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I don't know but I emailed him the other day and haven't heard back, which is not like him. My guess is that he is away. Just hold tight, he'll around I am sure.

Thanks!

OK, so please tell me more. What is that?

Hi all--

I've been away for a while, but I am glad to be back. I have started poking around a bit, looking to add a bit to my collection. But, in the meantime, I have run into an issue. I have a 2893 transplant in my PAM 63, and the crown seems to have broken-- won't wind or change the time, and wobbles-- I am sure I need a new one. Anyone know a good source for this? I have searched but can't find just the right post...

Thanks in advance for your help.

J

I thought that one of the main benefits of buying a "V.2" from BK was the fact that one didn't need to change out the pearl. According to the design specs, it's supposed to be accurate right out of the box.

I thought that too...

Mmm...a WM pearl looks great on those...trust me

OK, so I am sure this is in some thread somewhere. But... what mods would anyone who has seen one of these still do?

another pic

Wow... I never thought you could actually do this and have it look right. Nice job, I say. Maybe I will try it.

I may be mistaken, but in the US isn't there some consumer rights law that state that a retailer must sell an item for the price that's visibly stated? Or something to that effect? If you're in the US you might want to send a complaint to BBB or some consumer affairs organization about this particular AD. It seems they just pulled an old "bait n switch" on you.

I think so, yes. It's basically a scam to do that, and it is against the law as far as I know.

Wow... you are brave.... and in the arctic with mittens! Thanks for taking the stab publiclly.... lot of fun to see and looks really good so far..

Wow...Can't believe I read the whole thing! Great spirit, as always, Lani. Keep it comin'

Yep. Get a shot of the mvmnt, but it looks gen from the shots.

+1

An ETA based MBK/MBW Tudor snowflake would sell all day long. Most of the Rolex fans would be interested and so would non-Rolex peeps too.

+2. LOVE those.

You kill me, Freddy. Absolutely beautiful, as usual. One of these days, I'll get around to a similar GMT project I have in mind... Until then.... children to feed, business to run, house to build...ah well.

Thanks for the great report, Rob. And welcome back! As usual, you were missed.

So if I get the sum of what most of you seem to be suggesting, if I simply start with an MBW watch, put a gen crystal crown and tube in it, trim the CG's, have the rep dial get a vintage relume I will be more than happy and the only other consideration would be whether to get a gen bracelet? How bad is the rep bracelet? Finally, what about scratching/aging the rest of the parts to match the dial?

Honestly... I have a gen bracelet for my SD, and I haven't even put it on other than just to try it. I dont think it's enough better than the rep (after oil and aging) to warrant all the additional cost (it can be costly). Actually thinking of selling mine. Crown, tube, vintage lume or other dial agin, and crystal make all the difference. Then, scratch it, polish, repeat and you are good.

Anyone ever think of having a singer base dial refinished by kirk rich? apparently they do the refinishing for the RSC's.....

They might not wanna do it but if you had a singer V72 dial, and removed all the paint and stuff on top they can't say it's NOT rolex.....

Or maybe some of the rep dials for V72 are good enough that the company would just refinish it w/o question?

Sounds like a solid idea. Give it a try, Steve! Love to see how it came out.

Do I see CBR reading this thread???

I'd say get the movement serviced but do not do anything else to the watch

That's right for sure. It's a beauty, and I wouldn't mess with it. Fantastic.

I dunno Pugs...

But I read this totally different...

More like a social event...

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That's how I read it. Hard to say given the choppy english, but I don't think this happened on purpose... more of an accident... if so, interesting story and reaction...

Cool idea, Lani. Love it.

Thanks guys. I tried one of the crystals that Lani used as a source for GMTIIC mags and it wasn't right... way too little mag... canal street all the way when put on a 16110-- must be rehaut depth as Lani says it worked great on the GMTIIC. So, thought of going for a gen... but Tribal and Ubi set me straight there. Thx again.

Anyone know for sure?

Awesome, JoJo. But, how did you do that pearl???

Saw this on VRF. Wondered if everyone thinks the hand stack is right on this? I always thought it was 24, h, m, s. This looks h, 24, m, s. Is that right?

Wow! Not sure how to respond to that, but we will miss you! Do what you need to and focus on the family. In the meantime, trust me, the mid-west isn't actually horrible... it's just the weather (people are nice)...

Best of luck to you in all you do in the future.

J