Rolexfinder Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hello guys, I just got a chance to take these Rolex Submariners from Taiwan dealer. For me, the first thing that make me got these 2 is the crystal of them because once I touch the crystal, I feel like it is in one piece (even the area between the cyclop and crystal). He said it can accept all gen parts + gen movement which I havn't tried it yet but only this is so nice for me. Plus, it is cheaper than other hi-ened sub replica. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Interesting. So they are TW subs, maybe bests if they take gen parts. You definitely need a gen crown- those crowns are way too big! Bezel insert is the old style, kinda out of place on a modern sub, and a better pearl would help also. Crown guards look decent. I'm not a fan of the rehaut engraving, but it could be polished off I guess. And if the price is right, it could be a good sub with a few mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 problems: dial , crystal is too tall, datefon, engraving is off, insert is also bad despite all that those crown guards dont look too bad... also the hands seems ok. does it indeed accept gen parts? lets see the crown tube and maybe if you could put the bezel ring off and get a look at that retaining ring underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 What sort of prices are you looking at for these? Are they making a good SD rep as well? We really need a well made, accurate SD to replace the WM9 project watch which is slowly fading into the sunset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hmmmm... Rehaut looks like it's got quite a bit of angle, and perhaps too shallow. The crown height doesn't look to be the correct position/height at profile to accept a gen 3135 either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Interesting. So they are TW subs, maybe bests if they take gen parts. You definitely need a gen crown- those crowns are way too big! Bezel insert is the old style, kinda out of place on a modern sub, and a better pearl would help also. Crown guards look decent. I'm not a fan of the rehaut engraving, but it could be polished off I guess. And if the price is right, it could be a good sub with a few mods. Yes, this version just came from Taiwan. The supplier confirmed to me that this one can put gen parts in as well as ETA 2894 movement. For Price of this one is $350 and you go to do the modded by yourself. problems: dial , crystal is too tall, datefon, engraving is off, insert is also bad despite all that those crown guards dont look too bad... also the hands seems ok. does it indeed accept gen parts? lets see the crown tube and maybe if you could put the bezel ring off and get a look at that retaining ring underneath Thanks for your recommendation, mate. This is what I need to mod my Sub. What sort of prices are you looking at for these? Are they making a good SD rep as well? We really need a well made, accurate SD to replace the WM9 project watch which is slowly fading into the sunset Price is $350 in here, mate. They did mode to order of good SD and YM as well. WM9 might want time to finish his project, mate. His work is art so give him sometimes then you wont be disappointed for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hmmmm... Rehaut looks like it's got quite a bit of angle, and perhaps too shallow. The crown height doesn't look to be the correct position/height at profile to accept a gen 3135 either. Thanks for your info, mate. Then I know how I can manage to this watches either return it back to him or let's try to modded it. Best regards, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Yes, this version just came from Taiwan. The supplier confirmed to me that this one can put gen parts in as well as ETA 2894 movement. For Price of this one is $350 and you go to do the modded by yourself. For the $350 price, what is the base movement? Also, you'd be putting in an eta 2892-2 wouldn't you? The 2894 is a chronograph movement, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Errrr... 2894? That's a 2892 with DD module to create a seconds at 3:00 chrono. Here are a couple of pics of my old WM9... V1, so the crown is positioned for an ETA 2836 (a 3135 wouldn't fit this one). This is what I'd look for with the rehaut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Umm, there is still have room to improve then... Thanks for your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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