droptopman

Beautiful. Great watch for a suit. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

For me, It's an emotional process not a logical one:). Even though it may start with a logical plan it can be hard to stay on budget and the desire to complete it outweighs common sense sometimes. I am in the middle of a GMT build and did a plan with a spreadsheet to maintain a budget. 6 months into this process....on second donor watch, more gen parts than originally planned and still have no idea when it will be done. In the end I believe I will really cherish it due to all the work that went into it. And at the end of the day I will have a great piece for less than half of what the gen would cost. I have had plenty of gen Rolexes but anyone can go buy a gen. This part of the hobby is all new to me as I used to just go buy watches I liked. Now I actually research them and I am learning about them and Rolex history. That is probably the coolest part of the hobby to me. Just doing the research to source correct parts has been a real educational experience for me. I still do not possess the skills, knowledge or courage to put it together yet....but that is a goal. To build my own Franken. For now I will leave it to my favorite watch smith. But I can do research and source parts:) Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

I posted a thread on doing a TC bracelet a while back in the Rolex section. I prefer the white lightning as well. And some other handy work makes a huge difference on these rep bracelets. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Amazing build. I had a BK sub c and it was a nice piece but the insert drove me nuts. This is very well executed. Congrats. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

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+1 TC lume is excellent. Just like gen. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

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Beautiful build Dave. That is just a gorgeous time piece. Goes nice with those cuff links :-) Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

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Very cool, but I am waiting for the clone/rep Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Me old beater. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Matt is building me one like kbh posted above but with the modern gen champagne dial with white indices. I think one of the best all around pieces. Wear with anything. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

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I did outer ring like this Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Yes like that. My wrist 7.25 so watches too big for inner only but too small for both so cut out a couple inches on the outer ring and glue it on. Works good Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Same here talk to him almost everyday. He is usually quick on communication. I will email him about his pm mailbox. Hang in there it is worth it. His builds are awesome. Don't think he does the 2 though only the 36mm's. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Is there two pieces to the pad/pillow? If there is an outer "ring" on the pad/pillow I have cut material out and glued it back on the inner pad. This worked fine and was what the manufacturer suggested. Nice winder btw. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

That is awesome. Don't think I have ever seen one done like that, absolutely stunning. The sel links really do the trick. Always been one of my favorite models. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Don't want to say. Both were trusted dealers and for the most part are good guys with good service just might not know movements as well as my WS (watch smith) and are reliant on the factory to supply and confirm the movements. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

I put it in the mail:). We are similar 6' 3" 210 lbs. weight lifter so a slim 210. I waited a bit too like 8 weeks + But here u go just to show u it's worth it. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

All good man. That's why they make different models. I am a big guy so would prefer the DDII size but mymanmatt only makes this size and if u saw it in person u would know why I stick with his builds. I had a gen just like this and be hard to tell them apart. And if you knew me you would see I can pull off the gold:). Kind of an 80's guy. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

M2m is member to member. In other words I usually buy watches from the sales boards here and on the other forums. As opposed to ordering from the factory. That way it is already in the states, ships quicker, pay with paypal (in most cases) and the seller has already evaluated the watch. Doesn't always work out as I have had to replace movements is some of those as well but generally I have a much better idea of the strengths and weaknesses of a piece from another member. Can ask for specific pics or information. I'm no veteran here nor an expert but in my brief time here--which I love the forum and the hobby-- I have learned that these are reps with generally low quality control so when I am looking at a purchase I add in the cost to have it checked out/fixed to my budget. I found a great watch smith here and send them to him to fix them up and in most cases add some gen goodies:) Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Same here. Try to stick to m2m. Last 2 from factory had wrong movement. Can't send it back, no partial refund. Both these I could not find m2m and both are donor watches, both upgraded so I could use the movements. Even though pictures clearly show wrong movement no refund or even acknowledgement to take any responsibility. Simply told I am wrong.....factory says it's ...... When we all know it is not. Will not make that mistake again. As for paying I do not like WU and generally use CC with no issues. Keep a card with lower limit for the internet. Did do bank transfer once but fees are really high. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

GOLD!!! Sent from my droptop using telepathy.