to get any vintage Rolex reps, you might want to retain this movement for use in those & source another 2836 for your Deepsea (which has the correct 28.8k beat).

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Brilliant story, but, when it comes to strapping a staid, plain-Jane vintage piece like this, think Ferrari, not Ford. Your newly reborn ticker's mild-mannered persona needs something with an Italian flare......something that makes a statement.......something bright yellow or red like this little Di-Modell German number

I cannot remember which of the 3 pinions is short, medium or long, but the 3 subdial hands' tubes should be staggered to match each of the V72's stepped-height pinions As this is Rolex-related, your post probably would have received more attention (& a quicker response) had it been posted in the Rolex forum.