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It just looks good.

That's so good looking. I'm going to pursue one soon. Nice work.

Oh crap - you didn't send it to md2020 did you?

That's exactly the first thing that popped into my head....Gheez I hope not

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Very nicely done Thanks

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Yup! That's the link I provided and what's on mine.

I know, I should have bought two in case I loose mine LOL Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Most correct color rep insert with a nice plexi pearl is from Classic Watch. They run about $50 Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

Keep an eye on the sales section. TC may not sell the LV again. Although it would be interesting if he could get his new dial maker on board. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Have you tried to source a TC LV? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Wow that is perfectly done! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Angus at pure time sells them for $50. Its a cartel, but if you find a gen flip lock you'd be set!

Seriously great eye candy there!!

looks fine to me

Thanks. I just haven't trained my eye on bracelets yet. But the mid links look correct and more rounded. I'm getting there.....

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I need a second pair of eyes on this. I'm leaning rep here due to the stamping of the 93150. The 1 seems off. Has anyone seen this on a Gen? The brushwork looks deep and the remaining engraving looks good as far as I can tell from the pictures. Any help would be appreciated .

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Thanks man!

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Nor do I. And no doubt Phong uses a superior grave steel. Now you've got me reconsidering Phong it's inly a $200 dollar difference...

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Imo phong's case is the best and worth the premium not just because of what you get, even though that's a big part of it, but also because when it comes time to sell it, the guy that's paying for a Franken build with a 1570 in it, wants a phong case and will pay for it. I'm one of them, I won't buy a watch with a reworked mbw or yuki case. That doesn't mean you shouldn't go for whatever you want I'm just saying that the resale market is diff for a phong case vs any other. It's not hard to sell for what you paid when it's a phong case.

That's a very strong point and one that's hard to argue. I've had some of the guys that's been around for quit some time recently PM me and recommend the Yuki case set with cost between not a factor. However for me my biggest question is how much better case shape is the Phong over Yuki? Is it a dramatic and obvious difference?

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I heard about the yuki cases for the ref. 5513/1680 that they are overpriced because the CGs have still for 600$ the wrong shape.

The best bet is trying to find a MBW (not MBW) and use it as a base.

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Max

Thanks Max. What do you mean by trying to find a MBW (not MBW)? The MBW CG's will also need touching up as well so no big win there. And you still end up with the wrong SN and the beautifully engraved Polex. Phong charges $300 to correct this so add that to the cost. As far as the MBW's case I think it's a great case depending on the build and what you wish to achieve. The only real big issue to me is the low crown position and to accept a 1570 the case will need machine work further adding to the cost. I have a 94110 based in a MBW case being built now by PBdad then to JMB and I love it. Just understand the limitations each brand offers.

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I inquired about the KW 417, should be in next week

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Perfection! This is the best example without a doubt. Fine watch sir! May I have it?

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I'm in the same shoes as you are and I've decided to go with Yuki. I've read up on the case issues of the more recent production. But I think those reviews were pushing 4 years old now, so maybe something is different. I would be happy to go with the MBW, but the serial engravings and Polex is a deal breaker for me as I want this accurate.

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I'm excited to see this build. Fantastic dial!

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Very nice

Does the fading occurs only on black ? Or also on orange. Tapatalk

Black

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the dials are for limited edition pvd versions but they have incorrectly made them in SS

Would look quite nice if someone took on a little PVD project...humm

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I've often wondered if there's a significant better feel.

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