freddy333

Yes, so there is no point in your beginning another thread on this subject. The issue is history, this thread is closed & please refrain from posting private messages from staff (without their permission) in future. That is, at the least, disrespectful.

tomas415 - I am not sure why he was asked to return (that was a mistake on our part), but the bottom line is that, after multiple temporary bannings (he was given more chances than any other member in my experience) & continuing to exhibit the same behavior that got him banned in the 1st place (no, I will not describe or debate his behavior with you - here or in private, so do not ask), the camel's back was broken & he was banned permanently. Period.

Admittedly, I have not mic'd & compared the dimensional specs of my watch to some gens, but I have compared them visually (I am pretty anal about such things), & whatever differences may exist can be attributed to polishing &/or normal wear. Certainly, there is nothing about the size/shape of the lugs that would draw attention to them under normal conditions. There are far more salient inaccuracies on these reps than lug dimensions, which would likely require a micrometer to detect anyway. If you feel there is a serious inaccuracy with the lugs, post the official dimensions & I will compare it to my watch.

So much for the safety of storing valuables in the bank.

Try ebay, VRF, TZ, etc.

If you know what you are doing, it is best to press/unscrew the release when inserting the stem. However, if the leading edge is beveled, you can usually just push the stem into place (on ETAs, it is very easy to deform or dislodge the keyless works when depressing the stem release)

As tomhorn said, there are plenty of good GMTIICs around from the dealers listed here & their cases & bezels tend to have pretty accurate dimensions

wozntme@msn.com - Please read the forum rules (note item 5 under Posting) & Toad's newbie guide.

On most of the common ETAs, there are 2 dial locks, each on opposite sides of the plate. The dial foot fits through the plate & you swing the lock around to clamp against the side of the foot, which holds the dial in place

Definitely a rep crown in devilseam's pics. The large, flat dots & too wide stance gives them away every time.

I cannot direct you to any specific reps, but I know that Vacheron & some of the designer brands have produced watches with roses on their dials. You might check Andrew's or Josh's or contact them directly. & congratulations .

Looks good so far. Good luck.

May be a broken mainspring or broken/damaged teeth on a winding wheel. Either way, movement should be overhauled & the mainspring replaced.

Joshua (Perfect Clones) or TrustyTime under Watches, Clothing & Accessories on the main page.

Looks like life is good up there in the great north, Nanuq.

The difference is that Replicars are identified & traded as replicas, while franken Rolex watches are often sold as 'genuine' Rolex watches. Certainly, a Rolex assembled from 100% genuine Rolex components is a genuine Rolex watch. But, because the serial numbers do not match, I do not think a Rolex assembled out of genuine Rolex parts by an owner is the same as a genuine Rolex watch assembled by the Rolex factory (with matching serial numbers). I think a better analogy would be to compare 4 quarters & a 1 dollar bill. They are equal, but not the same.

We had a similar thread (about the (recent) lack of consternation from VRF members when an esteemed long-term member posted about his home-brew gen Sub) on RWG last year. There has definitely been a seismic shift on the gen Rolex forums recently. A few years ago, the merest mention of replacing a 5513 insert or dial with a more fashionable 1 would have gotten you banned on the spot. Today, it is almost de rigueur to modify or build your Rolex. Very strange.

It looks gen, as best as I can tell with poor quality pics. If you post a good, clear macro pic of the rear (underside) of the crown, I can give you a more definite answer. Keep in mind that there are 3 different versions of the 6mm Twinlock & the inner spring/tube components of 2 of them had different diameters. The only way to know for sure if you have a matched pair is to see if they fit together.

Take the screw to a local watchmaker & he will likely have a replacement.

You just need a set of case screws, which are available from all the watch parts houses & many hardware stores (click pic for link)

Correct.

If there is a problem with the threading of either part, it should be visible. If you do not see any damaged threads, then something else is wrong.