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Proper xtal for the '42 is the 115 (116 for 1675). Hard to be 100% either way about the clasp (still think it is new manufacture), but I would dispute most of his claims. I am not poo-pooing the watch - it was lovely - just citing some issues with the seller's description. And considering he has since removed the item, I think he probably agreed.

Considering the parts cost vs franken value, I would have just bought the gen. Still, well done.

Hands, bracelet, xtal & dw look aftermarket.

The worn out Rolex part that sells for thousands today was tossed into the bin without a 2nd thought up until a few years ago. Interesting how fashion changes.

Please do not re-quote an entire set of pics just to add a line or 2 below it. Thanks.

MQ. No, which is why, although I love 62xx Newman Daytonas, they would not be my 1st choice for a beater.

The newer (blingey'r) Daytonas are certainly more 'dressy', but the old 62xx series were not called 'tool' watches for nothing.

Hodinkee contains alot of great Rolex info, but I would disagree with the author's premise. Although the Daytona is an iconic watch & the 1 that I would most like to keep (as a beautiful collectible), for everyday wear, I would probably opt for the 1665 Seadweller, which is less fiddly & more hearty.

You should use the Search feature. This website has been cited for over a decade now & there are many threads referencing it.

I do not think that dial is faded. It just looks that way due to the ambient light & faded appearance of the bezel insert.

Looks like the start of a great build.

Welcome & please read item 5 under posting. There are scads of threads detailing how to learn about Subs, but, in a nutshell, visit your local authorized Rolex dealer (AD), try some on, work them to see how they look/feel & then spend some time viewing gens online so you know how to tell the differences between gens & reps. If you have specific questions, post them here & you will receive plenty of help. Good luck.

Sunday - different pics, same watch

Wearing 1 of my Newmans today

A definite improvement. I wonder if it might weaken the attachment though?

Still wearing my 'Graph

Alan was 1 of the guys I kept running into (in a good way) when I 1st found RWG. He was both helpful &, on occasion, a bit confrontational (about watches)......but always a gentleman & someone I learned alot from. As a mod, we did not always see eye-to-eye, but I still respected & missed him when he decided to resign his position. I knew he was dealing with health issues, but had absolutely no idea they were life-threatening. It is very sad when reality makes clear how impermanent & finite we are. But I am happy to hear that he was able to spend his final days with the woman he loved & hope his final thoughts were positive. It is about time we finally won the War On Cancer - a grotesque disease that has claimed far too many good people.

Wearing the 'Graph today

Welcome aboard. This thread is for displaying your watch(s). To say hello, you should post to the Introduction forum.

Ditto.

Ending the work week still wearing the same Sub