DrGran

3 hours ago, Prdcrdp said:

 now I consider the issue as being resolved. Once the refund has been credited to my credit card, I will post it in the forum. Thank you once again for your assistance.

So Andrew turns out to be trustworthy

cornerstone

#4B0082

Me again???

Put on my V6? with a2824 i got from "watchfinder " back in January 2014 . I do have the correct font date wheel put never installed it. Maybe next year when I send it for service and possible upgrades (if  this version is still worth the effort).

15 hours ago, pompompurin said:

In my opinion for 1500 builds, fitting a 2836-2 or 2846 (lowbeat equivalent of the 2836-2) is easier than to fit a 2824-2. This is because the 2836-2/2846 has a closer crown/stem/tube height to a gen 1500 / 15000 case, so it is less finicky to fit. On top of that, I recommend using the Helenarou movement ring (https://www.helenarou.com/eta-adapter-for-genuine-or-clone-rolex-5512-5515512551355141680.html) with the 1500 case. You might need to sand the inner and outer diameter of the movement ring to ensure a nicer/ snug fit.

Furthermore, here are the advantages of 2836-2/2846 movement:
- 2836-2/ 2846 movements have quick date flips at midnight like gen, unlike the 2824-2 where the date flips are gradual.
- 2836/ 2846 comes with taller H3 (or sometimes H4) cannon pinion and seconds wheel, which makes the hands clearing the dial easier

For your motivation, here is my superfranken 1500:
- Gen everything (including the 7835 bracelet and hands)
- Modified ETA 2846 lowbeat movement (to fit gen hands and to remove the quick-set date function, like gen 1570 movement)
- Cartel open 6/9 DWO
- Modified Helenarou movement ring
 

What a great looking dial. Is there any lume left in the dark of the night? (it being age old Tritium where still present I presume)

17 hours ago, cornerstone said:

Thread title needs updated to 28 years imho

and the image is missing too

16 hours ago, pompompurin said:

But a modified Vietnam case... that is another level and story. I have heard stories before where extensively modified Vietnam cases were able to pass RSC inspection. 

Please do show some pictures of said  Vietnam cases to go with this story

5 hours ago, Prdcrdp said:

 

Please read my post more carefully, it is not a complaint, it is a warning.

I can indeed see that your post could be interpreted as an warning so I can make precautions. + I can see that you are trying hard to be polite to me. I appreciate that.

You say "The number of times I post or have previously posted is completely irrelevant to the issue at hand." On this I disagree. It was precisely the lack of real participation/interacting  on the forum that was my complaint to you (hinting at this between the lines, That you post so seldom I have no idea who you are or your history....beyond this misfortune with Andrew who is a pure businessman in an illegal trade......so why should I Listen to you).

On the positive side: At least I made you post 100% more frequently.

On 7/16/2022 at 12:35 PM, docdoowop said:

again thanks to all for your kind and wise words.

 

For sure the last 6 years have been hell.

After 4 different anti-depressants and anti-psychotics, I am now trying new stuff and it seems to work a bit...

its PTSD. depression and just last year cancer....

And then is COPD, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and thyroid...

pills all day.

I find myself talking out loud to my wife about what would happen to things i collected over the years like comics, watches and hotwheels... or where she would bury me....

 

anyways, enough of that.

This is a fun forum about watches ....

You make my life seem easy and carefree. I can offer you no help or advice but I feel bad for you suffering and wish for your life to improve.

Bringing out another CHOPARD tonight

Classic Racing Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Chronograph

Got this keeper in 2015

It has a Swissified a07.211 chronograph movement in it, the larger 36.6mm diametre movement (Franken movement modified by Domenico).

Andrew is all about the business, thats true....but you just joined and have made one (1) singlepost on RWG and it is to complain. What is this?

Vivaldi

I really like CHOPARD....put on the GTXL this evening

and yes its a good one with the (large diametre) A07.111 movement. I got this watch on MM sale from REPGEEK (JAKOB BH) back in November 2010. Its a keeper.

Going out to something more formal...FM LI 1200 CH

cute

Bob was a great friend. I am so sad we have lost you. Your sense of humor was great (I saved a pic of your TRL "gag" image below from back in the old days. The noobs had no idea what TRL was back then). I will allways remember you as kind and helpful.

On 5/23/2022 at 3:36 PM, jraines87 said:

Just got the email.  Also, sad to hear about Nanuq(Bob) passing away.  I've been off here for years watching my son grow.  It's crazy to think that when I joined the rwg community back in 04, my son was an infant, and now he's graduating high school in 2 weeks.  For all the younger members who may be reading this.  Remember, enjoy life because it flies by quick.

It was a pleasure skyping with you many, years back T.  Same With Ken.  Take care and enjoy it while you're here.
Please accept my donation as a thank you for providing this forum back when I needed it.  
 

This is terrible news Bob (Nanuq) was such a great individual. He cared and shared. He loved Alaska, his Land Rover and his family more than watches. He made som great posts in the old day like the one about the TRL and the one where he flame torched a ROLEX (Bob's Thermal test No.1 is pictured below). I will allways remember you Bob.