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Just PM'd matt and he told me that he can do it... now to find out how much it's going to cost me

Very nice watch, I would love to see more pictures of it.

Guys this is exactly what I'm looking for. After seeing it on Hodinkee's Youtube channel; one of their "A week on the wrist" videos - I was instantly in love. I've never been turned on by the Datejust until recently, but I think it was because of the older looking jubilee bracelet. This newer version is perfect. 36mm case, stainless steel/white gold, silver dial, stick markers, traditional date window... I want one. I've gone to a few vendors websites, but only have been able to find similar watches... this exact watch seems to be difficult to find. Q: Is there a TD that carries these? Q: If not, is my only option to "franken" one myself from a similar rep? ( or purchase a gen, or course ) Thank you for taking the time

I got this from Josh actually, from Perfect Clones - this is the same as what Andrew sells? What does bp mean? A gen insert/bezel is easy, I might just look for one.

So this watch appears to be a perfect copy TO ME, but I'm pretty new to the rep world. It's already "superlumed", but it could be a bit more blue, and I've noticed that the "S" on SEA-DWELLER is different than that of the gen. I'm interested to know what mods could be done to improve this watch. Your thoughts? Here are some pictures

PLEASE? I've searched the heck out of this issue, and everyone seems to have the OPPOSITE problem.

Anyone? I could really use some help here.

I expected the solution to be simple like adjusting the bezel spring like on a Submariner, but instead I found 3 ball bearings resting on small springs and a unidirectional clicker resting on a spring under the for corners of the bezel. Any idea on what exactly makes it harder/easier to turn?

laaaaaaaaaaaaame thanks! i feel much better now. all i have right now is a spring bar tool, and i was planning on getting a case back removal tool as well... anything else that i NEED for this job?

There are 2 "specs" of dirt, or something underneath the crystal. I'm 100% sure they weren't there the last time I wore the watch. Please advise. Right behind the 2 O'Clock marker against the rehaut, the spec is on the dial/face Right above the 8 O'Clock marker, near the mercedes. It is touching the crystal on the underside

"You bought gen spring bars for your rep and expected him to install them? Honestly man, that's just plain ballsy! (You sir, have brass ones lol )" Zero f***s given I guess... In all honesty, what happened was the worst-case scenario - in which, he said no. If I put him in an awkward position, I'm sure he's already over it. He even did it with enough tact, and explained his position well enough that I didn't go home and cry about it. But honestly, my watch would be in great hands having it served there if they didn't mind. My thinking: Kia/Hyundai have been pretty blatant about copying Mercedes for example. Now, it would be foolish for a Kia owner to expect a Mercedes service center to perform Warranty work, but on the other hand, it would be foolish of a Mercedes service center to turn away a Kia owner because they want an oil change. I work at a BMW dealership, and revenue is revenue... also, the technicians at Mercedes are masters at their craft. I understand that a Kia is very different mechanically than a Mercedes, so it's not a perfect example, but I think you get my point. "Also, how did you get the gen SB to fit the rep holes in the lugs? They are typically (not always) smaller holes and "fatter" bars... I'm intrigued!" Forced it. It was a b****. Thanks for the kind words about the photo. I'm pretty happy with my Galaxy S5 (the only camera i own).

So I'll preface THIS review with a "Feel free to freak out because... it's not a real fake". I felt like doing a review of this watch, and I felt like this is the audience to share it with. Please enjoy my review of the "ultimate" Invicta Pro Diver. While getting impatient for my first fake Rolex to arrive (a DSSD), I researched and ordered yet another fake Rolex. I'm sure this watch is not new to anyone here; the Invicta Pro Diver. I'm also pretty sure there are literally over 500 variants of the Pro Diver series, ranging from under $80 to over $1000. I took some time and sorted out the "what", "why", and "how much" for the watches which most closely approximate an actual Rolex Submariner. If you're considering getting one, this should be helpful. These are the key differences I found between the watches in the Pro Diver subset... (feel free to correct any errors I've made in my research) keep in mind there are MANY models I'm not including because I only focused my research on about 5 sub-models. Major differences: -Crystal: Mineral [All Models] or Sapphire [Mod 9937, 9938] -Crown: Screw down [Mod 9937, 8926] or button [Mod 8932] -Movements (most common): Quartz [Mod 8932], Japanese Citizen Miyota 8215 21J [Mod 8926], Seiko Automatic NH25A 21J & NH35A 24J [Mod 8926], Swiss Movement: Swiss ETA 2824-2 25J [Mod 9938] & SWISS ETA 2824-2 26J [Mod 9937] -Bracelet: Hollow link [All Models] or Solid link [Mod 9937] -Clasp: fold-over [All Models] or deployant [Mod 9937] Foldover Deployant -Bezel: Scalloped & Coin Edge (most models) Scalloped (Omega style) Coin Edge (Rolex Style) The top-selling and best-reviewed watches are the 8932, the 8926, and 9937, in order of cost. All are water resistant to 200M, and all look nearly identical. I was between purchasing the 8926 & 9937 initially, because they both have automatic movements and both have screw-down crowns. For snobbish reasons, the Quartz movement had been immediately ruled out. Older models of the 8926 have the Miyota movement, while newer versions were upgraded to the Seiko. If you don't know, the difference between the NH25A & NH35A (besides the number of jewels) is that the NH35A has a hacking feature as well as a winding crown, whereas the NH25A movement has neither of those features. So did I want my watch to say "JAPAN MOVT" or "SWISS MOVT"... I wasn't sure the cost was worth the difference, so I kept researching. The next thing I found was that there are TWO bracelets available; hollow links or solid links, and out of all the Pro Divers out there only the 9937 got the solid links. As I looked closer, the 9937 also has a nicer looking deployant type clasp. I was pretty much sold. The bracelet is a pretty major part of my decision when buying any watch, and I knew I'd like the heft of this one better. Everything I read seemed to reinforce that the 9937 was the best choice; the 26 Jewel Swiss Movt was arguably the best movement available, and a sapphire crystal was only available for the 9937 alone. Okay, so back to price. You can find Invicta watches at Zales, Sears, JCPenney, Kohls, & Macys.... and of course eBay and Amazon. Stay away from Blue Fly... I've never read more bad reviews of a website in my entire life. I don't know how that website is still up. 8932 Quartz: MSRP $195.00 - Can be found for under $80 online, expect to pay over $100 at a store. I found 2 "new in box" listings on eBay for under $40. 8926 Japanese Auto: MSRP $315.00 - Typical seems to be about $80 - $150. Most sellers don't have info on which movement is inside, and some show the "8926" model # yet describe it as a Quartz watch. From the better sellers I've noticed the cheaper ones tend to have the older Miyota movement. 9937 Swiss Auto: MSRP $1295.00 - Typical seems to be about half. I started my search because I saw this watch in person at Zales, on sale for $849. Most reputable online stores will sell for as little at $600-625 w/ free shipping. I snagged mine for $325 on eBay, new in box (with fingers crossed it would actually show up). It was likely old stock purchased in bulk (watch stamped from 2010), and yes, my watch needed a good wind when I took it out of the box. So, it arrived... out of the box my first impression was "Wow, this is a gorgeous watch!" Really. The bracelet is beautiful, the case is very highly polished, and the heft of the watch feels excellent in the hand. I actually like this bracelet better than the genuine Submariner. Setting the time and date, the movement feels good and the date rolled over smoothly. Crown screwed back in nicely as well. Wore it around all day and I love looking at it. About 12 hours since setting it, I think it's running +2 seconds. Atomic clock confirms, we'll see where it's at after 8 hours of rest. The only thing I find to be poor on this watch is the lume. The lume on the markers and hands are slightly off-white with a slightly yellow hue instead of pure white during the daytime, and the light is dim when illuminating. It is definitely bright enough to read the time in the dark even hours after lights out, but I expected a brighter lume. Also the markers are not as bright as the hands. Overall, I'm very happy with the watch and will wear it for a long time. If you're going to get one, I advise you do not spend your money on the Quartz, and make sure you get either the 8215 Miyota movement, the NH35A Seiko movement, or the 9937. If the Rolex look is important in your decision, make sure you get one with a Coin Edge bezel as I've found nearly all models are available with both types of bezels, including the 9937. Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts, please share yours!

Also redid my lume shot....

Got brand new (thicker) spring bars from local Rolex shop today. I then had the same problem with the bracelet not sitting flush against the case. Reason being, only one side of the spring bar would sink. The holes must be offset because after the first side sinks, the opposite side WOULD NOT. Played with it for damn near an hour. I curved the spring bar, played with a bit more, and then it finally set in. Fits perfect now, but I had to curve the spring bar to do it... same for both spring bars. A little displeased, but I can deal. I was also surprised to learn that my Rolex dealer would not touch my watch in any way. Wouldn't change my bracelet for me, re-size it, nothing. Granted, I'm capable of doing all those things - but normally I expect the service to accompany my purchase of new parts when it's something simple like spring bars and changing a bracelet. Apparently, handling my watch in any way is a violation of their franchise agreement with Rolex. Or maybe it was just his way of punishing me for owning a fake. I suspect however, that either way, if I had a friendly relationship with the gentlemen behind the counter, he'd be willing to overlook such a trivial thing in a heartbeat. I was EVEN MORE SURPRISED to learn that this "policy" also applies to my Invicta Pro Diver I had with me that I wanted to have looked at for a possible adjustment to the movement. Apparently Invicta is a pretty sore spot for Rolex... I'm not sure where I'm going to get my watch serviced in the future, and am a little bit bummed about it. I hope I can find someone trustworthy close by.