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Hey TC, welcome back I don't have this problem but its interesting.

Nice! Congrats!

That is almost how I always do it..find a dial and then start amassing parts S: Let me know asap when the 5514's are ready!

Good grief man! Spill it! We need specs on that fine watch! What is it?

Might rain

No 'L' in the serial number? Have you removed the bezel to check construction?

Bezel insert/pearl and Red Seadweller caseback appear to be MBW. Cannot tell from pics, but does this watch have an Hev valve on the side not pictured?

We haven't seen a whole lot of MBK's at all in the last couple years, since 'Maria' went away. He brought us all the MBW's for a long time. The only MBK's we see really...are the occasional watch from Narikka/Reg.

I feel everything after the 16610 series starts getting too big, too shiny and too modern. It really looks like Rolex is lowering itself by trying to out-bling Brietling and Omega. Look at the new bracelets on the subs and Gmt's. Out of all that mess I find the ceramic Gmt's the least offensive..but for it's bracelet. DSSD? Yikes! Gigantic turtle on your wrist with a thin band looks so out of balance. The DSSD design isn't bad had they not made it as big as a hocky puck and the bracelet was in proportion to the case. Most of Rolex's new line has turned into male bling jewelry to me. I have always thought that if they really wanted to sell more watches and get the customer base more devoted they should reissue the older watches. Many other types of company's have done this with great success. Both Fender and Gibson guitars have reissued their most popular models, taking great pains to reproduce them as accurate as possible. This has made both companies rich. Very much like vintage Rolex, vintage guitars started getting collectable and prices soared...just like Daytona's, Subs and GMT's. Guys like us were making ''reps' of those guitars so both company's decided after trying to fight the rep builders to join in and reissue the guitars. I would have to say in both Fender and Gibson sell more vintage styles than modern. I know I would buy a brand new 5512 or 1675 if Rolex offered them. This would not diminish the collectors watches at all, it didn't with the guitars. Maybe some new precision features that are non cosmetic, but keep the designs accurate.

Dial is awesome, but he does say everything is genuine but Jmb's bezel. Look forward to seeing this one finished.

I wasn't aware MBW had an Explorer, very nice.

That came out great! Your hands are flying so fast I was expecting smoke!

I have had only a couple jobs in my life that suits were worn. I miss those days and really love fine clothing.

Interesting, I can't wait to hear M, Freddy, and the others take on this case.

Simple! Very clever Z! I bought one from Mary yesterday and will try this when it arrives.

Congrats Phong has been friendly and professional in my dealings with him and he ships fast. I know he will deal on larger purchases, he offered me a watch a couple hundred less than he originally asked once. His son's ebay site carries the same products and often has best offer. You might look into that for the hands.

Very nice Longines

Modelizer Thanks for the info, that was my exact worry. That's gonna drive me nuts too. How long do you expect the group buy before crystals are shipped? Go ahead and count me in anyway, I'll go ahead and buy one from Phong in the interim.

Just step over here and let's have a little chat..shall we?

Hi there Z! We need to have a little talk about your Gmt.........

Does anyone have pictures comparing gen 128 crystal... verses DW's and Phong's side profile? I lost my mind and forced Z to sell me his new 7032 While it's speeding across the globe to Texas...I'm hunting parts. So far I have found gen 128 crystals from 230-400$. I offered Phong 50$ for his crystal on ebay and he countered with 85$ (that's only 10$ off from his standard price) I want to see the DW side profile to see how bad it is...before I put big money into the gen and have to have J do the mods to fit it.

No info...but sweet watch!

Nice! Have you had a chance to look and see if the rehaut can be sanded to remove the wokkiness?

We figured out we were wrong about the different case sets I think. You should be fine ordering the Josh 5512 or 5513 for 127$