TeeJay

Thanks Don't worry about it, it'll come back off again as your habits re-stabilize

For sure, Steve was an awesome guy, and did so much charity work which people didn't know about, he is certainly someone to admire and left good footsteps to follow in But, it just seems funny/interesting/strange to me that he is so often connected to the 1655 by others, rather than to the Sub which he did own One thing's for sure, wearing the watch 'Bloom-Style', has actually given me a new appreciation for mine, where before, I really couldn't stand to wear it... So much so, I'm even now in two minds about doing the Oliver Shepard-conversion I had planned for it

No change in watch since last night, but as you'll be able to see from the 'wear line', I've had to tighten the strap a notch Weightloss FTW

I guess it's the same reason people get their cars customized and resprayed Some people like factory stock, some like custom Personally, the iconic status of the 1655 irritates me. Design-wise, yes, it was a unique watch, so deserves its place in Rolex history on that merit, but everytime someone calls it a 'McQueen' (even though I know I once did that myself) I cringe, as there's no proof of him ever having anything to do with the watch. Newman Daytonas, sure, that was what Newman wore, but McQueen wore a 5513 (or 5512, I forget which...), not a 1655... If anything, it should now be refered to as a Bloom, as there is actually proof of Orlando owning one (and getting it stolen ) Back on the topic though, I guess if someone can afford the pricetag and still want to customize, I guess they're just not worried about resale value I think the VRF folks would just go nuts with indignation at such sacrilege But of course, the South African MilSub was Teflon coated, and I'd guarantee that if there was a historical precedent for such a 1655, those same folks would go equally nuts with adoration and the desire to acquire

That's interesting that you say that, as if I ever carry a pocket watch, I always check it with my right hand, and have the chain so it its in the 'watch pocket' of my jeans Of course, such an occurrence is extremely rare as I feel uncomfortable if I don't have a watch on my wrist

The first one doesn't look too nice, but of course, if it was done as a custom job, to each his own. The PVD 1655, on the other hand, I actually quite like. It's something different, that's for sure

Actually, it wouldn't surprise me if they were to just shrug and put it down to an unavoidable manufacturing flaw

That sums it up perfectly

I know two left handed people who wear their watches on their left wrists... For me, it's just a case of that being the first wrist I wore a watch on, so it feels weird to wear a watch on my left wrist.

It's always been my right

Orlando Bloom-style today

Tasty watches, best of luck with the sales if you decide to flip them

Hee hee, I have my moments, but like they say, even a broken clock is right twice a day I konw the subdials won't be correct to the 7032, but it would be close enough to satisfy my desire (and budget ) for one

Welcome indeed

From experience, I'd say it's just not worth trying to do business with Mr.Slimeball. He has been dubbed that for good reason...

You're very welcome Being the son of a tool-maker/engineer, I know quality workmanship when I see it

+1

Seasonal

I'm going to nominate JMB, for bringing invaluable engineering expertise to the forum, which has been of use to many in their projects I do give my bro Hike an honorable mention though, I hate having to choose between so many fine people.

How much would Alpha charge for something similar?

I'd risk any of my subs to dive with (to 'rated' depth) If I found it'd flooded once deck side again, I'd just chuck it over the side Nanuq-style, to look like a pimp "Yeah, I can afford to throw a Rolex to a watery grave..."

This reminds me of a comment I saw years ago on a gen forum where someone was complaining about a mis-allignment of some detail of their Rolex, and were told "Stop acting like this is the first expensive thing you've owned, and just enjoy it for what it is..." :thumbsupsmileyanim:

Much appreciated, amigo The watch chassis doesn't really matter to me, I'm literally only after the movement and the dial, as I plan a transfer to an existing Daytona case I have, as well as re-finishing the dial to look more like a 7032. I want to remove the existing dial markers, and replace them with 'baseplates' cut from white vinyl, then lume over the vinyl and matte spray the finished article Not going to be 100%, but I figure it'll be getting that way At least, that's my idea

:tu: If it comes through okay, might you be able to twist his arm to acquire another I have some vintaging plans for this watch, which I think might be quite effective

Beautiful work, maestro