Guest carlsbadrolex Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Well, considering this is my third (and hopefully last) SSD. I have gone all out with the mods and tinkering. This one has a gen tube and crown, cg's milled by my watchmaker using a genuine Z serial number SD as a guide, aftermarket insert and pearl, gen bracelet and spring bars, genuine Long wet suit extension, all gaskets have been replaced and lubed, the 2836 has been completely services and adjusted to +2 sec per day. The watch has been sealed and pressure tested to 5atm. The crystal has been modified (not exactly sure what was done, but I will find out tomorrow) so that the laser etched crown is as close to a gen as is physically possible. We attempted to fit a genuine crystal, but it DIDN'T WORK... I was told it wasn't even close. I took about 30 pictures trying to catch the right angle to show the crown and only found 2 pics that it showed up in. I also purchased a genuine SD kit and a genuine box set. I have a genuine Rolex warranty card (for a SD) on its way. Once I have it in hand, the serial number will be changed on the watch to match the card. So what is this worth? I don't know... I might find out by putting it up for sale so that I can finish my two vintage watches. But maybe I will hold on to it, ya just never know. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 very nice T! i see you have finally fully modded your SSD...... what a beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 sharp, looks nice... Just fix the dateweel it leans to much down words... //robi DAMN IT... I didnt notice that. I guess since I just got it back from being serviced today, I can take it back tomorrow. I am beginning to feel like when I drove Porsche's... they are in the shop more often than the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Looks really nice. The SSD is as close as I would come to buying a modern Rolex. It looks better than anything I've seen as far as a submariner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused69u Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 simply beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Very nice. Now you've got a damn good 'beater' at a fraction of the price of a gen. Perfect for swimming, fishing, snorkling, jet skiing and even light scuba. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 very very nice. I love the gen bracelet. one question about the gen bracelet, on a gen does the underside of the SEL sit that "deep" into the back of the case? not anything anyone would ever see on the wrist, just a simple observation. thank you for posting, and dont sell it... wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I had wondered that myself about the back of the SEL so I pulled out my 16610 and it fits the same way. Now I had originally thought that this was because the bracelet on the watch was from a 16610 and maybe was "thinner" than the case of the SD. But I must be wrong, the SEL's just fit that way. Thanks for all the kind words, its on my wrist now and I think it will stay there for awhile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Very nice indeed , well worth the effort. Enjoy wearing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 That is a lot of work for a nice piece... I don't know what the money is you invested in it by now? But having bought a gen and selling it after a few years would probably have cost you less.... Still having this one stolen or lost wouldn't hurt financially that much. Very nice oneit is!!! I don't agree about the Porsches btw ... My 993 has just been in the shop twice over the past 2 years for regular service.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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