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Elliaz

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  1. Need Help AP Bumble Bee or Carbon Diver?

    in The Audemars Piguet Area

    Posted

    As a Diver myself, I wouldn't wear the AP while diving... I think I'm just this classic Submariner/DS kind of guy. The Diver is great and I personally love the Carbon and the rubber strap! Although, the Bumblebee is AMAZING! And I actually sold my Diver for the Bumblebee and loved it! The feel is just amazing and gen like, the diver is great but the BB is wow!

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  2. Paint DeepSea inner-ring

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Dear Ezio,

    on my Insta I would say approximately 80% are gens, and I know you can spot them ;) the reps just happen to be part of great backgrounds/pics. Reps on Insta: GMT, Sub & Pam292... Gens: Datejust, 2x Daytonas, AP, 2x Presidentials, a couple of Subs, Cartier, Omega's etc. etc... Not to be ballin' but yeah...

    I have an interest in reps, but gens are my true passion (if I only had enough dough though)...

    Ps. I forgot that I use the same Alias here and there, should totally change..

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  11. Paint DeepSea inner-ring

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies!

    Disassembling the watch wouldn't be a problem, right? Is Enamel paint the paint to use or should I choose something else (I'd preferably have a matte finish)?

    Was really thinking of painting the second-hand also but haven't made up my mind yet!

    Do you think the extra layer paint will me a problem while re-assembling the watch??

    Thanks!

    Yours truly,

    EliasAntoine

  14. MilSub 5517 Rep, first project.

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    This is my Tudor sub, built for 5-600$ A different dial and insert and you have a rough 5517 milsub.

    Josh 5512

    Gen T19 crystal

    Gen dial

    Gen crown, aftermarket tube

    Engraved case back

    Gen insert

    D2AE1439-1DAF-4924-AFE0-5E35729B3139-196

    Now this is a real beauty! :lol: I personally am not a fan of the "diamond" style hour hand so this fits perfectly my taste :)

     

     

    This is my modded MBW with Ingod Dial.

     

     

     

    Fixed lugbars, gen crown + tube, gen crystal, CWP Insert, modified relumed Omega Hands and a modified ETA 2846 with the date function fully removed. I had someone do the assembly for me and gathered the parts over some time. I also had the back engraved. In total my 5513 SBS set me back about 1200 Euro if I remember correctly. More than I initially planned for, but I'm quite satisfied with the results. Definitely a challenging project, but worth it in the end. :) Good luck with yours and please post pictures!

     

    Here's another pic with a gen bezel insert before I got the one from CWP.  
     
     

     

     

     

    My dream would be to search for really good and affordable gen parts but I think I'll keep that for my future franken mods, but of course if I find something that is pretty investable I would not want to let it pass unnoticed! This is true eyecandy and the Omega hands fitted perfectly :peace:

    Yours, EliasAntoine

  16. MilSub 5517 Rep, first project.

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Dear RWG members :)

     

    As I am relatively new to the forum and vintage watches/modding/franken I have come to the conclusion that meanwhile as I am searching for a investable 1675 or 5508 I would have to start of small in modding and such by putting together parts/mod an all rep 5517 Military Submarine, but I would need your help of course. As it should be all rep, then the price shouldn't be too juicy either, my goal is to keep the cost low (but not too low ofcourse) and the quality as genlooking as possible.

    I was thinking that the Case could be obtained from Yuki with a slight mod to the crystal. The dial/hands is still discussable as have not really made up my mind from wear to get it and the movement would most probably be an ETA 2824. I was thinking of agin the dial/hands and bezel myself.

    What do you guys think? What would be most preferable to achieve what I am looking for?

    Thank you very much lads!

    Yours Truly,

    EliasAntoine B)

  17. 5510 price suggestion.

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Thank you all for your comments!! I am learning new stuff all the time and getting really thrilled :)

    An all gen watch would be preferable and I would love me a 1675 or older sub/sd  :lol:  unfortunately I can only find gens which are too expensive and would not be an investment unfortunately. Now for the building of a watch... I love it how you all are full of education and information on the topics and wish to achieve the same, I am learning a lot from you and the forum yet there are a whole lot of things one need to get more knowledge of like what fits with what, which is preferable to this and that and whom to ask when in need :huh: :huh:

    Yours truly
    EliasAntoine

  18. 5510 price suggestion.

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted · Edited by EliasAntoine

    Thank you all for the replies, they're much appreciated!

     

    As a student working two jobs I have managed to save some money up, I just paid of my twotoned Daytona and I am eager to start a new project, either a 1675 or 5508, 5510 preferably a pre 5512-13! An older SD is also of interest :)
    I would prefer to have an all gen or myself assemble a franken, but not to much of a rep. My "dream" sub would be a 365 gen dial/hands w/ gen bezel, T19 Service dome (Aftermarket) and gen movement, of course this could differ! :) My budget is apprx. 3000 usd!

    I am relatively new to the Vintage market and would like to see my hobby not only as a hobby I love but also a postgraduation investment in myself!

    Yours truly,
    EliasAntoine. B)

  19. 5510 price suggestion.

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=868&category_id=79&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

    Is the direct link to the object and here is the answer by e-mail:

    Dear Elias Antoine Kreidy,

    This Rolex 5510 come with only case replacement. Movement, hands original and Dial number 3-6-9 depth gilt dial super glossy has professionally refinished. We has vintage Watches shop at 103 Dong Khoi street Dist 1 Ho chi Minh in Vietnam , we business vintage watch more twenty years ago.

    We looking forward to having business with you. Thanks

    Best regards

    Minh Quy

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    Yours,

    EliasAntoine

  21. 5510 price suggestion.

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Dear readers on RWG!

    I am in a pursuit of a vintage Sub and have stumbled on a seller whom is selling a 5510 which appear to be franken, the seller states that that the case have been replaced with a "high quality" one... What should be a common pricerange for a 5510 w/ franken case in rather good condition?

    Thank you,

    Youra truly, Elias.

  23. Nordic Noob w/ Question!

    in Introduction/Rules/Support

    Posted

    Hi all!

     

    A short presentation of me: An early twenties luxury watch-enthusiast residing in Stockholm, Sweden. I have a special love for Rolex and my current collection consists of a Daytona 116523 (Gold/Steel) with black diamond dial and a Datejust 16220 Blue Dial :D
    I haven't been active in any forum so this is my first and some questions follow that I'd love to be answered!

    They mostly consider the lingual discourse of this particular community (If there is a thread for this purpose then that would be ideal!) Of course I do understand shortenings such as: Mod. But what is the differences between Franken and Gen for example? And as I joined this forum to fully broaden my knowledge of vintage watches and restoration, could someone just explain the existence of China movement (such as DG3804B) within resoration and such, are they meant to be some sort of a complitary movement or what? oO,

    Sorry if I appear to be the noob of the noobs, but be patient with me! I learn quickly :D

    Enjoy your weekend!
    EliasAntoine

     

     

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