fab1973 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Just for the pleasure of sharing new pics of this really nice watch bought here on the forum...Enjoy! spec : - Genuine rolex 1560 movement which is freshly serviced - Genuine Rolex Big Crown and Tube!!! - Genuine Rolex Tropic 19 - Genuine 6538/5510 bezel - Genuine Rolex bezel insert - Dial is a redial on a genuine Rolex 6538 dial - Case set comes from phong (the case set is refinished and has nice beveled edges like the genuine) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Very very nice piece. Care for a wristshot please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Gorgeous watch. Congrats. wear it well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Wow! Quite a stunning looking piece!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab1973 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 done! Very very nice piece. Care for a wristshot please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Beautiful !! Can't beat gilt!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Congrats!!! Enjoy the watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Enjoy that puppy ... I came THAT close to picking it up myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1972 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 It' s realy a nice watch but the bezel looks weird , don't think it's a genuine one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 It deserves a bracelet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Stunning watch Given the state of the insert though, I would give the crystal a few minor dings to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Awesome!!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 It' s realy a nice watch but the bezel looks weird , don't think it's a genuine one. I think it's because the crystal is a T19 rather than a T17, makes the bezel look different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Beautiful, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I think I would have gone with steel (as opposed to gilt) hands with white lume (to match the dial lume) & I am not sure the bezel is gen, but a stunner otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Me three on the bezel- it looks funny to me. The insert may be gen, but it's seen better days. I prefer them a little more intact. All in all it's a great watch, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 The bezel looks like one from a 6542, and I believe the markers on the chapter ring dial should have surrounds. Very nice watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab1973 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 from my point of vue i think the bezel is gen, really old but gen, Nick, you're right about the T 19, it make it looks a little bit weird but it's perfectly aligned and centred as it should, anyway thanks a lot for all your comments i appreciate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Please don't think we are disparaging your new watch. It's just that it's up there in the stratosphere of builds, being a very rare watch and it's made from exceptionally fine parts. When we point out tiny details, it's because we have a very keen eye that way and we are refining our understanding of how one of these "should" look. I see a couple other things I would change if it was mine, but we're talking about the very finest, most subtle details now. It's a very nice build, following a unique path. Please look me up if you ever decide to trade it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Stunning watch Given the state of the insert though, I would give the crystal a few minor dings to match I agree it is a beautiful watch. The only teeny criticism is the insert. You have a watch with a pristine dial,hands, crystal and case, yet the insert looks like it's been through the wars. Were me, I would try to find a bezel insert that isn't broken, and then install a tritium pearl. It's just me, but i don't particularly like subs,SD's with no pearl, just makes the watch look incomplete. In my case, I would either snag the broken insert on something and rip it off, or it would get full of dust and trash through the hole and freeze up the bezel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I think I would have gone with steel (as opposed to gilt) hands with white lume (to match the dial lume) Ahhhhh, don't listen to Freddy, all his taste is in his mouth. If I were King of the Universe I'd smoke the dial to make the plots match the lume on the two main hands, then I'd find a silver (not white) "Big Lollipop" seconds hand. THEN the planets would align and the angels would sing. ..............for awhile. Then I'd send the dial off to Kirk Rich and have him paint gilt rings around the plots. THEN the planets would align and the angels would sing. ..........for awhile. Then I'd work the hands over to make them look slightly corroded. Espresso and a q-tip work great. THEN the planets would align and the angels would sing. ........for awhile. Hmmmmmmmmm. Wonder if I can find a gen T-17 crystal? Success!! Now the planets are aligned and I hear angels sing. ....................wait. I wonder..................... See how this works? There is no limit to how perfect you can attempt to go. It's a sickness, I tell you. A glorious sickness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab1973 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 no problem i understand i will let you know Please don't think we are disparaging your new watch. It's just that it's up there in the stratosphere of builds, being a very rare watch and it's made from exceptionally fine parts. When we point out tiny details, it's because we have a very keen eye that way and we are refining our understanding of how one of these "should" look. I see a couple other things I would change if it was mine, but we're talking about the very finest, most subtle details now. It's a very nice build, following a unique path. Please look me up if you ever decide to trade it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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