ilikewatch Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 Hey guys! I am presented an opportunity to purchase this red sub at a very good price, but am unsure on how accurate it looks (?) Am looking to do some modding after purchase if needed as well. Any help would be appreciated thanks loads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysharona Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 What specs did the builder provide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikewatch Posted September 15 Author Report Share Posted September 15 Vietnam red sub dial Gen plexi Vietnam DWO 6/9 serif Milk 1680 case Swiss ETA low beat 2846 Other viet parts too, insert etc Athaya crown Crown guard reworked Movement mod to non quick set date, like Gen 1570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysharona Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 I think, based on this parts list, I have 2 watches from the same builder and you cannot go wrong with him. The asking price is very good for those specs and he is using excellent components. It looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikewatch Posted September 15 Author Report Share Posted September 15 2 hours ago, Mysharona said: I think, based on this parts list, I have 2 watches from the same builder and you cannot go wrong with him. The asking price is very good for those specs and he is using excellent components. It looks great. awesome! appreciate the help bud! cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysharona Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 You're welcome. His movement mods are well executed too and he regulates the movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 Most obvious tells (to me) - case looks new (I would give it some patina) & dial looks new/aftermarket. Depending on the price being charged, I would either figure in the cost of a better (ie, more realistic for its age) dial or, if your goal is accuracy over cost, look for a better watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysharona Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 The Vietnam dials are some of the best available in terms of accuracy of print, but yes they do look unreasonably clean and benefit from a bit of manual aging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 The parts list is fine but I am concerned about the cyclops position- it could be the camera angle but it looks too far to the right. And yes, the dial and case need some aging but the insert looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one80 Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 The insert is the first thing I notice as the fonts are not correct. The fading looks nice though. As above the cyclops position does not look right either, but could be the angle of the shot. The legs are too thick, even for a NOS case so would look to have them redone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one80 Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 *Crown guards., not lugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysharona Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Because in this era cases had a lot of hand finishing, I have seen gen examples with fat crown guards like this. Not as many but they are out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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