elisiX Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hey Guys.. Some new arrivals this week and .. OH MY GOD .. :D As you would all know, i've had my Vac built 5004 on HK Tan for some time and its become one of my most favourite watches. HK Tan makes a great strap for about $190 shipped and its done itself proud for the past few months. I had no idea what I was missing out on though. Well recently I began looking around to source a second hand OEM Black Gator. I almost bought one brand new but one came up on TZ. The strap arrived a few days ago and has completely transformed the watch for me. The rep buckle on the SS 5004 is a little short and bent too much so it feels like I am between holes (HK Tan fit perfect), but the quality cannot be matched or argued - especially for $300 (YES $300!) USD shipped and PP. It's easily in 95% condition. About the same time as I began looking for this OEM Black Gator, I came across another stunning piece which was doing the SoCal rounds and one i've had my eyes on for some time - the IWC 500402 (White Gold BP). This is perhaps the most stunning watch (Gen or not), that i've ever had in my possession. (yes that's a big call). The WG BP is also on OEM Gator, this time in the Brown. These pics were taken very quickly this afternoon but you get the idea. Vac modified IWC 5004 SS on OEM Black Gator Un-modified IWC 5004 WG on OEM Brown Gator I didn't keep many of the pictures which showed the difference of the stock factory AR vs Chief's AR, but its pretty bloody obvious. I really want to send this out for Chef to do his magic (and Vac his lume) but I dont know if I could bare to be without it - not just yet anyway. Ill see how I go but the blue is quite strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 J that 5004 is a looker for sure mate. I can't believe I sold my one which has the same mods as yours three days after grabbing it from Milesd at Repgeek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Love those BP's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Im with Lanikai, very nice Indeed Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 congratulations on your two ... they look great! i've got the same 5004 with all the fix'ins. all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Lovin the BP's J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm cursing the size of my wrists... Cause I would love to be able to pull off a BP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm cursing the size of my wrists... Cause I would love to be able to pull off a BP! I hear you brother....... And a huge congrats on the BP's and straps elisiX - truly beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 real nice watches man and the straps are also first class even when my wrist woud be too small for this beauty, i will buy one one time, and even only too look on this beautyful watch denz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 A right pair of beauties you've got there. I think I prefer the grey 02 dial ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutima Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hope that HKT I got from you look half as good as those OEM's... Looking forward to get my 5004 and the HKT sometime next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 this stuff realy makes me nervous.. looking real sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Great pics, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickHiC Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I have my 5004 on HK Tan and love the strap, but wow those OEMs are nice. The only disappointment with my HKT is the rivets. They don't have that beautiful circular polished finish. It's just kind of stamped metal-looking. The standard rep strap is actually better in that one aspect. I want to try polishing them myself, but I'm afraid I will strip the chrome and see brass or something underneath. Thoughts? p.s. HK Tan was a pleasure to work with. I had heard of months and months delay for custom straps. The time from spec to delivery for me was just a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Very Nice.. HK's straps are going to last a lifetime I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthier Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Who modify 5004? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpohl402 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Both are absolutely stunning, OP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Re-animating a five years old thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Re-animating a five years old thread? at least he did a search lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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