Sogeha

I know who your friend is🤫

He is doing a couple of dials for me

I’m interested in purchasing these parts, but would really love to see early case options as well, especially 6200

Welcome to the community, Rolex parts prices have gone up a lot, but it is certainly possible and these are the guys that know

29 minutes ago, rmelojr1 said:

My PAM Box:

That is gorgeous, never mind the lovely watches in it. Mind telling us where you got it please?

Well you asked which is “the best 1:1 Rolex Submariner replica in the market today”, hence pointing out that 1:1 does not exist. Now we are closing in on details instead of a vague question. However the problem remains the same. There is no consensus on which is the best 116610LN, each version has it’s strengths and it’s faults, which are well documented. So it returns to YOUR opinion and what faults YOU can live with. The only person that knows you well enough to answer that is you. Some truly obsessed people mix and match parts and even fit genuine parts to chase the last details. Of those you have named it is unlikely that any of them will be a huge disappointment

Sometimes it is more straightforward, for five digit Subs, JF is the clear winner of those models now available. Though even there it is not a clear and undisputed winner over the long gone TC Sub

Unfortunately it exactly the same story with dealers, people have preferences, sometimes very strong ones and over time one tends to build a relationship with a dealer, but there isn’t much agreement on which is best, other than sticking to trusted dealers

Perhaps do some reading and answer the question for yourself. It is the only way you will end up with what is best for you. As a start, Trusted Dealers are listed in the Dealers section and there is no such thing as 1:1 or AAAAA+, that is BS as you will understand if you spend a few evenings reading the forum

7 hours ago, Nanuq said:

 

We won’t talk about my run-in with the huge brown bear yesterday.

 

I took the dogs up the trail to do the hike around Mt. Baldy. Parked the Rover and we all got out, I locked it and we started uphill toward the trail and the dogs alerted, hackled up and took off up across the ditch just as a BIG brown bear stuck his head up and turned to look. He was maybe 20 yards away in deep grass and alders. I hollered HEY then STOP! and both dogs did! Color me amazed. They looked at me as the bear jumped up and started moving past me, right to left, maybe 15 yards away on a tangent. I called the dogs as I watched him and he came down across the ditch onto the trail just as the dogs got back to the Rover, I was between him and the dogs thinking “this is not good” then I opened the door and the dogs jumped in! I watched him as he walked down the trail like Big Booty Judy, then turned up into the trees again. Wow. Big bear.

 

 

I feel for you Minty. While out this morning with the dogs, a vicious wild animal nearly ran us down. By the time I got my ‘phone out he was sat a way down the lane, looking kind of menacing 

2 hours ago, jackflash said:

Well, that's pretty much the info I sent you via pm. I'll post it here, others may find it useful too:

 

If I were to build another 5517, I would buy the complete case set from Ruby. (Request login password via email: infor@rubyswatch.com)

http://www.rubyswatch.com/Products/watch-cases/sub-c5517

 

 

Ruby's bezel insert is currently the best, it's also included in the case set:

http://www.rubyswatch.com/products/k15-|-submariner-|-5517-|-bezel-insret-1878

 

 

Although not perfect, dial from Ruby too:

http://www.rubyswatch.com/Products/parts/sub-5517

 

 

Hands from Yuki:

https://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6960394/8865330.htm

https://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6960394/9842879.htm

https://yukiwatch.ecwid.com/Submariner-5517-hand-set-p35282255

 

 

702 crown and tube either gen or from Athaya:

http://parts.athayavintage.com/product/aftermarket-702-crown-and-tube/

 

 

Movement:

Ruby’s case is for a Gen 1520 movement. Alternatively an ETA2846 with adapter ring from Yuki. Check case dimensions with Ruby first. She may have an adapter too.

https://yukiwatch.ecwid.com/ETA-adaptor-retro-fit-cal-15X0-case-p35063689

 

 

Admiralty Grey NATO strap from Phoenix, the original MOD supplier:

https://www.esprit-nato.com/en/phoenix-nato-watch-straps/792-2933-admiralty-grey-phoenix-nato-watch-strap.html#/28-width_lug_buckle-20_mm

 

 

 

Check out the section for modding services here on RWG:

https://rwg.cc/forum/179-repairmodification-services/

 

Caveat: Some may suggest it, but bon't buy any parts from MQ! He's tricky to deal with at best.

 

That’s abut it. Good luck!

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Solid information, gained the hard way and shared freely ❤️

1 hour ago, Pugwash said:

I do. 

Bloody hell, you have made my evening. Welcome back Sir

I’m not really the best qualified to advise you, but I would want to hook it up to a proper timing machine and see that the basics are there. Amplitude and beat error. I know if those things are stuffed, no amount of moving the go faster lever will bring joy

7 hours ago, Tom Hawkes said:

So. Where can I buy the best sub?

https://www.hqmilton.com

Well I buried mine

Welcome to the community, there are already quite a few cheeseheads here😁

We are small, but I would put our knowledge base against anyone’s. Please feel welcome to start a thread documenting your build and I am sure you will get lots of useful tips and help

Thanks for doing that, it figures. Seems I’m not quite as senile as they make out

It runs in my mind that they are long gone, and if they were in business still it seems we would be hearing about them in threads. Would be interesting for one of you ‘Mericans to give them a call, but I will be surprised if you get any joy (and delighted of course)

I’ve sent a brief message Rick, no promises, but fingers crossed 

I can’t give that out, but I guess I can forward a message or ask him to contact you

1 hour ago, Nanuq said:

Minty! You are my spirit animal ❤️

6 hours ago, automatico said:

"Like everything else, the more you learn, the more you realize you don’t know"

 

That is certainly true.

The more I learn, the less I know for sure, and the dumber I feel. 

 

One of the great mysteries (to me) in the replica watch world is why cartel vintage rlx case makers can not will not make accurate cases. 

Noob, ZZF, ARF etc. have very good modern replica cases and a complete running watch from them will cost less than an empty 'replica connoisseur' vintage case that sells for $600 to $1500.

 

 

 

Well if there is so much stuff you still don’t know, I may as well give up and go watch Netflix 

Good lord! I can’t decide which is worst, but I am very surprised the last watch doesn’t say Invicta on the dial

whats this “when we restock” line Minty? It’s so long since the lounge was restocked that Kernow and I have actually got to like lighter fluid and angostura bitters. It’s the only thing that’s left

The really great thing about the forums is so that you can read and draw your own conclusions on which  version suits you best. For a number of reasons that decision varies from person to person

If you just want a simple and uncontroversial answer without any effort on your part, then I would agree with my friend. R factory is head and shoulders above all others

56 minutes ago, HandsUpDontShoot said:

Learning about watches, vintage or rep, is a terrific jaunt down a rabbit hole. Before joining this forum, I thought I knew a lot about vintage Rolex and rep; I know nothing compared to some gents here ... I am Jon Snow.

Like everything else, the more you learn, the more you realise you don’t know 

PM incoming

Doc, I’m sorry to hear of the cancer and hope you make a good recovery, do let me know

I’m not sure, but I will look later and see if I have a spare set of springbars 

Everywhere you say?

Just saying😉