aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) This Story started when i was ten years old and glued to the big screen,re-showing Goldfinger! the highlights of this bond movie, lets see there was that hat,the golden naked lady,the aston martin,and the scene that captured my attention was that close up shot of bonds rolex. With the internet i started realizing that i wasent the only one that loved the bond rolex, after finding that prices of gen 6538s were way out of my price range and rare,i was unable to find a correct looking replica. Then i found yukiwatch who could supply me with case,dial,handset i had to sell my large collection of reps to finance this project! my bond strap from corvus watches which i modified by cutting the steel keepers and making a cloth keeper as worn by sean connery,then when the parts arrived, i thought i have to find a real 1030 rolex movement i haunted ebay for weeks! After being out bid twice,i asked yukiwatch if he knew of anyone who had 1030 rolex movement,and was suprised he had one so i could complete this lifelong quest for a jb 6538 watch! Please excuse my photos i will have to replace my camera! First three photos (parts) were taken by yukiwatch! i wish to thank them for suppling parts for my dream watch! Edited January 23, 2010 by aeromatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormfather Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 great....the watch is stunning. i'm not a big fan of the vintage rlxs, but for this one i'd become a thief^^. very nice build...and a great story behind it. congrats^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nice one, what was the total cost if you dont mind me asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Very nice! I've got a gen 6538 bezel if you might be interested JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Loiz Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hey AEROMATIC man your rolly is eccellent..(yeah..tell me about it).I have a few good replicas myself that i fully modified to better water resisting n better looking rolexes.I am a big lover of vintage rollys but..like u said,u have to mortgage your house to get a beauty like the one u r wearing.If u r wondering who is sending this..........IT'S ME MAN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 great....the watch is stunning. i'm not a big fan of the vintage rlxs, but for this one i'd become a thief^^. very nice build...and a great story behind it. congrats^^ Thank You StormFather for the appreciations! oh and when its not on my wrist its locked up in a thick steel safe! Even bond cant force it open! Nice to meet you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) Nice one, what was the total cost if you dont mind me asking Hi There fxrAndy nice to know you, total cost was around $2500 usd not including the western union payment fees. and a watchmakers labour costs, this was for gen 1030 rolex movement,6538 case, with the brevet big crown,none 15 minute graduation,bezel,gloss guilt dial, golden handset,and a brevet riveted braclet, these were supplied by yukiwatch and the bond correct colour nylon strap was supplied by the corvus watch company Edited January 23, 2010 by aeromatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hey AEROMATIC man your rolly is eccellent..(yeah..tell me about it).I have a few good replicas myself that i fully modified to better water resisting n better looking rolexes.I am a big lover of vintage rollys but..like u said,u have to mortgage your house to get a beauty like the one u r wearing.If u r wondering who is sending this..........IT'S ME MAN... Hi There my friendly watchmaker! thank you for appreciations you will have to post photos of your great modified/custom made vintage rolexes reps and i loved your bezel pearl creations very close to the gen pearl ,so we dont have to worry about loosing our pearls<(that sounds great) i know this happens on gen vintage rolex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 JJ, can you PM me details and a price for your gen bezel? Aero, that's a GREAT build! Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipSlap Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 It's sad, but I must have purchased 5 or 6 watches because of their (or they just happen to have a) relation to 007 movies (UPO on rubber, SMP, Sub, CG-free vintage sub with Bond NATO. Recently, I got a Gen Hamilton X-wind, which was worn by Felix Leiter in QoS. Sometimes I wonder if this would have happened if I hadn't got that DUI while on my way to Army Counterintelligence School. Regardless, your watch looks outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 It's sad, but I must have purchased 5 or 6 watches because of their (or they just happen to have a) relation to 007 movies (UPO on rubber, SMP, Sub, CG-free vintage sub with Bond NATO. Recently, I got a Gen Hamilton X-wind, which was worn by Felix Leiter in QoS. Sometimes I wonder if this would have happened if I hadn't got that DUI while on my way to Army Counterintelligence School. Regardless, your watch looks outstanding. Thank you for appreciations Chipslap!i have also a rep 5512/3 like roger moore wore in the man with the golden gun i like old watches and own some watches from the 40s and 50s ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 JJ, can you PM me details and a price for your gen bezel? Aero, that's a GREAT build! Nicely done! Thanks Nanuq for the appreciations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 That really is a quality build, pure class Congratulations indeed on such a fine project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Very nice! I've got a gen 6538 bezel if you might be interested JJ Thank you J0J035 for the appreciations!i dont have plans at the moment for buying a gen bezel insert (i have to recover in the bank!) first after my project! but i would like to see a photo and price thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 That really is a quality build, pure class Congratulations indeed on such a fine project Thank You TeeJay for your appreciations! yes this watch has a class look about it and stands out from my other watches, goes well with a tux! look great on a steel riveted strap too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Rock Star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Rock Star! Thanks Ronin oh and your profile photo rocks too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Well done Aeromatic, wear it well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 GREAT PIECE! and project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 GREAT PIECE! and project Thanks highoeyazmuhudee for appreciations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Well done Aeromatic, wear it well! Thanks toomuchgear for the appreciations! i will check out your projects thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thank you J0J035 for the appreciations!i dont have plans at the moment for buying a gen bezel insert (i have to recover in the bank!) first after my project! but i would like to see a photo and price thanks again! I was talking about the bezel, not the insert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Really beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerShot Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Stunning! She is beautiful! I want a vintage Rolex on Nato after viewing this one Take care of her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 JoJo, is it the "white copper" coin edge? It will fit my 6536 ... Can you send pics and a price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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