seraphe

Very much prefer these new style bracelet over the old style ones.

The design and finish are more comfortable and sleek. I'd keep mine with this bracelet for a while.

I don't care much about the history of the brand. I only care about the design, features and purpose of the products. History is history. The current new designs have no impact on the political or sociological states of the past... it can't, not unless we can transfer the profits back in time to support the war.

Current designs can only change the world tomorrow... not the past.

I really cant understand what the big deal is with these new version reps...???

I can't understand either, but it looks damn good

Daylight from Andrew (Trusty) came through!

With all the hype over this new version with A7753 movement, I was aesthetically more concern about the visual imperfections than the movement itself. I wrote to Andrew about my concerns and he assured me my order will be thoroughly checked, coupled with QC pics for my final approval, before sending.

And so it did come through... without all the common complains in other earlier posts of their new A7753 Daylights.

• CG lever almost flushed to the curve of the CG
  
• CG lever not chopped on the sides
  
• CG pin flushed to the CG top side
  

The only imperfection, I would say, is only on the bracelet... especially on the end links and the gap between the case and the link... but not a major issue. I can live with it.

Yes, the lever is flush when the CG is unscrewed and I understand that what you are suggesting is an option for fixing it. However, I am still trying to understand how this is supposed to work. Isn't the purpose of the spring-loaded crown that it can move and press the gasket tight when the CG lever is being closed?

I think I understand your ponder...

Does the crown move inwards into the case when you lock the lever on the CG? If so, it is just a little but insufficient to not push the lever outwards from the CG?

I see 3 possible solutions -

1. If the crown does not move enough, shorten the stem and/or change the gasket

2. If the crown does not move at all, check the construction of crown tube vs crown. Perhaps need to trim part of crown base.

3. Change the lining in CG pin hole to something harder... perhaps of nylon.

I must be colorblind... I thought I saw black arabic on grey theme... or is it grey too?

Since we're talking 'refinished' dials in MBW cases, how about 5513 NDT dial on MBW 5513 case? Will there be shaving needed on the dial?

Been looking for the correct tube to fit my old style crown 702 crown... but in vain. Can someone help to direct me to any source to get one?

Thanks so much in advance.

I shouldn't reveal the price I paid Aaron for it. Perhaps you should just ask him personally for the price.

I really like the black croc grain... but I do find the bund pad a little too wide. I may ask Mr. Tan to do another one and keep this for a spare.

John Mayer? Fake? I would think he's even paying too much for his gens.

Don't really know the man... Just caught this bund straps he wears.

I just had to do this with my SSD coz I can't stand the polished sides of the SSD bracelet

I've taken a liking of the Neighborhood Croc Bund Straps that John Mayer regularly wears with some of his Rollies.

John Mayer's Neighborhood straps:

I like especially how it looks on the SD, so I asked HK Tan to make me one and put my SSD on it...

HK Tan's work:

It is not a 1:1 rep in terms of shape and dimensions, but I specially asked for a 16mm buckle width to fit a Rolex buckle.

Great work, Aaron! THANKS!!!

milguass? I've been too used to the weird sounding pronunciation of mil-GAUSS to attempt otherwise.

My opinion is that it wont have the PCLs though (of course a simple mod)

I've a feeling it won't have PCLs too, but I also think the brushed mid links will be hollow rather than solid, just like the DSSD.

Been thinking of different ways to age the dial and insert and figures nothing beats pure aging with UV. Looked up ebay and other sites on UV lamps and the most convenient ones are the 36W ones for nail drying/ curing.

Has anyone tried one of these? Or does anyone know if these will work or not?

Thanks.

Weld or solder... or even super-glued.

Great! Thanks!

Now I've to look for 2mm SS rod... Is piano steel ok? Or should I just use normal stainless steel?

Tried searching for this lil piece of info but can't find anything...

What is the diameter of the fixed lug bars for milsub 5513/5517? Is it 2mm just like the regular vintage spring bars?

Thanks for your help.

Can a gen bezel really fit onto a WM9? Has anyone tried it yet?

I've been curious about this since day 1...

Congratulations Seraphe , I think its time for me to order one !

You should, while it's still available. Who knows when WM9 will cease production when they get too busy with new projects

Why would you buy a gen when you can have virtually the same thing for 10% of the price. If these reps were readily available Rolex would never stay in business.

These reps are readily available. Waiting time is one month, which is already so much shorter waiting time than most new Rolexes from AD.

Who knows... if there is enough demand, BK might be able to hold stock while it lasts.

thanks for the post, seraphe

-bk

Sure, mate. Your expertise is greatly appreciated to deserve this applaud.

I almost had a heart attack thinking this was the SD I ordered a little while ago that was finally coming out.

This looks great, how about shot of the CG's?

You gave me that heart attack when you mentioned 'SD' too

As requested, more pics...

Some quick and dirty pics from my phone...

I'm LOVING IT! Thanks, BK!

Try this:

Roll sand paper up to just enough to fit between crown and CG, with the sanding side facing out. All you have to do is roll the thing around the crown. That will shave the inside of CG.