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Sure did. Back to the condo for a full fresh water rinse each day. :-)

And the 1016, with a brand new Swiss engine running under the JMB-based hood. Also performed flawlessly in Maui.

Thanks Nanuq! Yes, something extra satisfying about taking these things for a dip! Partly the beauty, partly the "see, I CAN make this watch water resistant!" :-)

Actually not a Whoopy dial! This was a prototype PT from some time back. One of the nicest rep 1665 dials I have seen (especially in the price range)! Better than the Whoopy which I sold because this one is better. HEV is faux....sealed inside. I don't think I'll ever need it. Lol.

Both survived a week of body surfing in the Pacific. No issues at all accept maybe a little sand under the bezel of the 1665. Easily rectified.

I like both. Sometimes a nice, even fade can change the entire mood of the watch.

Very nice! Love the gen crown.

Better?

Gorgeous!

Very nice lume work! Did you have to modify the crystal any to fit the retaining ring?

Wondering on stem height--2824 or 2836/46? Nice project by the way!

I would be interested too. What movt is the case designed to accept?

This seems completely crazy, but I love this combo for some reason. Literally a $5 strap on a $$ watch. Would anyone else wear this combo or is this crazy in your opinion?

Very nice!

Running spot on so installed new crystal and greased gaskets. Should be ready for Maui!

Sorry for the duplicate posts. Damn Tapatalk.

So after several iterations and different movts etc I finally think I have her set for awhile. Just installed a brand new gen Swiss 2824 and been running perfectly since yesterday. Will waterproof her once she shows accurate and reliable service for a week or so.

Just put this baby back together. Modified the date aperture a bit (opened it up some) and put a couple more coats of matte finish on dial.

Awesome!

Anyone have a good source for relatively inexpensive Asian 2824 movts? Need one for my 1016. Thanks

That brought a smile to my face. Much needed today! I have a Genuine 1665 for sale all gen Rolex except for: Mid case Caseback Dial Movement Bracelet Bezel assembly and insert The rest is all Rolex! Looks like the market should bare about $5k. Lol!

I am not mechanically inclined at all yet have repaired keyless works on an eta twice with only the internet as my guide. If I can do it? Anyone can. Just takes a little, ok, maybe a lot, of patience.

I think this could be an improvement on the stock crown Justin. Hard to tell though from these pics alone. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I didn't sand the retaining ring but rather the actual crystal. It is a bit too wide on the exterior for the retaining ring (I have a phong retaining ring and bezel) to slip over. The height is perfect. Superdome and some extra lip above the bezel.

Yeah. Love the profile. This is a Clark's t39 that required about 2 hours of slow and steady sanding the outside to fit the retaining ring. Worth every minute!