TheSociety

Hey guys I did NOT build this watch. I bought it from a Member in the UK ages ago BEFORE I started building. I don’t remember all the details except that it was an awesome watch and I paid around $850 or $900 for it. The builder / original owner spent $1200 or so on the build. Sorry I can’t be more helpful but it’s been three years. I would remember more if I had built it but I didn’t. That being said it is a great watch and I do remember that the ad says it was an ETA with verification photo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

74 flat and 78 curved so I guess it was changed around that time? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm pretty sure it was done in the 70s because a lot of early 1680 Red has flat hands still. So my guess is that the Rolex certified watchsmith I spoke to is correct that in early 70s Rolex switched to Curved hands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was told by a Rolex watchsmith that Rolex changed their handset to curved around the turn of the 70s. So it would be correct that some 1680 might have come with flat hands. I have both flat and curved gen hands and normally chose to build 1680s with curved hands and save the flat hands for early 5512 and 5513 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can get you the whole case but not just the bezel

Probably the most real thing I've read in a long time. The blurry lines between gen and rep is some stainless steel in the midcase [emoji28]

I agree with you thats what I said it depends on your skillset, and available time. We know these builds can take 3 months or 3 years depending on the build and specs. I think that Phong offers a solid option for those without the patience or the skills needed. I personally take my time and collect the parts for my own builds. I don't end up saving much but I do get the right look that I want.

I will say that 99% of the time the headache and time you save over finding the parts, putting it together, not fitting and finding new parts etc - is totally worth the extra $ spent. In some cases I've seen people pay more than what they would a completed watch built by phong or anyone else. Not all the time but for most people it makes more sense to buy a completed watch. For the more experienced members with tools (expensive) and knowledge then building their own is the obvious choice.

Amazing build Brother! I love your attention to detail and using genuine movement. I am a firm believer in that!

Whatever you build should compliment your existing collection. I think a Monte Carlo is one of my fav chronograph designs. The other being it's brother the 62xx Daytonas. But I'm a sucker for a good chronograph Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@YoDog on RWI is a lume master Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've done quite a few builds by now and I always insist on getting a few key parts that are Gen Movement Crown Crystal Hands I think the hands makes the watch. For some reason I can pick out gen hands more than anything else. They really ad to the feel of the watch. But that being said, prices are ridiculous now so it doesn't make as much sense anymore. One of my favorite is set of hands are gen hands on my BC 6538 (darker tropical dial) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The case above is a Yuki / Tonny case. Cartel does make a 6241/6239 pusher case but it's the same as atheist 6263 just with the pump pushers so the opening for the pusher is too large and hence, incorrect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just completed Valjoux 72 fully converted to Rolex Caliber 727 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow now THIS is dope! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

HR has the best 5517 cases Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I see above answer by Alligoat too but I would love to hear more details: -what parts needs to be removed? Calendar and date and alarm function? -relative price for these mods -after these parts are removed does it effective make it a V72 and will fit perfectly into our donor cases? As far as cases go you have the following options: DW (long out of production but relatively cheap, I've seen them for $350-$450) Yuki (also out of production, roughly $1000 when it was available - anyone pls correct me if this is wrong I've only seen this number listed in a previous thread) Phong (expensive $1500 but currently the best option I've found - this is what I use) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great info. How does this look compared to yours? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There was a working one sold on BIN eBay for $550 or something like that just a few weeks ago. I found it while searching for a V72 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It just doesn't. Physics? It's a different movement. You can try it and let us know? Would be awesome if it fits because there are way more triple date 72C donor watches available. I've seen the them for $500-600. Now the cheapest v72 I've seen on eBay was $1350 and it wasn't in very good shape. Would need a full service for another 400-500. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I mean exactly that - not comparable. They don't fit the Daytona cases.

The 72 is your base Valjoux movement. Rolex modifies them and label them 72B or 727 (for the 6263/6265). Just don't get a 72C or 730 - these are the date movements of the 72 and are not compatible with our builds. Although they can be had for cheaper and there has been talks of removing the date parts to convert back to a 72 movement but no one has confirmed that this could work. Also some Valjoux 72 doesn't fit our cases. I've heard this with Heur's version of the v72. Also not all v72 are the same quality. Some off brands versions don't have as good finishing so pay attention to that when you're looking for a movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don't worry, I know that. I've looked at tons of movements and studied them and a fully converted 727 would be way out of my range. The bridge alone is $450 from Phong. I was offered a fully converted 727 and rejected it because it's not worth it to me. I have a non-converted serviced Certina v72 I'm completely happy with. This just happens to already come serviced with the bridge too. It is a fully built complete with a Phong case, yuki dial, and hands. I'm swapping out for an MQ dial I have incoming

Got the whole movement complete with the bridge (Phong) and serviced. It's my second v72 - I have mostly sold off all my other pieces in favor of two v72 builds, one white and one black Newman. I have a black Newman RCO dial on order from MQ and the other Newman has a gen "Texas" dial from the 80s Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Newest acquisition ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk