freddy333

Not 'insanity'........just vintage Rolex. As always, when it comes to vintage Rolex, remember - today's insane price is tomorrow's missed bargain.

Just past midnight & still wearing my Bond Sub

Earlier today (about 4 hours ago), I posted saying that it looked like the server problem had been solved. But, apparently, my post never got "posted". So maybe not.

Still wearing my Bond Sub

Wore my Bond Sub today

Ah, new rotors. Do not forget to clean off the grease!

Yes. Good job on a good watch selection.

Congratulations on the Daytona & be prepared for the (almost) inevitable secs-at-6 7750 break-down. If uninformed, I would advise that you search out ByTor's & The Zigmeister's reviews about the secs-at-6 7750 for details.

Unless something has changed within Rolex (I doubt it), RSCs are not allowed to modify watches or their cases. The only time an exception might be made is if there is damage to a case & no direct replacement is available. In that case, some RSCs may be willing to perform a bit of reshaping as a repair. Otherwise, I am not aware of any Rolex shop within their network that would be willing to modify cgs. Also, the average indy Rolex watchsmith must meet Rolex standards (including passing a competency test on a regular basis) to qualify for a parts account. Once qualified, there is no way for Rolex to oversee the quality of the work they produce. I had a relative who was a master watchmaker that worked for Rolex in the 1940s-50s before going indy. When I was a kid, he used to complain about the shoddy work coming out of many RSCs. In fact, I remember 1 case where a woman came in complaining that Rolex had failed to repair her watch 3 times. My relative took the watch to his bench & had it working to spec within 15 minutes. Having a watch repaired by Rolex is no guarantee of quality service. Most of the time, yes, but not always.

Congratulations on reaching a grand. We appreciate your contributions to the community. Keep them coming.

No, just an old 335. I would have gone with the Movado. No fooling.

Several years ago, there were a few threads detailing the specs & how to drill a 5513 case for an He valve. If you search for valve and freddy333, you should be able to locate them. Here is 1 of them

Nice score, prova4.

Yes

They have been called frankens (or some variation of that) -- a term describing the space that lies between 100% genuine & 100% fake -- for decades. The 1st time I heard the term was back in the late 1970s.

A true gen rep from a gen RWG'r. Nice to see you & the Sub, Euno.

I would replace the duff roulette wheel with a more accurate monochrome. I would see an otherwise gen-looking GMT with an all-black wheel & think, 'Oh, someone must have replaced that gen GMT's original 'wheel with a newer monochrome 'wheel (since the roulettes have not been available for decades)', rather than, 'Oh, a rep with a dodgy-looking 'wheel.'

The Newman watch The Newman car

Aside from the datewheels (I would replace those asap), I can see the hard work that went into this fine project. Good job!

Minutes before midnight & wearing my Bond Sub