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Some people like to use a razor blade, but I prefer a razor blade paint scraper like this (most hardware stores sell them) Carefully work the blade under the bezel & then continue around the circumference of the case. On some watches, it can take 20-30 minutes to work the bezel loose, but, eventually, it will start sliding up & you can then work it off the case. Every once in awhile, you may run into a bezel that has been epoxyed onto the case, which can be a problem. But this is pretty rare with quality reps.

Avitt -- Where have you been keeping that beautiful ticker? I have not seen it around (especially at that angle) for some time. More pics please.

I must have missed that post. That white dial is VERY sharp.

If the caseback is loose, it was probably installed with 1 of those balls. You really need to use a proper caseback tool if you want to be sure your case is sealed.

As I understand it, Lauren dissolved his Pam collection a few years ago.

The steel may (or may not) be the same, but there is usually a noticeable difference in the fit & finish, which is what accounts for the price differential. I can vouch for the Milano bracelets being nearly Rolex quality. You can often swap the unbranded clasp for a Rolex branded rep or gen.

Is this new? Hanging with my beater now Dining with a lady friend tonight ('She's not my special lady, she's my f-u-c-king lady friend. I'm just helping her conceive, man!') & I will probably wear this TGIF

If you want to swim with a watch -- rep or gen -- you should have it pressure tested (at least once/year) by a professional watchmaker.

How long do you think a gen Rolex would last sitting in a shop window with nothing to protect it but a plate of glass and a mannequin? I would guess less than a day......if that long. Ralph Lauren is a very avid watch collector (especially vintage Rolexes), which is why they often include Rolex watches when promoting the Lauren lifestyle & brand.

Apparently, a standard repgeek account is insufficient to access that page. Thanks anyway.

Not a Poljot in sight To each his own. You are surprised that a gen Rolex owner might 'blow a fuse' when you inform him that you are manufacturing fake Rolex watches?

Alot of these noisy rotors can be tamed by simply cleaning the rotor & its bearings in an ultrasonic (you have 1 of those I hope) & then lubricating with 9010 as per ETA's recommendation.

Remove the bezel & spray some automotive engine (high temp) paint on it making sure it seeps down into the depths of the engraved numbers. While still wet, take a soft lint-free cloth dampened (not soaking) with paint thinner and gently wipe the surface (do not press down into the grooves of the engraving) until the surface is clear of paint. You may need to wipe a few times with fresh clothes to get it completely clean. Let the bezel dry & reinstall. If you have ever installed a groated tile floor, the process is very similar.

Simon -- To each his own, but can you post a direct link to the seller's site for the watch on the right? Thanks.

I agree with Alligoat -- For only about twice the cost of a good DJ rep, you can construct a franken with a gen dial, case, crystal & crown/tube that will put any rep to shame. Although prices are heading higher, you can still find some gen cases with gen dials being sold in the $250 range. And the difference in look, fit & feel of a franken is well worth the additional cost for a watch that also gives you the option to 'upgrade' to a gen movement to complete the transition (if you choose to do so) at some time in the future.

Actually, it sounds like s-h-i-t-e, but it is quite a collector's item and I have alot of personal history attached to it. Like I said, I generally play a 'Paul, which is a much better instrument (for playing music). Meetings today, so it will probably be 1 of these (gens)

Not me, but I would bet that just about any machine shop would be able to produce an exact copy (given the original to use as a guide).

A Rickenbacker 325. One of the last from the original series used & made popular by the late John Lennon.

Jimmy3 - I think that pretty much says it all.

1. Mineral glass (glass) has a green tint when viewed from the side (unless purposely colored during the manufacturing process (like the new Milgauss Anniversary) sapphire appears white or clear). This is probably the easiest way for most people to identify a glass lens. 2. Mineral glass, at room temperature, always feels cool to the touch. Sapphire tends to feel cool as well, but it does not feel as cool relative to (mineral) glass.

I think that is a good point & 1 that I have in mind when considering the purchase of a new rep. In general, I will not spend more than about 1/10th the cost of a gen on a rep. And, with the exception of a handful of franken/grail watches, my max limit for any commercially made rep is $400. But I know how passionate we all are about our watches, so I can understand those who operate with a more 'relaxed' buying guide.

I would love to grab that movement, but the price is a bit out of my range for a non-grail watch. But I like the way you think, Nanuq.

Interesting, but 140231226067 (black dial) looks more reliable & will probably go for well over its current bid.