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mech500

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  6. Noob Seadweller 4000

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    This is Nice indeed...but is it still called the v2 ?



    Just ask the dealer for the LATEST noob SD4k, SA3135.

    The latest version has some refinements over the initial batch of "V2s".

    I dont think they have officially released a v3 etc. But the latest version has all the refinements of say a noob sub v7


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  8. mrtoulouse

    in Name & Shame

    Posted

    Here are my comments for what they are worth:


    As far as I know, securing gen spec dial to ETA spec movements is basically always done using "gum" (dial dots). You can't call seller out for this point IMO.


    A reconditioned Asian ETA franken movement is hard to tell apart from Swiss ETA by novice watch builder like the seller. The price difference between a reconditioned Asian franken ETA vs Swiss is low ($75ish). Not a big deal.


    Scratched/aged case is deliberate ageing - as per sellers pics. I don't understand your complaint here?


    Movement should NOT be held in by glue. A machined spacer should be used as required.


    If you want gen spec crown position, you have to re-drill the tube higher up. I don't know how else you can close the existing tube hole (other than "liquid-metal"). I have seen method many times....not really an issue for me.


    Seller should have declared bezel "stuck"


    Hope you can work out a fair resolution with the seller mate





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  9. mrtoulouse

    in Name & Shame

    Posted

    Sorry to hear....just bear in mind that it is normal to use adhesive (dial dots) to secure gen spec dial to ETA spec movement.

    Also, I have seen a few modders use "liquid - Metal" (i.e. Glue) to raise the crown position to gen spec.

    Any watch-maker not familiar with the rep scene will be shocked .

    Can you send pictures of the watch-case that you say looks horrible?




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  10. Dealing with Phong

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    So spoke to Chris. If we can arrange a gen case, for him to scan and take all the measurements, he can produce these cases using a cnc machine. The case will not be damaged and obviously returned to the owner

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    Did he mention rough price to scan and manufacture a Rolex mid-case?

  11. Dealing with Phong

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    No disrespect, but then maybe we shouldn't be counting on cases from Vietnam. Just look at the meticulously accurate super-reps that are possible from China. The Rolex case is not that difficult!?!? 

    Exactly. Rolex cases are very simple and uncomplicated. No excuses for not getting them spot on. If the Chinese can nail the complex modern AP causes then there's no reason why anyone can't nail a simple vintage Rolex case.

  13. Dealing with Phong

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    There should be no need for a v1, v2, v3 requirement when laser scanning and CNC'ing a Rolex mid-case.

    I can't think of a simpler object that I have had made in my line of work.

    Bezel ring and caseback is a tiny bit more complex to absolutely nail ......but there's no excuse for not getting the mid-case and CGs right with a CNC set-up.

    There's an initial tooling cost/investment ....but for $1500 a pop, there is no excuse for anything less than true 1:1.

    I think Phong's 16610 is true 1:1 but his vintage stuff is probably a rep of a rep of a rep that he "hand-finishes" using pictures (not actual side by side gen)

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  14. Dealing with Phong

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    I agree with all u said above but what other choices do we have?

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    I know what you mean man.

    I've also tried MQ and yuki. Their cases also require rework (like phong) but yuki costs half the price of phong.

    MQ is typically $200-300 cheaper than phong (but his communication is all over the place).

    So one could potentially buy a cheaper yuki or MQ case and have the CGs/lugs reworked?

    Best bet is actually trying to convince phong that his CGs need thinning before shipment.

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  15. Dealing with Phong

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Shoot!! That's bad!

    Phong is seriously overrated.

    Don't know why everyone says that his cases are 1:1 gen spec?! No they ain't!! Have you seen the thick CGs and lugs on pretty much ALL his cases?!!

    I could post at least x5 pics of different phong 5512/5513/1665 cases where the CGs are chunky as f""k and yet everyone is saying that his [censored] is gen spec.

    It's practically impossible to get him to rework the cases before shipping as you get the standard "no, nothing wrong with it....it gen spec"

    Feels pretty painful to offload $1500 for a supposedly 1:1 case only to find out that you have to pay a modder another $200 to make the CGs look remotely genuine. Arghhhh.

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  17. 1665 DRSD BUILD - *UPDATE*

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    @mech500 - how much are NDT dials?

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    Isn't NDT out of the game? That's what I have heard. 

    NDT dials are around $400. Think they use gen plates (not that matters).

    I believe they are still in business. Had email contact last August.

    Ingod44 sold the same stuff (at cheaper prices) but are out of the game

  19. 1665 DRSD BUILD - *UPDATE*

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Very nice build. The 1665 has got to be the best Rolex ever.

    Here's my build (similar spec: phong case with gen dial/hands/bezel/insert/movement etc).

    The phong CGs are waaaay too FAT and need reworking IMO.....which is a little disappointing considering the price.

    I actually stuck with the phong tube as it is very high quality.

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    Thanks for sharing pics.

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  21. 116610 LN noob v5 crystal/ mag issue?

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    I think a gen crystal makes a huge difference. Takes the watch to a completely different planet IMO.

    Sure no one else will notice BUT who cares what others think. I'm sure most members here would appreciate a gen crystal over a rep one.

    Although Rolex do not use AR across the whole crystal (just cyclops) - Gen crystals have much better clarity and sparkle IMO.

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  25. Question on V7 divers

    in The Audemars Piguet Area

    Posted

    I'm not too worried about the incorrect fast beat movement - no one's gonna call you out because your supposedly 20k watch "ticks" too smoothly.

    What bothers me the most is that the hands are often a few shades whiter than the dial indices. Can make the watch look unbalanced.

    I've sent mine to Kenny for a dial/hands re-lume to match.

    A double AR crystal also makes a huuuuge difference. Takes the watch to another planet IMO.

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