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Those inserts look great! I may consider some alternatives to spice up the bezel. Gen insert and bracelet arrive next week.


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In the process of acquiring a RJ 1675 that needs a new insert.  The one installed is to my tastes (maybe I am wrong?).  I am not new to vintage with a '87 Speedy and a 70s DJ.  But I have not known stress like it has been to shop a nice Pepsi insert... Between the goals of "period correct/close" , to "perfect" level of patina, avoiding reps/aftermarket, and budget... I've spent many nights trying to strike that balance. 

Looking for any tips from the pros when it comes to insert shopping.  I bought one already, and will be heading into NYC tomorrow to visit a store to see another.  Maybe I am over thinking it?  What do you guys think of the one currently installed vs the one I purchased... Still checking another one out tomorrow...

current insert

newly purchased (yay or no? improvement or no. more importantly gen or no.......)

back of

Stunning

Wow... Gen Crystal... That's spot on now! As if it wasn't before, lol. Bravo

for the non believers  ..enjoy J12   http://vid1178.photobucket.com/album...psubjznf91.mp4

Stop showing us the gen… haha.

Dude its the Mona Lisa of GPs! Fantastic work

If you bought it from a TD the movement would have been stated.  If you took it to a reputable watch smith he would have been able to confirm that.  I am sure the movement will outlast the gold plate on the watch.  

You first have to get a written agreement from original seller to start the process.  Oh… it must be face to face.  Otherwise, it cannot be done…. 

1.5 years on the forums and you still don't know how to use the search function?  God help us…

Wow… Just wow...

I just bought the movement for my diver and it will be installed.  I was sold not only with bps accuracy but COSC timing.  Cant beat that.

Yeah I've heard the LB mod isn't very reliable.  Reminds me of a CHS GMT movement in reps.  Just a time bomb.  I have Vac building me a V7 diver… and am toying with the idea of just buying the powermatic 80.  I have just been compering 8 bps to 6 bps and its close.  Sure the 6 bps is a bit more jagged but barely and only really obvious when side by side.  On the wrist i would be hard pressed to tell the difference.  

Then again, my eyes aren't as trained as some of you fine folks    I do like that 80 hr PR and reliability.  Just hard to think about tearing apart a perfectly good watch for the movement.

Very nice

Love that tan strap combo! Honestly can't lose with either. Very nice!

Yeah, it was my understanding that the ETA and Rolex 3135 DW rotate in different directions?  Care to elaborate a bit more?  

That is beautiful.  Looks like its in mint condition too.  Wear it well!

I realise it must be frustrating when this happens, and very rude from the buyers point of view, but it doesn't automatically make them a scammer and personally I wouldn't have linked this persons name to this thread about a scammer.

No where in my post did I even suggest this individual was a scammer. Read more carefully.

I made a comment regarding this exact scenario weeks ago and pan continued the comment I made, in a joking manner. In fact the majority of the posts in this thread are complaining about the exact thing I mentioned in my recent post.

Buyers that waste time like this guy should be called out. Maybe we can slowly clean up the "paying" tire kickers.

That's perfect!! And of course they will send you about 3-4 PM's wondering where you are, why didn't you send the Paypal info, "please, I neeeed this watch"!! And maybe at some point the light bulb goes on in their pea brain and they realize " wait a minute, isn't this the same seller that I PM'ed about buying a watch a few months back, got his info and never followed through? Now I understand, he isn't going to get back to me, ever"

And sure enough this JUST happened to me. My action? Post their username on the sales thread as a time waster. Hopefully a future seller looks up their name and activity to see the past issue. Maybe this is the way we all help each other out.

"I'll take the watch, sending payment now" and in reality nothing was ever sent or communication to even say he changed his mind. Frustrating.

http://www.rwgforum.net/index.php?/topic/175110-FS%3A-WM9-TT-16613-%28CONUS%29

You have built some amazing pieces but this is definitely my favorite. Since you went gen gold and added many key gen movement parts it will last forever. The 16613 was my first gen so will always hold a special place for me. I have a couple other projects going but a 16613 is on the radar for a future build. Only difference would be lug holes and the old style tt bracelet.

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Highly recommend the tc v6 case and have lug holes drilled. I prefer it to the wm9 or sean for various reasons. I had a two piece tt gen bracelet before the sels. Nothing beats that gen gold sheen.

Stunning build. I did a spread sheet for a similar build a while back and seeing this finished proves it would be worth the effort and expense. One of my all time favorites. Words really cannot describe how much I like this build. Absolute perfection.

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I've been toying with tt builds for some time. Built two tt gmtcs but nothing could beat the blue sunburst dial appeal. I wore a wm9 16613 for months and that ultimately drove me to build this as the "next step". Worth every headache and countless hours sourcing parts.

Also here congratulation

One of the most accurate built watch I ever seen

Thank you! My favorite watch since joining this hobby.

How much the wm9?

It's listed on the sales boards

Lovely Would die for a watch like this was the wm9 you selling the donor watch or something ??

Nope. I bought all parts for this watch specifically for his build. I did not want to ruin a wm9 16613 for this build. Wm9 is a great watch and deserves to be worn by a new owner.

About 50% of a gen in this condition.

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Spec mate ??

Watch Specs:

Franken TC 16613

TC V6 Mid Case

TC V6 Caseback (w/ Gen Gasket)

Gen 16613 Dial

Gen 16613 Hands

Gen Champagne DW

Gen 18k Crown (w/ Gen Gasket)

Yuki 3135 (Serviced)

Gen 3135 Movement Parts

   Ratchet Wheel #305 

   Stem #201

   Case Screws #5100

   2x Reversing Wheels #540

   2x Setting Wheel #250  

   Canon/Minute Pinion #335

   Hour Wheel #280

   Minute Wheel #260

   Second Wheel # 360

Gen 93253 TT Bracelet

Gen LEC Crystal

Gen 18k Bezel Assembly

WM9 93253 TT Clasp

Assembly/Waterproofing/Movement Service