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great character! meters first, wow...you just dont see those in the wild. most collectors who buy them, stuff them into deposits boxes. a shame really

Awesome post thanks. I was told to do exactly what you posted. The Release button was stuck on the down position. So I kept the button pressed and kept taking the crown/stem in and out, wiggling trying to get the button unstuck....then I broke the stem! All in all, I think I mucked the keyless works in there. I ordered new DG2813s and stems from Ofrei and will use this movement as a practice movement to take apart and put together. Thanks for the post again, I will take it apart and learn on this one.

looks very nice, glad to be here

I think I messed up the Keyless, stem doesnt insert, please identify it so I can search solutions:

What watch are you looking for?

I really do not see what the big deal is with the crown and the CGs.And I own the Gen lol: I seriously doubt someone is going to call you out on these "flaws" ZOmG that dude has a fake, look at those CGs!

GEN? That blue insert is to die for.

1680 whites go from 4-6k depending on supporting docs, condition and most importantly buyer emotion. I would say yours would be 4 ish. Good luck

Details! Yuki Dial? Great looking great white shark.

thats a really lucky find. I have been itching to build a nice 1680 for awhile now. I am almost about to give up and just order a more expensive yuki 1680 case. but half the fun is finding the right parts, isnt it?

My GEN Snowflake on a HR Bracelet

I've been on a lookout for old school cartel cases on 3 forums... All the new ones are just plain fat looking for a vintage build

Great looking build! I have been on a hunt for a slim case. It seems that is the hardest part, all of the available cases are a tad too thick.

Thats the funny thing about us reppers, we are a paranoid bunch. The Regular Joe Schmoe would not notice the difference.

Reps have come a long way since I last played. What can $128 buy you? Lets take a look (Green arrow for Gen, Red for Rep): First Tell is the Pearl of the Bezel Insert. But to this day, it is the most common mistake on a rep: I bought a Clarks Replacement Bezel insert : http://www.ebay.com/...#ht_1240wt_1396 But I do not know yet if I am only taking the pearl or replacing the bezel. Because the Bezel Font is spot on: 0-15 minutes: 20 minutes: 30 minutes: 40 and 50 minutes: In fact, most of the watch face is spot on: Slight angle to show the Hour Marker Surrounds are correct thickness: Even the lume is accurate: Bezel Teeth is correct: Now on to the case: The second biggest tell is the Escape Valve. The Gen is polished while the Rep is dull: [bLINK]CORRECTION:[/bLINK] I have been informed that later SDs have matte escape valves, so this is accurate per serial #M of the rep. Crystal is just slightly taller: Crown position is lower than gen: Lugs are pretty close: The Caseback is the closest/ best I have ever seen, correct font and Rolex Crowns: On to the Bracelet: This is where it fails, but no one will see it: Clasp: Weight and feel is EXACTLY the same: Video of Movement sweep: https://vimeo.com/42226379 CONCLUSION: Overall a GREAT OUT OF THE BOX BUY FOR $128 + shipping from ANDREW of Trusty. I bought it here: http://www.trustytim...roducts_id=9252 With minor modding, Change the Pearl (or Pop it out) you have a great rep. I liked it so much, I ordered a 2nd one as a backup. I always have a backup to my favorites. Others have swam in the pool with it and have no problems. I have not tested that, yet. UPDATE: NEW PEARL ON FACTORY BEZEL I just changed the Pearl. Took the pearl from an ebay aftermarket bezel for my 14060: CHANGING THE PEARL I used an exacto knife to lift the old pearl out of the bezel. I chose to do this over taking the whole bezel out. I am really good at mauling inserts trying to insert them back. BEFORE: After "lifting" the bad pearl out and comparing to Gen and the New Pearl New Pearl sat too high, hand drilled with a drill bit, ONE TURN AT A TIME. Shave and test set the pearl, shave and test set. Try to shave while forcing more pressure on the BASE of the upside down triangle so you can keep most of the TIP of the triangle. Took me 2 turns only. You want the friction of the bezel vs the cup of the pearl as the main source of holding it in. I added a dab of crazy glue around the cup for insurance. AFTER: 5/29/12 UPDATE: POOL TEST Whats Memorial Day without BBQ and Pool time! I swam with the SD shallow and Deep End, NO PROBLEMS whatsoever. I just checked again (day after) and no condensation inside. BUT ALWAYS RINSE your watch (gen or rep) after going into the pool to wash off the salt or chlorine from the O-rings.

Mine is 93150