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  4. Wristies - thread consolidation?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    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

     

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  6. Rolex Wristies thread

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, Pombok said:

     


    Hey holo, is this a double AR crystal? I like it without the cyclops, where did you get it?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

     

    Hi! Yup... I'm not a big fan of cyclops either. That one is from ProfSteve.. 

    usilg@comcast.net

    Aprox 200 USD w/ shipping. 

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  11. Rolex Wristies thread

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    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. :)

     

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  12. Rolex modern Oyster-bracelets with SEL, how is the SEL fastened? (Help please...)

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    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:

     

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    Nevermind.. I took things in my own hands and made a little custom springbar from an existing one. Perfect fit.

     

    holo - JF Bracelet

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  15. HR 6538 by Rolojack and me

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    On 2017-04-15 at 8:49 PM, slay said:

     


    I could be wrong, but I think it's because of the clearcoat that goes ontop of the dial. I've seen some gen gilt dials where there is more depth but also some with less or almost no depth.


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    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?

  16. Possible solution for indices on ceramic bezel

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    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.

     

    Default 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.
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    Comparison between gen, modded and V7 insert under sunlight

    Modded insert on the top.
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    Gen / my modded insert / V7 stock insert.
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    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......
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    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:
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    Under yellow light:
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    Both of color on the insert scale are closed to each other whichever different light was applied.

    Marco view after mod
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    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.)
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  17. Do you think I have a problem with alcohol?

    in Life and living

    Posted

    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! 

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  25. TC Sub-SCAMMER'S BACK...

    in Name & Shame

    Posted

     

    I thought the overlayed text from the previous scammers advert on the new one, being identical doesn't exactly in addition with the remaining factors, inspired a "not guilty until otherwise proven". The proof is above. Better proof than that.. Well sure. I'll take the Sub. Payment upon delivery. I don't even need it, but if that's what it takes to save a bargain seeker, sure.

     

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