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Too funny. You guys are too nice:) Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

I am doing similar 1016 build with dial and ETA hands from Yuki for $110ish. Just request eta dial and hands when ordering. I think Yuki's current dial looks great. Dial and hand Lume matches nicely. I did order TC hands also and if I use those I will send the whole piece to cwazy for relume. Yuki seems to be most cost effective approach. Did quit a bit of research on this and reached out to some experienced 1016 builders. Yuki was great to deal with, quick comms and shipping. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Cats, So sorry to hear about your situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May peace be with you. Mark Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Board meeting today so little more formal. Love this larger DJ Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

All good MJ, Beautiful piece by the way. Love the fading on the insert. dbanes is like that also. I am just in love with that gilt dial in the second picture. On the hunt, but every time I think I found the one I want, I find something that I do not like on it. It's the OCD.... Again thanks for all the help everyone.

+1 I saw it too. Same questions. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

I'm in conus and it usually takes a while to get the tracking as in a week or two before it lands somewhere that will update the tracking. Been normal experience to see nothing and check every few days then all of a sudden it's in LA clearing customs:). Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Is that all I think I will get 2:) Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Looks fast. What is it? Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

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GMT again. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

The "Bart Simpson" has a squatty crown like Bart's hair. Here are a couple of pics one white and one gilt. If only that gilt one was still for sale.....

I am looking at another case from the same seller.

Thanks for all the feedback it has really helped me. On the hunt for a 1966 5512/13. I kind of like the gilt "Bart Simpson" model, just because it is a little different. Any suggested sources outside the norm...ebay, Chrono24, Bobs Watches, VRF.... If anyone runs across a nice 66 send me a link:) Thanks again.

Thanks for all the input it was very helpful. I forgot that I ordered one of PBDAD's Project X Subs, so that would be another modern version and sort of a no date modern sub. Although by the time I actually receive it, it may be vintage:). Spend some more time looking at gens again this weekend. Nothing really grabs me except for the Ceramic Pepsi GMT which is 36K and is out of my price range. It would be stupid to buy something just to buy something. If they did a SS GMT Pepsi version I would have ordered one of those as I can stare at that insert for hours...It is one of those pieces I know without wearing I would love. With that being said, I am definitely going vintage on the next piece. So a follow up question for you guys. I love 6538's and 5512/13's. Obviously a gen 6538 is out of question, but a gen 5512/13 is doable. However, I could potentially build 1 or 2 pretty nice frankens for what a nice 5512/13 gen would cost. I know some of you have experience with both (builds and gens). So buy or build? Thanks again

Need a translator...interested to see a 1675 case. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

That SD is really sweet. Thanks for the feedback. I do like the 1966 ish 5512/5513 a bunch but also the Seamaster from that era. My 1016 is based on a 1966 also. Birth year. The modern models are easy just go buy one. Vintage I will need to do a lot of shopping until one jumps out at me. Keep the comments coming it helps. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Thanks guys, wavering a bit on modern versus vintage. Think I will wait until my 1016 is done and see how much I will sport another vintage piece. I do like those maxi dials but I also like the slenderness of the vintage cases.... Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Great story. I love your description. The dreaded head shake and sigh and maybe an ohhhh. I can sometimes sense those via email when I send stuff to my WS. I hope it works out for you. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Good afternoon, This is my 1,000 post....never knew I would spend so much time here So I am grinding on a gen Rolex purchase so thought I would reach out for some feedback/help. Little background information. Current rep pieces on the winder, my humble collection: 116334, 116233, 118238 (both modded/build by Matt), 216570, 11622 (modded BK WM9), 16613 (really old rep), 16610 (TC), 16750 somewhat franken and a modded 1016 that is being assembled. Of the gens I have had it is close call between the 14060, 16523, and 16613 for my favorite. If I really think back the 14060 was probably the most versatile watch I have ever had. Just seemed to work for any occasion--except really formal. Just an easy and great piece to wear. Here is my narrowed down list: 114060, or 214270. I love simple dials and no dates. One of the reasons I am going gen on one of these models is because there really is not a good rep of any these, at least to my eyes. I had also considered going vintage 5512/5513 or 1016 or another 14060, but then there is servicing and other potentially expensive issues with a gen that old, so part of my thinking is to buy a new or close to new model with warranty intact. Any thoughts? Thanks for any input.

OK update, he brought it in and it is huge.....It is pretty dang nice. I think I will go online and order one for my work phone. Looks like it will not come until 10/21, but no big deal. They are giving me $300 for my 5s. I know without pics it didn't happen so here you go.

My good friend has been up at the store since early this morning, he is on his way to my office with his new 6 plus. I will check it out in person and see if I will upgrade my 5s. He is like a little kid, been texting me since 5am......he is an Apple Fan Boy, I am not....but I will try and share in his excitement. I guess it is like when I talk to him about watches, I am all excited and he just has a blank stare, like I could really give a ****** You have a dozen watches whats the big deal that you are getting another one.

He has some serious frankens and gens.

That is some serious collecting there. Dig all that bling. Cant even see any metal on that GMT, totally covered in stones....

Sunrise in the Pacific Northwest. Driving to work with the top down:) Really like this piece, but I will like it better when I drop a gen dial in her. For a larger size she sure is comfortable and easy to wear.