Daytona: On the Grid

[RPointl]

These are good and (imo) beautiful:


This is the QC, I find the numbers ugly, the outline too fat, the inlay is lower than the outline and should be a fraction above it, or at least level.

 

[RPointl]

The search for my 'holy grail' watch continues...

 

[QWERTY_Bats]

I know I'm going to sounds dumb as fuck, but;

For example the 6239, which is the perfect watch, is it something you can buy via a TD? Is Cartel just a factory or are they modders?

Sorry, having some hard time finding info about Cartel in particular.

 

[deadpan]

I know I'm going to sounds dumb as fuck, but;

For example the 6239, which is the perfect watch, is it something you can buy via a TD? Is Cartel just a factory or are they modders?

Sorry, having some hard time finding info about Cartel in particular.

Did you do a search?

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/flame-free-zone/158565-what-is-meant-by-cartel

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/replica-watch-general-discussion/266944-cartel

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/replica-watch-general-discussion/113770-cartel

 

[p0pperini]

For example the 6239, which is the perfect watch, is it something you can buy via a TD? Is Cartel just a factory or are they modders?

Sorry, having some hard time finding info about Cartel in particular.

Yes, you can buy the 6239 from a TD. I mentioned this at the end of my OP on page 1 (and also explain where each of the watches in the OP were sourced, and described the shortcomings of the off-the-peg reps you can buy. That was sort of the point of my post, along with the pics). You can get them from Marvellous Replica via the special offer post in M's TD forum section. That's where I get the new ones I've bought. Other TDs are available.

The historical background to the term "cartel" in the rep watch world is interesting to read about - as referenced by the links deadpan has posted above. But generally these days, when the term is used it's in reference to vintage Rolex watches made by JKF or BP, that are available from a number of TDs. I guess it's incorrectly ascribed to these watches/factories, but it's sort of a catch-all shorthand term for them that seems to be widely used round here.

 

[QWERTY_Bats]

Did you do a search?

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/flame-free-zone/158565-what-is-meant-by-cartel

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/replica-watch-general-discussion/266944-cartel

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/replica-watch-general-discussion/113770-cartel

Thanks, I had seen the first one but I completely assumed it was a different situation as Cartel had struck me as a factory - thanks for the input!

 

[QWERTY_Bats]

Yes, you can buy the 6239 from a TD. I mentioned this at the end of my OP on page 1 (and also explain where each of the watches in the OP were sourced, and described the shortcomings of the off-the-peg reps you can buy. That was sort of the point of my post, along with the pics). You can get them from Marvellous Replica via the special offer post in M's TD forum section. That's where I get the new ones I've bought. Other TDs are available.

The historical background to the term "cartel" in the rep watch world is interesting to read about - as referenced by the links deadpan has posted above. But generally these days, when the term is used it's in reference to vintage Rolex watches made by JKF or BP, that are available from a number of TDs. I guess it's incorrectly ascribed to these watches/factories, but it's sort of a catch-all shorthand term for them that seems to be widely used round here.

Thanks! I'm not quite familiar with MR so I'll try my luck with my usual TD - Hont.

Amazing collection!

 

[p0pperini]

Amazing collection!

Thank you! Good luck with your order - check Hont's price and if it's higher than Marvellous Replica, quote the special offer price to see if they'll match it.

 

[160million]

very nice thread just stumbled upon it!
at some point i am going for a 116523 franken build - when the time comes i make sure to consult you and your knowledge.

 

[andybilsy]

I had no idea myself. My kids brought the term home.
And there is of course that never ending "fanny pack" confusion.
None so bad though as my Dutch pal offering my English GFa shag - as in shag tobacco, a roll your own ciggie,"sjekkie...."

We have used the word for years as a term for vomiting

 

[TubeGuy]

@p0pperini Such a great thread. I just bought a modded 6263 m2m from @kilowattore https://forum.replica-watch.info/th...tona-6263-paul-newman-tropical-dial.10975536/ and eagerly waiting to receive it.

I'm going to buy a standard one possibly from Trustytime just for grins. They have this one here https://trustytime888.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7666 which looks good but they make some claims about the things that made it better.

They list some factory names, and I'm going to try to figure out what's what. One thing is the ST19 vs A7750. I thing the A7750 give you all three registers functional vs a fixed register at 6. Wonder if there are other things to consider.

I will check out Marvelous Marv. Again THANK YOU for a great thread. I collect Gens, and this is so much cheaper I've bought eight watches in 45 days. I need to cool my jets.