lazarini

Hi Stephane and all! Thx for the comments, appreciated !

The bracelets as follow top to bottom 1st picture !

1. MBW Came from Paso was attached on my 1665

2. MBW Came from fellow member Manuel i think he purchased directly from MBK/MBW came on my 1680

3. GEN. Came from a hotel room from a hip looking fella that is also known to have the RDS (rolex disorder syndrome) ...

Wonder who that might be hmmm ?

Regarding the 1 and 2 i think they came from same end source just one was bought 6 months before the other ... to actually point that out bracelet nr2. was purchased 6 months before the bracelet nr1.

Clearly these to are from completely different production run ... so u see its a hit or miss again do to non consistency of the makers ... just my 2 cents ...

Laz

Hi all.

I have been recently asked via Pm by a fellow member building a Super-franken 1665 Comex if i could do a few comparison shoots of the MBW 93150 Hollow mid link bracelet vs. the Genuine ...

He was on the fence going one way or the other so i shot some pics also for the others here to get visual feel of the 2 options.

On pics we have 2 x MBW 93150 and 1x Gen 93150 ...

On to the pics ...

Bracelets closed clasp up :

Bracelets closed back shot:

Bracelets opened top shot:

Bracelets opened from the side back visible:

Bracelets closed shot from the side:

Bracelets ends from the back:

My personal observation and conclusion:

Well MBW bracelets are damn good for the money no doubt there ... they are solid constructed and will serve the purpose good, yes the coronet is a bit different and they don't have the pierced micro extencion spring bar like the gen and yes engravings are sharper and deeper. but still i think the MBW ones are on the dot for the money.

The gen bracelet is well different ... the steal used and the end finish is supreme it has a different shine to the MBW and all in all just wears nicer but keep in mind the vintage 93150 bracelet will set u down considerably more then the mbw one so think hard do you really want one that bad!

Also when buying one be sure to ask about the condition because some of them nowadays are pretty banged up ...

Personally i have opted for one because i use it on 3 watches! 1665 GW,1680 White, 5513 no date sub and this way it gives me a better bang for the money and a piece of mind ...

If u have a nice modded watch and are not a rolli nut get yourself the mbw bracelet and some nice gen endlinks ... the rep ones are sadly not so food IMHO.

If u really need to go all the way out then 93150 gen bracelet with gen ends is ure only option ... i recommend that only if u just cant live without one (like me) or if ure building a super super vintage and u putting in a gen. mvt. etc ...

Hope u enjoyed this pictorial ... course if u have any questions and would like some additional macro shots let me know ...

Kind regards Laz

great idea freddy cheers ...

all do atm statistic is pretty grim

LAZ

Fijuu nice watches guys!

I just came from work put in solid 11 hours + today due to the visit from World Wide Sales guys we had today for the 2H of the year plan. (the sales guys on the boards know how this goes round tables , brainstorming bla bla bla ) ...

I took a quick shot of my wrist for u on my balcony before i slip into something more comfy ... needless to say this was one of the conversation starters over working lunch today

regards Laz

sweet kelster sweet im a fan!

Laz

@ all

thx guys for your nice comments i am super happy with the watch and have serious problems to wear anithing else ATM

The story behind the watch is a huge tribute to to RWG and all of you who helped one way or the other to make it happen.

my salute tu u ... kind regards Laz

yes normal the gmt hand moves only one full circle in 24 hours ! so 2 times slover then ure hour hand ---

regards laz

Rolex Explorer II - 16570 - White Dial

Hi all

This topic sounds familiar yes?

If so this means u have read my good friend Stephan's review of his genuine 16570 black dial explorer II if not i suggest u do so by clicking here : Stephane and his black dialed 16570 beauty

By-Thor has written a great review with smashing photos of his white dialed franken EXP. II worth checking out here: By-Thor Franken EXP II review

by saying that i will keep this more on a pictorial level but feel free to ask any questions u might have ill do my best to answer them ...

Before i skip to pictures some "THANK YOU"s are in order :

It needs to be understood that this specific Rolex Explorer II is just that in true sense of the models name! It had traveled and explored the world from TEXAS USA to Washington DC USA to ROME Italy EU to BRNO Czech Republic EU to final destination BRATISLAVA SLOVAKIA my wrist !!!

addingwatch/J: for selling me this watch and being a great gentleman in the process ... he basically agreed to sell me the watch on just my word and waited while i collected the funds seriously he coud sell this much easier but understood my enthusiasm and shared it with me ... man that what the RWG is all about!

DuDro/D: i have received the box and papers separately via post but the watch came hand delivered ... i have posted in Supporters area if someone would be kind enough to bring it anywhere in EU and same day received a PM from D. He was happy enough to bring it over while going to vacation the trip was smooth and watch was picked by my GF friend in Italy. My hat of to u dear sir.

Nika: my GFs colleague friend who picked up the watch in Italy directly from D. and brought it to Brno, CZ where we drove last week to pick it up with my GF from Bratislava!

TO all RWG: There is no doubt this would not be possible i have not joined this boards and met so many great people i THANK YOU all for this ... special shout out to the EURO GTG CREW u know who u are guys thx for ure support!

OKA hope u managed through that i just had to share this amazing story ... now lets role the pictures shall we

few basic ones ...

closeups ...

luuuume ....

on the wrist ...

3 different clothing scenarios --- the great versatility of this watch !

on the north pole

Camo casual Friday out with the boys

Meeting with that important client u might say

Conclusion and my personal notes:

Well i love it ... hahah how classic u might think but let me tell u i had my share of replica watches and still do but this one just has that extra thing and no its not because it has papers and box.

The attention to details and supreme end finish is something that rep factories just cant achieve and i mean never! When u wear it for a week like i did now u just feel the difference. Bracelet is butter setting time is smooth watch runs - 2 sec a day and has never been open!

I'm glad i have purchased this watch and since its my first Genuine Rolex whatever happens i will never forget it specially because of the story how i managed to acquire it

I hope u enjoyed this pictorial and felt a bit of the warmness that was filling my hart while i was writing it !

STAY COOL RWG

Laz --- over and out !

Thx for that picture kelster looking good

@ all nice watches guys!

Laz

Still

i had unglued it from my wrist yesterday for 3 hours but that was about it now back on

Laz

There it finally is! Congrats, my friend

cheers m8 ...

laz

Lovely B.

Thx for taking the time cheers !

Laz

this white thingy

laz

yes great one m8 the engravings gone looks better now

regards laz

indeed i also started there nice memories of that place ---

laz

Phenomenal story reading it with my 1665 GW on my wrist ... thx Alextor!

regards Laz

Looks good the watch the strap the photography all top notch

all do the length is questionable as there is cosiderable space left on the last hole all do if u feel fine with that and prefer to wear it a bit loose then its no problem...

regards laz

Damn u ... and i mean that in a good way

ahh oka oka ill wait

Laz

Stephane

please explain the picture above

regards laz

Hi all.

I first contacted petergunny after reading his Pam 104 review from DSN where he also pictured a strap he handmade for his watch. I liked it so much i asked if he would consider making one for me and he agreed.

We exchanged a few PMs and emails where in one he asked me if i cud write a constructive review of his work when i receive the straps

I came back to him saying that maybe he shod ask someone else with better strap knowledge but he insisted to seek out a "common man" opinion so i said OK ill do it my gf chanted in the end that if there's an opportunity to make one more for her and what do u know it was not a problem

SPECS 24/24 both, A2 140/80 ,A3 120/70 , thickness cca 5mm, triple padded construction, hand sewn ruff edges vintagized

The work begun and updates followed in text as also in pictures ...

- the hide :

- the tools and the materials :

- so we have them cut lets glue them :

- leave them dry :

- one is sewn up

- first with holes second one getting stitched :

both completed looking good cheers pete

- packing them up and shipping to me ...

As u can see there is a lot of work involved in this if peter was not so kind to update me with the progression pictures i would of have no idea ... Straps arrived in my office around 10 working days latter in pristine condition. Package was so to say bomb proof and there was no possible chance of damage on the way ...

I have the straps cca 2 weeks now and have worn mine in rotation. Strap is well constructed and the hide feels plesant on the skin. Also the strap is quite soft out of the box and will not require a break in period. This specific hide has a nice used vintagized look that maker even extended by creating a used looks at the lugs IMHO a nice touch from his side

Stitching matches the hide nice all do maybe shod be a little more precise but for production straps 2 and 3 i think its above average!

I think these are great straps and what is for most made by one of our own members joining the likes of (V,Red 12,FrxAndy and others). Needles to say the strap can be customized on size, thickness or whatever idea u come with ... also from what he told me additional colors and hides are available!

Peter is a great guy and open to any ideas u might have so i urge u to give him a try u wont be disappointed.

I wanna also use this opp. to thank peter for sending this straps for review and also by being one of the EU GTG Raffle sponsors in Koln. (Kelsters review of his fiddy strap to follow )

Last but not least im sure u would like to see how they look mounted --- look no further rolle the pics once more --- watches 111h & 112H straps curtesy of petergunny @ Gunny Straps

Hope u enjoyed this review/pictorial feel free to ask any questions ...

Kind regards Laz

Hello D, great review was a pleasure to read it ... subs make another step up the ladder good to know that ...

that said i agree with yellow and ubi no rehaut engravings and drilled lug holes and im in

Laz

Congrats as the guys said smooookin hot !

now put that simona vintage green strap back on u know that's my favorite combo

Laz

93150 Mbw/mbk hollow mid link vintage bracelets are really good IMHO ... i have 2 of them and thy are a bargain for the money and look fine ... the end links im not so sure so i went with gen ones 501b for my 1680 and 585s on my 1665 GW.

That said i just got a gen vintage 93150 (well technically is still not mine but working on it ) and put my 585s on it and attached to 1665 truth to be told its but only go this route if u REALLY and i cant stress that enough, need to have gen bracelet/endlinks combo due to the price that this will generate!

Other then that go with mbw 93150 hollow mid link + gen end links im sure 90 % people are more then happy with this setup!

GEN,GEN setup i mentioned is more of domain for the pickiest and hardcore roli nuts people ... me being one hahah

Kind regards Laz

Hmm 1680 mbw engraved case u say well mine is a 5513 case so if this is new its welcomed improvement ... still the QC is less then questionable here ... IMHO unacceptable ...

Laz

Took this one 5 minutes ago ... Sushi anyone ?

regards Laz