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Old 12 June 2014, 06:23 AM   #31
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It's surprising watchmakers haven't stormed Geneva with torches and pitchforks over that...
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Old 30 July 2014, 11:22 PM   #32
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Hey Guys:

Just found this auction over on flea-bay for a genuine Rolex Broaching Tool.

Very cool ! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-De-Bur...item43cd25794e

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Old 1 August 2014, 02:23 AM   #33
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Jocke probably has three of those...
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Old 29 August 2014, 01:25 AM   #34
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Hey All:

Anyone in need of an NOS twin-lock case tube and crown ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-origin...item35dba56e7b

These are pretty rare if you need it for a restoration (as this thread has already mentioned).

Hope it goes to a good home for a fair price.

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Old 4 September 2014, 03:32 AM   #35
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I see lots of ebay bashing on TRF but I find it to be a pretty goos source for parts...
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Old 15 September 2014, 12:39 AM   #36
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I see lots of ebay bashing on TRF but I find it to be a pretty goos source for parts...
Richard:

I agree about eBay; there are lots of crooks and counterfeits out there, but if you know your stuff, it's a great resource.

Because the site lists rare parts from all over the world, you have a good chance of actually finding what you're looking for....not to mention I have made some new friends in the process!

In the past 2 months I have bought 2 watches from the UK that I never saw for sale here in the USA....

Life is good; be safe.

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Old 12 December 2015, 02:43 AM   #37
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Great story glad it worked out.
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Old 12 December 2015, 04:53 AM   #38
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Thanks Mike....

Yes, it worked out well, and I even have an extra crown/tube/stem stashed for the next vinage Sub project!

Get them while you still can!

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Old 12 December 2015, 04:57 AM   #39
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Interesting thread, glad it all worked out
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Old 5 December 2016, 12:35 AM   #40
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Great thread and a beautiful watch. My thoughts on Rolex crowns is that everyone gets all uptight about the 300m rating of the Triplock crown. I have my PADI advanced open water qualification and that qualifies me down to 40m. 200m vs. 300m really makes no odds. I used to wear my citizen dive watch as a backup to my dive computer, but never needed it! Personally, if I was buying a vintage Rolex I'd want it with the original period parts.
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I agree about eBay; there are lots of crooks and counterfeits out there, but if you know your stuff, it's a great resource.



Because the site lists rare parts from all over the world, you have a good chance of actually finding what you're looking for....not to mention I have made some new friends in the process!



In the past 2 months I have bought 2 watches from the UK that I never saw for sale here in the USA....



Life is good; be safe.





Old Valjoux column wheel movement in the Chrono???

Glad your sub situation sorted. Quite the journey. Vintage is a fun game to play and sometimes very frustrating.

I agree on keeping it 100% original. Especially if it will never see the water. Which, this would handle to an extent.


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Old 6 December 2016, 02:40 AM   #42
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Brandon:

I'm not sure what the movement ref is, but here is a pic...

Thanks for your comments.

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Old 6 December 2016, 03:06 AM   #43
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Brandon:

I'm not sure what the movement ref is, but here is a pic...

Thanks for your comments.

Very beautiful chronograph movement
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Old 6 December 2016, 03:30 AM   #44
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Love the movement and this thread. I learned a lot.
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Old 6 December 2016, 01:06 PM   #45
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All you had to do was ask I have many new 700 tubes and crowns and good useable used ones Rikki
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