dbane883 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Since genuine NOS Superdome T19's no longer exist (if someone has one for sale, they are lying or its a mistake), I've recommended the T19 from Michael Young. Very nice Superdome effect and much better fit than the Clarks vintage T19. I think I've purchased every single aftermarket T19 from ST, cousins, offrei and nothing comes close to Michael Young's. It's not perfect but it's pretty damn good. But it's interesting that it's now a generally acceptable aftermarket part on VRF. I think as parts get more and more rare, aftermarket parts other than crystals will be much more common in the "purist" watch forums. http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1372841763/Meeting+Michael+Young+in+Bangkok+%26amp%3B+a+replacement+T19 [url=http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1372841763/Meeting+Michael+Young+in+Bangkok+%26amp%3B+a+replacement+T19]http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1372841763/Meeting+Michael+Young+in+Bangkok+%26amp%3B+a+replacement+T19 Couple guys are even talking about modding the crystal to be more gen-like. Humorous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have no idea why tapatalk can't link the article. Oh well. I tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbenz Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I am a noob, how to contact Michael Young pls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/page11.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Agree. It is the best option for T19 Superdome. In my opinion a better look than the Clark & Sternkreuz T19s. I have tried both those too. The Clark made the Rehaut look too large on my Cartel, and the Sternkreuz was a loose fit. This is what the MY T19 looks like on a Cartel case with a Yuki dial. Dial dots are slightly distorted head-on, contemplating taking a little off the height to see if it improves the situation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Very interesting. I can only see more of this happening in the future. I don't suppose that we will get an apology from any VRF members for their appalling attitude towards "fake" parts and the people who use them? I won't be holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 No, we're using fake parts. They're using "acceptable replacements." Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 No, we're using fake parts. They're using "acceptable replacements." Lol Oh, yes. Of course. How stupid of me to forget that. Now I understand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Just wait till the soft plated brass bezels wear out on their NCG Subs and the inserts won't stay in place. They'll all be over here asking..... "Who makes the best Sub ................................................................................. bezel"? And won't it be delicious to tell them they have to find the information for themselves. Heck we might make some converts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Shhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Time to stock up on "acceptable replacement" NDT, Phong and MQ bezels? Where's Crazy Sale Man when we need him! CARZY BEZEL SALE! TODAY ONLY! Ahhhhhhh those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 How would my bezel look on a Sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 VRF types who put aftermarket parts (Fake! to them) on their heirloom rolex probably lie about if they can get by with it. "Is that a fake bezel?" "No it's an Official Aftermarket bezel. They cost $500, fakes are only $35." "What's the difference?" "Uh, 465 dollars." In my Official Replica Rule Book a 'fake' part would have to be a replicated 'signed' part. Unsigned parts are just 'aftermarket' parts. Ha! Crazy Sale on Official Aftermarket Parts! Call Paul. Still have some Crazy Sale! watches from Paul. Now the movements are worth more than I paid for the watches. Every one had a new swiss Eta except for the last one and it had a Seagull 2836 clone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Too funny...the CWP plexi's are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I just talked to MK at Helearou. The 5513/5517 case with crown guards does have the retainer gen style mount, but not the 6538. I have not looked closely at the 5513 case, but that might be an option for a 1675 build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 No one ever had a good 6538 case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Cheater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Wanna trade? I got pizza! Edited January 16, 2015 by POTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I just talked to MK at Helearou. The 5513/5517 case with crown guards does have the retainer gen style mount, but not the 6538. I have not looked closely at the 5513 case, but that might be an option for a 1675 build. I've taken apart a HR 6538 case recently. Not only is the bezel and crystal retaining system designed for a glass dome, but the bezel will not accept a gen-spec insert. The width of the HR bezel is way too wide, so you are stuck using whatever inserts that MK carries. If at least it could take a gen insert, I could figure a way to get a plexi to fit, but given the bezel dimension, just gotta accept it as it is. He is working on a plexi for that case, in which case it will be liveable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 The 6538 I received from MK was the case and caseback, no bezel or insert as I have those. The issue, as I said, is that the 6538 does not use the gen style retainer ring mount. My bezel won't work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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