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G'day

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Lol, I used to use anything at my disposal but a rubber hammer really really helps not to mess up. This is a great thread by MY that explains how to restore old vintage bands, It's where I borrowed the pics from. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=276849

To remove or add a link you have to open up the center, unfold and remove or add the link, then using a rubber hammer striking the lowest possible spot at the base of the metal you want bent back (right where it folds) until its flush. A bit confusing but here are a few pics curtesy of Michael Young. I couldn't get the pics in order but you get the idea. It's the same for folded and folded rivet btw

Way to go Akira, I love the explorer dials very very cool!

Vey nice guys! Freddy, I think that's my fav one of yours, it's cool seeing it from a different perspective

http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6960394/8865330.htm http://www.classicwatchparts.com/catpart/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=45&products_id=47

Back from a polish

Beautiful pics Asci

Nice day!

5$ tropic 21? Anyhow if you're using an aftermarket crystal I can't really tell you what to do. I would sand the outer rim of the crystal and then polish it I guess.

The bezel has to be shaved down with a dremel, on the inside. It will always crack the crystal if you don't..

That is super nice! Came out great

That old chrono looks terrible, I think you should get rid of it seriously though, I'm speechless, it's amazing to see them all together!

Very cool!

Makes me want a tropical dial sooo bad, awesome!

Very very nice! I personally think that you should put that beauty on a matt or semi matt brown strap. The gold in the dial will look great against a brown strap imo.

Lol

Ill take 3

The nos rolex ones are stainless and strong. They come up for sale from time to time. Phong makes one that is brass with a nickel plating and is very close to gen.

You got that right!

The new system uses Paypal, I just upgraded and paid with Paypal by following the link..

Very cool, I hope you kept one for yourself

Good stuff! Now let's see some big crowns!!!

Try it out that's pretty close. No update until he has 15 items to enquire about, missing a few still