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Hi Guys! I just obtained some of parts to start 1680 no Cyclop project. I would like to build something like this: I do have: Gen 1575 movement. Gen Bezel with insert (pearl is broken) Gen t-19 crystal Gen 703 crown Gen 703 tube. Gen luminova Hands(Second hand is Tritium, need to decide on Lume) Pictures of some parts: I do need need: Gen dial (thinking about service 1680 "swiss" dial) Maybe Gen 1680 caseback. Rep Case or midcase: no idea what to get.. Could you suggest please what I should go for, it should be fully Gen spec. It's okay if it will require some modding. Thanks! Sent from Hell

Hi Guys! Need here your help here. I just bought Gen Sub hands for a good price for my new 1680 no cyclop sub project. Hour and minute hands are Luminova second hand is tritium. It was okay for me as on QC pics from seller they appeared to be the same. Questions: 1.Should I relume Second hand? 2.Is it possible to match lume tone and structure of lume component(it's appeared to be really bright on H and M hands) 3. Is it's possible to match hue and intensity of gloving of H and M hands? 4.Who could do this in UK or EU for decent price? Or better return hands and buy a other ones with matching luminous components. P.S. Seller offered me full refund, so I'm safe here. Here are some crappie Iphone pics: BP Would appreciate any input guys! Thanks! BP Sent from Hell

Thank you guys! Sent from Hell

Thank you! Case closed! Sent from Hell

Same for me.. I've already asked seller about top shot, Still waiting for reply. Thank you for reply! Sent from Hell

Hi guys! Hope to get some help here. Found sub hands to fit 1570 cal. for fair price on auction from watch dealer. He swears that hands are made by Rolex, but packing looks really strange.. Otherwise second hand is straight and have a decent shape for gen.. Can't get proper pictures, here what I got. Thank you in advance! BP Sent from Hell

True, same to me. Sent from Hell

What a verdict? This 5513 is any good, apart from wrong production year? What about Gen spec of this one? What seller says? Thanks. Sent from Hell

Yep, after start of this thread bids on his ebay items dramatically increased! [emoji1] Sent from Hell

Any top shots? Sent from Hell

Shoul we place group order for PCG 5513 cases, to get some sort of wholesale price? Sent from Hell

Thanks Hologramet! I just figured out that. Sent from Hell

I would love to take one as well. Would Tonny guy provide some QC pics later? Also, I looked at his ebay store and lot of dials were sold for 120-200 usd (according to feedback history) but nothing for sail now here.. Or at least I can't see nothing. Same was with Ruffles time for me, can't see their stock on ebay.. Sent from Hell

Thank you! Sent from Hell

Hi guys, sorry for off top. Just about to start my advanced 5512/5513 build. Following this tread. How I can contact this Tonny guy? Forums, bay, Instagram, web page? Thanks. Sent from Hell

Thank you so much! That's amazing and will be a great full Gen build. Last thing I allocated is Gen 1016 bezel, in combination with domed T22 crystal and stern dial.. Gem is coming. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Simply stunning! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Wow, that's fishy. And VRF looks like collector space rather than vintage rolex forum.. no one reply on any questions about projects, Gen projects at all.. Just authentication and "how much it worth today" or "is it good investment or not".. Guys asking all the time what is better to buy as investment: early 1675 or tropic 1680 or rotten Great White.. He gets millions of comments. Other one just ask about bezel specs or at least part number and interchangeability with other models, silence as answer.. Not good. [emoji19] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Great! love it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi guys! Just found this one. Any thoughts? Thank you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

You just need to be careful, as everywhere, apart from RWG. This place is perfect place to be. On Rep forums people help each other even when they selling stuff it's look more like giveaway of some parts which would be useful to someone and not just to rip of the highest price, selling completely destroyed/rotten GMT chapter ring dial where you can see that only chapter ring was there as "perfectly faded early GMT gilt dial with nice patina" for 5000 €. Or every watch/case now on VRF is advertised as unpolished. Unpolished.. For 40+ years Sub, almost each.. Anyway, I got my best Gen parts from VRF, for good money. But almost no significant help from VRF people while you have questions about builds/projects, parts.. looks like for them it's all about find "grail" in retired watchmaker's drawer evaluate it and then sell for a fortune. Newer bought any watch from chrono24, all guys who I tried to deal with, and who have good prices there don't want to provide any reference and ask me to use Western Union.. Best rep parts and best advices I got from here! And without doubt worst place to buy for me is Ebay, you newer know what you will get.. Last time I received Jubilee bracelet with "rbgsfrned snsawase" instead of registered swiss made.. Blurred pictures and 45 bids from 10 buyers, world get mental. I returned it of course, but you know.. I should be carefu This is my two cents.. Thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Automatico! Thank you for reply! Yes, I do have now in my current 1016 build made of 16013 case, 1575 movement installed, all good. That's why I chose 16000 series for my next build. Yes, it's really hard to find 1016 midcase, I'm currently purchasing(waiting for seller to respond me) 1016 caseback.. Just in case.. I saw one 1016 midcase in last 3 years, complety ruined, rotten and jammed like it trapped under train, for 1000 euro.. Maybe i should go for it and do laser welding.. Sounds mental Sent from Hell

Thank you! Sounds like a plan! Do you have any idea where I could source one? Cheers Sent from Hell

Thanks for interesting info automatico! This case (1601) I purchased to use only as bezel source. I believed Gen 1016 bezel installed on that thick domed T22. I wouldn't use this case. I'm currently have one 1016 project done: 16000 dj with clarks crystal(was unable to get GS), JMB bezel, Gen 1570 movement, Gen bracelet. The next step for me is, 1016 which I'm currently building: 16013 case which will be reshaped by Rolojack. Gen 1570 movement. Gen Sigma dial Gen 1016 hands(with correct length minute hand!) Gen NOS Domed t22 crystal. Gen 78360 bracelet. Already have all this things. I also purchased 1016 caseback, to fit 1016 midcase when I will find it.. Maybe in next couple of years. this is the long term project.. Problem that JMB case is really good for franken case but it's different from Gen even Hue of metal is different, comparing to Gens I have 1500(head only), 15200 with 78350 bracelet and my 16000 Dj case with 78360 bracelet. Also JMB bezel is great, but it's geometry is different to Gen, sides are more curved/smooth like in DJ bezels. In 1016 bezels profile is sharp you can see comparison I made above. 1016 bezel is enchanting whole look of the 1016 explorer, and currently no 100% replace option here. The only think I try to understand, is bezel on 1601 case I purchased is Fake or not, and as I understand no one can say that for sure. Looks like I'll keep hunting for real one on VRF.. Thank you all for help! Sent from Hell

That's obviously quite easy, just to buy 1016. But then, you skip the best part.. when you struggle to find details to put all together I'm looking for mid case and bezel(as I understand this one is not real).. No success here.. So far. And I'm fine to wait couple more years Now I'll have all Gen rolex with 16013 case reshaped by Great man and honored forum member what is pretty amazing. I'm also considering as option to use bezel from 16200 in combination with Gen T21 from Daytona, This could be good option as well. But the main question, still unanswered. Is bezel I got from Ebay fake? Thank you. Bp Sent from Hell