JBond Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wowwwww! Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks for the kind words, one and all! It's been a while since I've been this excited about a modern Sub; the assembly and build quality of this newest generation of Sub is a welcomed change in my eyes. For the first time ever, genuine parts fit without modification; everything that I've updated thus far has been a 1 to 1 exchange. Somehow, I have to secretly admit that the ease of mods has made things almost too easy; total time invested thus far is very little, aside from searching for the actual parts (which has been the greater consumer of my time). As for questions- @jmt- The hands on this watch are okay; the seconds hand is the one that bugs me the most as it's just a slight be too short (I'd say +/- 1mm). I'll need to go through my spares to see what I have; perhaps I have something that will work in it's place. @millemiglia- I would opt for a genuine crystal as a viable replacement. There's just something about the overall clarity, the signed crown at 6:00 with the service etch, the beveled edge and the cyclops that really just add the finishing touch. Only downside is that they tend to be a bit pricey. @cib0rgman- The dial is a pretty good duplication of the gen: The printing and fonts are nice and crisp. The markers even have that nice, subtle gen-like finish to them. Comparing to my gen Daytona dials, the 'glow' to the metal surrounds looks pretty dang close. Not sure if they're WG like gen or not, but they're nicely finished. Overall, a very nice, comfortable watch on the wrist. I could get used to this Cheers, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brook0 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Fantastic sub, but "a modern?" quite surprised you would go new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 It's interesting... My interst in Rolex seems to be somewhat cyclical; I'll be on a vintage binge for a while, and then the pendulum will shift. I tend to go back and forth every so often... I think mostly because I get bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Ubi - You seem to be getting comfortable with the new camera. Beautiful shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks, Freddy On the macro shots, I've been testing out a friend's 50mm lens; dealing with the shallow DOF has been an interesting challenge to work around. Fun none the less, though! Cheers, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 TOP Class Randy!! Great work, may I know who did the CG trimming? It's awesome. Flat top "S" rules :-) Also love the fact that you've trimmed the endlink to make it looks more gen. I did the same to my SSD and glad to find a same minded sick person, LOL: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=78988&hl= Now if only I had half of your photo skills... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Fantastic sub, but "a modern?" quite surprised you would go new Ah, but it's the old model now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 TOP Class Randy!! Great work, may I know who did the CG trimming? It's awesome. Flat top "S" rules :-) Also love the fact that you've trimmed the endlink to make it looks more gen. I did the same to my SSD and glad to find a same minded sick person, LOL: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=78988&hl= Now if only I had half of your photo skills... Silvio- CG's are untouched! That's how they came, and actually, they do need a bit of a trim. Not much, but just a once over. Someday I'll get around to doing it. For now, they're not bad as-is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 About endlinks, WM9 accept only Gen without mod. It do not accept MBW and noob . @ UBI : My compliments for your sure first class 16610. IMO: MW9 , is the only one and right rep 16610, for modding starting piece to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 @ UBI : My compliments for your sure first class 16610. Thank you, rosnik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 About endlinks, WM9 accept only Gen without mod. It do not accept MBW and noob . @ UBI : My compliments for your sure first class 16610. IMO: MW9 , is the only one and right rep 16610, for modding starting piece to buy. I thought they use the same case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 No they aren't. Eurotimez's new MBW seems to come from the same factory, but it has the engraved rehaut, while WM9 has the classic rehaut (more accurate) Maybe the factory is the same but at the moment this case can only be sourced by WM9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschenone Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) Ubi, Thanks for posting great watch. This is a great watch and is why I chose the Z series from WM9 as my base for modding. My only complaint is that some of the dates (in the 20's) are too far to the left. Other than that great watch. WM9 Series with Clark crystal and gasket, gen insert, Eurotimes tube and crown, polished rehaut and Noob bracelt with WM9 clasp. Oh yea, a cold one from the Rockies as a prop! -Chris Edited August 27, 2008 by cschenone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Nice watch, cschenone, and good job on the cg's. One question, why a eurotimez crown and tube? Is it better than the WM9 crown and tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Ubi, Sorry to be late here, specially because everything has been said Wonderfull photos of a splendid watch done by a great member Thanks so much for sharing Cheers Stephane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschenone Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) Nice watch, cschenone, and good job on the cg's. One question, why a eurotimez crown and tube? Is it better than the WM9 crown and tube? Thanks alligoat. In regards to the crown and tube, well its a long story. In a nut shell the original one snapped at the base in the case. I bought a generic tube from eBay, but the WM9 crown would not seal flush to the case. Chris at Eurotimez was kind enough to sell me both a matching crown and tube from his new Euromariner. -Chris Edited August 27, 2008 by cschenone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Chris- Great looking watch! And the CG's are a very nice touch! All the best! Cheers, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Ubi, Sorry to be late here, specially because everything has been said Wonderfull photos of a splendid watch done by a great member Thanks so much for sharing Cheers Stephane Stephane- Thanks for the very kind words! Your Sub was the inspiration! After seeing your WM9, my path for building was clear, and your example had shown me the way. All the best, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 No they aren't. Eurotimez's new MBW seems to come from the same factory, but it has the engraved rehaut, while WM9 has the classic rehaut (more accurate) Maybe the factory is the same but at the moment this case can only be sourced by WM9. Are there any differences to the case besides the engraving? Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Are there any differences to the case besides the engraving? Thanks a lot! No, just the engraving and the serial nr between the lugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Ubi, I am late to the party too and for the sake of sounding redundant, wow! This is an exquisite watch which brings joy to the eye. I am not only envious of this timepiece but appreciative of your photo skills. Wear it in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wow! That is one lovely project. The bezel, insert, crystal and bracelet endlinks make this a very realistic piece. Congratulations on a great final product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 A very small updated pic with a new seconds and minute hand installed: Much, much better compared to the old: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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