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High end watch smith in HK, rep friendly as well. PM me for details.

Yes he's in China, last chat was back in late September. Give him a break, he's extremely busy...

Yes, the 2678 is a day-date movement and thicker, if you study TC's 2678 fitted case closely you will notice, it has not had the so-called " movement receiving hole" (the half-moon arc at 8'o clock position) for mounting screws to slip in. Its more likely a V2 case made for 2836 with low crown position.

Second that! If it's truly a V3 case with correct gen 3135 crown height, fitting a 2678 in it? Where is the "receiving hole" as per gen or V3 cases shown in this 2678 case? TC could you explain? BK has earned his respect over the years, no doubt about it.

+1, according to TC, he brings in only 5 cases at a time and "don't wanna be a dealer", so only some selected few will be receiving his case set/parts every now and then... Out of curiosity, does anybody actually received anything from TC?

+1, would love to do that, I am in! AFAIK, MOQ >500 : (

Look at his other Louis Vuitton items, rep all da way...

In the long run, 24 is cheaper to upkeep than 92. Rotor bearing, second and third wheels are common issues/fast moving items but replacing costs are much cheaper compare to 92. Most importantly, these are interchangeable in the 28XX series except the 92.

Same here, sent you a PM, please check, thanks!

I have acquired one each of the H-factory 111M and 177M, getting ready to do the usual parts transplant into my 111J, upon close inspection I could see the new 111 & 177 both have the pry notch on the bezel @ 11, when I looked from underneath (movement removed) I could see a black rubber o-ring like thing in between the mid case and the bezel. Has anybody here actually removed the bezel and crystal to do the similar? Are these new M serial from H-factory changed over to gen constructed cases? BTW, my new twins both have the engraved SWISS MADE on the inner case back, just like the Noob factory 111J but a better finish. What disappointed me is the H-case backs are mineral glass while the 111J is tested sapphire crystal with my diamond tester.

+1 Dats what I worry too! These are TW cases so they are limited in supply...

Other than the wrong style crowns (tall coronets) on both cases these are indeed gen constucted. (Judging by the high crown position on the YM, gen movement slot/arc for Rolex movement on the Sub) I want to order both from your dealer, thanks for the great pics and help ChiMan! What about the other parts? Dial, band and hands, happen to get'em yet?

These are nice! Gen movements means 2892 & 2824 will fit. Care to share the dealer's contact info? Thanks.

Thanks da Rolex guru! I have the cases and my uncle may have the EXP dial at the shop!

ETA DW will not line up cos movt is much smaller than the midsize case. 2671 + aftermarket date wheel overlay is good enough to do the job. But those DWs I have seen are of old school styled font with open 6 & 9. (depends on what serial case your getting then it may come out correct) You can of course replace it with a gen 2135 DW by removing the center jewel (on the DW) which is a waste to me.

Yes it's a special machined brass ring 3-4 time thicker than the 2135 one. I may be able to source one and let you know.

For 68273/4 cases, an ETA 2671 will work perfect with an adapter ring goes around it, it serves as the date wheel table as well where the DW sits on. Go on the Bay and find Universo hands that made for 2671 for midsized Rollie, they come in silver or gold, both solid or lumed. Gen 68000 series dials don't have dial feet, just snap in place as long as you line up date window. Can be reused for gen 2135 when your ready.

They are indeed in GZ, they replicate the names only. The Kowloon one is much closer to the Bus Station right at the entry of the strip, while Mongkok is way in and is newer. For watches, go to Kowloon and San Yi. Bands and accessories, go MongKok. I've tried all sort of transportation to get there, including driving there in a rental car. No parking or real limited parking in front of MongKok, traffic up there is a big mess. It is a ONE WAY road, watch malls at one end and clothing and garment building on the other.

Hi gavidoc, Glad to know that you come in the area I am in that often. My place named The Greenville is little far from the town ShiQi, about 15 minute drive or 30 min by bus. Take the coach at Fu Hua Hotel (nice first-class seats), costs you $48RMB, it takes you straight to the provincial station right below the watch market. 2 minute walk. It takes you there in about 1.5 hour, all high-way throughout. If your gonna take the train at landed at East Station, an extra Taxi fee of $30RMB, if no traffic jam... Let me know who is coming this way, I can hook up with you guys if my time allows. Pat

Hi dd, Customs scans and starts digging through luggages when scheduled flights are from "high risk" areas such as China, Thailand...etc for cracks, weapons and replicas. What is your departing city in China? If you fly out from Hong Kong, it would be much safer than straight from Mainland China, just my 2 cents. I currently moved back to Hong Kong China and am Chinese. Went to GZ several times. Watch prices there are not much different than listed collectors on RWG, figure in the risk of bringing that along with ya. Before my first trip there, I was thinking there must be loaded with our toys and I could hand-pick my likings and QC the hell out of it. I was wrong to da max, at each booth downstairs or office upstairs, they have only one or two of every model for your scrutiny, leave it if they don't meet your standard, move onto the next one... If your going there for the time being, go after 2'o clock in the afternoon if you wanna shop. There usually NO watches of our kind in the morning or else everything is covered up under cardboard in the show cases. Shops in the area close before 7pm at the latest. So when you see something you like, buy it or you'll miss it forever because you are easily get lost and they switch around things faster than you can think of. Offices upstair have nicer showcases and the nicer ULTIMATE VERSIONS are usually displayed, remember they are not cheap as I thought. If you scored something, you may consider R&R your "harvest" if you are a Do-It-Yourselfer, at San Yi Watch City, 2nd floor, opposite to the public restroom at the corner, there's a watch maker that'll do the disassembly for you. You can have all the MAILABLE stuff mailed back to your place as parts at the Post Office or EMS Office right down the road from there in stages. Carry TM parts with you, due to the ala carte nature, they will be less likely to notice by Customs. Good luck and enjoy your trip!

Limited applications in our hobby, imho yes... If every single part is repped 1:1 and interchangable with gen 3135. I can't see why would they care about the rep market applications??? 3135 has been around for 20 years, every year prefix changed and one million pieces produced. Asia alone, over 10 mil pieces of gen around... parts bin need parts...

Your one big bugga, bradah! BTW, I am leaving paradise moving over to ZhongShan in China for my business... In fact I am there visiting now. Very close to GuangZhou, another paradise for our TOYS!!! Saw the Graham there in GZ, vendors there wanted over $3000RMB = USD$400! Didn't pick up one, too big for me, I have small wrists. The town is unreal, packed with everything in the strip, watch, clothing, leather goods (wallets, bags), pens...etc, you name it they have it... But it's dirty like hell... Swordfish is nicer IMO. Cheers!

Hi Lanikai, Waaz up bradaahhh? I am from Kona, The Big Island. In China taking my vacation now, about to go back in April... Good to know that we have some Kamaiinas here.... Aloha, Pat