TeeJay

You're very welcome I do have a black NATO strap, but I'm one of those people who tends to keep their watch on all the time, bath/shower/swimming etc, and I don't like how NATO straps feel when they get wet, as they take a while to dry, compared to a rubber strap Another reason, is more aesthetic. The mods I have planned for this Sub will hopefully result in something like a Breitling Super Ocean, but with Rolex parts, and the SOH is frequently seen on a rubber strap From this: To this: To this:

Here're my domes I have a feeling this might be my first 'stack shot' as well

That Daytona really is a thing of beauty, and, as you say, being aquired through legacy, one which you don't need to feel self-conscious about. I think you're absolutely right about the 'test drive' aspect of reps, it certainly does give that option. The APRO (Not oversized) I bought for a friend, being a good example for me. It's a really nice watch, and I know that he wears it daily and gets a lot of pleasure from it, but personally, I'm not so sure I'd actually want one for myself. I think the lack of a rotating bezel is the thing which puts me off, as they are useful, even if used for purposes other than diving I'm definitely more into the GMTs/Subs/SeaDwellers myself. When I was younger, I used to love chronos, but now, I just like something uncluttered and easy to read Ahh, this would be like the red SMP... Definitely brings some suspicion to the one worn on Bones... Oh for sure, having seen the one on Bones, I know that it looks like a nice watch, I just done think it would be 'me'. Maybe I'll pick up a really cheap one at some point in the future for the 'test drive', and if it doesn't quite grab me, it can either remain in the 'movie section' of the collection, or be sold on

Thank you, sir Out of the six places I vistited in town (five being AD/jewelers) not one of them sold rubber straps I then had to really scour the net to find such a completely plain strap, as I didn't want anything to take away from the watch itself, I just wanted something functional, smart, and minimalistic Your 177h is looking awesome

To be fair, 'usually' does exclude any unusual circumstances, which leads to the next point: However, as pointed out here, If there's a shortage of parts, then that is obviously going to impact on repair times, and needs to be taken into account, but, in fairness, it would only be polite of him to let you know that their would be a delay. My personal recommendation would be to ask for an update of the status of the watch, and, if the work hasn't begun, then maybe ask what kind of timeline is projected, or request it be returned, and any fees refunded, so you could send it to Domenico instead. It might be a case of the watch being 'in pieces', waiting for a spare part to arrive. Without any input from Michael, it really is all just speculation as to why you have't heard from him. If it is of any comfort, as I said, I had to wait over six months for my 127 to be returned to me, and that was at a watch smith who only operates out of his shop, and doesn't use the internet at all for communication (and rarely uses the phone either ) Best of luck for a successful resolution

A custom build? Even more reason for me to like it

I'm not normally too keen on Hublots, but that looks the nuts Not too keen on the RG 2 though... Kinda breaks the theme of the all black... Damn tasty though

Do you mean that you own them simply as collection pieces, rather than them getting wrist time? Is the Blue Sub a limited editition? I have to admit, I've never seen anything about them online, I'd certainly be interested to find out more about them

Maybe it was an exaggeration, maybe it was not, either way, as I said, if watch-smithing is his business, then he is probably dealing with a lot of clients. What kind of gen watches might have A7750s installed? I know how busy commercial 'watch shops/stalls' get just with simple stuff like changing batteries and adjusting straps. It's bread and butter work, but it still takes time, and takes time away from more complex work like movement servicing, in order to get that particular watch back to the owner. Is it fair to the customer who had to leave the watch for a service? In the 'first come first served' scheme of things, no, I guess it isn't, but, I do appreciate how people have to sometimes do the quick jobs to get in the cash, so they can then take their time over the more complex jobs. As I mentioned, my 127 was in a watch-smith's shop for over six months. I think it was probably closer to eight. I appreciate that people get nervous about property they have sent away and can't just 'pop into town' to pick up, but given that he is a commercial watch-smith, certain delays are inevitable... I hope it gets resolved to the satisfaction of the OP

I like the blue Sub, but I don't know if I like them enough to actually wear one... I think I'd have to try one on to actually decide. Blue SMP, no problem... Blue Sub... Not too sure... I've seen TJ Thyne wearing a blue sub on Bones, and always wondered if it was a rep

My project Sub got some new shoes Not quite (well, nowhere near ) a tropic strap, but certainly more functional and water resistant than the camel hide strap it was on

Thanks for the pic, that is class

I believe Michael has said previously that he has a shop, and watch-smithing is his primary income. If he does work for the public, it's quite likely that he would be very busy. My 127 was a good six months in the clutches of a watchsmith...

Thanks for your input, that definitely sounds like the best way to go. Do you think a couple of small packs of silica gel would be sufficient?

I guess I'll just have to give it a try, and, if it doesn't work, move up to T-Cut Text book perfect or not, it's still an awesome project build If anything, it's things like this which I find interesting, as it's an historical anomaly (aka an aged item from the future ) I would absolutely love a watch thus vintagized, the only thing which I wonder about though, is how strong the lume would remain... I need a watch to have good lume so I can see it at night, and I have a feeling a vintaged watch might not meet that criteria

Wearing fake Rolexes in public, this thread just gets better and better

Hee hee Awesome find [Edit to add] If I recall, Craig wore something along the Rolex/Tudor line in L4yer Cake. Given those photos, possibly his own watch at the time

Thanks for the recommendation

Awesome input, thank you Vacuum sealing would certainly be an interesting way to go

Thanks for the input I had wondered about the issue of it gumming up over time. I guess if I put it to one side once it's built, but keep hold of it, rather than giving it to his mother to look after, in fifteen years, I'll be able to get it serviced myself, rather than making her pay for it I'll just have to spend the next fifteen years getting him hooked on watches

Ahh, thanks for the tip I've previously used toothpaste to buff up an acrylic crystal, would you say T-Cut was more abrasive than toothpaste, or might that also work as a rubbing compound for removing dial print? Or, if toothpaste was less abrasive, might that even be a more forgiving medium to work with?

I know that five years is the average time between services for a watch which is being worn and in use, but how about a watch which was going into longterm storage? I'm thinking about building a watch for my godson, and essentially locking it away for fifteen years, so it will be in pristine condition for when he's old enough to appreciate it. As the watch would be totally 'run down' and not operating at all, would it need periodic servicing during the storage period, or servicing afterwards? As it wouldn't be in operation, would the movement 'seize up'? What would be the best way to handle a situation like this? Thanks in advance for any advice

Oh for sure, it's always nice to receive a discount, but I've always been of the opinion that discounts should be at the seller's offer, rather than customer request Have you used Watcheden as a dealer before? I've always been very happy with our transactions

That sounds soooo cool I don't suppose you have any pictures of it, or recall what it looked like? Did it carry markings, or was the dial more plain? Absolutely fantastic idea Bro, different strokes for different folks, and art is art, regardless of the medium Your pens are fine examples of hand-crafting, and I'm sure with time, you'll only get more and more creative with that medium I've never used a lathe, so, although I know the basic idea of turning, I wouldn't know where to begin with a project like these As for movements, well, my latest incident with the movement of my GMTSub has taught me to either not try and cut corners, and do the job properly, or, leave well alone We can't all be good at every kind of art, but that doesn't make us bad artists, after all, we can't all be Leonardo da Vinci's, we just have to figure out what we are good at, and then focus on being the best we can be within that discipline Sometimes, it's the 'mistakes' in art which produce the best work, or teach new techniques, look at how solarization was discovered by Lee Miller and ManRay... Hardly a planned outcome, but one which had lasting applications

It may not be 'text book perfect', but it's a very nice project in its own right Out of curiosity, how did you remove the depth marking from the dial?