basis280 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 Hello , Anyway does anyone know if the bezel can be removed on a replica datejust , If so will a genuine bezel fit ...All of the replica bezel's seem to be improper size on the datejust... I know this is probably not enough information ..However, any knowledge on the subject would be greatly appreciated .. Thank you
stilty Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 without seeing the part and measuring it, that is a tough one to answer. but my gut says that no.
basis280 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Posted November 21, 2008 Yes, that's what I was thinking .... Thanks for your input
alligoat Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 It has been my experience that the reps are a different size from the gens. Some people have been able to fit a gen dial in a rep, but that is about it. But all you can do is try, if it's not too expensive.
basis280 Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Posted November 22, 2008 yes, thanks for your input as well ... never understood why they make the bezel so wide ... gives away the whole watch ...instantly ...anyway a shame because i really like the datejust watches .... o well ..thank you again
alligoat Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 The great deal about the Datejust is that it's not too hard to build a franken. You use a gen case from roling on ebay, an eta movement, Clark hands, maybe a Stilty spacer ring and you have a great watch- more than a rep, but well worth it, IMO. I built my two frankens for around $500 each
freddy333 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 And a gen dial........ A beauty, Alli.
basis280 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Posted November 23, 2008 aahh yea ... that was my original plan ... however, after some consideration ...I thought a replica ..with the correct bezel would be sufficient .... but my dreams smashed ... .... back to plan "A" or plan "1" ...depending on whether or nor your alphabetical or numerical type person ... Thanks for taking time to respond
basis280 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Posted November 23, 2008 The great deal about the Datejust is that it's not too hard to build a franken. You use a gen case from roling on ebay, an eta movement, Clark hands, maybe a Stilty spacer ring and you have a great watch- more than a rep, but well worth it, IMO. I built my two frankens for around $500 each Roling on ebay ? Is this a store or seller ...pardon I am not familiar with this Roling ...Thank you
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