Greetings From Up North ( Canada that is!)

**johnny b** · 10-02-2007, 05:39 AM

Hi All,

Happened upon this site totally by accident, I'm very impressed!!

I've been into reps for a while now, initially because I couldn't afford, or justify the "real" watches. Then I started to play with the reps that i did buy, not necessarily with the intention of making them perfect, but rather making them my own.

I have been lurking around a bit first just to see what the crowd is like over here...and I gotta say, it seems pretty stand-up and refreshingly frank and honest...just the way i like my forums

Although i don't have tons of reps, i have dabbled with a bit of modding in the past little while, with one project keeping my attention of late.

It's a Tudor sub rep that i took another member's advice from a conversation we had through email, and I milled off the lugs making my own custom "bond" style sub, but the Tudor version instead.

Before:

After:

It is still missing the movement, as it would require an early tudor 390 to go with the genuine 70 factory replacement dial for the 7928 model that i found on ebay a while back, but the mock up with Gilt style hands and aged lume will give you an idea of where I'm going with it.

I hope to learn more from all of you in the time i spend here, learning and loving this crazy hobby we are just soooooo into!!!

All the best to you all, and I look forward to getting to know you all more.

Cheers, Johnny B

**caravaggio** · 10-02-2007, 05:44 AM

welcome

from another Canadian fellow (British Columbia)

**seraphe** · 10-02-2007, 05:45 AM

Great intro, johnny

And welcome to RepGeek.

I'm really impressed with your vintage Tudor, and I totally agree with your quality vs quantity principle on reps.

One favor... Pls post more of this vintage when you can

I love it!

**josevancouver** · 10-02-2007, 07:32 AM

Welcome from a fellow Canadian from Vancouver!

Originally Posted by caravaggio

welcome

from another Canadian fellow (British Columbia)

**J-C** · 10-02-2007, 08:47 AM

Johnny B - nice to see you here my friend.

make yourself at home and enjoy the forum.

It looks like you made some terrific mods. I'm looking for a Tudor/Bond rep myself and its pleasure seeing yours.

Welcome, enjoy the forum and good to see you here.

JCM

**Niko** · 10-02-2007, 09:49 AM

Welcome to ReGeek Johnny.

That is a fantastic project you have going there. Good luck with finding the movement.

N.

**dtan888** · 10-02-2007, 10:54 AM

Welcome Johny B... One awesome introduction with an awesome watch. Love that vintage bro... looking forward to see more of those in the eye candy section. Feel free to ask around and help yourself.... D:

Dan

**Mason** · 10-02-2007, 11:15 AM

Welcome johnny b from a fellow Canadian in Toronto!!! The Canadians are taking over RG

Thanks for sharing your pictures.

**superdave** · 10-02-2007, 11:47 AM

Welcome to rep geeks, I really like it here too, Love your project, I'm into a Bond thing also at the moment and hope to post some pics if I ever get the thing finished. I like the work you've done on the face and hands very authentic ageing and where did you get your hands on the Tudor sub ? I really need one of them !!