plaifender Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 So I got a DSSD from a member here on the board. It's an "Asian" V5, i haven't opened up the back yet but for what I paid I'm guessing it's a 2836 clone.. most likely not a 3135 clone... Anyways.. It was a good deal and it finally arrived today. It was advertised as being in good condition so thats just the condition it arrived in "good". Not great nor horrible. The only problem I found is that when i looked at the bracelet.. the Rolex Logo was missing from the clasp! Spoke with the seller and he's going to try to find it, a pretty glaring issue imo, but it honestly slipped past him he said. I guess it could happen to any of us . pictures anyone? So the watch seems to have the HIGHLY glossy and slightly imperfect dial.(can see a few paint imperfections in the gloss like dust below the paint possibly... if that makes sense). The dial font seems a little slanted.. but I can't honestly tell well enough. The watch also came with some scratching along the side of the polished case as well as the bracelet. The first thing i did was get out my capecod and refinishing pad for the brushed steel. The brushed steel was no prob.. but the scratches on the polished steel need more work..It's almost there though, maybe another half hour of good polishing and it'll be like a mirror here's a shot after working on it for 30 minutes: Like I said the bracelet came without a rolex label on the clasp, I was at least able to brush out the marks from the where the logo used to be soldered/glued whatever. Last issue is the caseback.. It's very scratched.. I might be able to fix it with a dremel and some grey paint for the grey piece. But the outer ring is pretty rough. At least it's not visible when on the wrist! Watch seems to run fairly well.. it was 30 secs ahead after a day of playing with it. Other than that.. It's actually a BEAUTIFUL watch. Thanks soo much to all you guys Gioarmani, Lani.. etc for convincing me to get this watch from your great photography skills! Here's some various shots i took langenscheidt has saved me more than once... artistic shot.. that's my neighbor's roof across the street... Wouldn't be spanish without terracota roofs hands in the pockets: On the balcony railing: Hope you enjoyed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Nice Pics.... Congrats. In some you look like 'man at C&A ' Enjoy mate and get rubbing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagos1c Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hi, Very good, much better than mine. Despite being used. Enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Nice Pics.... Congrats. In some you look like 'man at C&A ' Enjoy mate and get rubbing!!! I'm scared to ask pete.. but what is "C&A"?? and who is the man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Awesome photos, amigo Did you ever get round to trying that Mercadona deodorant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Awesome photos, amigo Did you ever get round to trying that Mercadona deodorant? yes i did tee-jay! IT's great.. I'll post a photo in the morning! I forgot to post it once i bought it! They changed the bottle a bit though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 yes i did tee-jay! IT's great.. I'll post a photo in the morning! I forgot to post it once i bought it! They changed the bottle a bit though! Awesome, I thought you'd like it, it's got an awesome scent to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Curcio Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) I never get bored seeing pics of this watch, and I appreciate the "artistic" ones and the "hands in the pocket" ones!!! It's a super look'n V5, now just polish the sides to a mirror and all will be perfect (no one ever see's the back imo)! Enjoy it! Edited February 16, 2010 by G.Curcio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Awesome, I thought you'd like it, it's got an awesome scent to it for teejay: The DSSD and the deodorant he recommended I try. Mercadona= great quality products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I never get bored seeing pics of this watch, and I appreciate the "artistic" ones and the "hands in the pocket" ones!!! It's a super look'n V5, now just polish the sides to a mirror and all will be perfect (no one ever see's the back imo)! Enjoy it! Thanks G.Curcio. Gonna work on it now! hopefully i can get it mirror smooth!.. the seller is going to send me a new caseback, and a forum member is going to donate his dssd bracelet. It should look pretty perfect pretty soon! Of course i'll keep you guys updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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