irolexu Posted November 26, 2011 Report Posted November 26, 2011 OK GUYS...I need some expert decision helping skills here. I just got offered a gen rolex xstal for my BK WM9/TW best SL submariner at 400.00 dollars. Before this deal came up I was about to pull the trigger on the new Yacht-Master 3135SA from PT to throw in the collection (but I just got a 1680 with gen goodies ) Should I mod mod mod or....ad ad ad...I'll let you guys help me decide!!! thanks! PS. THIS FORM ROCKS!
HartDoc Posted November 26, 2011 Report Posted November 26, 2011 How available are the crystals at that price and how available are the YM. Plus which would make you the happiest.
irolexu Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Posted November 26, 2011 Not sure what would make me more happy...I mean my TW is my baby...and I do want to franken it...ya...maybe the xstal is the best option at this point.
HartDoc Posted November 26, 2011 Report Posted November 26, 2011 maybe the xstal is the best option at this point. seems like you found youre answer rather quickly with your own decision making skills
Tiyal Posted November 26, 2011 Report Posted November 26, 2011 Crystal! Price is a little high, or "full. Still grab that thing Plus PT can be a little sketchy these days, nice watches but rough customer service. Good luck
irolexu Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Posted November 26, 2011 OK convinced thanks guys...time for another franken sub! next comes gen crown/tube and insert and she is perrrfect
alligoat Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 I'd buy a gen insert and a crown and tube for your WM9 before I'd spend $400 on the 295-C2 crystal. $150-200 would be a much better price for a crystal.
irolexu Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Posted November 27, 2011 I am pulling the trigger at 330 only because of how hard it is to find a gen crystal for my sub..gen insert crown and tubes are more common IMHO
slickdick Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 Gen crystal doesnt mean jack sjait on a fundamentally wrong watch. Sure spend the 400 either way, you would still be called out with this crowd. Any other crowd would care less. TW is wrong even with gen crystal. The Yachty is wrong with the SA3135. Someone famous in the rep game once said. A rep is a rep. 1
irolexu Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Posted November 27, 2011 Gen crystal doesnt mean jack sjait on a fundamentally wrong watch. Sure spend the 400 either way, you would still be called out with this crowd. Any other crowd would care less. TW is wrong even with gen crystal. The Yachty is wrong with Someone famous in the rep game once said. A rep is a rep. Man way to rain on my parade...how bout I just have fun modding my watch with the best parts. Seems like everyone else likes to do it on their "reps"
correctime Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 I'd say gen crystal, insert, crown and tube on the TW. But that's just me....( and that's what I'm doing to mine.)
correctime Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 Man way to rain on my parade...how bout I just have fun modding my watch with the best parts. Seems like everyone else likes to do it on their "reps" Having fun to suit your needs is what it's all about. I put gen parts on mine because that's what I enjoy doing....regardless whether or not anyone else notices and regardless of who does and doesn't consider it a waste of money. Though you're over-paying for the gen crystal...even at 330.00...IMO.
irolexu Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Posted November 27, 2011 Ya I do agree it is over-priced...if I cant find another gen crystal for the price then...I guess I say OUCH!
Star69 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 Ya I do agree it is over-priced...if I cant find another gen crystal for the price then...I guess I say OUCH! just sold one for 40 and one for 80 Euro - just be a little patient
Watchmeister Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 just sold one for 40 and one for 80 Euro - just be a little patient Wow, those are great prices. Sounds like patience is a virtue and with a little of it you can have your cake and eat it too.
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