UmpaHimself
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I bought some solid, but not great Sub reps from a street vendor on Venice Beach in Southern California back in 1997, but it wasnt until 1999 that I got my first Swiss Movement Omega Seamaster from the Original River that I still wear to this day! I even had the bracelet replaced by an Omega Dealer and they never guessed it wasnt the real deal!!! The bracelet cost almost double what I paid for the watch!
Hey! I got my first Tag Heuer rep on Santee Alley in Downtown Los Angeles back in the late 90's when I was about 10-12. Was yours a Tag by chance?
I would have to get a new one every few months since the gold plating would bubble up on the underside of the case and bracelet.
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First, I don't think full gold isn't classy. It's definitely in your face but it can still be classy. Especially on a DJ, an old DJ, the more worn the better.
As far as love, if you enjoy it that's all that matters.
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I usually say "gift toy watch" but these sound way better
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Tudor Black Bay I by Tyler David, on Flickr -
I heard Joshua has them but there's a problem with the reactor core. Keeps your wrist nice and warm, but you grow testicles on your forehead.
Wait for v2.0, it's guaranteed to be 1:1.
Mother of god
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Still this. Probably for a while
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I remember going to see the original at the Neptune theater in Seattle. My Aunt was going to the UW at the time and we waited in line for several hours to buy tickets for a show the next day. It was crazy cool being in the U district in 1977 and seeing the Star Wars mania. I was 11 years old. Good times.
Think of the royalties they have to pay to use the Vader theme. I would guess a majority of their margin is going to
Lucas Films....Not a fan of their watches or any that large but always fun to see what the "marketing geniuses" will come up with for a big release like a Star Wars movie. One of my best friends has worn a humungous gold Nixon for years. He bought it at Nordstroms so they re-plate it for free and he has it done a few times. I was always giving him a bad time about how bad it is (in a fun way), but I have to give him credit he liked it and kept wearing it even with all the flak we gave him. His father passed away a while back and left him a mint condition 16013 from the 80's, so he has retired the Nixon and joined the Rolex club. Big change going from that "clock" to a DJ but only took a couple of days and he gets it. Now he is always bagging on himself for wearing the Nixon.
No offense to anyone that likes Nixon. Everyone should wear what they like.
Disney now my friend
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I like how it's non Americans talking about what is American...
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On a new B&S strap
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The guys from all over come here if they are trying to build a watch because most of the brain power/knowledge of the rep world is here. I have see some excellent word smiths next store they pride them selves on verbal exchanges their command of the written language is truly impressive. Now dbane (and plenty of others) could there kick ass on builds, this ain't the debate club watches is why we are here.
Yes, champions of the internet are aplenty. I definitely come here for the info and great M2M section.
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I would just contact a TD and try to get a replacement in the large size.
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One thing I would double check on is if he is willing to deal with an auto movement. Not everybody is. If he is, then Magrette make a nice large Panerai inspired sports watch. You can also get him a nice sterile Big Pilot homage as they can be sourced really easily on eBay or even Amazon these days.
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I asked him a few questions about the straps. I also asked if I could come check them out since I live less then an hour away. "We don't have them here, we drop ship." Ok, thanks, bye.
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Hey Umpa glad you see you stopping in. When it comes to vintage Rolex this is the place, just an amazing depth of knowledge here.
Was researching the hand stacks last week ran across this: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=194542
Do they have it right guys?
Yeah, that's why I posted here and not RWG.bz
I just read the link posted above by droptopman. Now my head is spinning. I know the rep I am going to be getting will be far from perfect but it will get me by until I can find the right build M2M.
Picked up this gen bezel on eBay. It looked like a Pepsi in his picks but in hand and compared to another aftermarket bezel I purchased it looks more like a Coke. He said it was from his 1675 but now that I have read the material posted I am thinking this isn't from a 1675. It definitely looks different in construction then my aftermarket bezel though so I don't doubt that it's vintage. What do you guys think?
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Not necessarily a better case...pointed crown guard "PCG" cases are sought after, more likely the gilt dials may have been replaced at service. You see them (PCG cases) for sale with service dials occasionally. I prefer the standard CG's myself, but some really like the PCG's. There are many variables on vintage watches and especially vintage GMT's. The small versus large GMT hand and the correct date wheels. This stuff gets debated all the time. Most would say the small hand was used through 1966 and maybe a little later with the gilt dials and then the larger hand was used when the dials were changed to matte in late 1966. 66 was the big transition for Rolex moving from gilt to matte dials. So you see both versions in 66 for GMT, Sub, Explorers. Most would also agree that the original date wheels on the GMT had closed 6's and 9's, round 3's and a hooked 7's up until sometime in the early 70's.
This is a decent source for quick information; although I do not agree with all of it. http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/
Wow, crazy. Thanks so much for the info. I can't believe Rolex would swap out the guilt dials for white dials. Regardless of value that changes the entire look of the watch. I am going to read up. But also I am going to try not to worry too much about the smaller details as in my many years of collecting reps I have found that there is a nice area where cost and accuracy meet to provide a watch that is "good enough"
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I believe the #2 pointed crown guards were only used through 1963. So all those would be gilt dialed watches. Al least originally.
Interesting, so would someone have pulled the gilt dials out at some point to put into a better case?
There's also the early transitional cg version too.
Wow, so I guess any and all of these are pretty much accurate. Thanks for the replies
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I almost thought this was a Rolex only wristcheck, and vintage at that. I hope I can play with a wannabe
Speedie NATO by Tyler David, on Flickr-
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Absolutely. Bond plays a factor but in no way drives the reason for Omega to be so popular. Omega has a higher quality background compared to Breitling and has also positioned itself to be slightly more luxurious over the years.
This. IMO Omega's movements and finishing are on a higher level then Breitling, and they have made a hard push for branding between Bond and the Olympics. Plus, you can never forget the Speedmaster. Their role is secure in wrist watch and American history.
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Hey guys, I am possibly going to do one or two light builds of the 1675. I have two different stock reps in transit. I know there is always talk of crownguards amongst the fora and while I am not going to be too picky, I'm just curious why I am seeing what seems like two different kinds of CG shapes on gens. Was it just one of the many differences between production years, or have some been so polished down they inevitably change shape? Sorry if this is a common question but I am just starting my journey into vintage land.
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I picked up a limited B&R for under 2K at Ashford. Got a Hamilton last year. Ashford consistently have some of the best prices but limited brands unfortunately.
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1680 White by Tyler David, on FlickrSwapped inserts
Looks great. Waiting to pickup a 1675 build and I brought a gen insert in anticipation. Do you pry off the entire bezel to do the swap or is there an easier way?
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The gen is made of crisp ceramic. The rep, especially the quartz is PVD plated steel and just doesn't do it.
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Looks gen to me.
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Looks fantastic to me. Is there any way you could post a shot showing how close the crown sits to the case?