Seanpnichols

I got the new DG-2813 movement in really quickly. But before I install it, I have a few more questions. While preparing to buy a replacement gilt dial from rafflestime, only because I broke off the little pins that attach the dial to the movement, I see that they now have Rolex marked rotors which I would love to add. So far they only have them to fit an ETA 2836 or 2824, not my DG-2813. From my understanding the ETA 2836 or 2824 are both better movements than the 2813. Will either of these fit the same case as well as my DG-2813 movement?

I'd probably have someone else to replace it for me since I'm not that good at putting the hands back on. Been there done that. LOL This is my very fist build and getting it to work so it will look good is cool for now. But whenever I decide to make a better build I'll certainly use a better movement. Thanks for the link!

HELP!!! After enjoying my Silix ROL245 007 build for a few years now, the DG2813 movement that came with it stopped working. I need to replace it but I really need some advice: 1. Where may I get a replacement DG 2813 movement for a good price? Rafflestime has been out of stock and there are so many to choose from on eBay. 2. What kind of movement would work better, last longer and actually fit my Silix ROL245 that I already have? Where may I get such a movement?

Of course. But the point I was making was that 007 wore at least two different watches in several movies, the Gruen and the Rolex, regardless of which model the Rolex was in the movies as compared to the books. And I'm sure the term "Knuckle-buster" could equally be used while referring to either Rolex model, the 6538 or the 1016, because of their sturdiness.

Because Bond wears the Gruen again in "From Russia with Love," and in "Goldfinger," one can only surmise that he wears it when he's off-duty, or wants to wear a dressier watch until he needs the Rolex "knuckle-buster."

Nice thread. And to add my two cents, the very first time we see Sean Connery as 007 in "Dr. No," while he plays a round of chemin de fer, or baccarat against Sylvia Trench at the Le Cercle at Les Ambassadeurs, he is wearing a Gruen Precision 510. Later in the same movie he wears the Rolex 6538 on a dark brown crocodile strap as clearly seen in the Geiger counter scene and Crab Cay beach scene. He wears the same 6538 on the dark brown croc strap in "From Russia With Love" as clearly seen in the Russian Embassy scene when he checks the time, and we see his gas mask, before the bomb explodes. Its not until the opening scene of "Goldfinger" that we see the 6538 on the regimental NATO strap.

Thanks! That's exactly the look I was hoping to achieve. As if 007 had put the watch through years of high-speed crashes, explosions and knuckle-busting.

I have finally completed my first 6538 build with a few mods! It doesn't look as good as some of the others I've seen here, but I'm happy with it for now. It certainly needs more work and I will have it done over time. What I have done so far includes: A complete build from Silix with a case that I aged a little. I sanded down the plexiglass crystal, scratched it up a bit, then I softened the scratches with "Softscrub." I may have overdone it with the bezel insert however. I installed a replacement dial from Rafflestime with yellow lume that I aged slightly with a few seconds in my toaster oven and a little brown watercolor paint. I have a vintage-looking lizard strap on the way and eventually I will send it off to have the lugs beveled and maybe have serial numbers engraved.

Good point! The watch really is a keeper since it looks fantastic. That's why I'm concerned about finding the right part.

I just took a better look at the problem with my crown, stem and tube and I just realized that the actual problem is that the threaded tube has become dislodged from the watch case itself! Replacing the crown and stem will not solve what I find to be an almost common problem. Before I purchase one, will a replacement tube from ofrei fit? And will the case number inside the back cover 166 1653, actually find me what I need? If not, where may I get one from? How much should installing a new tube cost at an independent watchmaker? Or should I just send it back to TrustyTime for a complete watch exchange? Can I really save 15% by switching to Geico?

Will do!

I contacted the Russian guy at Kensington, and his prices were outrageous! He wanted to charge me $250 just to install a new crown as stem! I told him that since all I needed to do was to buy a watch repair kit for a few bucks from Amazon, get it here in 2 days, remove the back, take a very small screwdriver, press the stem release button, pull the old one out, slide the new one in, and then close the back, I'll do it myself just like this guy did: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/140010-first-attempt-at-repairing-upo-45mm-keyless-works/?&fromsearch=1

I assume this is the number to a watch repair shop in my area. How are their prices and quality of work?

The TD has gotten back to me really quickly and has offered to send a replacement crown stem. I guess I will take him up on his offer and find a local watchmaker to install it. Unless there is a better option.

Well, if its not one thing, it is most certainly another. The bracelet fits really well now and it keeps great time. But now the crown will not stay down! I screw it down the exact same way I screw down the crown on my 45mm rep and my gen SMP. But it feels like the threads within the crown or on the tube are striped. I've read about this happening here on the board and I assume its my turn now. I've contacted the TD and have sent him pics as requested. I am not looking forward to paying a bunch of money to spend 4 weeks to send it to China and then wait another 4 weeks to get it or a replacement back. I do have a few suggestions in mind that I may share with the TD: 1. Send me a brand new replacement at the exact same time I return this one and show him emailed proof of shipping. 2. Send me replacement crown and tube and refund me $100 so I may get them installed by someone locally. 3. Send me a complete refund including shipping. Any suggestions?