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Ok that helps. Checked a couple of the dealers. Did not see any with this style "patina" probably the closest was a dial from Yuki. Josh "perfect clones" has several 5512/5513. Keep searching or you could buy one and have a modder redo the lume the way you want it or replace with another dial. http://www.pf-818.com/0rlsv01007-vintage-5512-660ft200m-date-a2836-p-9482.html http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/8677972/9763314.htm

T, I had this same thought. Putting a Yuki 3135 in my incoming TC LV with a gen insert, crown/tube and crystal. But as I started examining this, it seems it would make more sense to just put in a high grade Swiss ETA and keep the existing TC parts. Since TC dial and hands are quite good does not make sense to go the y3135 route for me on this piece. Not even sure why I am doing any of this since I am in the vintage craze anyways......but I have always had a thing for the LV and the maxi dial. Plus the green is pretty much Seahawk green. Go Hawks! Now if I was starting from scratch and just had a TC case set--then that may be a whole different plan. Sourcing a gen dial, hands, DWO and all the other goodies would make for a great build and may make more sense. Be expensive obviously but be a fun build.

A picture of what you are looking for may be helpful.

I like the tank also.

Oh this saddens me very much. My condolences and blessings to his family and those close to him. May you rest in peace Cats. While not engaged with him personally, I have followed this via the forum and I have much respect for the thoughtfulness and kindness of this community. What an awesome display of compassion.

Thanks. I used my dremel with a synthetic fine pad on the curve and the sides. Very lightly then test fit, then repeat until I liked the fit. I took too much off one set, so glad I had ordered 3 sets of WSO 580's. With genuine end links, I would probably use 1200 wet/dry and do it by hand. One thing to bugger up a set of $25 end links, another thing to mess up a genuine set. We have different cases though so not sure how much that matters for the fit. The end links was an easy fix, the hardest part was modifying the bracelet ends to take the 2mm bars without taking too much metal and ruining the bracelet. It was close as there is not much metal there to work with. Good luck.

Finally some snow Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Nice. That second one looks really good. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Wholly smokes is this guy for real. [emoji85][emoji87][emoji86] Love the platinum/gold explanation. He even states 29 jewels and it's clearly stamped 25. That is an Eta right? Too funny. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

No expert but I agree the HR dials are pretty nice. My HR 6538 which is on the way for a dome plexi and new insert which takes some modding to make work but you can see the dial is decent for printed gilt. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

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Just awesome. A great year too [emoji106]. Sooner or later I will find one for my 1016. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Gen dial? If not who is maker? Beautiful piece. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Keep ordering straps and bracelets...still not sure which look I like best. I guess I can rotate. I do love the feel of these horween straps. Two more on the way. Black with red stitch and black with white. Or on tan Or 93150 Or 7206 Opinions? Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

New strap for my favorite piece Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Great shots of a great and diverse collection. You have pieces for every occasion and attire. Snow really makes a nice backdrop for the pictures. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Marti, Did you try and hand wind it? Sometimes my GMT does this and with a good 25 hand winds, she runs perfectly again. For some reason when on the winder she does not always store up a power reserve.

Good morning, I realized this morning that I have spent 1 year here at RWG. What a great year it has been. I have learned so much over the past year and have developed some great friendships along the way. I have determined that I am hopelessly obsessed with watches and this great hobby in general. I owe a great debt to the forum and to many of you who have helped me individually. Thank you. I have always loved watches, especially Rolexes, but never really knew much about them, other than I liked the way they looked and felt and that they had automatic movements. I have owned a handful of gens over the years, but to be honest I did not even know the model numbers just the names. I always considered myself a "watch collector" but the reality is that I was clueless about the details. I did read enough to know that Rolex was making a lot of changes to their product line over the last few years. I have told this story before. I joined the forum initially to try out some modern Rolex's as I was getting ready to buy a new gen. I wanted to try out the larger sizes and ceramic inserts. My last gen purchase was a Yachtmaster back in 2008 and I had recently sold it to a friend. I had a nice fund put aside for a new gen, but was unsure if I would like the new models, so finding this place would give me the opportunity to try out some new models to help decide what gen to eventually buy. I never knew this would turn into a full on addiction... My first purchase when I joined the forum was a BK Sub C, I ordered this within days of joining the forum--after much reading and research. I lost track but I think I went through about 30+ reps over the year. Most were modded or frankens, but also bought my share of OTB reps. Tried every modern Rolex rep I thought I might like.... As I spent more time on the forum, there was a paradigm shift from modern to vintage timepieces. After seeing all the beautiful vintage builds by members here, I found myself reading and studying vintage pieces more and more. I am fascinated with vintage Rolexes much more than modern ones. The thin cases, elegant lines, and simplistic beauty. Also really liked the idea of doing builds so I could pick my own parts and style to the piece. It seems that my tastes have changed considerably and if you look at my current collection, it appears that I really like no date, domed plexi, simple timepieces. First photo is from August 2014, as you can see the only vintage piece is the 16750. TC LN was on my wrist that day, but I have since sold it. The next photo was taken last weekend and is my current collection. Please do not make fun of my quartz row. Almost all of the modern pieces have been sold and replaced with vintage builds. The DJ and DD were build by Mymanmatt and have sentimental value, so not sure if I will part with them. The 16613 is an old rep that is not very accurate and is not gen spec, but has solid gold bezel and bracelet so not sure what to do with it. I really do not wear it anymore. I am pretty happy with the current stable. There is a TC LV on the way, but honestly do not know if I will wear it. Only current project going on is a real deal 6538 fraken build with gen movement and all the goodies. Just in the acquiring parts phase. That and sourcing more tools so I can do more work on my own. I really enjoy working on them. At some point will attempt a full disassembly and reassemble. One fact that I would have not expected. I joined other forums and some gen forums and the gen Rolex knowledge base here is quite amazing. Just blows me away at the knowledge and experience some of our members have. Like a Rolex encyclopedia. I have scoured the internet before looking for an answer, spend hours looking, then PM another member and they know right away. One of the great benefits of being part of this awesome community, the shared experiences and information. Been an awesome ride and I really find much peace, harmony and happiness from the hobby and this community. You have become part of my daily life. A part that provides me much joy. Many thanks to RWG and the great members of the forum. Mark

Beautiful piece. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Refinished the Yuki 7206. Fit and feel is much better now but still going to get a 9315. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Nice job by the misses. Great collection you have there. Best part of a new winder is filling it up[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106] Although as you said you will only have one spot left. Good way to manage how many pieces to keep. Once full if one comes in one gets sold. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

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Great picture. We have had an unusual snowless season in my region this year. Merry Christmas all. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Merry Christmas [emoji319][emoji318][emoji320][emoji322]to my watch collecting internet brothers. May you have a blessed holiday season and 2015. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

The Josh vintage folded bracelet "7836" I received needed to be drilled out to accept 2mm bars. Both the bracelet and end links. The end links were not a great fit on my Jmb 1016 case and WSO 580 end links fit better. Initially I used WSO spring bars but have switched to ST. Maybe if I used these other bars recommended above I would not have needed to modify the bracelet but I do believe it was set up for 1.8 bars. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.