TeeJay

You need the 20mm version, bro You might be able to cram a 22mm rubber strap in the lugs, but for SS, it needs to be the 20mm version

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I know what you mean, I'm not particularly liking the look myself, but I think it's just the color/finish of the SS which is bothering me... As you say, could be computerized rather than actual detail though... Only time will tell

You're quite right, the case brushing is indeed not diagonal... I'm not sure if it's the lighting, the amount of brushing on the case, or if it could even be an attribute of the metal itself, but the SS looks just a shade too dark, compared to previous watches...

That is one tasty watch I really need to track down one of those dials

The really funny thing about that one, is that if I didn't know the source, I'd think it was a rep Maybe it's just me, but I don't think that bracelet is doing any favors for the fluted bezel, and the dial just looks so... plain/flat... Not what I'd expect of a gen DJ Oh well, it'd be boring if everyone liked the same things

I'm not sure if it's just the quality of the photos, but the grain on the brushed parts of the watches is really noticeable... I'm not too sure I like it... Even though I'm not one for wearing gold or TT, I like how they both look overall, but would prefer to see a different finish to the brushed sections... Thanks for sharing the pics

Why the confusion? Blue Sphere said: As if there was absolutely no rational reason why someone would dare to compromise a gen watch (for the reason it's a gen!!!1) to which I replied: At the end of the day, they're all just watches. Some just cost a bit more than others. But. Depending on the depth of one's pockets, cash ceases to be an issue, so it would then simply be a case of modifying something away from manufacturer's specification, and that's something which folks do on a regular basis, with all manner of products, from cars and computers, so just because something is 'gen', that in itself, is not enough to render a watch (or other item) safe from modding

Looking good, bro, looking really good

Personally, I'd just stick a no-date dial in the case. I wouldn't even bother removing the date wheel from the movement, it's just extra work, and totally unnecessary. I got a no date vintage sub from a dealer a while back, and when I took the dial out, the movement had a date wheel. In terms of simply not wanting to mess about with a movement unnecessarily, I'd suggest just transplanting a new dial. Saves you the extra time, and cuts the potential for the movement to be damaged... Best of luck with your project I can understand the desire, as I have to admit, although it can be helpful to have a date on a watch, on an aesthetic level, I prefer the symetry of a no-date dial, and, on a totally lazy note, it does save having to correct the date I'd guess for the same reason that I take apart reps, or why people modify cars: The fun of customizing/model making etc While I object to paying gen prices due to economic principles, if I could afford to buy a load of gens to build my own fantasy watch, I'd do it, just for the sake of doing it. At the end of the day, rep or gen, they're just watches, not religious ikons

If you dealer can get a Discovery in this price range: I'd be very interested to buy one

I guess I'm just a fan of 'custom'

I'm not normally one for gold, but, I have to admit, I do like the sound of that

Thanks for explaining It was just an idea I had, as if it would have been possible to strip the blue and red away, then repaint it black. I really like how the insert is looking, and it looks like it adds another quality to the tactile nature of the watch, but with the GMT inserts, I prefer the all black, as that way, when the bezel is rotated, it is only the numbers 'that change', the overall color and balance of the insert stays the same, where with the coke/pepsi variants, once they're set to another timezone, the off-set of the color halves is quite noticeable. Just a crazy idea I was mulling over

Sorry, I was meaning the insert, rather than a PVD bezel itself Is this kind of bezel insert 'colored' by having the back surface painted with the appropriate color rather than the actual plastic being colored?

Thanks for the clarification, it really does look great Out of curiosity, is this kind of bezel ever available in solid black?

Looking good, my friend The color of the numerals on the last photo looks much more in keeping with the color of the dial markers. Is that how it appears to the naked eye, compared say, to the first photo, where the numerals appeared much lighter? It sure is a fantastic project

I'll be wearing this for the foreseeable future... I did 'something' to my GMTSub, and now the movement has died on me Oh well... Future work will involve a new movement, new dial, new hands and a new strap

I tried this one on a few months back, and it was probably the most comfortable braceleted watch I've worn, but I don't know if I really like it enough to spend on the Swiss version (which to me, would then require status as a daily beater) It's nice. Really nice. I just don't think it's right for me...

Just the kind of smug, snarky and self-righteous comment I'd expect from Clarkson The man is nothing if not consistent and predictable

That would definitely be an interesting conversation to listen in on Just the parts which make the whole watch To be honest, I wouldn't be so sure about that. When this topic has been mentioned in the past, folks have pointed out that, not only does it take quite some time for a particular dealer's site to appear on a Google search, but they are also quick to post on the forums to inform people of changes in their web addresses. That would indicate that these forums contribute, maybe not all, but certainly a key part of their business... You're not wrong there, my friend Better product can only be a better thing, particularly for those who plan to keep the watches for a length of time, rather than treating them as utterly disposeable Owners, yes, that wouldn't surprise me, but I wouldn't think an AD connection would be involved. Given the length of time mentioned that the UN MMD was 'under examination' for, there's no way someone in an AD could 'make one disappear' for that long. All it would take would be a random stock-check, and it would be discovered... Interesting idea, but personally, I can't see it working in the long term... I think this is definitely one of those 'little white lie' scenarios... It might be true for some of the watches, but certainly not all. Indeed, the question is how long do folks tolerate it, and the answer, from what I can see, is longer than one would expect...

From RobbieG's description of events regarding the UN MMD, it certainly sounds like the watch was dismantled, rather than a close visual inspection and measurement

You mention that Joshua gets good discounts from the ADs, so he's obviously known to them as a client, I wonder if any of them actually realize what happens to those watches

It's been stated that Joshua provided the UN MMD for the use in production of the rep. That's not to say that a gen is always used in every reproduction, but it a certainly not an impossibility for many watches, given the amount of sheer currency that they accumulate

I was just browsing the site, and wondered if anyone had used them? Any feedback, positive or negative?