NCRich 13,752 Posted March 4, 2016 Just got 3 watches in from Silix for some vintagizing practice. I have to say these are pretty nice watches right out of the box. This red sea dweller looks really nice in person and really shines on this martu strap. Got the strap and the buckle off the bay from Chile. This came from Silix. A whole $92, the strap was $40ish, and the buckle $8. Michelle told me they had changed the plexi to a high dome and it looks really good. I've got a Tudor vintage dial and gold tiger big ball hands I was going to put on this but I think I'll wear it a while before I go tearing it apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted March 4, 2016 Nice! I am searching for a red sd from quite some time. Care to tshare the link, please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.Rico 1 Posted March 4, 2016 NICE ! good straps makes Martu . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted March 5, 2016 Looks great just as it is but I'm more of a "New Old Stock" kinda guy than a "fuck it up for no good reason" kinda guy Enjoy it as is or fuck it up for no good reason as long as it feels good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted March 5, 2016 The dial says Submariner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,752 Posted March 5, 2016 The dial says Submariner? Sorry It is supposed to say submariner, copy of 1968 red sub. I misspoke in the first post. I've also got an assortment of raffles dials that I ordered. I only wanted this for the case/bracelet/movement. This is way better than I expected. Nice smooth 21j with brass retaining ring, and the bracelet really doesn't suck. I'll wear this like it is until I get to playing with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted March 5, 2016 Looks great, amongst all super-rep ideology these old beaters have been forgotten and I love them. Solid assembly and whatever You try, they just keep running like there is always a tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,752 Posted March 5, 2016 Nice! I am searching for a red sd from quite some time. Care to tshare the link, please? Unless you are going to swap the dial this probably isn't for you if you want a good SD. This actually is a red submariner. But I've already got a nice SD seen in this thread. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=113934 But the Silix link is: http://www.silix-prime.so/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=116_205_214&products_id=1963 Look through you might find a SD with the same case. If you don't just ask Michelle at Silix, I know others have gotten a red SD from her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted March 5, 2016 Looks great for the money. You can practice doing a relume on that dial too. Quick easy mod that would make it look great is to pop out that pearl and replace it with one from Ofrei. http://www.ofrei.com/page_150.html#9131 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copperfront 6 Posted March 5, 2016 The side profile on the redtext subs always reminds me of UFOs. Very nice piece! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted March 5, 2016 That's just gorgeous, love the combo. I'ma hafta hit up Mary now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted March 5, 2016 Nice! I am searching for a red sd from quite some time. Care to tshare the link, please? Unless you are going to swap the dial this probably isn't for you if you want a good SD. This actually is a red submariner. But I've already got a nice SD seen in this thread. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=113934 But the Silix link is: http://www.silix-prime.so/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=116_205_214&products_id=1963 Look through you might find a SD with the same case. If you don't just ask Michelle at Silix, I know others have gotten a red SD from her. Lol, I saw the domed plexy and no Cyclops and I thought "SD". I am assembling a 2846 (low beat 2836) to get a double red sd with a correct movement, but firstly I need the correct case/dial. Hard to find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2200CET 0 Posted March 5, 2016 Very nice, I think I'm getting one since they don't stock cases any longer. At least I think so, haven't checked in ages. Your link shows one with date mag tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,752 Posted March 5, 2016 Very nice, I think I'm getting one since they don't stock cases any longer. At least I think so, haven't checked in ages. Your link shows one with date mag tho... They changed the plexiglass. Ask questions. Those websites get outdated. You could also request a riveted bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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