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hologramet

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  1. HAHAHA... Thanks! Hope it helps someone else. I should add that there is "no play" at all. So it'll be "stock" in no time. So most likely they are doing a similar thing but using springbars with weak tips, easily breaking with a couple of days of use.
  2. Extremely easy fix... I took a 1,6mm thick 12mm with 3mm double-flanged tips spring bar. Shortened the 3mm pins to aprox 1mm (and both flanges disappear). Now we have a 12mm "classic" springbar with 1mm long and aprox 1mm (diameter) thick pins. Insert in SEL. Push the pins in while attaching to the remaining fized llinks. DONE. 2 mins + a Dremel.
  3. Chillax a bit? Everyone can see your thread, bumping it every 12hs isn't going to increase your PM's. Also.. Why is this in general discussion? Don't the same rules and good manner apply to you?
  4. Finally done with the 7928. For real. Added a 5512-bezel (using the JKF-retaining ring, which wasn't easy) Added a modded Vietnam bezel insert (like Yuki, but better) JKF-7928-base, modded midcase by Rolojack Athaya crown+tube Vietnam dial TC 16613-hands Custom Franken-bracelet with Glidelock
  5. My JF bracelet also broke.. Trimmed a 12mm wide Aprox 1,6mm thick doubleflanged springbar and made it flqngeless with short (2mm) pins. Easy.... Very easy. Max 2 min work
  6. Hi! Yup... I'm not a big fan of cyclops either. That one is from ProfSteve.. usilg@comcast.net Aprox 200 USD w/ shipping.
  7. Not fond of yesterday's photo.. So here's a morning shot..
  8. Let's throw this daily beater-baby in too... JF 116610 v2, SH3135 with gen mods, runs +5s/d (on purpouse) on winder being +0 to 1 s/d on wrist. Not temperature-compensated balance... LF 3135 SELs + JF links & clasp Noob v7 bezel insert Prof 2xAR no-cyclops x-tal Waiting on Gen dial & hands + gen datewheel Tested to 10 bar w/ magnificent results.
  9. Hi guys... I was supposed to greet a client last week... Imagine mine and his surprise when a flying Rolex projectile is coming at him. In short.. Something inside the SEL broke and the whole bracelet-watch combo left my wrist. So now, I'm looking for a way to reattach the SEL back on the bracelet. I'm guessing it's some sort of flange-less-springbar? Any tips regarding the Rolex-original item number or a similar aftermarket product? The braclet is a JF 116610. Looks like this: ----- Nevermind.. I took things in my own hands and made a little custom springbar from an existing one. Perfect fit. holo - JF Bracelet 1 - 0
  10. I'm looking for the Tudor Anthology
  11. You might be right! However the "hole" in the dial in the right angle doesn't happen with these.. But we sure are nitpicky.. Aren't we?
  12. That's old school "Platinum Paint Mod" This is new school: For more info, check the RepGeek / Rolex-subforum. I haven't done it, nor am I the author. It looked, however, very-very promising. Noob ceramic insert with platinum plating As a sub rookie, I bought my first V6 sub no date last year. At that time, I was satisfied with the quality and wore it often. With a great opportunity, I’ve compared with gen hulk, I’ve found out most parts of this rep are good, but there are still many defects which can get some better works. The most obvious one I noticed is the color of numbers on the ceramic insert. The index digital color on gen is metal luster, but rep is too dark, moreover, the rep’s index digital’s surface is very rough compared to gen. Another tell is that the sharp edge on rep index, the edge on gen is chamfered and it looks very stereoscopic. So I was thinking about the way to get these better, after researching, I’ve found some experts who is able to mod index by liquid painting, but the edge is still too sharp not round. Last December, a bright idea occurred in my mind, why not try to do a REAL WORK which is plating platinum on the insert? Then here is my result..... I collect some noob v7 inserts to test my idea. The plating material is 99.99% platinum and it would be coated on top of my inserts. After a few experiments, I got the best result. Some photos are taken to present as followings. As you can see, here are gen, my work and without modded insert (stock) under different light condition for comparison. Gen Hulk say hi to everybody. Comparison between gen, modded and V7 insert under sunlight Modded insert on the top. Gen / my modded insert / V7 stock insert. Comparing to these 3 inserts, the index color on stock V7 insert is more grayish and it is a known issue that it is getting darker after several weeks usage. My work - platinum plated one is closed to gen (see the mark "50" and "20"). Since I don't have rep hulk, I put this green insert onto my sub no date, this index works for me except the dark green color lol...... Comparison under different light condition These photos were taken under different light condition, the color is closed to gen after my platinum modification. Under fluorescent light: Under yellow light: Both of color on the insert scale are closed to each other whichever different light was applied. Marco view after mod Before plating, the surface inside the groove is rough (more grain can be observed, please see the V7 stock). The platinum coated index looks much more smoothly and might even more better than gen? Will double confirm that. Edge smoothing mod During the mod process, I realized that the Noob ceramic is able to be machined, so some abrasive was applied to chamfer the edge. The smoothing test was tested on my rep GMT master II inserts and the result is brilliant. (the index color on this smoothed insert is incorrect, please ignore it.)
  13. What meds are you? The bipolar disorder, is it type 1 or 2? Regarding addiction, you have a huge predisposition due to your bipolar diagnosis, and you will be inclined wether you like it or not to alter your state of mind with behaviors and if that is too complicated with chemicals. My tip to you, speaking from experience. Don't try to drink less, ergo don't try to limit your consumption, cut it fully. And it will be hard, relapses are part of it. If you need someone to speak with, send me a PM and I will do my best to aid you from both a professional and personal experience. Admitting the problem and asking for help is the hardest obstacle. Congratulations! Now starts the rest of your life!
  14. hologramet

    A/6538

    Nice! Via HelenaRou or?
  15. Creativity and trying new stuff and usually finding awesome solutions is why I consider RJ to be the best modder/builder doing it on a hobby basis. Also, if he helps you with a build... Take it easy, remember that nothing worth anything here in life comes easy.
  16. Nowadays... It doesn't take much to become an internet "hero". Just be annoying enough. And provide "knowledge", and the masses of uninformed "me too's" will follow.
  17. hologramet

    A/6538

    Saw it on your instagram earlier... B-e-a-utiful!
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