lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 My 7031 arrived ... I have the more vintage bezel mounted for now,.. the black bezel is first version.. the SS was put on later models.. I am in the process of sourcing the SS bezel also.. what do you guy's think ?? The SS makes the case look a little wider and kinda flows .. whereas the black vintage bezel is a little different.. It may be I'm just used to viewing the SS.. so I am asking for thoughts.. from those that are versed in the vintage lines.. I think having both would be the answer .. but what do you think ? thanks in Advance Aloha~Cheers Lani edit add: actually I couldn't find any pics of the genuine with the SS bezel, although it does exist on the genuine.. I'm not sure if it was added at a service center, later after purchase ... Pics of the genuine from an offering.. http://10pastten.com/2008/08/27/ta359.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Personally, I'd keep the black bezel you have now on there, it looks more sporty I think. BTW - I guess I'm out of the loop on this one, is it franken or genuine? If franken, is it a Valjoux or Poljot movement? Either way, it sure looks good, congrats on getting that one. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Personally, I'd keep the black bezel you have now on there, it looks more sporty I think. BTW - I guess I'm out of the loop on this one, is it franken or genuine? If franken, is it a Valjoux or Poljot movement? Either way, it sure looks good, congrats on getting that one. Cheers thank you SC.. it is the valjoux 7734 and it is a Franken .. the 7159 MC has the SS bezel, the 7159 also has a little different dial, there is a 7169 with a divers bezel without the chrono numerals.. .. so I am thinking the SS bezel may have been added to the 7031 at the Rolex Service Center at a later date.. so it is still accurate.. the black bezel is the original bezel for the 7031., it comes with the riveted bracelet, but a leather strap was also used for the 7031 .. so if I do swap for the SS bezel, it would not be the original bezel for the 7031 It sure looks cool with the SS.. but maybe for accuracy I should keep the black one.. thank you for your post though.. Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 this is the 7159 (still questioning the validity of these pics) and this is the 7169 (supposed) both have very different dials (same anthracite colour though) and were produced after the 7031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 The watch looks good on your wrist Lani. Personally, I like the look of the 7159. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 The watch looks good on your wrist Lani. Personally, I like the look of the 7159. Cheers thank you very much Samu !! these tudors were made only for a very short period.. so nailing any history on them is challenging .. and yes, the black bezel is growing on me .. like the 1655 the SS bezel was available when the watch traveled to the service center.. so any genuine with the original bezel in good condition is worth a lot more.. so for accuracy sake.. thanks for your validation !! Aloha~Cheers Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome to the Monte Carlo club Lani. Personally i prefer the ss bezel the black doesn't really do it for me. Where did you source this one...? Here's mine with ss Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome to the Monte Carlo club Lani. Personally i prefer the ss bezel the black doesn't really do it for me. Where did you source this one...? Here's mine with ss Cheers P. thank you P.. but .. ya had to go ahead and post the beautiful SS bezel.... oh well, it's good to have variety in the club... ... Phong made me an offer I jus couldn't turn down.. .. He's willing to sell me the SS bezel.. I think I may take him up on that .. although he say's the black is more accurate for this model.. I should get it ..another good offering from Phong man.. thanks again L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Lani, I prefer the ss bezel. It seems to play off against the bracelet better. I also noticed you're wearing "the ring". Is it new? Cheers, Wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Lani, I prefer the ss bezel. It seems to play off against the bracelet better. I also noticed you're wearing "the ring". Is it new? Cheers, Wally yeah Wally.. who asked you ?? .. your not in the club... . . just kidding ma man, I think I' leave the black bezel on for a spell but source the SS,.. these franken parts are not cheap!! ... the "ring" belongs in all the wristis .. and btw.. the proper way to wear jewelry is so the logo can be read by peeps facing you.. in case anyone thinks I got it on backwards... edit add: ... pole ... that is a very cool strap.. the colours...nice... i gotta email westcoast and ask him about more straps.. like I don't have enough.. sheesh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 R, That is one beautiful watch and on my "wish list". If I could only sell the BP Fifty. Both bezels look great! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 not my thing, but i can see the appeal lani, you should track down the nato polexpete has his on -- i think it sets the watch off nicely... congrats on the new toy deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 not my thing, but i can see the appeal lani, you should track down the nato polexpete has his on -- i think it sets the watch off nicely... congrats on the new toy deltatahoe Thanks B !! I'm on it.. just replied to an email from westcoast.. I was ordering for another watch so.. thanks to Pole ... fo sure his Nato looks custom made for the dial !!! thanks Jimster .. yup TMG is the member "again" that give inspiration.. although .. never say never.. cause this is the last one outside a genuine that I thought I would spring for.. it is kinda "abstract" dial art... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Congrats R! I see it arrived -welcome to the MC club. I vote the ss bezel (my opinion is a bit jaded of course) although the acrylic bezel is more accurate. Here's a gen 7032 pix, you can see the flaw in the J&W ss bezel -the 225 and 250 tach markings are positioned wrong. A rally strap is another choice, the one below is a grained leather from Squinky on ebay/TZ. Now a custom rally strap in gator would be nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hey Lani, here's the link for the nato: http://www.timefactors.com/nato.htm TMG you don't need one, that gator stap is awesome... Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thank you S..!! I think I'm going to end up with both bezels... and order a rally strap from you know who.. edit add ... thanks pole !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 The black bezel is the correct bezel for the 7031/0. The correct bezel for the 7032/0 is the stainless steel one. I love mine, but the space between the lume "home plate" markers and the ring is wrong for this watch. I wish we could source the correct dials for these! Maybe The Zigmeister could remove the current lume and add it in the correct location???? These are perfect clones except for the dial error if you have the 7734! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 The black bezel is the correct bezel for the 7031/0. The correct bezel for the 7032/0 is the stainless steel one. I love mine, but the space between the lume "home plate" markers and the ring is wrong for this watch. I wish we could source the correct dials for these! Maybe Ziggy could remove the current lume and add it in the correct location???? These are perfect clones except for the dial error if you have the 7734! thanks indy .. Phong advised me to wear the watch for a month.. if after that I want to swap for the ss which as TMG and you note makes in technically a 7032 he will do it for me n/c .. so I have a month to see... I really like both "looks" to bad they are not easily interchangable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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