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4 April 2019, 06:17 AM | #31 |
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That's great, I wholeheartedly approve having just done a similar mod to my 214270 Mk1 to Mk2 (well not quite as many changed parts...!). Couldn't care less about the "purists".
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4 April 2019, 06:20 AM | #32 |
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I’m sure that wasn’t easy, but well done. Congrats and enjoy!
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4 April 2019, 06:28 AM | #33 |
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I believe the OP addressed the “why” he didn’t want to wait a few years or pay $18,000 for one. So he embarked on the conversion. Good for him. If he is happy. That’s all that matters. But he motivation is obvious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
4 April 2019, 06:28 AM | #34 |
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Neat. Well played.
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4 April 2019, 06:29 AM | #35 |
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This sets a precedent that we should be extra careful buying 126710 BLRO at secondary market. It might be a modded 116710LN :)
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4 April 2019, 06:34 AM | #36 |
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I admire your determination and motivation! But for me I love all my watches being original and get the buzz from chasing the hard to get pieces.
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4 April 2019, 06:52 AM | #37 |
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4 April 2019, 06:54 AM | #38 |
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One question OP. People have mentioned in the past that a white gold bezel will not attach to a SS case. Did they have any difficulty attaching?
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4 April 2019, 07:02 AM | #39 |
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Cool project brother. Turned out great. Your watch, your money, do what you like. No different than tuning or changing parts on an automobile. Nothing wrong with some mods.
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4 April 2019, 07:27 AM | #40 | |
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Now on the other hand, if you are trying to fit a BLRO insert into a 116710 bezel, it would not work. You must have the 116719 WG or 126710 SS bezel for that. The bezel has a bigger opening from the top, which allows for the slightly bigger BLRO insert. Yes, you read it right, the BLRO insert is slightly bigger than 116710LN and 116710BLNR inserts.
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4 April 2019, 07:29 AM | #41 |
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Nice that project probably cost a grip
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4 April 2019, 07:29 AM | #42 |
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Thank you, sir!
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4 April 2019, 07:32 AM | #43 |
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great job
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4 April 2019, 07:45 AM | #44 |
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You are a very brave man!
Can you also get a new glidelock bracelet as well? |
4 April 2019, 08:28 AM | #45 |
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I think you’ve done well with this project and busted a whole load of myths in the process which is to the benefit of all.
Love the pic with your DJ, that’s a cool watch as well. Congrats. |
4 April 2019, 09:05 AM | #46 |
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Enjoy your watch! Funny how it's allowed with the 16710 but blasphemous to do with current GMT line up just because Rolex disapproves. Looks great!
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4 April 2019, 09:08 AM | #47 |
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Looks great! Good job!
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4 April 2019, 09:47 AM | #48 |
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Thank you for sharing the photos and the knowledge! The result looks great.
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4 April 2019, 09:52 AM | #49 |
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Looks good!
Did you "slim down" the lugs as well? |
4 April 2019, 09:53 AM | #50 |
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Looks good!
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4 April 2019, 09:56 AM | #51 |
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Looks great!
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4 April 2019, 10:01 AM | #52 |
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The newer cases, produced in late 2018s and now, already have the slim lugs. They arent slim per say but have more defined lugs. Same story with Daytonas cases as well.
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4 April 2019, 10:06 AM | #53 |
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Nice!!! Enjoy it!
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4 April 2019, 10:10 AM | #54 |
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Awesome and well received mod! Great job.
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4 April 2019, 10:14 AM | #55 |
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8 April 2019, 04:55 AM | #56 |
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Great job.
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8 April 2019, 06:07 AM | #57 |
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Anyone mind sharing what size spring bars were used? And perhaps the part number also! Needing to put my jubilee from blro on blnr
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8 April 2019, 06:56 AM | #58 |
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Great mod!!
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8 April 2019, 07:19 AM | #59 |
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I love and admire people who do what they want without approval of strangers on an Internet forum!!!
Drive on and be happy OP!!! |
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I love and admire people who do what they want without the approval of strangers! Drive on and be happy OP!!!
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