droptopman

Ran across this on another forum. http://www.nixon.com/us/en/51-30-automatic-ltd-sw/A171SW.html?dwvar_A171SW_color=2244#start=1 Love Star Wars but...$2500 on a Nixon...plus this thing is 51mm.

Tudor Tuesday...crappy office lighting as its still dark.

True that. I saw one the other day for $300. It had some nice patina but....cmon man 300 for a pearl.

Outstanding work Jack. You do some great builds. I prefer the fatter font Yuki insert, but a gen mkiii would really look great on that piece.

Not necessarily a better case...pointed crown guard "PCG" cases are sought after, more likely the gilt dials may have been replaced at service. You see them (PCG cases) for sale with service dials occasionally. I prefer the standard CG's myself, but some really like the PCG's. There are many variables on vintage watches and especially vintage GMT's. The small versus large GMT hand and the correct date wheels. This stuff gets debated all the time. Most would say the small hand was used through 1966 and maybe a little later with the gilt dials and then the larger hand was used when the dials were changed to matte in late 1966. 66 was the big transition for Rolex moving from gilt to matte dials. So you see both versions in 66 for GMT, Sub, Explorers. Most would also agree that the original date wheels on the GMT had closed 6's and 9's, round 3's and a hooked 7's up until sometime in the early 70's. This is a decent source for quick information; although I do not agree with all of it. http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/

Good discussion. Only one brand for me...although of late I have been looking at some vintage PP for a dress watch for work. They say when Rolex owners grow up they buy a PP...

Congratulations! Outstanding work. Excellent looking 1970 Sub you have built. Always a great feeling to get one of these projects completed and on the wrist. Personal preference would be to add a matching pearl to that insert, but that is just me... Enjoy and wear in good health.

Thanks its a t21 original dome.

I believe the #2 pointed crown guards were only used through 1963. So all those would be gilt dialed watches. Al least originally.

Awesome. Looks great. Definitely prefer the modern GMT to the modern Sub. Enjoy that beauty.

Love the watch, but I really like that Hoya hiding behind it !! Lol, good eyes my friend you can only see part of the label. One of my all time favorites

This happened to me once. I cannot remember what dealer or if it was even a watch. Thinking it might have been some parts. But the seller gave me a name and location to use. It went fine once I put in the information. I thought it odd too and was a little hesitant but it all worked out OK.

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I prefer Angus "Puretime" or Toro "ToroBravos". Both have always been solid over the years.

Awesome as always. Man you do some great work.

Hilary

Just get a new pearl. No need to replace the whole insert....

Thanks Mike. I know these cases are very time consuming for you and appreciate all the work you do for us. Good information here. As others have stated I use gift all the time with friends and people I deal with regularly, pay the fees for those I do not know. I generally request gift from new members as the seller is as just as much risk as the buyer. Last couple of sales, I was very careful about who I sold them too. In fact, I just waited until someone I knew wanted the watches. Even if it takes longer it is worth it to me to deal with someone I know, especially on the higher end pieces. Kind of sad as the noobs need to get transactions completed to build their profile, but just too risky anymore to take a chance on someone I do not know.

You are my hero[emoji869] Those are some of the finest examples in the world. Cheers Brother[emoji483]

@dbane883, you changed the insert from your ghost to the super, uber, ultra fat font. Trying out this Everest strap on one of my subs. Dbane was nice enough to send this my way. Like the look, not sure about the feel yet.