JoJo35 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Here's some old stuff thrown together: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 That gilt meters-first still makes me drool !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Okay, my GMTSub really wasn't in any condition to join in So for the group shot, I'm putting the prize GMT in as a proxy What're we looking at... From the left, we have my Project Sub, which is in a constant state of flux, not as near completion as I'd like, but still active. I installed the Yacht-Master's bracelet on a whim, and as a Sub isn't as blingy as a Y-M, I feel the bracelet simply add's a little extra class, rather than being OTT... Next is my Yacht-Master. A purchase inspired by a childhood watch, and the Ulysse Nardin MMD. I've pretty much butchered and re-built this watch since receiving it I initially put it on the bracelet from the GMTSub, because I wanted to tone it down a bit, and didn't want it looking blingy. Since then, I have had to replace the white gasget and crystal with the ones from the GMTSub (as I butchered the others with cyanoacrylate when trying to waterproof the watch ) It wouldn't look good under a loupe, but is quite acceptable on the wrist. I can see this watch being my beater for the forseable future. Lastly, we have the 'coke' GMT, fitted to a mystery bracelet. I honestly can't remember what watch the bracelet is from, but it replaced the factory-installed bracelet, which had some gibberish stamped into the leaves. This watch has also been completely broken down and re-built, and is as good as I can get it, before it finds itself a new home, with whoever wins the activity (to be decided) at my best friend's stag in Tokyo. Having had this in my custody for a few days now, I actually really like it. I wouldn't go so far as to say I prefer it over the all-black insert, but it is definitely a watch which I could wear as a beater, if it were mine (I'll just have to win it ) Of course, it's place in the lineup will eventually be taken by V2.0 of the GMTSub, which will technically, be a GMTIICSub, but obviously I need to buy some watches to cannibalize for the parts to build it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Gen Sub and rep ExpII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Some beautiful watches on this thread. Here are a few photos of my collection. Some old...some new This 40's style dress watch is cool. Got it from RL back in 04. Hope you like. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 MBW 1665 16800 WM9/bk 16610 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Just a quick shot.... some could not join as they currently reside in the parts-box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 my complete Rolex - collection : only the SD lite is left - got a little bored lately of Rolex this is my beater - slightly modified by me cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Just a bump to this amazing thread. My "Explorer II-only" collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'm down to 2. Well... Technically, 3. And... Lately, my personal preference is to only own pieces in which genuine movements (or the same base movement) can be utilized in the build. While some Rolex can be facilitated (i.e. old, vintage pieces with the 1570, 626x with the V72, some WM9 cases with the 3135, etc), price points are low enough on most modern models where the cost to build is nearly as much as the cost to buy a gen. While the fun part of this hobby (for me) is in the build, it doesn't make financial sense. Interesting times we're in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Okay, we need a new forum rule here. From now on, when Ubi gets ready to post photos of his Snowflake there has to be some kind of advance warning. I mean, just how many keyboards am I supposed to replace here? Droooooooooooooooooooooooooooool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Minus the ladies, here are the only two I've got right now: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 BA, you're too much! I need to take some time and photog some new pics. These are for the most part old and recycled. Funny thing, cause I think my Snowflake is somewhat un-photogenic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Damn, this is the hardest to shot, what with all the different dials and bracelets and straps! Anyho, here's my family of Rolexes......can you spot the GEN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hike- I think your post here should be pointed out, and brought to the attention of most members on the forum as a reminder- When you have a shot of watches from this distance, it's going to be very difficult to tell a good rep from a gen. Same can be said for when the watch is on your wrist. From a fair distance, no one is going to be able to discern the difference; it's only when you get into super macro mode when people are going to be able to distinguish the characteristics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hike- I think your post here should be pointed out, and brought to the attention of most members on the forum as a reminder- When you have a shot of watches from this distance, it's going to be very difficult to tell a good rep from a gen. Same can be said for when the watch is on your wrist. From a fair distance, no one is going to be able to discern the difference; it's only when you get into super macro mode when people are going to be able to distinguish the characteristics. @ubi! Point exactly.......meaning someone have to have a macro eye to figure out our hobby! LOL! Well, for those who are interested, one GEN Rollie left since I discovered these Chinese Versions ......it's the SUB TT Blue on the right! I was gonna trade it in for a GEN DSSD, but the Vegas Torneau Rolex Manager told me not to koz it's going to be a collectors item in two months koz Rolex will stop making them! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 That is a cool thread.... Wonder how I missed it. Wonderfull to see so many great watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velasco Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Amazing collections... wow. My Holy Trinity: 1680, 16610, 16800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Stephane, when i saw you posted in the thread i tought you would show your 12 pieces black box Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Very nice trio, Velasco! @Stephane... You need to post your collection as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Stephane, when i saw you posted in the thread i tought you would show your 12 pieces black box Carpe Diem Cats Very nice trio, Velasco! @Stephane... You need to post your collection as well! Sure I will...but I have no time to shoot new photos right now. I really wish to refresh my photos so be patient pls... I'm very honoured you guys want to see them again Thanks so much. Here some of the oldies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Very nice Rolex collection all of you have! Genuines: Sea-Dweller ref. 16600 GMT-Master II ref. 116710LN Frankens: MBW 1665 DRSD MBW 1680 In the hospital now for a loose rotor and check-up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Two new genuine babies are in arrival this afternoon...maybe it's time to shoot some group photos Stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I didn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Wow! Game over! You're going to sell the 16610? Are you kidding me? That's a great watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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