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Word is, ZF Factory bought a gen a couple of months ago. Rep release date ca. Feb 2019 on Puretime.

Nice job [emoji106]

Beautiful work! Congrats [emoji106]

Generally there’s always a point of no return that you will need to decide on for a build. You could go all in and create a close to gen franken for a keeper. Enjoying the experience of sourcing the parts and building a very personal grail watch. However, don’t expect to get your investment back if you ever decide to sell. You can also get as much enjoyment from a budget build, if not accuracy. When the time comes, they are naturally easier to sell-on. Btw. Rafflestime is still in business: http://rafflestime.com

For me at least it’s the pleasure, and sweet pain, of doing the actual build that’s the hobby.

Just a Yuki that I aged slightly.

You can pick up a pearl from Athaya for $10. You’ll need to remove a little surplus plastic though. The new pearls Yuki has aren’t as good as they used to be unfortunately and are frankly overpriced. http://parts.athayavintage.com/product/aftermarket-rolex-pearl-dot-pips/ A dab of glue on the inside of the bezel insert will ensure they don’t get knocked out that easily.

Don’t know about Ruby’s, but JMB’s are a great option.

Yeap, tried to order the 5517 insert from her too. Let’s hope she gets them back in stock again soon. Until then Phong’s will have to do.

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If you could supply HR with the artwork, e.g. a PDF file, it might help. I‘m sure you‘d be able to negotiate the amount of dials produced. Even 200 is a lot considering it’s a silkscreen process.

Helenarou will create a custom dial for a reasonable price. Well worth contacting.

Stumbled across this alternative technique for wearing a NATO strap for an arguably cleaner look. Slip off the under-strap... ...align the the retainer with the buckle... ...slip the strap though retainer and buckle... ...fold the strap under the retainers. That's it. A nice alternative for a cleaner look...

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I had the same experience. Tried to order a couple of times from them, no response either.

It should have an acrylic pearl for a start. Not one with a metal surround.

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The movement may or may not be correct. The ETA 2824-2 is easy to turn into a Tudor by exchanging the rotor.

As you’ve pointed out, the insert isn’t correct. The crown isn’t correct either.

Welcome indeed!

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Great news! Congrats Mike [emoji106]

Very nice indeed! Congrats!

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