Sogeha

Spent my late childhood every summer on Crantock Beach. Swimming, surfing, poking rock pools and ogling girls in bikinis. Funny I remember it as a huge expanse of beach. A few years ago I bought a car in Newquay and drove it to Crantock for old times sake, it must have shrunk, it's a tiny little cove.

Hmm. I was born 90 miles from Scarborough.

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure the guys will be delighted to see your progress reports on modding and give you some excellent tips along the way. As a fellow Brit I have to remind you that you can't be more than 70 miles from the sea in the U.K., which is almost a sea view for some of our members.

Rolex always look good on a quality leather strap. Could be one option

I remember that thread, I wanted those parts, but couldn't find the money at the time. Anyway for what it is worth, here it is, it was withdrawn but if he would part with them I know they would have a good home with you. https://rwg.cc/topic/186002-withdrawn-high-end-milsub-parts-dial-hands-bezel/#comment-1483819

Need a touch more work on the crown guards, it's really spoiling it for me.

'Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you will find lots of information and if there is something specific you can't find, our members will help you. As @Nanuqsays, we have no problem with having another possible source for straps, should you wish. All we ask is that you play fair with us and we will play fair with you.

Welcome to the community. I indeed hope this turns out to be the perfect place for you. If nobody responds to your request for a Blackbird over the next day or so, you are welcome to place a wanted advert.

Welcome to our community. I like to think we make up for in quality what we lack in size. Very happy to have you onboard

I wasn't here back in the day but I read threads from google search long, long before I signed up. It's always good to see a long time member resurface. Welcome home.

The models with none functional dial at six are the best in terms of correct sub dial placement and case thickness. We don't really have a great choice of substitute mechanisms for Daytona reps. There are rumours that the factories are working on a clone movement, but rumours are not always reliable and we will have to see if anything materializes and if so how reliable it proves to be. Are you looking for the current model 116500 or something from the back catalogue? It would pay you to read a few threads on the model you are interested in, there is a ton of information.

Are you wanting information on the model or are you looking to buy one?

Guys exercise more caution than ever with buying while this glitch is present.

Yesterday I couldn't see wristies, which I could still view on my email. Today I can't see any sales either. I thought Nanuq was breaking the bad news to me gently.

You made the jump successfully. Welcome back brother

I have found that no matter how kind one's children are, German children are always kinder.

I have a guilty little secret. I wander round to the friends too, but I'm glad you call this home.

Ah now it is clear. You said movements were hard to find and I was thinking they use 2824 don't they. Now I understand The Seiko Bullhead movement is hard to find.

Thanks for that post. It's useful to have in the archives. You have no idea how long it took me to dig up that information, piece it together and begin to understand it.

I like these a lot @gasebah share your build in a thread please my friend

This is interesting news to me. I was under the impression that the Noob and JF movements were the same and the Yuki the odd one out. If true it does make sense as I always thought that if Yuki was buying the movement he couldn't be the only customer

@nycrounders You are another guy I see posting cool watches in the wristies. Would you consider starting a thread on them please?

Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you already have some great watches

@chefcook very interesting. Have you actually compared the movements side by side? If you have would you please consider posting your finding in a separate thread when you have time. It would be very interesting for all of us. Especially as the Yuki seems to have erratic availability. In the meantime thank you for your explanation and GLWS

+1 Thank you