freddy333 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Posted July 16, 2012 Unfortunately, as has been posted numerous times, while many of Phong's parts are superior, the condition/quality of his movements tends to leave alot to be desired. For this reason, it is a good idea to have them professionally overhauled as soon as possible.
freddy333 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Posted July 16, 2012 Was it hard to paint the markers? It is not as difficult as painting lume, but not easy. Requires a steady hand & alot of patience. I would recommend alot of practice before attempting to paint your dial unless you have very deep pockets, or have someone paint the markers for you.
danielv2000 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 *As alluded to by Akira, a lot of Rolex experts (including the majority of VRF, I think) believe that the 3-Color Rolex Oyster Cosmograph is not a legitimate dial. Google "3CROC" to find the article on DRSD (first hit), and to read the long and unexciting debate between John Mayer and Kamal Choraria. This dial is now referred to as "The Mayer Dial", so you know which side he comes down on. Owning a Mayer dial can actually be an interesting story! "Collector paid $150,000 for it but discovered it was suspect! I picked it up for a cheap $10,000 - all parts except dial are genuine - and the collector took the write-off" Enjoy your watch, mate!
lhooq Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Owning a Mayer dial can actually be an interesting story! "Collector paid $150,000 for it but discovered it was suspect! I picked it up for a cheap $10,000 - all parts except dial are genuine - and the collector took the write-off" "Huh... So it's one of those fake watches, eh?"
danielv2000 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 "Huh... So it's one of those fake watches, eh?" "The experts are split. It's either the most expensive fake watch ever or I got the deal of the century. Either way, me and John Mayer are now friends on Facebook! And that's pretty cool!!"
cc33 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Posted July 17, 2012 I guess ill let an expert do the painting. Thanks Freddy. I'll update next week when I get the watch back from service. Also,phongs dial will arrive tomorrow, ill show you guys what it looks like but I will be only keeping it aside as a spare.
lhooq Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Out of curiosity, cc33, does either dial have a sunken minute track like the gen does?
cc33 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Posted July 17, 2012 Yes the minh dial does that was a huge selling point, phongs I have not been able to tell yet but when it comes tomorrow ill report.
cc33 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Posted July 17, 2012 This is a closeup of minh's dial, it has a slight shadow where the subdial sinks.
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