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Is this the same MBW as in MBK in Bangkok?

Cant seem to find it anywhere.. Anyone know offhand the hand sizes for a modern sub c? distance from centre to tip. Thanks

I personally think its crap. The depth might be ok. But the fonts are way off

'69 Yenko Camaro. I must own one. Someday

ok... so the "gold" circles are actually at a level lower than the black... Then clear lacquer over everything.. and then white paint/primer on the markers and then the lume.. Thanks

How did the Rolex oompa loompas apply the lume plots to the 6538 dials? Gilt circles and then a dab of lume that just touches the inside portion of the gilt circle? Or was a base coat of white (or other) used first and then the lume applied on top of that? I'm fairly certain it was the former, but need a conclusive answer. tia

The inner rehaut engraving really ruins it for me.. Case still a bit piggish... But orders of magnitude better than the DSSD imho

Well, I used to have a SA3135V2 Sub C where the bezel was like the old noobmariners. Could not pry it off at all without breaking it.

Lugs and CGs are an big improvement. But I think I'll stick with my 666

Apparently pricing will be closer to $40k

Ok. I got it now. Thanks guys

I've got one

So that "bushing" that I'm pointing to is supposed to be attached to the driving wheel??

Just curious which of the 116610 sub C's have bezels that can be removed. I'm fairly certain the BP is removable. But what about the new Noob V3? Any others? I know for sure the SA3135V2 case is NOT removeable. Thanks

I already knew the answer.. but I'd be cheating .

Experts on 15xx please chime in. What is the official name of the bushing highlighted in the photos below. And what is the exact replacement part number? I think I need to replace this at some point.

I think I fixed it. Didnt realize how messed up it was until today. At any rate I don't own it anymore. Hopefully the raffle winner will enjoy it. It'll be awhile till I build anything like it again.

While you're at it, you should pop that pearl out as well...better off without it.

Not sure what the documentation would say, but I imagine (or I would not be surprised) if the terms and conditions said something like "We have made our best efforts to verify that the watch you are buying is 100% Rolex unless stated otherwise....So to the best of our knowledge, its 100% genuine Rolex.. and if it's not, we will provide a full refund within XX days". So even if they were 100% total fakes and Mayer did not go back within that timeframe, not sure what happens there. He would have to prove that Maron was negligent in his due diligence to verify authenticity I guess. I'm surprised Maron just didnt provide a refund so it never got to this point. And yes, it's in Maron's interest to get this over with sooner rather than later. Regardless, this cannot be good for business.

Yes. It's all relative isn't it? The fact that he did not get them verified is something that will work in the defenses favour. Sad but true. In VRF he knowingly stated he would buy "Mayer dialed" daytonas to all comers for $50-75k...without official Rolex endorsement. This history is something Marons lawyers is jumping all over. Burden of proof by Mayer is a tough one. I really hope Maron fries, but it's not gonna be easy.

I have no idea. Only owned a Yuki case; never bought a pearl from him/her. I've compared it to my gen insert pearl. It pretty damn close. Once installed, no way you could tell the difference without a 10x loupe.

It was ALMOST as expensive as my recent 5513 build as well

Don't normally post here, but thought I'd show you kids the Mountain bike I built some time ago. 29er wheels. All carbon fibre. "Rep" frame, fork, and wheels. Buffed the original gloss sheen to matte. Everything else are "gen" parts . Goal was to get the build under 20lbs. It weighs in around 19 without the rear tool bag and pump. Went for a 1x9 configuration. SRAM XO shifter is superb. As are the Hope hydraulic disc brakes. Not easy getting colour coordinating parts. Only thing I need to replace is the rear derailleur as I could only find a black/blue one instead of black/red.

Filled a few Athaya vintage pearls last night. Word of advice: buy a couple of extra.. Lost one in the carpet. Or alternatively, work in a sterile lab.

Sounds like the Wonka Factory. Rolex should have a contest for exclusive tours. I want a golden ticket!