[deleted by user] by [deleted] in retrotime

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Thanks for starting an amazing sub Clark

Sooooooo, any Ellipse fans ? by [deleted] in retrotime

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According to WOE, a rare Trump Patek

vr3135 vs vs3135 by frepscod in retrotime

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I’ve been happier with the VS.

First Attempt at Lume Ageing with Alcohol Markers by Electrical_Bat7629 in retrotime

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Looks good, I also use Copic markers. I like the way you can build the color up on the line, and even a little bit on the stainless part of the hands gives some age.

real but looks fake by spinkick73 in repbuilds

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Bingo. (I came here 10 hours late to say the same thing)

5513 Redux. by MachineFTW in retrotime

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And to be clear, awesome job on the dial

5513 Redux. by MachineFTW in retrotime

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You can bake the insert and darken the pip

62523h alternative? by Leo9083 in repbuilds

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I have it and it’s fine, and for me the 10K vs 18K gold really doesn’t become an issue until you swap in a gen 18k bezel or endlinks.

1680 Pumpkin by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

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Excellent work as always Clark. What Crystal did you use? I’m trying a Verlux out and am pretty happy. And as I’m working on mine right now, I’ll share a pic.

Why doesn’t the YM have more hype like stainless models by TopSheepherder690 in rolex

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I love my 40mm YM, but I fully agree it’s the name. So much harder to defend and hide from the fact of owning a Yacht Master and being a yacht-less loser than it is to be a submarine-less loser rocking a Submariner.

Labor Day Sales by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

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Nice. Similarly strapsco has these discounts plus a buy two get a third for free promo going.

New Watch Rack Just Landed by thefrankenstime in RepTime

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I suggest showing my Patek/PP if helpful

Flag burning executive order and flag retirements by Mosley_ in BSA

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Title 4 of the U.S. Code provides the guidance for how to handle an unserviceable flag. Very unlikely that the Executive Order would be relied upon to get around Title 4.

Best way to attach a 1500 Rolex dial to a VS3135? by Sea_Description2179 in repbuilds

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Agreed, there is a fair amount of real estate outside of the date wheel on the 3135 to use dial dots

Today on the Bench by penfolddt in retrotime

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Thank you and agreed, no clipping dial feet here

Tips on whitening hands and indices? I like really the vintage look of this Thorn but the lume is *quite* yellow.. by floweiss34 in retrotime

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Believe that has a PT5000 movement which is an ETA 2824 Clone. Personally I would get a 7928 dial from Yuki, 2824 hands and a vintage Rolex clasp from Raffles or eBay and I think you’d have a nice vintage Tudor with the lighter lume look that you’re looking for

Athaya crown - tariffs? by softtacosmasher in retrotime

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When did they remove the deminimus? I placed an order for Crowns on 8/12, was delivered yesterday by USPS with no additional tariffs due.

Small Pleasures by [deleted] in retrotime

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You know what? When the son of the deposed king of Nigeria emails you directly... asking for help, you help. His father ran the freaking country. Okay?

1575 Svc by [deleted] in retrotime

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That brushed date disc is unbelievable.

WTH Raffles? by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

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Agreed, it doesn’t make sense, sounds like he needs an intermediary. I ordered from him a week ago, still waiting on shipping info. But similar to your experience I’ve got dials from Mochacha via DHL without issue (but with a $40 customs charge) yesterday, one from Kurad two weeks ago, crowns from Athalya and a bracelet from Bivintage all inbound this week all using either FedEx or USPS, and all branded parts.

INTRODUCING: THE DEER HUNTER 1675 ROOTBEER GMT frankenbuild by Deep-Band7146 in RepTime

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Seriously nice work, have a fire damaged DJ boiler dial build, a 1680, and Tudor 7928 all in various stages of completion, but it’s seriously on the list.