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pam007

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  1. Amazing CC.   
    Can't wait to see it all together.

    I see more and more gens posted on this site everyday.

    I think it only goes to show the natural progression of people's collections.

    Most fiddle around with cheap reps at first... then graduate to Frankens.. then graduate to Gens. 

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  2. @pam007 - Thank you VERY much for your insight. You really pointed me in the right direction. I appreciate it.

    I'm thinking a proper relume with Big Dazza might be needed for the dial and hands, too. The markers have too much going against them. They are flat, shiny, and completely smooth all at the same time. They don't have that raised and grainy/textured look that real tritium has. I think a proper relume is probably the only way to achieve this overall appearance unless there is a DIY method.

     

    Be very careful that when you re-lume, it doesn't look like boobs...

     

    Real Tritium plots on 1680 dials are flat matte.

     

    my1680.jpg

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  3. @Pam007 - after doing some research it appears the early red subs all came with 700 crowns, and during service were replaced with triplocks . Athaya offers both a 700 and a 702 and they are both fantastic. Which would be more desirable for an accurate build? Would you go 702 or 700?

     

    702.  Most Red's I've seen have 702's on them.  Same DNA as the 700 + an Extra Gasket.

    700's I see on early/mid 60's 5513 and Tudor Subs 

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  4. It looks the part and I love a good ol sub on nice leather shoes  :clap2:

     

    Instead of getting the correct engravings (As this would add no value to your watch), I would get a Athaya 702 Crown and Tubes.  

    The crown you currently have are for modern sapphire subs. 

  5. Yes.  I apologize again for not taking into account your sensitive disposition. 

     

    I thought a "Thank You" was in order but got a [censored] YOU

     

    Instead of sending me a PM about your sensitivity, you decided to post it publicly and then ask the mods to close the thread. 

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