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Well , let me say this... I got my Tag after high school. It's a great watch. Deep down, however, I always wanted a Rollie. My great-uncle has one, my uncle has one, but I don't. I couldn't scrape together $3000+ for one, so I kept wearing the Tag. Eventually, I stumbled upon the world of reps. I bought a cheap auto Rolex in Mexico and thought it was awesome. From there, I found the original RWG, and got directed into the world of high-end reps. I got fascinated by the mechanical movements and the different brands, Rolex, Omega, etc. The interest in me has never been the accuracy of the watch, but the "style" of it. I like utilitarian, stainless, tool watches. I don't care for gold or diamonds. I like to putz around with them. Make sure I can swim with them. It's the same with my car. I drive a 1957 Volvo 444. My wife drives a 2006 Montana. I like to change the oil in the Volvo and adjust the drum brakes. My wife thinks I'm crazy, too.

Oh yeah, I'm glad that it can't talk, because there are some stories to go with it.... Thanks for the compliment.

I have a quartz Tag as well. Tag Heuer 2000 I have had it for a long time and it is very accurate. I can put it on knowing that the time is correct. But, I can't do anything with it. I don't get to pull the crown out and wind it. I can't listen to the rotor spin, watch the intricate gears move, or impress my friends with a non-ticking seconds hand. If I only wanted to know the time, I would look at my cell phone, computer, car stereo, etc.

The only bill I've gotten was from UPS 6 months after a shipment from Silix. It was their "brokerage" fee for getting the watch into Canada. @ duzledwarf .... yeah, you said it! Whats next for you, or are you still enjoying the PO?

I knew Canada was a little lax on our hobby, but now the government is taking a stand... This is from telus.com news today...Fake goods flooding into Canada an issue of crime and safety I hope it doesn't affect our hobby too much. Although... Maybe he is a member here?

Thanks guys! Credit definitely goes to The Zigmeister and his post about changing the tube and crown on a Yachtie. Very easy to read and understand.

Thanks for the comments guys! Yes, it is the best mod I've done. The good thing was that my other sub had a stripped tube. The beginmariner's old one fit just right! Next will probably be a new bezel insert.

That is awesome! Great work on making an older looking sub! I always liked the 16610 with the drilled lugholes. It looks almost vintage, but with modern touches. Great mix!

I bought a used crown and tube on the bay a while ago and decided to install it on my Beginmariner. It was an easy mod with great results. The old oversized crown has been replaced with a super-duper one Overall, a great mod with instant results!

Looks great Ry!! You'll have to bring it up with you to the golf course so I can see it first hand.

Man, I love these GMT's. Great watches guys....I think I know which is my next purchase...

I have a Steinhausen quad winder. It does the trick, but is cheaply made. The finish is very poor. The glued-on felt is shabbily done and I had to take it apart when I first got it. The second "barrel" wouldn't work. I got it from ewatchbox.com.....don't make that mistake! I originally ordered a cherry oak, they sent me a black felt. I could return it, but would have to pay restock and shipping! How does that work, it was their mistake! When I called for warranty on the non-working winder, I could send it back, but would have to pay freight both ways and an "evaluation" fee. Obviously, they are not tested before they are shipped. Maybe it was a rep? forgot to add....yes it is loud, but it works.

As long as it fits perfect... Me for one Miquel ps. thanks also for doing this!

That's great! Now I want one, too! I love all your projects, Falco.

Great idea, Falco. I have the watch in question from Silix. The only thing it needs is the bezel from their Milgauss. It has the coin edge as opposed to the modern sub bezel "scalloping". Also, engraved between the lugs is an R serial number and 16610 design. The case also needs lugholes. Other than that, a good starting point! Here's after some playing around....

Very, very nice! Excellent work on an almost non-existant rep model. Thanks for sharing!

I would like a Blackjack. Telus says they won't be in Canada until late Sept. How do you like it?

Does anyone here have a Moto Q? I have one but it doesn't have MS Mobile Office. That makes it pretty much useless to me as I can only import excel and word documents to look at, but not edit. My cell phone provider keeps telling me that it is coming, but it's been 6 months already. Does anyone's have Office built in? Right now this is a glorified cell phone for me; with only media player, internet, and email.

I have ordered from Josh, Paul, Andrew, and Jay. I haven't had any problems at all. I like them to ship via EMS instead or TNT, UPS, DHL. That way, the package goes to my mail box and I don't get a bill from the courier 6 weeks later for brokerage.

A timeless classic. Very nice! My uncle has similar, but gold. I think the datejust oozes class. Good work!

Of course my countertop isn't real granite like Ubi's. It is a replica @jfreeman420 ... I know, I am trying to get friends into this hobby. "But dear, we will save on the shipping!"

The TWG 5513 was a super value for the money. I think mine has a Miyota movement. The only problem I have with it is the weak crown tube. I am down to the last 2 threads on it. Might be time for a new purchase...

Yes it is! I got it from Andrew about 14months ago. I just took it to the wave pool yesterday and she was a champ in the water! I installed a new insert and tries to dull the hands and markers a little, but they are still a bright yellow. I think the Beginmariner is a super value for the money. I wear it to work as a beater. Everyone at work knows of my "obsession" and they love to check out my new watches when I get them. They were all very impressed with this one.

Yes, it's a great deal! I just moved into this house and the first thing I thought of when I saw the countertop was Ubi. I am such a geek.

Just got the Beginmariner from Josh this week. I have never been a huge fan of the modern Rollies, preferring the 5513 over all others. But, this winter I got the modern Rollie "bug". It all started with TTK and his terrific Noobmariner pics. I really wanted another watch, but I had to lay low as I had just got a PO months earlier. Lucky for me, my wife's Yachtie died, and she wanted something new. Enter Josh and Perfect-clones I ordered and 4, yes 4, days later I got the goods!