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I'm looking forward to it. Again thanks for the help. And you're right of course on the ofrei SKU # for the gen crown being A7636.

16610 SD ?? Isn't the 16610 the Submariner ??

THANKS. I've got tools comming and parts soon to be ordered. If I hit a snare along the way, I'll be giving a shout.

I'm ordering some parts from Ofrei for the 42mm Planet Ocean. Does anyone happen to know the SKU number (part number) to order the ETA date wheel ? I've called them and it seems without that SKU number they can't help me check for availability/price/order. Thanks.

On the 5th generation 42mm PO, can the gen bezel be installed without changing the rep crystal to a gen crystal ?? I'm considering a Franken build and while it's been my experience that gen crystals are well worth the money for the upgrade ( Rolex) I'm questioning the gen PO crystal because I've resorted to removing the outer AR coating on the rep. I wear it daily and will wear the Franken daily and am concerned that even with the gen crystal I will end up bumping and knicking the crystals outer AR. Will the gen crystal still make 200.00+ improvement i I end up removing the outer AR coating and can the gen bezel assembly still be installed without additional mods needed i I keep the rep crystal.

The TW rep Bracelet is heavier...it has solid mid links. But it's a substantial bracelet and feels VERY nice. To me it feels alot better than the gen 93250 SEL Bracelets.

You are correct regarding the engraved rehaut and the Flat "S" dial being of different time date eras. As for being a "major tell"...perhaps, but most likely only to those you hand your watch over to for close inspection: and then only to those that know enough of Rolex history to know what dial, what year, when engraved rehaut was introduced, etc.( which is probably like 1 in 50,000 people, believe it or not.) Many of us tend to fret over details that can only be seen or realized under VERY close inspection and/or under the loupe. Easy sollution...while having the dial/hands SL'd, have the rehaut engraving removed. I wouldn't do that myself because the BK/TW is among a rare few that the engraving is actually "perfectly" aligned". That in itself is very cool...to me. And so is the "Zubmariner" dial.

Nope. The Bracelet on the TW Sub is much heavier than the gen 93250 Bracelet that it replicates because it has solid mid links. Gen 93250's have hollow mid links. Regardless if your "dial source" has the "Swiss" or the "Swiss T < 25" gen dials...at 110.00 please put me down for 3 of them. Dead tritium doesn't cost alot to have SL applied. I'm not familiar with any 3135 clone mvt. but I guess anything is possible. It seems Angus is now ofering an LV with what's being called a "3135 clone" that seems to take a gen dial (with feet intact) and gen hands. That would also put the position of the crown (height) correct per gen.....but I have no idea whether that's substantiated yet or not. But with the TW, I personally wouldn't consider doing that. As stated earlier, some of the members that have contributed to this thread are indeed serious Rolex rep "pros" and them advising NOT to do something is most likely backed up by truth/fact/trail and error, and IS backed up by raw KNOWLEDGE!!.....if they advise against it...listen to them. CONGRATS on the arrival of your new 16610. They really don't get much better than this ( unless viewed carefully under a loupe) Wear it well and enjoy the fact that you have the best available. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Can someone help to report this. I've tried by my option to report a listing isn't working. TERRIBLE replica

Wow....I do so stand....educated. Good eye...thanks for sharing the info/knowledge...BOTH you sir...and db2.

Hey guys: It's no wonder the 42mm Planet Ocean is so popular. It's simply an awesome piece. QUESTIONS regarding 42mm PO Franken parts on a 5th generation PO 1- can the gen bezel assembly AND crystal be used together....... ( it seems I've read somewhere that using them both together requires addt'l mods as the crystal will be too tall...for perhaps the rep crystal gasket can be used or correct crystal height without preventing it from still being waterproof.........?? 2- can the gen bezel assembly be used with the rep. crystal..... ? 3- will a gen bezel insert fit the rep bezel assembly...........? If anyone that has done these Frankens mods can shead some info I really appreciate it.

BEAUTIFUL pieces. Congrats.

Awesome looking Collections, gentlemen. Congrats to all the Franken Omega owners.

Is there any dealers you know of that still offer the Electric Blue, Black or SM GMT with a high beat mvt. capable of making a Franken out of ?? If I'm not mistaken aren't the gen SM dials, crystals and bezel inserts the same dimensions ??

What exactly is an "AM" tube ? Will it go into the Noob case without having to do any mods to install it ? And when going to a gen crown can the rep stem be used or is a different stem needed ?

CONGRATS TO THE FRANKEN 42mm PO's. !! Those look GREAT !! I've got the 42mm 5th gen (from Lay) and want to go Franken with it. My clasp spring broke, so a gen from ofrei fixed that. The gap between the SEL's and first bracelet link bothered me too..gens from ofrei solved that too. My crown/tube threads stripped out. I pull the crown and stem out and gently squeezed the tube into a slightly "oval-egg-shape" and this allowed for some "meat" to screw the crown back in to lock....holding for right at 2 mos. now. Packed silicone gease into the crown seal and locked it down...showers and sinks...no problems yet but I'm needing to go gen with the crown/tube...and everything else except the mvt.and case. "db2"...I've sent you a PM sir. CONGRATS again on the Frankens, guys. AWESOME. AND....about 1500.00 less than a good preowned 2201.50....NICE !!!

Mind if I ask why you feel this is a fake Speedmaster ? I'm not seeing anything wrong with that watch...and that cerainly "isn't" a fake mvt. With almost 54,000 transactions (many of watches selling for 4 times the current bid of this one) and holding 100% feedback WITH A THREE DAY MONEY BACK OFFER....I have to ask why you think that.

Perhaps this is something that may interest you. My link

PT's does look very good...I agree. You may want to read up on the CHS versions. I'm no expert but I've read that some of the CHS mvt's. are potential timebombs.

AT sneed...any idea why a gen crystal will fit in the BK Noob Exp.II but a gen dial won't ?

To me that rehaut is far too "wokky". And Narikka isn't a "she". At least the last time I contacted Reg, he wasn't.

The gen insert fits the bezel ring very nicely. But the bottom of the insert required a tad bit of shaving to prevent it from rubbing the retaining ring. The retaining ring is just a tad too tall for a perfect fit. And I didn't want to try shaving the ring.

guess I should have resized the picts. I will do that next time

When I first acquired it I thought to be junk as the engraving between the lug said "polex". But way back then I tried a gen insert and it fit very well. This is the insert I put in it and the fact that it fit was the only reason I never scrapped the case. It seems not many rep models can take gen parts.

Here are some picts of the MBW. Try to overlook my photo shooting skills.