HauteHippie

Cool knife. But, TTK, when it comes to knives does size matter???

Don't look now, but NYC exceeds the National average for murder, robbery, and assault on a per capita basis.

If you're happy with the results, that's what matters!

Yea. Date font especially seems to be an after thought on almost all non-Polex reps.

TTK, do you have any suggestions for sharpening the serrated portion of the knife?

Great pics Tribal. They could only be improved by having a knife or a gun with the watch in some of the pics. j/k - If that's necessary.

Yes, let's talk statistics. Excellent. Let's talk about where the murders in the United States are taking place... Washington DC, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles have the strictest gun control policies in the United States, and YET they suffer from the highest murder rates in the United States. But how can this possibly be!?!? Oh, because illegal gun ownership is included in your percentages. OK, so, what are the effects of less gun control? Again, we must look to the numbers to discover the answer. In 1999, 824 people died from firearm accidents, while the defensive use of guns saved approximately 400,000 lives, in most cases without even wounding the aggressor. The more you look at statistics the more they tell the real story of gun control's toll on everyday American life... And it's not good. However, if you can't quite grasp the concept of guns saving lives, consider how criminals would react to a sign on your lawn saying, "This home is a gun-free zone." On the otherhand, take note that when select counties in the US have mandated home owners own a firearm (yes, it has happend) that home invasions in those counties plumeted by 90%. And it only makes sense.

Yea. We here in the US take pride our 2nd Amendment. No offense taken.

Couldn't agree more. If GBR wasn't so far off on guns, you wouldn't have to worry about knives at all. The only REAL crime deterrent is an armed populace. And the deterrent of knowing you face an immediate violent death if you pull a knife on someone would solve that problem overnight.

I respect you and your view, Finepics, but I don't share it. I might agree with an objection over the relevancy of knives to a "replica watch guide" forum, but we're seeing pens, purses, wallets, cuff links, etc sold here too. Knives should be allowed.

An angle drill is not the right tool for drilling lugholes.... FYI.

Price is on the website. $59.95 plus shipping. An X-Y vice would be my first choice for holding the case down. Something like this: http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=5512 But there are far cheaper alternatives that you could surely make work.

I'd use a drill press, not a hand drill. I don't see how you can get a clean and true through hole doing it by hand. I'd go at it with a very low RPM and use plenty of lubricant. And I'd finish it off with a slight chamfer. Here's a reasonably inexpensive press that would do the trick. (Hand drills cost as much or more) http://www.grizzly.com/products/G9986

If you need one so badly why didn't you initiate the project so as to have it done within your required timeline? I think Ubi deserves your gratitude, not your demands. Sheesh.

Pulling this discussion into a new thread... I've been thinking about Rolex bezels and bezel inserts lately. Namely 16610 Rolex inserts. I was thinking that for Franken 16610 subs, it'd be nice if the bezel were milled on a lathe to deepen the recess for the insert, rather than milling the insert itself. It would somehow add to the experience and to the "authenticity". Tribal has talked about this, and I think a couple people have at least thought about it. Here are a couple issues I see. Comments please... 1. On a 16610 CN bezel (TTK/TWG) there does not appear to be enough material to remove before you'd cut into the slot for the retaining ring - making the bezel worthless. I haven't seen a MBW or TW bezel (yet). 2. Which lathe tool is best for the job? I've thought about getting a small metal lathe to play around with, but I'm not sure which tool would work best. I think it could be done on a wood lathe with a handheld tool of some sort. I was thinking of some kind of home brew tool with an abrasive tip that would be used to slow remove material at a low RPM. You don't want the bezel heating up. (For those that don't know, the main differences between a wood and metal lathe are runout (which doesn't matter for this job) and the tool rest. On a metal lathe the tools is clamped into place, while on a wood lathe there is just a tool rest and the tools are hand held.) As an aside, has anyone tried milling the insert on a lathe? I'd be a little concerned about heat and warping. Thanks!

I wonder if Josh will supply casebacks only?

SHITINERAND. Love it!

Awesome, ubi!! I didn't know you had any PAMs. Great looking PVD! Is it a Davidsen?

King dropships like the other dealers, though..... Doesn't she?

Right, I didn't mean to hijack the thread. Excuse me for that. I've PM'ed a specific lathe related question.

If this is the EL Ingy, this is a great deal on a great watch, people. I paid quite a bit more.

In other words, you're out.

Joe, how much experience do you have with a metal lathe?

Ah, well, finding a gen IWC datewheel shot could prove challenging to say the least. Maybe we could collect enough shots online to have clear images of all 10 date numerals?

Hey, you're right!! I was just staring at the crown.