Akira

The name is Rolexaddict.

He's in France.

Samples of his work:

Sorry for the dust on the plexi

Where could I get one of those bracelets?

I'm not getting sucked into this debate, since I made my experiences with discussing US politics before.

It's never civil and never ends in a good way

It's caused by the different education and upbringing in those various countries.

However, I want to make a quick statement to those following posts.

agree, the Eurozone was a good idea on paper but the execution fell short.

The burden on the weaker countries will just drag everyone else down. It should be time for a restructuring. However the Eurozone bureaucrats are not elected directly so it will take some drastic measures in countries like Germany to change the status quo. Very complicated situation.

The EU zone succeeded in many ways and should not be reduced to the recent financial crisis,

when a main aspect was the US housing market and financial crisis.

Anyways, if you know a bit about the reasons why Greece, Spain and Italy are in the situation they are in now,

you'll see, it has little to do with the EU.

It has lots to do with the 2nd WW and 40 years of local politics before joining the EU.

Joining the EU didn't make those countries poor. I'm sure you didn't mean to say that, however declaring the EU

to have failed because of it might be a bit to early.

Over the next several months, I think you will begin to see Germany's economy sag as well.

You're thinking wrong my friend.

Germany's economical growth will be around 1.6% in 2013 according to the DIW and a few other economic research institutes.

The GDP in the second quarter grew by 0.5% and 0.3% in the third this year.

It's a question of how many more depth Germany is willing to on to stabilize the EU zone.

Btw: The current leading parties in Germany are planning to have a balanced national budget without any new debt by 2014.

Numbers mixup - 14270 is what I'm talking about.

Early 90's

Edit: Awww but this one got [censored] lugholes!!!

I need to read more about the differences!

So I found out a bit more.

I want to go for a 14720

Tritium Lume on markers, white paint on 3/6/9.

Gen crown.

Crystal without LEC, does anyone know the exact gasket height of the 25-295 I need from Clarks?

He has, 2.7mm, 2.5mm, 2,.85mm, 2.35mm and 3mm gasket height.

The bracelet should be fine and period correct.

Ca. 1997 ???

Anyone can answer my questions?

Hi guys,

normally I don't post threads like this, but I'm a total noob when it comes to modern Rolexes and I've only played

with the vintage ones.

The 114720 is pretty much the only modern one I like.

So any help is appreciated.

I've read a couple of threads, but non of them is completely definite.

How accurate is this watch to it's genuine counterpart

Upgrade options?

Case reshaping?

Crystal? I hear the Clark 25/295 is a fit. Is it an improvement though? LEC at 6 o'clock???

Hands? TC or Clarks or the stock?

I have a couple of spare 24-600 I'll use, so crown is dealt with.

Bracelet? Is there a better aftermarket or is this one any good?

I can relume it myself, I'd say

So please let me hear your thoughts.

Regards

Akira

Well, dial and hands could be luminova service parts.

However the insert doesn't look like an old fat font insert and also not like a service one.

It would be too faded IMO too.

However, those people who see those small "faults" will notice the case and dial quality first anyways.

So I'd say, you are good to go!

Enjoy!

http://www.ingod44.com/rolex-explorer-i-1016-chapter-gilt-dial/

If Hike agrees as we are the party’s involved please admins lock thread. I do not want this to devolve into a overall forum debate, it does not benefit anyone.

PS please all do not post give Hike an opportunity to respond.

If you don't want a forum discussion, but resolve an issue with a member, then use the [censored] PM option next time, Eh?

Open forum and all...

From the 4, 14, 18, triangle and the dots on the insert, I'd back up Janeto.

Looks like a legit service insert to me too.

Those aren't that expensive though. You get them on VRF for around $100-150

That's an awesome offer Akira!

I have a gen FF like you

I believe PMWF isn't producing anymore. Waiting list was ridiculous.

PMWF insert.

95% identical to the genuine service lumi insert. In fact with a gen pearl, you'd never see a difference.

All you need is a yuki pearl at $25 and you are set for life.

Sent me a PM if you want it

I reckon Wall street will win...

Amen!

Clarks

BTW, shouldn't a 5510 have a "lollipop" hand as well?

Is there an aftermarket version?

Need to second that question, as I just bought the case only from Silix without proper research Can a dg2813 fit in somehow?

Sorry I missed the question.

Yes, a DG2813 fits.

Yep, like my 2 initial projects. I was thinking to try to make a group buy like we did before with Mr. Gimme

There is no other "good" solution for a Daytona case anyway !

Aaaawww, don't say stuff like that... You are sucking people into expensive-never-ending-builds!

Thank you Akira, I see it now.

Couldn't I scrape or dip them to remove it?

I can't tell you what's underneath the paint.

You need to find out on your own, but it's probably not the easiest job to do.

Nice job. Did you have to glue the crystal on? I didn't think this was a gen like construction case? Finally, what diameter is the dial if you happen to know?

Yeah, plexi needed to be reduced and glued on rehaut.

Left is the original size, right after reducing.

"Gen construction"? Meh, I wouldn't say so , however it's thin and nicely shaped and with the Atayah crown, it looks the part.

Dial size is 29mm-ish

Almost done... Subtle brownish color and dial texture.

What do you think?

Will do Gimme

My subdial hands are black? Top pictures?

Pictures are always clearer than words

Unless you have very unfortunate lightning in your pics - your hands are black at the base.

Will you be using a Phong case?

Loooving it!

Great stuff mate

I have a 703 crown, I wonder if it will fit the case or I will need a modification, thank you for your feedback Akira.

Best Regards

It will fit, if you use a 7030 tube.

The case probably needs retaping to take the tube though!

If I were you, I'd take Nanuq's and my advice

I personally, don't like the Josh case builds that much. The stubby crown guards always look so off - it makes me sad for all the time/money invested in the builds.

Highjoey... is putting out a decent case set for $400ish soon. Maybe wait for it?

Akira