whoopy12

I've had success using small needles to remove unwanted text. Takes a STEADY hand, loupe, and a lot of time however. Good luck!

...just yikes      

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Black-Blue-Deepsea-Dial-Rolex-Sea-Dweller-/231340764188?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

*Gratuatious use of emoticons welcome

Nice insert C! Case is ok too .

Picked it up 'for free' if you can believe it 

You worked your magic yet again on the case buddy

My grail 1665 SRSD Prototype on a 'bond style' 16mm vintage RAF strap. All gen minus the midcase/caseback and refinished dial

The engravings are some of the better ones I've seen. Font is close and it's done with a pantograph machine (as opposed to rotary). What do you guys think?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/rrtvrn/m.html?item=271611690288&hash=item3f3d517d30&pt=Wristwatches&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562&_vilcat=31387

Hey all,

Saw that a dealer had the Noob version 026K (v3) in stock, so I jumped at the chance (last I'd heard everyone was out of stock) and purchased it. Now that I've recieved QC pictures, I'm not so sure it's a Noob v3 after all. They're claiming that it's a "new Noob batch, with a lighter pvd color", but I have a feeling it's just an H-fac v2.

To my knowledge, the Noob v3 has:

-darker pvd coating

-when not glowing, has whiter (less yellow) lume

-different crown guard (though I'm a rollie guy, so I have a harder time identifying differences here)

-better engraved (more recessed) run/serial number on caseback

Can anyone who's owned one/both help me identify what this is?!

Previous threads on the 026K:

http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/149113-my-new-026k/

http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/170244-gritty-hand-wound-movement-on-pam-026k/

rwi panerai 026k

repgeek panerai 026k

See QC pics I recieved below:

...Just because? Or did you need em for a project?!

 

Hi,

I just saw your post and I would like to know if it was possible to have the links to build a 5517.

 

ASAP

 

5517 parts are for sale here: 

http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/171982-fs-gen-aftermarket-vintage-rolex-parts/

Just wanted to pop in and say that Denimhead recently assisted me with 2 packages. Don't hesitate to contact him if you need triangle shipping: A++ service and a great guy!

Hi Whoopy12

I know this is an old post but did you produce any flat top DWO's ? I have a MBK inbound at the end of the summer from Reg and am looking at collecting the mod components. I just can't find a decent DWO at all. Thanks in advance.

This project never got off the ground, but fellow member Polexpete produced some of the best vintage rolex dwo's I've ever seen (see link below):

http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/171704-date-wheel-overlays-flat-3-silver-for-eta/

You did SRSDs too? Damn - and I thought I'd collected all of the "Whoopy Rolley" set... Time to hunt down another 5514 case and SD bezel... Haha

Yep! My favorite dial BY FAR

Any chance they have Gen feet?

 

Yessir - printed on a gen plate

You could go with one of these

There are a bunch of gen pouches here:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=rolex+pouch&_sacat=0&_from=R40

You can get a gen box for a resonable amount also if you wish to do so. 

Trying to grab a case from an Italian fellow and would appreciate someone who could lend me a hand!

Pm me if you do

Specs are:

Gen 1520 movement

Custom dial printed on gen plate

Gen 7206 rivet bracelet

Gen springbars

HR 5513 case

Aftermarket 5513 hands

Clark's T-19 crystal

Prototype Submariner

Just completed my latest 1520 cal-powered franken Submariner Prototype build: loving it

What do you guys think?

Gen here:

http://rolexpassionreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rpr_IMG_2263.jpg

Great build - Jmb's cases are the best!

I've got 7 posts now........

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Thank you. I think I will stick to buying completed watches for a bit and tinker with some of my cheaper no wrist time units and keep reading. At some point I will go for a build but still have so much to learn.

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Very wise my friend

Most accurate in my opinion...gen

I recently purchased a pantograph machine with the intent of engraving some custom fonts previously created. However, due to time constraints, I don't think I'll be able to learn how to use the machine. 

My question is: Are there any members here or on the other forums that are proficient with a manual engraver?

I know nightwatch is, + a couple others, but I'd like to find one in CONUS if possible...

Here's what might be the same type of bracelet:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1334653508/Common+Reference+Number...

The watch was a custom order Rolex in the 1970's; it's the only white gold daytona

Watch pictured is from here:

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/talking-watches-with-john-goldberger

Just hanging in the decompression chamber today