TeeJay

Fantastic photos, and indeed, the Cobra would be my choice as well

I don't think it would be a stretch of the imagination to say that 50, 40,30 years ago, the race drivers of the day would have, if not been able to build their engines themselves, certainly have had a working knowledge of the engines... I'm still waiting to give the iPad a try, (and optimistically curious) but I have to agree with the point about Flash... I was trying to view a site earlier (advertising for Lambs Navy Rum) on my iPhone which I couldn't access due to the site using Flash... As mentioned above, it's tolerable on a smartphone all the time there's a desktop as a backup resource, but on something which might be purchased for someone instead of a netbook, I think it's somewhat less acceptable.

That's looking fantastic I love the squared crown guards, I've never noticed that aspect of that model before, but I love it Makes me all the more determined to build one myself

I've never been able to see the point in taking a watch off, which is supposed to be water resistant (unless of course, it's on a leather strap like a PAM ) Absolutely, I believe that's why the pushers have the screw down sleeves

Some excellent choices there. The only one from that list which I would choose myself, would be the Sinn, (and even then, there are many watches I like more than the Sinn) but that's just my own tastes... If you really can't decide, and like them all equally, I'd suggest letting one of these make the choice for you

From the results I got blanking the text to create the 6200 dial, I definitely think that applying red to the corresponding white area of the backing transfer is the way to go to get the lettering to show as red It won't be raised, of course, but it'll certainly look the business

Awesome photos Shame about the camera though... So much for the 'keeps reps dry' myth

I'd say within five years, if not sooner

It's funny to think that a professionally made dial would be so fragile compared to a homemade one, but I think you're right about varnish being the key... Sure, I wouldn't want to immerse one of these dials by themselves, but a little case-flood didn't do any damage to the dial

The parts might not have been the original parts from when the watch came 'off the line', but if it's always been serviced by Rolex, at least they are genuine Rolex parts rather than aftermarket replacements

I have to admit, I was initially worried, but upon decasing, the dial was fine For some reason, the 6200 dial didn't immediately grab me when I made it, but I now really like it, and find the stick markers and numbers a nice change from the more frequently seen submariner dials I can't wait to get the Tudor subs back into rotation, as those're my real favorite dials, especially the non-Snowflake (I forget the model code) which you have the twin of

Being the lucky owner of two of these Homebrew Tudor dials (and with one of my own construction in my 6200 project) I can confirm that the dials are still 'stable' six months on, and I absolutely love them My 6200 sprung a leak a month or so back when a lucky blow must've broke the seal of the glued in crystal, but after regluing the crystal, the watch was fine, and the dial wasn't adversely affected by the moisture I'm hoping to have the Tudor Sub back in rotation very soon, thanks to a new movement on the way courtesy of FXRAndy On the topic of the Ranger, fantastic work as always, my friend

Eurotimez status is somewhat 'tarnished' at the moment (and mostly due to issues with DSSDs)... From what I understand, the gen dial is semi-gloss, semi-matte, so shows both qualities under different lighting conditions, I hope that's of help to you

I think you're quite right there, a classic design never dies, and look how many watches do base their look on the Submariner... It's a classic which does what it was designed to do

Great minds, and all that Indeed it did, not quite as simple a design as a sub case, given the shape of the lugs, but given how the crownguards are integrated into the side of the case, definitely more streamlined

A project well done indeed

No worries

I wouldn't like to say which is the best Pepsi GMT, but I have a budget Pepsi GMT on order for a friend, which should be with me in a few weeks, so I'll be posting some photos and observations on the watch when it arrives

Welcome indeed

Glad you feel the same, bro The funny thing is I didn't like the dial texture on the Quantum of Solace LE watch, but the white color really works nicely with it, a bit like the dial of the VC Overseas... I definitely think this watch could be a posterchild for fantasy watches I think the Planet Ocean is a great 'regeneration' of the original SM cases, certainly more aesthetically pleasing than a Sub case

I know totally get what you're saying, but I'd have to disagree very slightly... That might be what people are looking for when they first come to the forum, but I think the longer folks stay around, reading the boards, seeing the different brands, they start taking an interest in different brands, not necessarily for their recognition, but because it's a good watch which suits their needs in a watch Personally, I was already into Omega when I got here, but then got more into Panerai, and wound up coming full circle back to Rolex and Tudor as my prefered watches. Not so much for the brandings, but the features and form. I really like the blue dial PP Nautilus, and I would be happy to wear one and have no one know what it was, in terms of brand recognition or gen value, but it lacks a timing bezel, which is an essential feature for me, so I probably won't be getting one (but who knows )

There's an advert in the UK for a brand of wood-stain who's company slogan is "Does exactly what it says on the tin..." I think much of the appeal of the Submariner (which James Bond plays a big part of) is that it is a watch, which, like the wood-stain, does exactly what it says on the tin... Sure, recent releases have been more 'fashion oriented', but the original Submariners, they were tool watches... They told the time, (sometimes the date as well) and have a timing bezel which can be used for many things... They're relatively lightweight and comfortable, but also durable and robust. I agree, not the most aesthetically pleasing of watches, but certainly a real workhorse of the horological world

Couldn't've said it any better myself, bro As you say, if it's the watch you like, then it's the right watch for you For example, I think this, is a really nice watch: Maybe upgrade the insert and swap the bracelet for a dark brown Breitling-style leather strap, and I think it would look the nuts. Honestly, I don't think most people (ie civilians) could tell the difference between a $100 rep and a gen as long as it doesn't have Rolex printed on the dial As you say, a group of real enthusiasts would know, but, if someone was wearing a well built franken, chances are they might appreciate it as a well executed project, rather than just looking down on it as a rep (that is if they're True Watch Enthusiasts, and not just gen snobs ) I've think much of the reason why so many newcomers ask "Who has the best sub?" is because they want a recognizable watch, but don't want to get called out wearing it. My easiest answer to that, is to not go modern, but go vintage... Wear a watch which, although expensive, might be inherited/otherwise acquired, so the wealth of the person actually wearing it is not the defining factor. I don't look at that as trying to pass a rep off as a gen, as the person can always explain what it is if asked, instead, I look at it as 'flying under the radar'... And of course, once someone starts getting into watches, other more obscure brands start to attract the attention, and that saves the recognition factor at all I definitely believe that people should wear the watch which is right for them, not wear the watch they think will get the most attention/comments

That's a beauty, your wife will love it Congrats on the datewheel and window lining up