whoopy12

JEEEEEEEEEEWIZ

Everything oem but the mid case/caseback and redone dial oui?

I need to bump this up to the front of my to do list!

MBW cases pop up in the sales forums from time to time. You could also purchase an MBW (as a complete watch) from Reg over on RWI. He doesn't source individual parts, but he can grab you an MBW 5513.

Hey all, not sure where to put this!

I'm looking for someone with access to a gen rolex 1960's case with the rounder engraved font (as pictured below). If you have such a piece, and are capable of taking comparable pictures, please pm me for an epic build I'm about to embark upon!

- Whoop 

You just did

That's new news. Last time I checked , he had 700's, not 702's. When did you see this?

 

Btw, I contacted ebay seller jewelerstools yesterday and he told me he had a used and usable 702 tube for 100$

I emailed him a couple months ago. Didn't end up getting them since I found a nice deal on a gen crown + tube

Phong has aftermarket 702 tubes!

Hey all,

Having trouble locating a specific rep clasp. Anyone have anymore info on this/know where I could source one? 

See link:

http://www.rwgforum....real-after-all/

According to Alligoat, these came on 2006 era DRSD's

Any help would be greatly appreciated  

I would check out Rolex Addict and Big Dazza for vintage lume work - both have that puffy/not so puffy tritium look down imo

Drool, drool, drool, drool, drool!

Simply amazing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-TUDOR-BY-ROLEX-SUBMARINER-REF-7016-0-VINTAGE-WATCH-OVERHAULED-/200958267844?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2eca0bd1c4

Took some more photos!

Still not satisfied with the picture quality, as the dials look amazing in person

- Whoop

UPDATE: Most of the orders have been shipped. I will be shipping the rest tomorrow!

Sidenote: These guys look GREAT under a loupe

- Whoop

Hey everyone, thought I'd start a new thread as the previous two were getting a bit cluttered.

Dials arrived today! I would have taken more pictures, but I only have a crappy iphone camera to work with atm. First thoughts: I'm amazed at the level of consistency in regards QC. No dials have any discernible print problems - everything looks crisp as it should. 

I will be setting up a post in the "parts" section, as I have more dials from this batch available. While I'm extremely happy with the outcome of this batch, I will not be doing another run (so please don't ask me). 

I want to thank all of the preorderer's on rwg that made this possible. If it wasn't for you, this wouldn't have ever picked up steam! Also, big shout out to aero dave for spearheading the preordering

Still in conversations with my friendin terms of what can be acheived, but I realise that ideally i need to be able to offer - 

1. Remove existing engravings,laser etchings etc properly back to factory finish

2. Offer correct period engravings across a number of Vintage Rolex sports models(That's my thing)

3. Ideally be able to offer casebacks like the 1665

 

My idea is really to offer NOS looking work, or if you want it Aged then i'm confident i can also do this nicely

DH

Yes, yes, and yes! I've been collecting a bunch of macros for a similar project - give me a shout if you'd like to collaborate on creating these fonts

Update: Dials are done!

My source will be shipping them to me in 2 packages over the next week. Crossing my fingers they'll make their way through customs! Will post another update as soon as they arrive

- Whoop

Whoopy's, can we get an update on where the dial project is please.

I need my DRSD dial

Dave...

Can't wait.....Can't wait.....Can't wait.....Can't wait.....Can't wait.....Can't wait.....Can't wait.....

Hey everyone -

Again, apologies for the wait: I expected to have the dials in my hands by now, but alas. Last contact I had was two days ago, where I was told that the dials would be finished "really soon". At this point, while I do want to get the dials asap, I also don't want to have any mishaps with the supplier (like highhoey did with his case project). I've decided to let my contact "do his thing", while requesting a weekly update. The next update I want to post on this thread will include pictures of the dials on my workbench! Until then - hang tight guys! 

Hi Elias,

 

a Yuki case is about $500 without engravings + dial $120-300 + gen crown $30-60 + movement (ETA serviced) $120-200 + crystal (not gen) $10 + Yuki/ofrei pearl $25 ... that's close to $1k, just the head. Not what I would call low-budget if you ask me

 

If you have no experience with modding, especially modding a dial I would not attempt to do this on such a project. You could go low-budget with a cartel 5517 with minor changes done by yourself or go the Yuki route but then with the help of a skilled modder.

 

 

 

But only my 2 cents

+1

Hand options:

http://www.rafflestime.com/servlet/the-907/Submariner-Milsub-Seamaster-300%C2%A0Watch/Detail

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Seamaster-300-Diver-Sword-Hands-166-024-165-014-165-024-/141019456240?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d56a22f0

As for dials: Yuki and NDT both have 5517 dials that fit 1570 movements

I'm also offering a 5517 ETA dial here:

http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/160148-whoopys-dial-project-preorder-list/page-5

But, as woof mentioned, if you know your budget, you'll have a better idea of which parts to use. 

Cartel 5517 project is in the $200 - $300 range

Yuki 5517 project $700 - 1000

Phong 5517 $1600 +

Quite a difference!

Good point. I bet some of those guys have no issue scavaging a 1570 from a Date or DJ to keep other watches running. Gee....one area where "matching numbers can't be proven" because Rolex is so tight lipped. So in away a saint is a sinner.

Don't movements still have serial numbers (where year manufactured can be deduced from)?

Also, what watch box do you have? I've found a similar one, but only with gold hardware (I prefer silver, like yours).

That AP Diver looks great! Did you get the bezel numbers relumed?

nice work

Means a lot coming from the case-master himself! - Thanks

MEGA UPDATE - Update #10

Just received a bunch more pictures of the dials. My source told me the employee in charge of lining up films (to ensure that the dials are properly printed) is getting frustrated because of the amount of reprinting in this project  

Thankfully, I found an intermediary who knows how business (specifically in regards to QC) is done in China. "Good enough" is not something he will accept - To be honest, it's absolutely refreshing to work with someone like this - perfectionists unite! The number of dials that will be reprinted is around 10, so I'm hoping the prints will be done asap.

Also, a message to you preorderers: 

THANK YOU for funding this project. It was definitely a risk, and I've learned SO MUCH about the many processes that are essential to the success of a venture like this. I realize that there have been delays, and I apologize for the overall wait - Just know that I want these in my mailbox as much as everyone on here!

Enjoy the pictures, shoot me a pm if you guys' have any more questions!

- Whoop

Girls, girls you're ALL pretty!

Many can vouch for Andrew and Josh as respective dealers, just have patience (I know it's been hard with this ridiculous preorder business) and le watches will appear on your doorsteps soon enough.

Hey all,

Does anyone here have a good AP service parts hookup? I'm specifically looking for an offshore diver short rubber strap - have had no luck from my local AD's so far.