tmg Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 Tues- A temporary transition for the dial and movement... One hell of a temporary watch Ubi! Me likey!!! Today
TeeJay Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 Heh heh... Thanks, TJ! You're very welcome PVD PAM with a brown strap is one of my favorite combos. Sadly, I felt it never really coordinated with my wardrobe properly so I seldom wear that combo, although I do like how it looks I've found a suitable movement donor to fix up my 004 (previously mis-identified as a 111g ) which will also lead to a custom Radiomir project (when funds are available, of course )
dluddy Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 Heh heh... Thanks, TJ! Here is a near mint 9411 dial that I picked up earlier this year along with the dial that currently resides in my completed snowflake It's an all original LePrelet in time capsule like condition. be sure to let me know if that ever needs a new home
ubiquitous Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 I agree; the snowflake appeals to me a little more as it's so completely different than the typical Rolex Sub. The hands and markers are quite unique! Unfortunately, gen parts don't come cheap From time to time these things do surface on the Bay. There's a dial and hands set on now (380070501264); the combo has seen some better days however. As for fitting these parts into a 1665- The dial diameter is a bit too small, unfortunately. The rehaut opening on the case is too large, and hence the dial simply falls through to the crystal. However... You can use an MBW 1680 case. That's what I used for mine...
ubiquitous Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 DL- Will do, buddy TMG- Thank you, sir! TJ- Glad to hear your 004 will be on the mend! And with a project Radiomir to go as a result. Very nice!
TeeJay Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 TJ- Glad to hear your 004 will be on the mend! And with a project Radiomir to go as a result. Very nice! I'm going to order a 'PVD Radiomir Blackseal, with the second sweep', and put the stripped movement in the 004. I've got a base Radiomir on order (a 210? ) and the movement, dial and hands will be going whole into the PVD case, and then fitted on a 26/26 black leather Andy strap (by way of Tourby) and fitted with a 26mm PVD buckle. Would such a watch even have a PAM code, or would it be totally custom? Looking sharp, bro Can't decide! Can't decide! Fantastic collection I've been trying to source the GMT Radiomir for ages, where did you track one down?
DemonSlayer Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 Fantastic collection I've been trying to source the GMT Radiomir for ages, where did you track one down? Thats a gen bro I agree, that is a good collection.
TeeJay Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 Thats a gen bro Doh: ) I agree, that is a good collection. It sure is, some nice variety, but sticking with a theme
cronsell Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 Asian 21j GTXL on a 30 dollar Panatime strap...excellent budget combo, I get lots of compliments on this watch!
vlydog Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 Today: Still haven't managed a real wrist shot yet but this one has seen a lot of time on the arm. My new 16800 transitional with a few gen parts and a spa visit.
HauteHippie Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 Went this route on the way out of the house this morning....
Stephane Posted October 7, 2008 Report Posted October 7, 2008 The Skyland V2 from Angus today...this rep just feels more gen than most of my others, what a great watch! Good to see you back Cronsell @ Pug: wow, what a nice Rolex
cronsell Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 Thanks Stephane! It's good to be back! I meant to say thank you to the others who've welcomed me back as well, so I will say it now...thank you all, this is a special place with the most warm and watch-savvy people I've ever encountered!
jeff g Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 Cheiftang, nice watch...really nice photos. Great wrist thread this week. Nice watches. Nice photos. Great Forum eh?
V Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 6542 today (Tuesday) Honestly there is something in this Rolex that i really love.. the bezel the tritium patina dont know.... and i am a rolex hater
TeeJay Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 I'm off to Spain for a week tomorrow, and this will be my holiday beater I've already adjusted the GMT hand to -1, so when I get off the plane tomorrow, and roll the main hands forwards an hour, the GMT hand will be telling the time in the UK I've also got my 104 on SS if we go anywhere nice for a meal, and my 113 on the Ferrari strap incase I'm feeling 'smart casual' one evening Which, thanks to SSSurfer, now has a black hand Thanks again, amigo, it's made such a difference to the watch, it's much appreciated I'll try and get some decent wrist shots while I'm away, but I'm not promising anything
freddy333 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 Wearing my beater today, but with a 'new', vintagized caseback (J&W)
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