freddy333

MQs are usually more accurate dials.

Bart Simpson dial. Leave it as is, otherwise you greatly reduce its value & increase the likelihood of having it ID'd as a repro.

Wore my steel 6239 today

What? No one started the mid-week wristies? For shame. Wearing my Audemars

Stretch, as long as there is no visible wear on the individual links, does not bother me. If the bracelet fits & looks/feels good on your wrist, wear it?

The color of the (flashed) gold is not the salient issue that plagues these types of reps.

If you know what the gens look like (you have done your research, right?), it makes a difference. How much depends on your knowledge/experience level. Either would fool the man in the street or average Rolex owner (who knows nothing), but neither would fool a serious Rolex collector.

Loved it. Thanks.

Is the dauphine-handed Calatrava a new entry? I do not think I have seen that 1 before. In any case, I think it needs a yellow gold case.

Wearing the contestant at the left

If you want gold, you will be paying alot more than $1,000 for a 62xx Daytona. Try $15k-$20k+ & Phong. I would also factor in the cost of a complete overhaul by a professional watchmaker upon receipt of any fully-assembled franken you purchase as they often look much better on the outside than they do on the inside.

It looks like your hairspring is tangled. The spirals should all be evenly spaced. If you have a loupe or magnifying glass, look closely at the motion of the hairspring as you gently rotate the balance wheel (do not force it) & you should be able to locate what the spring is hanging-up on. Because of the fragility of the hairspring, I would recommend having a watchmaker untangle it for you. Otherwise, your next request will likely be for instructions on how to replace a mangled hairspring.

How time flies. Congrats, vlydog.

Ditto. Welcome home, Pug.

Nicely done.

Where are the pics?

It sounds like the hairspring got tangled onto an adjoining wheel. A good, clear macro of the balance wheel (ie, 'the spiral') would help.

Wearing my beater today (Sunday)

Adding to Nanuq's comments - I would spend time researching some gen watch sites until you can narrow things down to a model (or 2) that you want to pursue. Then, spend more time researching that particular model. Google is a great place to find pics, as are the gen sites. If there are watch or estate dealers near you, visit them to see if theyh have the gen model you are interested in. If so, try it on, wind it, set the time & get a feel for how the watch operates & feels on your wrist. Remember, if accuracy is important, before you click any buy buttons for reps/frankens, it is best to learn as much as you can about the gen version. Knowledge is your best tool when choosing a rep.

Early Saturday morning & wearing my Jaeger le Coultre

Ending the work week wearing my Aryan 'Master

Check out Josh or Andrew - they are good guys & can usually source whatever reps are out there.

PD61.701

I have 1 set of gens & 2 Ofreis on my 62xx Daytonas & cannot tell the difference in appearance, function or construction