You are the first to have done this mod! So that means that, for the time being, you have the most accurate 3717 rep in the world!
It looks really damn good. I cannot wait to get this mod done.
Anyhow, with this mod + OEM 7750 movement, the 3717 is a perfect rep. Wow, how impressive!
PS. A before and after pic would be great. Especially if both pics are taken at the exact same distance with the same cropping.
I saw a 5513 strapped to a fellow who has the L.A. Times Festival Of Books guide sprawled out on table. I was using the same table as he to look through the listings to search through the book dealer listing.
I noticed:
- non-superdome T-19 Tropic
- meters first dial in NOS condition
- hands matched dial perfectly
- folded bracelet in mint condition
I concluded:
- recently back from Rolex B.H. Service Center
- beautiful watch
It would be nice to have some beadblast/PVD options here in the CONUS. At least, some options via our itty bitty forum here.
I, too, am goin' crazy at the thought of PVD items. I have had some PVD work done on 2 watches, but man ohhh man it took many many months to get the parts done. And they weren't even blasted prior to PVD.