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CWP? Is that Michael Young? Thanks, Brad

Hello all, I need a set of 1665/1680 hands, preferably with aged lume for a build. Also, I need these to fit a gen 1570 movement. Who do you think currently has the best hands available? Thanks, Brad

Good luck getting a response from NDT. I must have sent them 6 or 7 emails over the past month or so. I've never received a reply. I guess they're getting all the business they need...

Great info. In that case, I need a straight!

I'm still a newbie.,,what's the difference between straight or round? Thanks, bs

What do you all recommend to apply to the gasket? Some sort of light oil?

Do you know where can I get one? Thanks, bs

Thank you.

Thanks. Does it damage the dial at all, cause rust, etc? Thanks, Brad

How long do you soak them? Thanks, Brad

Thanks, guys. Now I just need to find a replacement. Thanks, bs

Hello all, I bought this Sub replica awhile back. It's starting to lose some time, even on a watch winder. From what I gather, I can buy a new movement for less than a service would cost. Plus, I'd like to try working on it myself. Can any of you tell me which movement this is, or if you can recommend a better movement that would fit? Many thanks, Brad

That's $1000?!??!?! I think that's highway robbery.

I just bought a DRSD dial from NDT , and I think it looks great.

I stumbled upon a red-era Sub, but the red dial was replaced at some point with a white dial. The only authentic, non-refinished red dial I've found was $4100, and it looks like crap. I figure if my watch is missing the original dial already, I'd like it to look more correct. Thanks, Brad

I looked at a couple pieces on Minh's website last night, but since I'd just spent 4 hours being abused in a flight simulator for my annual check ride, I was too tired to do any real shopping. I tried to finish up this morning, and the website goes to one of those buy-a-website pages. Can you recommend any other websites with a good selection of dials? Thanks, Brad

Well gents, I've done some number crunching. Here's what I've come up with so far: 6542 Build Movement - $??? Case set /bezel: Phong $1450 Insert: JoeyB $175 Dial: Ingod44 $135 Hands: EBay $195 Roulette date wheel: eBay $50 Genuine Crown: eBay $100 Crystal: Tropic 25-116 $18 Bracelet: Yuki - $197 The subtotal without a movement comes to $2320!!! I figure a suitable Rolex movement will cost at least $1500. Throw in a cleaning and service (since I'm no watchmaker)' and that's another $500. That brings me to $4320 for a watch with basically no resale value. But alas! All is not lost. I think the best course of action for me is to find an authentic 1675 in decent running order. All I'll do to that is get a gilt or PanAm dial from ingod44 (can't decide which I like more), a small GMT hand, and a Joey B insert, and I'll have an authentic watch that looks 90% the part, but can be easily converted back to stock if I ever need to sell.

Wow. I'm stunned. I priced all the parts, and I'm looking at $4300 WITHOUT counting the movement. Unbelievable.

Thanks, CC. BTW, is that Minh Quy?

Thanks for the replies so far. So for a 6542, can you all offer advice as to where to source the best Case? Phong? Bezel Insert? Joey B? Dial? Ingod44? Bracelet? Hands? I think I'll try and source a genuine movement. Many thanks, Brad

Hello all, I have a genuine Rolex Cal. 1560 movement, and would like to build an incredible vintage-looking 5512 Submariner. Can you all offer advice as to where to source the best Case? Crystal? Bezel & Insert? Lume dot marker? Dial? Bracelet? Many thanks, Brad

Gents, This isn't going to be easy. Phong's son's 6542 has the dial all wrong. It says Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. I believe real 6542 say Officially Certified Chronometer.

I'm still new to the forum. What's a TC? Thanks, bs Never mind...figured it out.

Thanks. It looks pretty nice, but I'm not sure the case back looks correct?

Sweet watch! Love the Pan Am dial.