Sub007

Yup, unfortunately

Which REP version would you suggest to get the gold hands to match the gold markers on the GEN dial? I have only seen ( as it was one of my first reps, the previous one which had correct #4 but kinda copper gold hands and markers)

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Tachy has no relevance in a straight dial swap.

Are you familiar with taking watches apart? If so, it's fairly simple. The hardest thing about it is removing and re-installing the sub dial hands.

Thanks! Is it true that availability of IWC parts is very limited or non existent in future due to new policy of Richemont?

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Just to keep this thread alive, I have some GEN 3714 Dials (white with gold and black with silver both brand new)...who in EU could have these fit to a REP 3714 ??? Or can it be done quite easy? Is there a `how to` thread anywhere? 

This guy sells a lot at insane prices (just look at his trading history) but then again....laser welding and all...I would not take the risk on these cases

Uhh, you might better consider my Franken LOL...just my 2 c´s

This guy is selling every year a couple of times the same package. Last time I was watching this was when I was thinking of going super franken so I actually bid but stopped when it got way out of control (the pricing that is). Because for this money you better get a GEN or a Franken (like I have built). 

...so might be of help to you (these were the winning prices of the auction back in February of this year)

Bezel: 380
Retaining ring: 280
Case: 980
Back Case: 361

Total for the casel: $2001 + $55 shipping 

So if you want to Franken your pants off then add:

Gen (serviced) Movement: 1500 euro

Gen Dial: 400 euro (starting price)

Gen Hands: 200 euro

Gen Tube & Crown: 200 euro

Gen T19 Plexi: 130 euro (service one that is)

Gen Bracelet: 600 euro 

Grand Total of Parts: $5.030

Then add the cost of professional assembly, waterproofing etc....I guess you´ll be at $ 5.250,- ...and for that money you definitely have a GEN and add a grand more and you´ll have one with papers and box LOL 

Franken Spider Day 

Looking at the wear this has been someones daily beater once....1.1 million OMG that is crazy 

Count me in!

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Amazing collection, very well thought out. That 5513 is fantastic and the gen spider dial must of cost a small fortune.

Yep :-) just saw similar one being offered on the bay for $990...so go figure

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Guys, thanks for the compliments and suggestions. I´m definitely feeling the love for a Daytona. Actually I have been looking for more than a year now. Actually lusting for these babies, so if anyone would like to part with it and be sure that it gets some TLC from vintage rolex lover 

Here are the daytona´s I´m looking for..or actually `drooling` for would be better word to describe my state of mind towards these precious timepieces

My Vintage Rolex Collection

The time has come to finally show you all my vintage Rolex collection. I love every one of them and still wondering about what should come next. Suggestions?

Thanks for watching! 

- Sub007

Nr. 1: Rolex 16014 Franken Datejust (built by StoneP)

Parts: Gen 16014 Case, Gen Tube, Gen Stem& 600 Crown, Gen Caseback, Gen Bezel, Gen Linen Dial, DWO (rep), Clark 25-135 xtal, 2834 movement, Rep Jubilee and ends (Riyi), Gen spec 2.0 mm springbars

I´m a sucker for vintage rolex and the Datejust seemed such an elegant and very wearable watch, especially when wearing suits and cuffed shirts. Sourced this watch with StoneP who is just great guy with too many Rolex parts LOL. So when he wanted to get rid of some parts I pulled the trigger. But then the franken bug bit me and I wanted more, more and more...so while I intended to `just` buy GEN dial I ended up buying fully built Franken. But the result is just breathtaking, linen dial is something you have to see in real life and this is a 6 million gen case in pristine condition. Engine turned, I love it and at 36mm it feels so nice on the wrist. Found a very nice rep jubilee on the bay from Riyi002 (what a gentleman) and fitted some gen spec springs to it. 

Nr. 2: Rolex GMT 16700 (TW Maker with GEN Insert)

So I just love this watch because it really adds colour to the black and white of Rolex Sports watches. The rep insert was really bad so I changed it for this GEN insert (required a new bezel as well). And now it looks and feels like GEN to me. Got this particular watch from Marvellous Replica (not sure if he´s TD here) but he is one of my favourite TD´s. This for sure is a keeper!!!

Nr. 3: Rolex 5513 Franken Submariner  

Parts: Cartel 5513 case (Modded to a 1984 5513 by Rolojack), Helenarou Caseback, NOS Swiss ETA 2846, GEN ROLEX 5513 Spider Dial, GEN TUDOR Mercedes Hands, GEN ROLEX 5513 Insert, GEN ROLEX T-19, Aftermarket Bezel Assembly, Athaya 702 tube & crown, Yuki Bracelet and clasp, WSO 580 ends, Gen spec spring bars

This was the one that got me all started with vintage Rolex in the first place. It has been discussed by my elaborately on this forum. And thanks to the great craftmanship of Rolojack and assembly and watchmaking skills of DR3M3L (Mod at RWI) this baby is now finished. Love the clean look of it and the gen spider dial is really making this a one of kind 5513. 

Nr. 4: Rolex 16600 Seadweller

Parts: Stock BP SD with TC Dial, TC hands, TC insert, TC bracelet & clasp, GEN 704 Crown, Swiss ETA movement

This baby originally comes from @OCCB2 who is by far one the greatest guys I ever met on the forums. True gentleman and went out on a limb to get this baby safe from CONUS to EU. It originally came with TC crown but fitted one of my 704 crowns as the TC kept slipping. And now it is a nice and steady beater with great lume, has date but no cyclops (so no issues LOL) and TC parts surely make this one badass rep that could certainly meet up with GEN. 

At the beach

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Man, you rock! This is amazing piece of craftmanship. 

Amazing, only thing that will separate these from GEN is that they will smell fresh LOL. I have quite a collection of GEN vintage boxes, papers of seventies and eighties but these look good. 

Welcom mate! Already pulled the trigger what did you order?

Sounds like previous owner has fixed links with the wrong loctite I guess you're better of buying another one. Or try ultrasonic cleaning or WD40

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Thx guys! Will post some more pics soon. A Franken DJ Linen Dial from @StoneP is on its way, so excited to have the 5513 and DJ

Daytona frozen @6
 

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Speechless mate! Great eye for detail, this is what I call Pure magic, love the dial, the caseback sticker is great. As gen as it can get IMHO

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OMG, what a douchebag. this is what makes Rep community look bad!

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They're gen.

Thx, and these are 704's then? Can these be used to replace 703?

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Looking for Rolex Crown experts to confirm if these are GEN 704 monoblock (or something else), as they are solid SS and not wrapped like 703. They all have hexagonal stem shafts, some signs of use. Crowns IMHO look really crisp. 

I´ll stop the talking and go on to the pics and let you be the judges:

#1 Crown

#2 Crown

#3 Crown

OMG, dramatic picture and just saw the `wildfire map` of Alaska, and man that´s really scary to see. Trust your daughter will be fine. No rain coming???

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