pauld

So after some research (not being a Rolex guy) it appears I need a 97200 bracelet for my 116610LV.

Anyone got one for sale?

Any of the trusted dealers?

regards

Paul

Wow excellent site!!

Thanks

Hi Guys & Girls

I'm looking for a 116610 stainless steel bracelet for my newly acquired 116610LV.

I bought the watch from one of our trusted but when resizing & cleaning out of the box one of the permanent links came apart and will not fix back securely.

Obviously the removed links are smaller and cannot be used.

The dealer tells me the factories are now shut with no expected opening date on the horizon......??

Anyone got a new or new condition 116610 bracelet for sale? with or without clasp as I have the new clasp all ready to go.

Regards

Paul

How would one find Mr Orloff and his exceedingly tasty straps..?

count me in please.

I asked josh today why the Ti C/P has been de-listed. He stated the factory is re-starting the production with sandblasting...

I have just added this watch to my collection and i can tell you the PVD colour is spot on compared to the gen. From Josh...item No UBFD00143 for your info.

And me...

I asked Joshua about this new config and he says these Breit's are "non-working" chrono models. shame.

If this is an updated datewheel, i wonder if it will be used on the whole range of Breit's that have suffered the dreaded s/d?

Is it just my poor old eyes that are playing tricks on me or do the new Navitimers on josh's site have an updated less sunken datewheel?

Has anyone bought a handbag/purse/etc from Europehandbag? Im not sure where i found the link to this site but the wife has now found it and i cant get her off the PC. She is looking to buy but i would appeciate any feedback first.

I'm looking to add the Railmaster XXL to my collection soon. Has anyone bought one recently? My usual dealer tells me the current watch is poor quality due to it now being made by another factory. Apparently, prior to the factory change they were very good. Anyone have any personal knowledge of this? I really like to size and design of the railmaster.

Yes indeeed this rep is a beauty. No issues with many of the characteristics. The only problem and is always the case for A7750 driven chrono is the depth of the date window and datewheel Its called the sunken date wheel problem. The original uses a 7753 movement to make it right.

Could a 7753 be transplanted into the rep fairly easily?

Just a quick question to those who own the blue colour scheme Roo's. How close to the gen is the blue colour? A lot of the pictures i've seen make it look too "light". Just recieved a Safari from Torobravo and i'm blown away how nice these AP's are in the flesh. Now looking at the white face/blue sub's on blue croc.

Yes, thats the price he has quoted......90 euros. Like you say, it's a complete disassemblely, graphite and rebuild. I think thats a good investment if the watch is a keeper.

Spoken with Domenico who is a very friendly guy! he is willing and able to do my mods, so all is well!! Nice to be able to send my watch for mods without worrying about customs seizures etc.

Hi all

I've been a long time fan of the IWC Portuguese and now I

Anyone else finding this a problem with the cost of watches now? They are becoming expensive IMHO!

TomH

Ooh, i hear ya..........

Real or Fake??? Has the 1680 caseback....................

ebay

The Cartel, as you refer to them, are selling a Venus-powered watch while DW is selling a Valjoux 23-powered watch. Two completely different beasts. Were it me, I would go with DW without a doubt. But, for me, accuracy is my sole goal. Still, before going the DW route, I would encourage you to read some of the recent posts from other DW owners, a few of whom were less than satisfied with their purchase.

Hi Freddy

Thanks for your help and advice. All is becoming clear.................

The fact is that the Lemania/Venus-powered Daytonas have symmetrical pusher arrangements, which is incorrect. However, those movements are proven to be both stable and accurate. And getting a fully-assembled watch offers alot of benefits, beginning with being able to wear the watch as soon as it arrives.

On the other hand, as they say, god is in the details. And the other fact is that the gen vintage Daytonas had asymmetrical pushers (the top pusher was slightly closer to the crown than the bottom pusher) and none of the collectors here (that I am aware of) sell any Daytonas that have the correct pusher arrangement. So the only option (currently) is DW. But I would recommend that you spend a couple of days searching & reading other members' experiences with owning and/or constructing a DW watch. For many, the last few details of accuracy are not worth the cost in time or money spent.

Hi Freddy

When asking DW if he supplied complete watches, i was told me yes with the vj23 movt. I was a little puzzled as just prior to this i received another email for him listing the kit for vj72. This being the case, i stated i would be happy for the complete watch thus bypassing the build problems others have had, but still having a DW.

I suppose, all i'm trying to find out is that the ready build DW is not the same watch as the cartel one. Oh!.............i'm confused...

Guys,

After all the tasty shots of vintage rollies lately, i've decided to pull the pin and get my self a 6263. Your thoughts would be appriciated on the following; DW tells me he can supply a complete 6263 with rep vj23 for $150 more than the cartel guys with their 6263 sporting the Lemania/venus movt. Is the DW far superior in build/movt, or.......pretty much the same as the josh/trusty piece?

The DW does look very nice.........very accurate, but then.....is it? or am i just convincing myself the extra cash will make it better?

Not that fussed about building a DW which is why i'm looking at the complete option.

words of wisdom welcome..

Hi,

Quick question for those who may know.................would the Cubic-Works white datewheel fit the ETA 2836-2 on an MBW 1665?

Here's the link.....http://www.cubic-works.com/watchtools/index.html.

Hope the link works.

Ham 'n'pickle

I'm also in the UK and trying to find a rep friendly watchsmith is a pain. If you do find the holy grail, please let me know and i'll do likewise.

The Zigmeister, just PM'd you about a service but then saw your "dont ask until Dec" note, sorry......

Paul