Jetsons Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 jetson, did you notice alot of dirt in the silicone? i was amazed how dirty the brake cleaner was. im wondering if its the extra polishing that the bracelet gets, along with the fact that why would they clean it? I was able to remove most of the grime when it was thoroughly washed in step one. I did see a bit of grit in the silicone which had set at the bottom of the Ziploc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 The end result looks fantastic as is always the case with your work, Tribal. Boy, you've got to LOVE a case thick enough to have its tube hole counterbored without coming anywhere near breaking through on the bottom side!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 hey tribal you do excellent work my friend !! enjoy !! man i love that new SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I solved my bracelet problems gettind the Gen. one . Just for info the springbars holes are exactly like Gen. in same positions. Wile.........now my Gen SD is without bracelet................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 thanks for the info rosnik, how is the fit of the gen sel to the case? pics pics pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 @ rosnik That would interest me, too. I would maybe purchase a gen bracelet, but I have to go sure in that. Please post some pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I solved my bracelet problems gettind the Gen. one . Just for info the springbars holes are exactly like Gen. in same positions. Wile.........now my Gen SD is without bracelet................. Wow, that is interresting. I can't wait to see the SSD in the flesh. Shoud arrive tomorrow here. When I removed the bracelet from the genuine, I was very surprised by the quality of the gen end links versus all other rep Rolex bracelets that I have here. The springbar holes are widder in my opinion. What year is your Gen Rosnik? Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 That's the pictures you asked for. Gen bracelet (MY 96 for SD Holed Case Ver.) + SSD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Do you like to know whats printed on your SSD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Oh OK...so you have a 1996 gen and the bracelet is a 78790 where I have a 2000 (lug holed too) and the baracelet is a 93160 ... Damn, all these references and mixed Rolies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Looks darn nice, rosnik! The SSD case must be accurate as the gen bracelet fits nicely without any modification. Thanks for the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopypants Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 you think polishing the side of the crystal will expose the rehaut better??? i noticed it has the opaque (not-clear) look to it... wondering if that would do the trick?!?! PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 PP, hope this helps. Used Mothers carnuba/cleaner wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopypants Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 (edited) no, i mean polishing along the entire side of the crystal... not just the part that comes up above the bezel... notice the opaque clarity on the side? I'm wondering if polishing it to a CLEAR finish, will the rehaut will shine through better? Edited December 4, 2007 by poopypants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 (edited) That's the pictures you asked for. Gen bracelet (MY 96 for SD Holed Case Ver.) + SSD I think it's the wrong bracelet on your watch must be a 93160 ! The shape of the SEL's must be flat and signed 592B Thats the rigght bracelet for a 96 SD! Edited December 4, 2007 by Tribal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I think it's the wrong bracelet on your watch must be a 93160 ! Rosnik, if you want to sell your genuine 78790 I have a nice GMT Master II that could use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 no, i mean polishing along the entire side of the crystal... not just the part that comes up above the bezel... notice the opaque clarity on the side? I'm wondering if polishing it to a CLEAR finish, will the rehaut will shine through better? Man, you want to polish a Safir Glass good luck ; ) As I stated before you cant see the thickness of the rehaut because there is a gap on the bottom of the glass.. The Rehaut is slightly conical but you can't see it when the Glass is installed... Thats the reason for it... When the assembyl where more than on a modern MBW with glass with no gap the Rehaut thicknes woulb be more visible.. Do you understand...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Rosnik, if you want to sell your genuine 78790 I have a nice GMT Master II that could use it Good one Steph Nice bracelet for a GMT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I'm not jocking Trib I'm really looking for a gen 78790 Anyone ? Well, of course without the diver extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopypants Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Man, you want to polish a Safir Glass good luck ; ) As I stated before you cant see the thickness of the rehaut because there is a gap on the bottom of the glass.. The Rehaut is slightly conical but you can't see it when the Glass is installed... Thats the reason for it... When the assembyl where more than on a modern MBW with glass with no gap the Rehaut thicknes woulb be more visible.. Do you understand...? ok, i think i got it... so, the notch in the crystal is hiding the rehaut... got it. NOW, i guess if you knew the difference between the rep and gen crystal diameter size... you could know whether or not you could machine the case accordingly?!?! assuming the gen crystal (+ gasket) is larger in diameter... hence, exposing more of the rehaut... also, I'm assuming that the genuine crystal is flat on the sides and not notched like the rep one you have pictured above... sorry to beat this topic to death but i am just trying to figure out if its worth buying a gen crystal... thanks for your input!!! PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Rosnik, if you want to sell your genuine 78790 I have a nice GMT Master II that could use it No thank you Steph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 ok, i think i got it... so, the notch in the crystal is hiding the rehaut... got it. NOW, i guess if you knew the difference between the rep and gen crystal diameter size... you could know whether or not you could machine the case accordingly?!?! assuming the gen crystal (+ gasket) is larger in diameter... hence, exposing more of the rehaut... also, I'm assuming that the genuine crystal is flat on the sides and not notched like the rep one you have pictured above... sorry to beat this topic to death but i am just trying to figure out if its worth buying a gen crystal... thanks for your input!!! The outer diameter is about 29,7 mm inner was about 28,4mm I think.... you must shape out the case with a lathe to right dimension to fit a better glass,then the thickness of the rehaut is visible like gen... I don't know the dimensions of the Gen SD Glass.. If anybody knows jump in..... But I think it can be done PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I think it's the wrong bracelet on your watch must be a 93160 ! The shape of the SEL's must be flat and signed 592B Thats the rigght bracelet for a 96 SD! I get one check in my workshop , you are in right, that SEL bracelet is for one Explorer II ( ver. without lug holes), sorry! I'll look for the correct one and tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I get one check in my workshop , you are in right, that SEL bracelet is for one Explorer II ( ver. without lug holes), sorry! I'll look for the correct one and tell you. You must not look , I know it 93160 is the correct barcelet for the older SD's. SEL's 592 or 592B there are some differences in the SEL's.... Interesting is,will a 93160 will fit the rep,because there are also differences to the newer 93160A SEL's and bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 You must not look , I know it 93160 is the correct barcelet for the older SD's. SEL's 592 or 592B there are some differences in the SEL's.... Interesting is,will a 93160 will fit the rep,because there are also differences to the newer 93160A SEL's and bracelet Indeed again Trib Mine is a december 2000 watch (P serie from 2000) and has a 93160A. SEL, flat and no numbers engraved on the end link. Congrats for your knowledge...crazy to know all these variations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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