Nanuq

You might find someone in Poulsbo, Kingston or Silverdale that can work on them... there are plenty of hungry watch guys out there!

Thanks for the heartfelt commiseration lads, but the flooding happened in the late 70s. The shape she's in now is how she's gonna stay. I was just commenting on how they'll try to change out treasured parts and how it is possible to stop them. You just gotta look like you mean it when you say don't touch that dial.

You got it, Doc. My DRSD went to the RSC after it flooded at a mere 80' and they did some quick surgery to remove the salt water and get it running perfectly again. And that was with threats of severe bodily harm if they even THOUGHT about touching that original dial and hands. Now? I wouldn't send it to a RSC if my life depended on it. There are far better, and cheaper, ways to keep these babies in top condition.

Verrrrrrry nice! I love that thin case!

It doesn't get much more extreme, or 3rd world, than this. Rolex Explorer I. And if the places you're going are really remote, like this, there are no street thugs to take it from you.

Assuming these are gens, I can recommend some guys. Jeff Knepper (503-223-8941) used to work for Ben Bridge and he's a real gearhead. George Kajanoff (2208 NW Market street) is an old school watchmaker, slightly weird but good. Tom Nesbitt (206-623-1211) is amazingly good but he focuses on Rolex. He's in the Josh Green building, 4th avenue. Good luck!

Here's a taste of a favorite ride, the "up and over" from Anchorage to Indian. It's about 3,500' of elevation gain, and it's all fun and games until you get to the Bear Thickets. Enjoy the Powerline Pass ride!

Yeeeeeaaaaahhhh! That one's a beauty!

Wow, great stories all around! I feel the presence of greatness here. Congrats on the nuptials! After 25 years with the ever-delectable Ms. Nanuq I can say it only gets better and better and better.

Wow you sound great ma man!! Welcome "back"! You were sorely missed.

Good Lord, you guys CARE what shoes you have on? Buncha girly men. Montrail Couloir boots and Smartwool socks work for every occasion.

Arrrrrrrrrr, indeed it does! And the fine big scar across my chin and neck!

Buncha fricken girly boys... shave like a man! Soap is optional.

I checked, and sure enough... my wrist is still there!

Great job, T! It looks really nice. And now the question that everyone's been DYING to ask... "Who's got the best Sub??"

Be strong man, this happened to me once and my friends here saw me through the crisis. The Amazing XXLDLTRLWWW Saga

I bought my MBW SD in 1997 and it has a functioning (and waterproof) HE valve. It all depends on which one you get, new or old. Freddy's right, the new ones are for looks only.

Magnificent! What a beauty....

No "flat three"? That does it, the deal is off.

Ah, it's good to hear that this is coming out well in the end. BIG THANKS to Ubi, Robbie, TT, et al for keeping us in the loop. The place just isn't the same without the old timers around.

Thanks for the heads up, By-Tor! It's very pretty, but without the bakelite (plastic) reverse printed bezel insert and funky bezel, why bother? Really it looks no different than my 1675 with the crown guards cut off. The bakelite insert is what MAKES this watch. Hmmmmm... I could cut off my crown guards...

Watch Ebay, there are tons of people selling Beads of Rice aftermarket bracelets, or you can go with a Lumpy by Watchadoo, or a good old black NATO.

You're right, it's a wonderful thing. But since putting together this small collection, I've bought: a vintage Doxa Pro a vintage Doxa Sharkhunter another LeJour Superman another Seiko Orange Monster a Seiko Mod custom My conclusion? There's no such thing as a "finished" collection.

An addendum to Freddy's advice... 2a) If you buy a similar, and less expensive, watch that's almost as good as your grail, it's wasted money.

This is why God made the Doxa Beads of Rice band. It has a micro adjustment AND two spring loaded end pieces (next to the "beads" in this picture) so it can be snug and still expand as you go about your day. Perfect.