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  3. JF v3 from intime, is this legit?

    in The Audemars Piguet Area

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    Isn’t the link in the first post? Lol.


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    I don’t buy from unconfirmed Reddit sources, hence a legit check. This is listed as v3 while our friend posted that it looks like v2j. So, asking where our friend purchased his... I don’t know about you, consistent nomenclature instills some confidence. And with all these cloned sites out there, you never know :)


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  7. Happy accident?

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    So your wife has gone to all that trouble of ageing your watch and you have the audacity to dismantle it! I suggest you give it back to her to rebuild it for you. Some people just don't know when to stop. 


    good point, haha ...

    “story of my life” she says



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  8. Happy accident?

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Ha you all are a trip. She wanted me to let you know she will take requests, with scented upgrades available but will not do your laundry. As far as the temps used, I think cold wash and med-hi heat to dry for 40 or so minutes. Unsure of the detergent or fabric softener used, though some trade secrets must remain close lol.

     

    I’m not sure the specific model, but they’re those computerized gizmo front loading ones by Samsung... I suspect they might have a custom dial aging setting ? programmed in.

     

     

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  9. A/6538 Military Submariner with Burford dial

    in The Rolex Area

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    Wake up early this morning, so I had some spare time for "bezel ring cooking" :girl_devil:
     
    Some comparison pics, 5513 eBay bezel ring untouched vs 5513 bezel ring polished and "cooked" (still same process : 30mn cooking / cooldown, repeat 3 times)
    I definitely LOVE that subtle "yellow/gold" color :wub:  ... next month I'll try coloring a complete watch using that method
     
    I will also do some test soaking a stainless steel piece in linseed oil before "cooking" to see what I get ... linssed oil is supposed to enhance the process so I should get a more brownish color
     
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    Great work as usual, thanks for sharing!


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  10. Happy accident?

    in The Rolex Area

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    About a week ago I misplaced my 1016 build, and naturally I was quite panicked, until it showed up in my wife’s hands with a whoops on her face. The watch had fallen into the hamper and made it’s way through both wash and dry cycles. I wouldn’t expect the case to be air tight, but was delighted that it was ticking strong and keeping good time.

     

    There was however, some damage to the dial, some of the matte finish faded away... I kind of like the look and simply appreciate just having it back. a410b235fe3727a2a5105aa23dbd354e.heic

     

    I guess it’s wabi sabi, or so as they say... what do you guys think?

     

     

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