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This watch is just amazing.... seriously beautiful work. I would love to have this on my wrist.

This one takes the cake!!! $488k... seller also sells cheap car parts and african ties... http://www.ebay.com/itm/WOW-1-1-Piece-Unique-Vintage-Solid-18K-Gold-Mechanical-Watch-Rolex-Movt-LOOK-/121568461292?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4e0b81ec

Bit of time in the office - 5513 today. Vintage lume kit should be here soon - fixing hands Drilling out lugs soon for gen spring-bars.

That is just gorgeous!

I don't get it lol

I am down. I want in

I've been thinking about picking up a TC sub and throwing my gen 703 crown on it, gen insert and hands. Will a TC case take a Yuki 3135? does he use dial dots or do his faces have feet?

Paying $58k for this horrid monstrosity. http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/manufacture-royale-androgyne

How about a spare Aston?

5513 today... trying more vintage aged hands later on at the jewelers Still looking for good aged pearl - PM with offers Drilling out the lugs soon.

Rockin' the 42mm Archimede Flieger today

The last watch there is what I lust after. Do want!

Says Rolex on it ... Fake. ;-)

I was just mucking about in Photoshop here to see if I fancied it at all different

I will take one, dimensions? Go great in my office!

5513 again today! Gen 1520 mvmt

I think the ETA stamp looks a little rough

5513 - finally a shot out in the wild, with NATO strap That is just gorgeous man! I second that - geez that's a serious plexi!

My brother has a full Bridgeport Milling Machine, Lathe, Shaper and Delta grinder. He and I are going to have a go at my 5513 lug holes. I'll share the (hopefull) success with you all - if so, he may be willing to take on clients.

Agreed - Premium Daytona only, just like Bob Maron does

Here's a guy with GEN 3135's for $1,700 - not a bad deal. http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/message/1417286063/

You guys know a lot more than me, I stand adjusted!

Ask for QC pics that show the movement's maker stamp, ETA has a unique stamp located on the base-plate. You'll have to trust that the TD is sending you an ETA shown in QC pics if the watch has a closed case-back. That said, most watchmakers will open the watch for you, check the gaskets and verify that it's ETA for a really nominal fee..less than $50 I would imagine.

I'm going to jump in here because I am struggling with this too. I picked up what I am told are gen-spec fat-bars. I am assuming they fit well, as the watch hasn't fallen off (cheers to nato's) and they haven't popped - however I know my lug-holes are wrong. My brother is a damn fine amateur machinist, and has a bridgeport milling machine with digital guides etc - he and I are going to set up a rig to drill correct size lug-holes... I am assuming I'll then be in the same pickle about finding the right bars.

There's a search button, and many threads you'll want to read. Just type in a keyword like "Daytona" and start searching and reading... You can't expect other members to pick a watch for you, because everyone's taste and budget is unique. There are different versions, there's different levels of quality. You haven't stated what your price range is, how familiar you are with Rolex watches, what your level of expertise is or anything like that... that makes it hard to guide you. Best thing to do is just start reading. Good luck