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That would be interesting... I'd go for that.

lol! In all seriousness, Jeweler's Tools (presumably how he would split it!) is like the only reasonable CONUS seller of crowns and tubes, etc. I've bought almost 90% of my gen crowns and tubes from him...

Thanks, By-Tor! OK, so we've determined bracelet > leather. Now the question - Oyster vs. Jubilee? I'm torn between both, so I'd like some honest opinions/feedback.

Wow, Freddy. I have to say - it's a cool thing when the "King of 6542s" stops in to your thread. Thanks! I'm going to get some pics of it later tonight on the bracelet and get a lume shot. The lume shot will blow you guys away!

Wow! That's even more of a deal!!! Will you corrode it and make sure it has plenty of chips and cracks, too?

Wow, I just noticed the seller is jewelerstools. They should know better!

Yeah, I don't know what you guys are on about. That's a rare piece! Luckily for you, too, the seller gave lots of specs so that you can make sure it fits your watch. See? · Description: Metal bezel insert that is nicely faded. · Caliber: 3075 So if you have a 3075 caliber bezel that needs a nicely faded insert, it seems like a deal! lol

@By-Tor: That is classic. Off topic, it's good to see you back! By the time I got started in this game, you were already a legend, but had pursued the more "gen" interests. I cut my teeth on your posts, so it's great that you are back - hopefully you'll do some more reviews! lol

I finally finished a project I'd been working on since I started in the rep game - a gilt 6542. First I had problems with figuring out which movement to use, then not having a decent dial, and finally not having a small GMT hand or affordable insert. Finally, about two months ago, all of that fell together and I was on my way. By the way, a huge shout-out goes to PBDad, who made this whole thing work together. The dial is an Ingod gilt dial, and while it is not super glossy, it is not entirely matte - kind of like the gen gloss dials I have. It has the OCC marking and the SWISS markings, and IMHO is a pretty good alternative to Yuki, NDT, etc., especially as it is priced at $130. I had to relume it, so I tried to make it look like an early advertisement I saw. I know the 5, 10, 20, etc. markings are too small, but that's how it appeared in the ad so I wanted to make it look like the ad. (The ad was what made me fall in love with the 6542) PB modified the dial (by grinding off the lip) and mounting it to a separate dial ring. This took a lot of ingenuity on his part, so props to him. The hands are a combination of different hands I had lying about - it is a cartel white second hand (for the 1655), a curve-ish hour hand (unknown maker) and a minute hand that matched the gen as far as I could tell for length/lume space. The small GMT hand is Rafflestime, and is pretty close to spec, IMHO. The movement is a DG 3804b, which I am extremely happy with so far. I am now convinced that this is the best movement for PB added a silver DW (which I don't think would have been accurate to the watch originally - I think my two main choices would have been roulette or b/w) but I'm really happy with the DWO. It bugs me to no end to have the numbers either fuzzy or not absolutely center justified, and this one is neither. The numbers are super crisp, even through the magnifier and are lined up perfectly in the datewindow. The case is an old Silix 5510 case. It has the bezel needed for a 6542, and while I did some initial reshaping (filing the lugs down to a normal level, and installing a better, though not gen crown) it was pretty good out of the box. PB drilled the lugholes and to me, it is pretty convincing. I have it on a Hirsch buffalo strap, which makes it a pretty comfy wear, though I am looking for a Jubilee, just to try... I have a 6636 stretch rivet bracelet that goes well with it, too. The bezel insert came from JoeyB. Mine was a custom order, as I wanted it to be really lumed - I know that's not reality, but again, that's how it looked in the ad. He superlumed it for me, which resulted in a really cool (IMHO) aged look. It looks slightly water-damaged, which to me gives it an air of authenticity. Edit - Oh, I forgot to mention - genuine Tropic 116! This crystal is super clear!! I couldn't believe that gen was that much better than Clarks, but believe me, it is! Here's the preliminary pics. More to come soon!

FWIW, I might be interested in a 7750 deal. I know that's not what is being ordered - just putting it out there.

It means the rehaut looks like a wok - a Chinese cooking utensil/dish. The rehaut should be nearly vertical on this model; instead it slopes into the dial at an angle...

To me that looks even wokkier than the 114060 offering he had... Why is the wok still such an issue?

He can drill the holes, is what he was getting at.

I suppose the margin just isn't there to cover it...

Anyone know if the rep dealers make folded Jubilee bracelets? I'd love to get one, if so...

What is the best vintage Jubilee bracelet? I'm kind of curious about one for my 6542 (although I know it is not technically correct, it appears that a good deal of them were either special ordered that way or modified down the line) and would like to get the best possible one I can... Also, I know this isn't the place for it, but if anyone has one they wouldn't mind getting rid of, I'd love to buy it from you.

Somewhere on this board I posted a tutorial for how to fix that 2mm springbar problem - it is really pretty easy. That doesn't solve the fact that Yuki is out at the moment...

No, Freddy. That quote is definitely true! I heard it from this guy, who overheard it on the subway from a group of friends whose brother read it on Wikipedia! Not to give the above poster a hard time, because I am 99% certain I "heard" it over on VRF, but I know what daniel is saying about journalism in the internet age...

+1. I can't wait, Highhoey!

Here's how I fix that endlink problem. It's not that hard, and then will fit 2mm springbars forever. http://www.rwg.cc/topic/144378-yuki-7206-bracelet-differences/page__st__20

I think the thing that bothered people was his attitude. I've seen this kind of attitude popping up at lots of forums I frequent; I don't know what has gotten into people that they feel this incredible sense of entitlement and "rightness," without regard to forum members that might have more knowledge. In my humble opinion, it was just rude.

Rolojack, I could try making an ETA/21j version if you wanted...

Anybody know where to get some Asian mercedes hands CONUS? I've looked everywhere (including Ofrei) and couldn't find any. Am I not looking in the right place? Thanks in advance!

I guess I'll jump in too - I'll take one of each as they are available!

What is this I don't even... I don't understand what the OP's point was. When I make a thread on RWG, it is usually a "Guys, what should I do about this" followed by a number of responses, followed by me usually taking said advice. This was like a setup or a troll or something. Bizarre.