tc670207 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Before visiting my seller's fellow apprentice who supposedly knows the inside-out of reps, I have to make a detour to the dial/hands factory to check my 16610 dial back order progress. The dial & hands factory is owned by another fellow apprentice of my seller. They all served the same "Sifu" or mentor but more like a lord. You'll still notice traces of feudalism the moment you step foot into China. When I say "women power" in "PROGRESS UPDATE PART I", I meant it: See how carefully the Chinese sisters were making watch dials in temperature controlled clean rooms: My dial maker admitted she hasn't even begun making my back order yet. The recent crack down on counterfeits being one reason, but the most important reason is that she has enough orders to keep her and the girls busy for a while. There is no reason for her to risk her factory on making rep dials. I asked her about other top grade rep dials she had made and overstocked. I was handed these: Factory super lumed two tone Submariner 16613 dial, hands, and insert pearl: Janeto72, a member here and a dentist up North, recently bought a electro-plating machine making dentures for his patients. He's been experimenting electro-plating 18k gold on TC bezel, crown, and on the middle links of TC 93250 V3. Remember the wrongly engraved 93253 TC 93250 V1 clasp? I'll send some 93253 clasp and two tone Sub 16613 dials, hands, and inserts to Janeto72 to see if a decent Janeto/TC 16613 can be built. My dial maker set up a meeting for me with a very successful rep maker and once a client of hers. She sold a couple of her most talented girls to this man helping him making rep dials. Hoping I could use this man to make my new 16610 dials. We had dinner at a high end local steak house. It was pleasant but we did not reach a deal for my new 16610 dial. I found out whoever is successful in making reps, wants to upgrade business to a new level. They rather take OEM orders from brands than making reps. From this particular maker I received a shockingly beautiful Pam as a gift. I felt for the Pam maker. If I own a facility that's capable making watches this good, I would rather go legit than worry about being caught everyday. Knowing China is a lot different than the West, being caught means one may never see daylight again. Finally I met my seller's fellow apprentice. Let's just call him Sifu L. We spent two days and talked about almost every aspects of reps. This guy does know his [censored], not only about reps but watches in general. This is one of the watches I've been asked by members almost everyday: I will talk about that in Part III. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qonad Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 The future seems bleak for our finances.. Very bleak.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I want the 16613 dial and insert for my TC 16613 project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Oh shit I better hide my wallet ............. bring em on Tc, Love your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyyammine Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 TC is at it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Woah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I'll take that PAM today... Get me one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I'll chime in here.....i'll post more on the 18K electroplating once this project gets going....but first i'll need to experiment on some of the parts to see how the gold lays down, it's durability and longevity.....stay tuned as new and excitng things are coming from the TC Factory!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hot Damn a Sea Dweller!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Duke, our prayers had been answered brother! Gen spec SSD here we come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I think my wallet started vibrating...what does that mean!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Keep up the good work TC. So nice having you with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I think my wallet started vibrating...what does that mean!?! My wallet feels empty! Sent from my SGH-T889/SHV-E250S using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinguru Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Wow, great work and insights. I'll definitely buy a SD when available. Your watches really rock! My LV is my fav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I thought the sd pic was gen but I can now see it is rep. The cg is not quite right and the hands look rep but this is very promising though. You are a tease Thomas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Dentures & watches *LOL* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Dentures & watches *LOL* That's not funny...lol!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Great work tc.....better click that follow button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I've been on the rep watch scene now for over 9 years and have never seen anything on this level - my sincere respect to you Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 This is one of the watches I've been asked by members almost everyday: I will talk about that in Part III. This will be insanely popular! Love your work TC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 My hoarding of gen 16600 and 16660 inserts and crystals have begun! When TC launches his SD, the market value of these compatible gen parts are gonna take off! I'm going to corner the market! Muwahahahaha Mwahahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 It seems you chose your avatar for a reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Here is a little teaser for the 16613 project..... TC V2 DWO in champagne color.... TC V2 DWO behind TC V2 16613 Dial..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 While i can appreciate the workmanship, I personally have no interest in a TT or smurf offering. Classic SD 16600 would get my first vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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