XRT

I have seven fully-modded Rolex reps from Joe.

I have posted close-up pics of all of them, and I think they look quite spectacular. So do a number of other folks who made very nice comments about them (this includes some of the same people bashing him in this thread.)

I look at the pictures of Panerai 153's DRSD and wonder how it could look so messed up compared to what Joe says he sent him.

Where are all the other pictures from other folks with messed-up RBJ watches. Please come forward and share them with the board.

Panerai 153 seemed so happy with this watch when he wrote about it a few months back...what happened to set this off?

I thought the pics of his new vintage lume-job looked so awesome that it inspired me to send my 1680 and 1665 back to Joe to be relumed. Obviously, if you take the time to look at the lume with a magnifier it will be imperfect. A magnifier-perfect lume line or dot can not be painted by even the steadiest of hands (even under the influence of B-blocker's.) Replace RBJ's fingers with a "DaVinci" robot, then maybe.

I too would like to see The Zigmeister's lume under the same high-power magnification and contrast lighting.

If ever I didn't like something Joe did, I would let him know and he would make it right (i.e. pay me back or fix the problem.) When he does an experiment (i.e. new lume technique or custom molded brevet crown, etc.) and you aren't happy with the result, why not just tell him and give him the chance to make it right?

One time, he installed an experimental pearl dot for a vintage insert and I thought it looked way-off. He didn't charge me.

He charges an hourly rate like any contractor I have ever come across (i.e. plumber, electrician, hi-fi techs, etc.) To me, it was worth the price since his quality has been very good and I too don't have the time or skills to do this type of work.

In short, these photos do not represent any of the end products I have ever received from RBJ.

Models 6239

Model 6241 and 6239

Model 6239 and 6241

Model 6264 and 6262

Model 6240 and 6265

Models 6263

Models 6541

Models 6541

Model 6541 ad 6543

Models 1019

Models 1019

Models 1019

Model 5513 and 5514

Models 1665

Models 1665

Model 1665 and 16660

Models 6542

Models 6542

Models 6542

Models 1675

Models 1675

Model 6542 and 1675

Models 1675

Model 16750

Deep Sea Special and Model 6200

Model 6204 and 6205

Model 6204 and 6538

Model 6536 and 6200

Model 6536 and 6536/1

Models 6538A

Models 6538

Model 6538 and 6200

Model 5510 and 6536

Models 5508

Models 5512

Models 5513

Model 5513 and 5512

Model 5513 and 5508

Model 5508 and 5510

Model 5508 and 5512

Model 1680 and 5513

Model 5517 and 5513

Model 5513 and 1680

Model 16800

Wow! This is the first time I have seen a 6538 with this dial. I thought I've seen them all What model year is this suppose to be?

Late 1950's model.

Thank you for compliments. Here are some recycled pics of my 6541:

Gorgeous and a masterpiece.

I am envious that you can play at will with your subdials now without fear of total breakdown.

Nice work Randy and The Zigmeister!

Randy- The silver bezel looks much sharper to me. It's a keeper.

Good luck with this Joe. Watches come after health and family!

very nice addition!!!

freakin gorgeous...I am very jealous!

Just once more shows that our reps are sooo good.

I think this just shows how nuts some of us really are (yes, I am included in the nuts)

Here you go...

What's the deal with the rehaut on this one. Everything looks great except the date being misaligned (as usual) and the rehaut doesn't look on-par with the other MBW models I've seen. Rehaut looks the same as ELs.

I DO like that new SEL though. A big accomplishment where TT is concerned. Also, are the minute markers correct (fatter at the markers)?

Not sure what you mean by "what's the deal with the rehaut on this one?"

Looks identical to my WM Black sub's rehaut...perhaps the photo's do not show it well enough.

The date rides about 0.5 mm too low. The angle of some of the shots exagerates that.

That's amazing - I'm kind of [censored] at this - I ordered the same watch from Maria 1 year ago and it came with one of the worst dials I've ever seen. It was purplish and dull, just awful. I could not believe Maria would send this out.

I had to send it to Joe to replace the dial with a much nicer one.

I wouldn't feel too badly about it...I must have spent way too much money on about 5 earlier versions of blue TT reps. The worst was that my first rep was from Idealwatches.com...highway robbers.

luckyyy claimed in his sale post that the mid links were of solid gold. Have had the opportunity to check it? I did order the same because of that reason.

They look solid to me...but who's to say that they aren't actually just plated without melting it down or scratching the surface (I'll try to vaoid that experiment.)

Ouch, that really sucks!

it does...but my belief in Karma gives me some solice.

Very, very nice. That gen insert sure makes a difference.

If I could find a "bowing" smilie I would dedicate it to Mr Ubi.

It is a keeper. The Blue TT Sub was indeed my cherry and entryway way into this mad world of reps 3 years ago...damn you Blue! The addiction has never let up...prospective buyers beware.

Never say Dr XRT didn't fairly warn you, newbies

These pictures convince me that I want a sub and then when I finally buy one I never wear it and it ends up going up for sale.

Prior to this blue TT model I'd agree with you...no longer...it is stunning.

Nice watch and nice rivetted bracelet, an early red sub, no doubt!

No doubt indeed. Gotta love those vintages.

Weight- it feels just as heavy as any genuine TT I've held.

I thought you would say that! I have one coming from Eddie Lee. I hopes it looks as good! I'm afraid to send my money to Luckyy. Enjoy the watch

Eddie's da' man. Good product and great communication.

I was worried about buying from Luckyyy for a long time...I figured I give him a chance to prove me wrong. It's true what you read (he was great with the communication right up until after you send him the money...then, not a word.) His shipping took 3-4 weeks. I was patient and decided not to worry about it (to be honest...I worried a little.) It all worked out just fine in the end...just like the transactions of many others.