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Stephane

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  12. First Datejust Franken finished at last!

    in The Rolex Area

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    They did that on my 16800 when it was serviced- it even had smaller font , hence bad date mag. Luckily, i was able to pick up an old datewheel and install it- fixed the problem. Some things, Rolex just doesn't care about, I believe.

    Horrible story that happens to often :Jumpy:

    Thanks Stephane. Regarding the parts, the 16200 case with crystal, white gold fluted bezel and crown came from A&E Watches on ebay, the bracelet, spring pins and hands from Clarks (Nostalgia 2000 on ebay), the dial also from ebay, and the datewheel from Cubic Works (disappointingly incorrect!). The 2836-2 was removed from a donor watch obtained on ebay for not a lot of money (I rarely go over $40 for such donor watches and usually less), and serviced. Oh and the clasp from someone in China, again via ebay. And of course the famous Stilty conversion ring from our very own Stilty. It has taken quite a few months to collect the parts, during which I found a 16014 case and dial at a very good price on ebay, thus leading to the second project. The toal cost of the first was in the region of $600, however the second is a bit less due to more astute buying or maybe luck!

    I did obviously consider a gen, but a big part of the fun for me is actually obtaining the parts and building the damn thing. Every time I look at it I know the effort (and the problems!) that went into it, and it makes it more precious to me.

    Wowowo, that is a serious plan. Congrats again.

    Yes, of course it's fun to build it instead of buying a gen one!

  13. First Datejust Franken finished at last!

    in The Rolex Area

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    Lovely project and very well done indeed.

    I would very much appreciate more details about the parts and the story of your watch.

    I bought my first DateJust lately ( a gen ) and I became very attracted by these watches.

    There seem to be a DateJustMania starting here these days.

    I would recommend, as Freddy already did, to buy at least one "neo-vintage" gen before they eventually follow the prices of the Subs and SDs.

    I saw a TwoTone with white dial on Jubille going for 1.500

  14. Review of Budget DateJust (Presidential Bracelet, Rhodium dial)

    in The Rolex Area

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    Hey TJ,

    You're doing nice reviews man. Thanks for that. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

    And on top of that, the fact you review budget watches is also very interresting for the community. :clap:

    After all, why put 250 or 300$ if the goal is have a feel of the watch in real life :whistling:

    You know what? I think I'm going to follow your route.

    At least for the DateJust as I wouldn't mind to test them and eventually buy a gen when I like the budget rep on my wrist. :euro:

    Cheers

    Stephane

  22. Tuesday W>C

    in General Discussion

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    Well Vly, you must try it for sure.

    Actually, these 36 wears much better than 45 for sure.

    We've seen ridiculously large watches out there and in the end how many are wearable, every day, and in every occasion?

    None <_<

    The only one I trully see as a daily wear is the PO.

    So, having a lot of 40 MM Rolex and other brands wear time, I can state the following:

    1. 36 is just fine (as long as you don't have Hulk wrists of course :shock: It's very readable, confortable and not ridiculous at all with sportswear or a suit.

    2. Going back to my Submariners makes me feel like wearing "a big tool watch" :wub:

    3. Elegance will never accomodate with "monsters" :Jumpy:

    Buy a rep ...wear it and then you'll see if you are ready for a gen :1a:

    As another example, this one is very cool too (only missing a date!):

    RolexExplorerWM9_800_0015.jpg

  25. Au vintage love

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Ros, Vly, and Lani, thanks for your kind comments :)

    Vly, of course I'll take you shopping... hmm... let's see.... 47th St, 53rd and 5th, 5th avenue, 57th st, the Bowery... ;) Of course any day in the city makes a great day; maybe we can even convince Stephane to take another trip over here and come along :D

    Lani, you're right about that deep look 18k has, and this piece is 100% :drinks:

    Exactly what I was thinking !

    But I would need more watch cash to get such a beauty.

    I'm sure I'll be in NYC again, the question is when :(

    It's funny you're going for gold.

    I have a friend's Dad who has a Steel/Gold date just.

    Since I bought my first steel one, I'm looking all over the place to get a TT but with Oyster Bracelet, not Jubilee.

    Congrats on this one too Jojo...you're going to have to buy a new safe indeed !!!

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