Archetypal Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 This one is purely cosmetic. JJ worked his magic as always, and I was quite specific with my desired look - the results do not disappoint. This was a planned walk in purchase on a summer trip to Bangkok (Brothers stag do) so lots of memories tied up in the piece. I have not had the time to photograph myself but was desperate to share the joy plus JJ's rolex angles and lighting probably cant be beaten. Anyway enough chatter here's the porn, enjoy. And finally a wristy on the 7836 from WI. Cheers, Arch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 This is pretty nice. The dial and pearl combo is fantastic. What did JJ do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 That is a beauty Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputim Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I need to go to the MBK which mods did he do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaresma7 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 As always really nice work of Rolex Addict, enjoy it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 very nice. looks like he even thinned out the rehaut thickness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 That is a lovely looking watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 That is a good looking watch! The matching patina on the markers and the pearl are beautiful. The only thing I don't like is the case tube- looks like a rep to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Very nice, where did you buy this at MBK? I am planning to go for a long weekend to BKK when I am in Singapore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernsurfer Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Very nice piece! JJ is an artisan ~ Enjoy and wear it in good health!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Very nice, where did you buy this at MBK? I am planning to go for a long weekend to BKK when I am in Singapore The well-known source for certain vintage watches is the nah-piek store. You have to ask to see the good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Singapore is another country from Thailand. Although one can take an easy flight. @Alligoat: Is it normal for that thin stem to be exposed like that? It looks 'repish'. Aside from that, I find it very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcotter Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 it's all about the small details &RA has them all down! the inboard bevel on the crown is perfect...The Master indeed.... best, mcotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 @6now, I went and looked at my gen assemblies and no, the stem shouldn't be exposed, but the big tell is that the case tube is thinner than the gen tube. That's because the gen crown's sides are thinner than the rep crowns sides and the gen case tube is fatter. JJ may put a nice bevel on the bottom of the crown, making it look more like a 702 crown, but it's still a rep crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 the pictures and watch are awesome. Very nice piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Congrats, beautiful work from RA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donerix 2.0 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Get an Athaya 702 crown and tube and it's perfect 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 He starts off the post by saying that all the work so far has been purely cosmetic, guys .. why tear the physical faults apart? I suppose he wanted a stock MBK piece with a bit of aging added. There's nothing wrong with that, as long as he's happy with it. And I'm sorry, but tube and stem issues are not "tells" unless you plan to sell the watch as gen. No one but the owner is going to be scrutinizing an unscrewed crown/tube area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archetypal Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Cheers Jkay and thanks for all the comments fella's. I thought you would appreciate the result, who doesn't like a nice patina. You can be a tough crowd, but thats RWG and part of why we are here. The biggest on the wrist tell is of course the high beat 'swiss' movement, however it is running like a charm. JJ and I shared views on how to craft my desired on the wrist look, and for a modern Nah Piek MBK stock piece that has been aged and detail tweaked i feel its a marvel. I may of got lucky with the make up of my piece as the Nah Piek guys are a little all over the shop (putting it politely - Highoey probably knows this better than anyone). Saying that the bracelet it came with (in the JJ photos) is more than questionable. The end links I ended up on are from the Josh 5513. This was an exercise in craft and attention to detail and JJ is really quite the artisan in this respect, as we all know by now. What I have is an affordable satisfying foundation which I can enjoy now and build upon as I please. Edited January 26, 2014 by Archetypal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 The shoulder angles and the brushing on the lugs is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archetypal Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) JJ really does love the details doesn't he. I'd love him to share his personal collection one day. Edited January 31, 2014 by Archetypal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Castro Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 You go a 7836 from WI, who is WI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 You go a 7836 from WI, who is WI? TD Watchinternational (Mary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archetypal Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yes Mary and Rochest, really helpful TD's just send them a request and usually they can get what you want, generally at marked down rates compared with the bigger players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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