ubiquitous Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 The long awaited vintage overlays are now available for sale. These are now being consistently produced at very tight tolerances; as part of our product testing, we installed these datewheels on four different MBW's and observed long term usage and operation to insure that (1) they could be consistently applied and installed and (2) the date function works correctly over an extended period of time. The reason for our extensive testing is a result of variation in case tolerances even within the same model watch- Dial and datewheel spacing can vary significantly. The result of our findings- The datewheel works properly with each of the MBWs we applied these to; having an MBW means you can substitute genuine parts but does not mean that the internal measurements are consistent. For that reason, just like the majority of other parts for modification which we have all purchased, you should assume that your overlay will need to be installed by a competent watchsmith who is used to performing these types of tasks on projects. We will be happy to guarantee the overlay for print quality as well as the accuracy of the sizing and cutting. Obviously, we cannot guarantee that your particular piece can accept the overlays or that you have the skills and tools necessary to install the overlays successfully. If you have doubts when you receive the overlays, please return the unused overlay for a refund. If you decide to install the overlay yourself or at the local chop shop, regardless of the self-percieved watchsmithing skills involved, the overlay is not refundable nor returnable. Please let us know via PM the quantity desired and we will provide you with paypal information. The price will be $30.00 each including shipping. We will discount the price to $25.00 for orders of five or more. Neither the price nor the discount will be negotiable. No one is going to get rich on this project but we're not interested in taking a loss either **NOTE: If you decide to purchase via paypal please only use the words Vintage Overlay in the subject and description. Any reference to a brand name will result in a refund to your Paypal; "No Overlay for you!" Interested parties, please PM either myself or kruzer00. Thank you, Watchmeisters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 OK yes please! Two for me! Great work, thanks to all involded in this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Congrats on bringing this project to forum. I'm in for 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Great work by all involved. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Ubi... will this overlay be valid for my genuine Rolex Date 15000 case? I understand that yes because the original mov. for this watch was a 1570... isn'it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Fantastic Count me in for two..... That ones make my vintages perfect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Ubi... will this overlay be valid for my genuine Rolex Date 15000 case? I understand that yes because the original mov. for this watch was a 1570... isn'it? I'm pretty sure that the movement in a 15000 Date is the 3035. That would be round top 3's and open 6's and 9's. A Luenfat datewheel would be correct, if you can get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 PM's replied to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rag9fx Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 this just made my week... PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aclaimsman Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 PM sent. I would like to purchase two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 PM sent for two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Yeehaw!!! PM sent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm pretty sure that the movement in a 15000 Date is the 3035. That would be round top 3's and open 6's and 9's. A Luenfat datewheel would be correct, if you can get one. I have the Luenfat's datewheel and it doesn't match (too big). The number is too big for the date window- I wil measure the datewheel and I'll let you know... Randy, could you give me the diameter of your datewheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbj69 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 they look very nice, i think u guys did a great job on them joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 pm sent for 2 wheelies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I've paid for two and I'm thinking maybe it's not enough seeing as they'll all sell out in minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I've paid for two and I'm thinking maybe it's not enough seeing as they'll all sell out in minutes. You should have used the money you didn't pay on shipping for.........ahem........a certain order, and bumped it to five to get the discount ......I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 You should have used the money you didn't pay on shipping for.........ahem........a certain order, and bumped it to five to get the discount ......I did Yeah, I know. More fool me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumum Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 PM sent. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 PM sent for 2. Thanks for all your attention to detail Randy. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 PM Sent for two Randy. COME TO PAPA!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Thank you for this. Excellent job to all. PM sent for 1 to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I sent a PM. I've got three MBW's these will fit nicely into. I'll take five! Thanks JoJo35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Just paid for two of these beauties. Ubi and Kruz you guys are a true value add for this community. Excellent work... I am so hapy now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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