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I have this same kit from offshore great guy and great service. I agree on the screwdriver set. Worth spending the money to upgrade. The set with the kit is ok but not great. I actually use an old snap on set I had from when I built race cars. Excellent quality and work great for watches. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

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Wow T, that is a thing of beauty. Very, very nice.

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Gentlemen, Thank you for the feedback and information, this has been very helpful. Sometimes I just need to write ideas out and get some input from members who's opinions I value. I have been grinding on this pretty good. I will just be patient and find a 1030 CAL. This is a very special build for me and the design in my mind always had a genuine movement. Hopefully, at some point I will also find an MK1 insert that is priced less than a house.... I really appreciate this forum and the great members here. Thanks again.

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Thanks B, If I go ETA Matt would do the movement and hands. So even if the ETA is modified to accept the gen dial feet, I would still have a stem height issue?

Good morning fellow enthusiasts, Been working on this one for a while. I was lucky enough to acquire a great dial from a great member. Everything (but a movement) is with or on the way to dbane for his very talented skills to bring to life. After much discussion we decided on an MQ case set, gen spec dial, gen crown and tube, and gen crystal. Looking for a "perfect" gen insert but have not come up with one yet, so initially may have a Phong red triangle. Planning to use a black horween strap with red stitching (need to swap a Rolex buckle in), also have a Yuki 7206, but may source a gen rivet at some point. My vision for this piece really has it sporting a red stitch strap with the red depth rating dial and red triangle insert. Here is my dilemma: Was planning on using a 1030 cal all along, but a friend has suggested to take an ETA and remove the base plate and cut holes for gen feet to keep the gen spec dial in tact. Would have to modify the hands to fit but this is also doable. I have been looking for a 1030 for some time now and not having much luck. Run across potential donor watches with 1030, but really do not want to destroy a vintage Rolex just to get the movement. Obviously the ETA option saves me about 1K and is easily accessible, but I also plan to keep this watch so the expense is not as much of a factor as finding the movement now, and then being able to service it in the future. Thoughts from the collective are encouraged and welcomed. Here are a couple pics: Thanks

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