dbane883

Athaya makes/sells pearls too.. I think they are around $10

That's awesome. Nothing beats gen parts. As they say, "that looks better than gen!"

Thx cc, but your mint no-hash mark, round font insert on your 6538 wins all

For me, an insert is what gives a vintage Rolex its character. its amazing how the fade/wear of an insert can change the look of a watch. For the past year or so, I've been using a "ghost" kissing 40 (some call this a MKI but it really should be called a MKII kissing 40..but that is a debate for another day). The 40 is just kissing and it has a beautiful even fade.. very rare in this condition. But last week, I was offered a private sale of a special fat font that I debated in acquiring. Not only is it a kissing 40, but its also a kissing 50!. I have never seen one this fat, so i decided to make the offer, which was accepted. Here it is (on the right): As you can see.. extremely fat and the 50 is ridiculous: on the wrist: So paired with the "kissing 50" long 5 on my big crown, these are possibly the fattest of both kinds of inserts I have ever seen anywhere.

Notice anything different?

tpiwwp

Correct lugholes size is 1.25mm. Don't chamfer them. Chamfered lugholes were a result of improper polishing and was really never intentionally chamfered from the factory.

Awesome. Congrats!

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Dude, why have we never seen this from you???? : Very cool indeed. What else are you holding back? http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/message/1448673245/FS+or+trade-+Exclusive+Daytona+116520+from+the+year+2000 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Other than the case back, the mid case is reasonable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Frankly I would pass on both cases. First of all, engravings suck donkey balls. If you got one, make sure it's sterile and get it done by neckyzips or other. The case of the complete 5508 is better than the mid case so definitely pass on the loose mid case. So really, I'd say pass and get a phong instead. His recent cases seem to be better and more consistent than in the past (with the exception of the bevels. His bevels still kinda suck for the most part). Here's a gen 5508 for comparison Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

cc33, that insert!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not a fan of the 6538 case. I've seen better examples from him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I believe its a twinlock 604 monoblock. so part number would be 24-604-0 (604-8 for gold). Im guessing the corresponding tube for it should be the 5330-8

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I have watches for sale??? News to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, I think I have finally completed my 6538 sub build. Just replaced the 6636 bracelet from '65 to a "more correct" 1957 6636. Ideally would have liked a 1956 bracelet, but what can you do. The rivet bracelet is near mint and very rare to find in this condition from the mid '50's. I also acquired a genuine bezel. Bezel was lightly aged to reveal the brass. Although it's a service bezel, I really like the profile. Specs: Phong midcase/case back Red depth gilt dial from the dark lord, Gen T17 superdome Gen service bezel Gen uber fat font long5 insert Gen 8mm crown/tube Gen '57 6636 expandable bracelet with 58 endlinks Gen gilt hands Gen 1030 movement I'm putting the tools down now (and my wallet). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk