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And it's one that I "fiddle" with the most. I keep trying to make it look older, more vintage, more used. Hmmm, I never noticed that...nice catch.

Thanks for the kind comments on my watch....I never take it off. I got mine from TTK, I imagine Chris would be able to get it as well.

My thoughts exactly and I couldn't agree more. That was why when I bought my MBK 6538, I wanted it with the 3-6-9 dial. I've always thought the literary Bond wore an early sub like that.

I agree 100%. The other thing to remember, is Bond was a product of the mid-50's. What was happening at that time? Scuba diving was becoming more and more popular. Fleming, living in Jamaica, enjoyed scuba diving. He even discussed in interviews his friendship with Jacques Cousteau. Rolex was reworking their watch line-up with the popular sports models. Sure, Fleming wore an Explorer, but why wouldn't his alter-ego wear something a little more sophisticated and cutting edge...

Thanks TeeJay! I've been hanging out at RepGeek. The quote from OHMSS... "Bond surveyed his weapons. They were only his hands and feet, Gillette razor and his wristwatch, a heavy Rolex Oyster Perpetual on an expanding metal bracelet. Used properly, these could be turned into most effective knuckledusters." After Bond escapes and debriefs with M at Quarterdeck (M's house)... "Bond lifted his right wrist. Remembered that he no longer had a watch. That he would certainly be allowed on expenses."..."Another Rolex? Probably. They were on the heavy side, but they worked. And at least you could see in the dark with those big phosphorus numerals.". This had better be his watch... In my opinion, why wouldn't Bond be wearing a Submariner, he was trained in the Navy.

This is a great discussion.... Having just finished reading On Her Majesty's Secret Service, this is what Fleming writes just previous to Bond leaving for Switzerland, doubling as Sir Hilary Bray... "'Yes,' said Bond dully. 'I've fixed all that. And I've two new suits with cuffs and double vents at the back and four buttons down the front. Also a gold watch and chain with the Bray seal." Is the gold watch mentioned the same as used in his escape from Piz Gloria? "and, finally, Gillette through his fingers of the left hand and the Rolex transferred to his right"..."the Rolex disintegrated against the man's jaw" Fleming doesn't give any clues as to what was actually worn. But, because OHMSS was wrote during the filming of Dr. No, I would be lead to believe that he wanted Bond in a Submariner, just like his on screen persona, Sean Connery. In Live and Let Die, Fleming mentions a Rolex while Bond is making his way towards Mr. Big's hideout. "He looked at the Rolex watch on his wrist" LALD was published in 1954. The plot thickens....

Looks to me like a MBK/MBW 5510. It has the same case as my MBK/MBW 6538 I'm working on. Outside of NDT cases and gen movements, it's a good starting point to a Connery era Bond sub. Good luck! ps. the case is too thick to be a Milgauss 6541.It appears to be too thick for a Bond sub because the crown position is too low, also it is fitted with a 7mm Triplock, not the 8mm Brevet crown.

I think it looks good. The logo looks great. I also like how the pearl is centered in the bezel triangle. Looks great. I am glad it all came together in the end for you.

That's right. The rep factories will fix one flaw, but then introduce another. One step forward, two steps backward.

I had asked him about 2 weeks ago about a logo change. The answer I got was that the watchmaker wasn't going to change the logo anytime soon. I can only guess it's the same guy.

Good to hear! Thanks for the advice. *edited for spelling

Some bumpage... I too am looking for a 45mm. I think I like Josh's uPO lite the most. Jay (Silix) informed me that his watchmaker won't be changing the logo anytime soon. Does anyone have any experience with Josh's uPO lite and Jay's rubber strap? Are they compatible?

I have a 2000 Professional, model # 973.006. My bracelet has pins. On the inside of the bracelet it also has arrows to show which way the pins need to be pushed out.

Does it have the correct HE valve placement? That's what I would like to know.

That's a super watch! I have the same one, bought about 8 months ago. Runs great and looks great.

I love that last pic! Terrific shot. I think the 5513 belongs on the oysterband. Thanks.

I prefer the oyster bracelets on these watches, but that rally strap on the Daytona with the gen buckle looks awesome! The diver strap on the sub is almost an aquired taste. I kinda like it, and the more I look at it, the more I begin to like it. Thanks for sharing! Can we see wrist shots of all as well?

I always think of the vintage pieces and wish for one. Then comes the work to build a 5513 from an MBW, etc, etc. and I become less wantful. Then Eunomians, Nanuq, and Ubi show up with their's and *BANG* I wanna check my bank account. Great pics of great watches! Pure horological porn. Thanks!

That looks great! Now I am going to seriously think about the 45mm. It just looks awesome.

Thanks buddy! I appreciate all the great comments.

Ry, you are just too rough on your straps! @ doc ... great strap! Looks awesome!

Exactly! I hate UPS, if you even get your package. I call them OoPS.

Here's my Beginmariner...

I see the RCMP only act on big business complaints.... Where were they last week when my car was broke into?

My first purchase from Silix was opened by Canada Customs and they just taped it back up with their fancy government red tape. None of the others have been opened. All my other purchases came from Canada Post, Silix's was from UPS. Nothing, pm me if you want to talk about it....