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Everything posted by gioarmani
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Maybe a light touch-up, but nothing more. Leave it as-is. I'd buy it just to get that bracelet.
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Newest Sea Dweller from Sead--slightly better than my last.
gioarmani replied to gioarmani's topic in The Rolex Area
Modded CGs, polished the bracelet, gen divers ext, new insert & pearl, and regulated the movement. -
Newest Sea Dweller from Sead--slightly better than my last.
gioarmani replied to gioarmani's topic in The Rolex Area
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Here's the newest & best version of the SSD I've seen yet; I picked it up from a dealer over @ Repgeek named Sead: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=14930 Better bracelet, better cut (and thicker!!) bezel than my other that you've seen pictured so often on here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=58717 http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=65712 This bezel is much, much closer to the gen. If he can get his hands on more models exactly like this one, I highly suggest you pick one of these up. I'm unclear as to whether the other suppliers have upgraded the bezel as well. Enjoy. For comparison's sake, here's the old bezel: And here's the new:
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I know the animal is deceased and it's purely lowest common denominator shock-value, but the clout of anyone having the lack of class to even think of something like that--much less execute the thought--is pathetic. It's a different world over there, and understandably so, but I hope I'd still be able to keep my wits about me by realizing that when a camera's on me, the world is on me as well. Fleeting moments are just such, but the impression given is lasting. On a side note, our armed forces have not only had a bad rap forced upon them, but have also evoked plenty of their own accord. You'd think after years of losing face someone would try to get some good PR for the boys, but then again, look at the dipshit at the top of the food-chain...
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American redneck white-trash. It's astounding how brazenly ignorant people are willing to declare their stupidity to the world. Classless pieces of schit.
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How many mortgages does one have to take out for that one?
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Damn. Low blood alcohol content. You see what happens? Now I have to go have your signature...
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(Feeling corny today. First Sunday in ages with no previous night's drinking...)
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Replica Watch Group?
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Manners: always a must. If it's a noob, I say let them know--tactfully--exactly what the score is. If it's a tenured member, you have more of a right to ignore it; they should know better.
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I'm printing a retraction & posting a new source.
gioarmani replied to gioarmani's topic in The Rolex Area
I think it might be more of the angle it's shot from--not totally perfect. Here's an older shot from when I did the how-to: But my gen didn't line up perfectly with the case either. None of them actually do. -
I'm printing a retraction & posting a new source.
gioarmani replied to gioarmani's topic in The Rolex Area
It's the stock bracelet--not a replacement. First I take one of these: http://www.bostonwatchexchange.com/servlet...-Watches/Detail Then, I mix it with a bit of water and some of this: http://www.fridgefilters.com/bar-keepers-friend-powder.html Scrub it into the bracelet in up & down motions, in the same direction as the brushed "grain". Wash it off with dish soap & dry it, then polish it in the same direction with one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AMNPUU That's all. Looks just like gen; give it a whirl! -
The original source I had been using for all Rolex bezel inserts was listed here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=59994&hl= Too many people have been complaining about the service they've received from this store, so I must formally pull my support for them; for what that's worth. To their defense, if they happen to read this, it's certainly nothing personal; it's just poor business. I know they're only a mom & pop shop with two employees--and I know, due to their recent popularity, they've been absolutely inundated by a 4000% increase (literally) in orders for inserts. The other half of me understands that, but says at least hire new people to cover the increase, and move on. So, in light of the recent situation (which, hopefully for their sake improves), to be fair to all parties involved, I would like to recommend a new source. As of a few days ago, the best "fit" for the Sea Dweller bezel insert that I have found yet, is a seller also in Florida who goes by the screename of "raymondleejeweler" on eBay. Here is his store's link: http://stores.ebay.com/WEBUYBIGDIAMONDS Here is the item # for the exact insert I purchased: 230140806126 Of course, by the "best fit" I mean the insert--as usual--requires a bit of sanding to sit perfectly like the gen, but looks fantastic once it's in. Another brand of insert that I just ordered two days ago (but haven't received yet) for my Submariner, is from another eBay seller by the name of "watchbandman50". His store can be found here: http://stores.ebay.com/WATCHBANDMAN50 From the looks of these inserts, they are flat and not wrongly rounded like watchmaterial.com , and the print is crisp & sharp, like it should be. I suspect that you will need a watchmaterial pearl to replace the stock pearl on my second recommendation as well, but with the best of both worlds you've got one hell of the best looking inserts I've ever seen. Here's a few quick snapshots from today--this is my old pearl with the raymondleejeweler insert from eBay: So, hopefully these will work out for all those interested. Thank you for your time.
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Absolutely gorgeous.
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How To: Read & use the markings on your bezel.
gioarmani replied to gioarmani's topic in General Discussion
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Very true.
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Not many people know that on a GMT bezel, the wearer can use the 24-hour dial for approximate navigation anywhere between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Polar Circle. But, both the 12 and the 24 hour hand must be synchronized to display local time. Method 1: When laid horizontally, the dial will head North if the 24 hour hand is pointed towards the sun. Method 2: If the 12 hour hand is pointed at the sun, the 24 hour hand will point North. The margin of error directly depends on the difference between local official time and actual local solar time, which is why you have to be between the Tropic of Cancer & the Arctic Polar Circle. But one doesn't need to get too much in the technical details for approximate North, East, South, West navigation.
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How To: Read & use the markings on your bezel.
gioarmani replied to gioarmani's topic in General Discussion
I'm not sure if this is what you're referring to, but not many people know that on a GMT bezel, the wearer can use the 24-hour dial for approximate navigation anywhere between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Polar Circle. But, both the 12 and the 24 hour hand must be synchronized to display local time. Method 1: When laid horizontally, the dial will head North if the 24 hour hand is pointed towards the sun. Method 2: If the 12 hour hand is pointed at the sun, the 24 hour hand will point North. The margin of error directly depends on the difference between local official time and actual local solar time, which is why you have to be between the Tropic of Cancer & the Arctic Polar Circle. But one doesn't need to get too much in the technical details for approximate North, East, South, West navigation. -
Dankeshoen.
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Where's you get the 6263 with the folded bracelet? Nice pics, btw.
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Music Lovers - What are you listening to right now?
gioarmani replied to By-Tor's topic in General Discussion
Current single--Beck, "Timebomb". Current album--British Sea Power, "Do you Like Rock Music?" -
"Round case" is subjective--only the bezel is round. Classic, simple, and sweet. Timeless. She loves it.