Guest Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Kudos to OP for the share. I hope you guys come through with some nice parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Its in Paris now. Getting warmer. Giddyup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Mine has just left Paris. A shame it's a holiday Monday here in UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Not in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Gen dial… check Gen ceramic bezel assembly… check Gen AR crystal… check Noob V3 SubC (A2836)… check All I need is someone to assemble! Of course I need to have the parts in hand first, lol. All parts arrive next week! Cant wait! v3 chek gen ar lec xtal chek gen bezel assembly chek gen insert chek gen glidelock chek gen crown chek bp vaclume hands chek enjoy franken chekforget gen dial chek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 v3 chek gen ar lec xtal chek gen bezel assembly chek gen insert chek gen glidelock chek gen crown chek bp vaclume hands chek enjoy franken chek forget gen dial chek Haha you win! You manage to snag just the gen clasp? Bravo man. That's a tough find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 yep look on chrono24 and rlx boyz im giving away my secrets lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 gen dial is probably tbe most important part along with insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I agree. I won't even consider a rep ceramic insert on any of my watches. I'm curious to see the quality of the rep clasp. I have a gen TT glidelock clasp on another watch of mine. Wonder how big a difference there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Cool thread. Will be looking forward to see how this turns out. Agree on the insert. Tried all kinds on plat mods-thanks live1 for the info on RWI. But the numbers just are not cut correctly and deep enough. Sold my BK because of that. It was a very nice piece but the insert drove me nuts. Now I have a beautiful heritage big crown I am working on and have redone the paint several times, but still have the cut issue. Love to put a hen insert on that. Good luck guys Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glight2000 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Is there an advantage of v3 noob over a BP if a gen insert is being used? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Is there an advantage of v3 noob over a BP if a gen insert is being used? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I'm sure live1 will elaborate but in short case specs and rehaut engravings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glight2000 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) I don't have as discriminating an eye as you guys. I would appreciate your advice on my next steps. I have already purchased the watch below, but wasn't crazy about the insert, leading me to the obsessive search for a deal on a gen insert:http://www.rwgforum.net/index.php?/topic/169915-Rolex-Submariner-116610-%28sub-c%29-Franken---Gen-Dial%2C-Crystal%2C-Crown-Tube Do you recommend that I: 1) add the new gen insert from India to my current watch and sell the extra gen dial and be done with a great franken that I'll love forever (or until I lose interest 2 weeks after finishing, following my next obsession)? OR 2) buy a noob v3 as a base for combining all of the gen parts to keep and lovingly wear "forever," then reassembling the remaining components in my current BP case (including the extra gen dial) to sell? Please factor in the fact that I'll probably be paying my local watch guy for assembly, assuming he doesn't turn into an a-hole over working on a rep. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited May 24, 2014 by glight2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 The seller confirmed authenticity. With great trepidation, I pulled the trigger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Strange. I also pulled the trigger. Just paid five minutes ago. At least I am protected if the deal goes south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glight2000 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Strange. I also pulled the trigger. Just paid five minutes ago. At least I am protected if the deal goes south I thought they were sold out... Did you agree to purchase, but wait to pay? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Ok so I just went thru the entire post. So looks like he may have had 4 or more sets? Wow let's hope we aren't getting noob v3 parts!! Poor PayPal if this goes south, we will all be picketing our way to refunds! Gen dial Gen bezel assembly Gen AR crystal w non service LEC Gen crown Gen tube V3 noob Yup my TC LV is going bye bye after this watch is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glight2000 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Ok so I just went thru the entire post. So looks like he may have had 4 or more sets? Wow let's hope we aren't getting noob v3 parts!! Poor PayPal if this goes south, we will all be picketing our way to refunds! Gen dial Gen bezel assembly Gen AR crystal w non service LEC Gen crown Gen tube V3 noob Yup my TC LV is going bye bye after this watch is done I wondered how close a TC would be to a franken. I may take the TC off your hands. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I thought they were sold out... Did you agree to purchase, but wait to pay? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Either this guy is running a scam knowing we will all get reimbursed or one of the members here made a good point. Maybe he is a jeweler who is blinging out these subs and has many parts left over. Looking at the pics the dial is a mk II and the pearl looks very promising if I get what's in the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 well mine has arrived in England already very fast shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Mine too. Fedex are always good. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 If we get items as described i am gonna buy these guys out next time lol amazing deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Get in line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Well done guys, looking forward to how this pans out, fingers crossed for you all. Hope you don't get stung by customs, I noticed on his listing he's not adding customs duty option whereas you can pay the duty based on the sale price. @live1. What die or tool do you use to put press the retaining ring? Is the insert mounted on the gen bezel first? or after the retaining ring secures the bezel? I use a bezel derlin die with my press to push the retainer onto the crystal gasket. You don't want to be pressing the whole bezel assembly down in one piece with these ceramic, too risky, as the insert can break. With ceramics, there is a white nylon retainer on the metal retainer, the nylon retainer is what holds the rotating part of the bezel assembly. Edited May 24, 2014 by SSTEEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) its,a scam guys my friend irolexjust bought a set today.when the seller said he has none left.im really sure its a scam.when i bought my sets i asked if he can get more he said no way.if he has sent a bp bezel assembly and dial ill go crazy ha ha Edited May 24, 2014 by live1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 opps my bad i just re-read that he bought it the other day when we all bought them,so ignore my post,false alarm lol.should be legit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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