Prsist Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 After taking these I realized I need to brush up on my nonexistent photography skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird100 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 ah yes to see it in the flesh! i sure hope those emails i sent you helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 looking good. the PT inserts are nice but too shiny, dull it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 looking good. the PT inserts are nice but too shiny, dull it up How Do I dull her up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 ah yes to see it in the flesh! i sure hope those emails i sent you helped! I just downloaded them all today, that's a lot of data! I have just looked over part 1. That's some nice fine info my friend. What book is that from? I really do appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 WOW look at that crown!!! Its HUGE!!! hahhaa. Your datewindow is MUCH better than mine was on my 1680... but I can assure you that the crown that came on mine was not this big!! lol Just buggin ya bro. It looks like a good one. I cant wait to see what you do with it. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 WOW look at that crown!!! Its HUGE!!! hahhaa. Your datewindow is MUCH better than mine was on my 1680... but I can assure you that the crown that came on mine was not this big!! lol Just buggin ya bro. It looks like a good one. I cant wait to see what you do with it. dizz Yeah I know. Do you know how much one would expect to pay for a gen crown? Under $50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 WOW look at that crown!!! Its HUGE!!! hahhaa. Your datewindow is MUCH better than mine was on my 1680... but I can assure you that the crown that came on mine was not this big!! lol Just buggin ya bro. It looks like a good one. I cant wait to see what you do with it. dizz Yeah I know. Do you know how much one would expect to pay for a gen crown? Under $50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Yeah I know. Do you know how much one would expect to pay for a gen crown? Under $50? depends if youre going for a 702 and 702 tube or 703, or a 700 and 700 tube. I believe the 702 is more original/correct for this model and model year but the watch is set up for a 703. on average expect to pay up to $80 for a loose crown, BNIB i have no idea, but more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 You can get them (703) on ebay for about $25 used. You dont need to replace the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Replacing that crown will make a world of difference, and would be my starting point in the modding. There are genuine crowns all over the place. I would post a Want to buy in the Tools and Parts forum.There is a tall Coronet NOS Crown/tube for sale over there right now, but It's pretty pricy. i bought a nice used one with a Clark's tube for my PT 1680 a couple of months ago, and I payed around 50.00 dollars for both.You can also check the Vintage Rolex Forum's Vintage marketplace as well. they have lots odf genuine used parts for sale all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Replacing that crown will make a world of difference, and would be my starting point in the modding. There are genuine crowns all over the place. I would post a Want to buy in the Tools and Parts forum.There is a tall Coronet NOS Crown/tube for sale over there right now, but It's pretty pricy. i bought a nice used one with a Clark's tube for my PT 1680 a couple of months ago, and I payed around 50.00 dollars for both.You can also check the Vintage Rolex Forum's Vintage marketplace as well. they have lots odf genuine used parts for sale all the time. Should i avoid ebay? Should i replace the gaskets as well? Or not worry about it and have that down when serviced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 ive bought NOS crowns off the bay and the gaskets were literally melted goop. i would replace the gaskets if the crown was sold loose. the one for sale on this forum is nice , but agreed pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgking Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Are the HE valves sealed closed on these...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Are the HE valves sealed closed on these...? Sealed as a virgin before prom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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