FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I had never been a major fan of Rolex, yes I started out as most to with a crap sub or in my case a Seadweller, I admired now and again, yes, particularly with the quality that we have here with the likes of Freddy and Ubi but I was never one to search out the best sub. In fact I remember on numerous times asking if the rep bracelet felt cheep and flimsy, if it did then it was like the gen. I do however recall that I always s looked with admiration at the builders of some fine vintage Subs and SeaDwellers, I once stood in Brussels and stared at Stephan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 What a beautiful story! Totally enjoyed every bit of your articulation on the DRSD! Enjoy your timepiece! Love the beautifully taken pictures....the water droplets...a total enhancer to the slow-beating heart in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Thanks Pre V, not sure about my photography, if they are good then it is more luck than judgement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Great work, Andy. Looks like you have found your niche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Thanks for the inspiration Freddy, you and your beater Go on add a photo of yours in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Very nice, Andy. I'm glad the watches found a good home, much better than being at the bottom of my drawer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I liked the photos of the watch when you first posted them, but that was a fantastic read as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikkyrob Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Andy great photos, who took those or have you been on a crash photography course!!!! I love the fact you have finally come around to the Rolex way of thinking. It happens to everyone at some point I am sure. Are you planning to mod more Rolexes or is this a one off? Love the story and keep up the great photos! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Oh I have a 1680 to do and then a Seadweller case that i am looking for parts for, ie dial, hands, bezel insert and strap/bracelet. I am thinking great white for that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Nice work..it looks great! Thanks for sharing you experience and work with us. I really like the jig you made to drill the lugs. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I envy the skills and patience it takes to create such a beautiful watch. Keep the photos coming; they're fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Andy, Great story and a beautiful job on the DRSD. I think you have experienced what quite a few Rolex owners have found with the older models, they tend to "Disappear" on your wrist. You totally forget you have a watch on. Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Beautiful work and I love the jig you made!!!! Can't wait to see more!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Andy, Great story and a beautiful job on the DRSD. I think you have experienced what quite a few Rolex owners have found with the older models, they tend to "Disappear" on your wrist. You totally forget you have a watch on. Welcome to the club. A good description that "Disappear" on your wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Fxr- wonderful stuff- love what you did with the lume (I agree on too much yellow looking fake sometimes). Wear it well- great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Thanks Shundi, Inspired find with the make up! where is your avatar from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Thanks Shundi, Inspired find with the make up! where is your avatar from?? From the Adam Sandler movie Click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Wonderful! Thanks for the great read! And welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Nice work Andy ,i like the solution with the lughole drilling. Makes a lot easier i assume. Keep us posted on your great work and as Vicky already mentioned good work odne with the camera. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Thank you Cats and Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Andy, this is AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Well it is OK but thanks, i suppose i am self critical, it works well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 +1 on the wood jig! Oh, and the watch looks awesome too Are you going to be selling the jig's? I would imagine a few modders around here would really love to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Very nice post. Reminds me of what is happening on my wrist since more than 10 days. Even though I have many, many watches and usually change them at least every day, my MBW DRSD has also "disappeared" on my wrist. A lot of people argue about the Rolex design but one things for sure - the seadweller and submariner lines are real design classics, just like the 911 or the Coke bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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