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Old 23 September 2013, 08:01 PM   #61
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My 116718 got strapped, and with gold plated end links. the gold tone needs to fine tune a little bit to get the desired 18k colour

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Old 23 September 2013, 08:30 PM   #62
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My 116718 got strapped, and with gold plated end links. the gold tone needs to fine tune a little bit to get the desired 18k colour

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Looking good! Was the Singapore F1 course around your residence?
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Old 23 September 2013, 08:40 PM   #63
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Looking good! Was the Singapore F1 course around your residence?
That's really nice George!
Two questions:
1- did you start making links for DJ II? Might've missed it.
2- What kind of leather strap are you using on this YG GMT?

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Old 23 September 2013, 08:51 PM   #64
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WOW, you have wasted no time on this hobby. How long does it take to make a set of endlinks out of curiosity. Can you make for a DSSD?
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Old 23 September 2013, 10:16 PM   #65
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WOW, you have wasted no time on this hobby. How long does it take to make a set of endlinks out of curiosity. Can you make for a DSSD?
It takes 35 mins to make 1 piece with proper setup, for new model, it take a few days to make it perfect, needs trial and error.

Dssd is next, when dd is ready by tomorrow or latest Wednesday.
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Old 23 September 2013, 10:20 PM   #66
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That's really nice George!
Two questions:
1- did you start making links for DJ II? Might've missed it.
2- What kind of leather strap are you using on this YG GMT?

Cheers!
DJ ll is not yet in my schedule as I don't really it and no intention to get one any sooner, but who knows, out of sudden I bought one?

This is my old Hirsch strap recycled from my DD

Thanks for recommending your friend to me.

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Old 23 September 2013, 10:23 PM   #67
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Looking good! Was the Singapore F1 course around your residence?
Yup, in fact I was involved in F1, my company was contracted to provide some services, and its yearly basis.

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Old 23 September 2013, 10:24 PM   #68
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It takes 35 mins to make 1 piece with proper setup, for new model, it take a few days to make it perfect, needs trial and error.

Dssd is next, when dd is ready by tomorrow or latest Wednesday.
I see. Much faster than i thought. Big fan of your work. No rush with endlinks for a dssd.
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Old 24 September 2013, 06:40 AM   #69
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I'm also going to make 2 tone once my gold plating machine arrives, it will compliment the SS end link with "original look" for 2 tone rolex watches. Cheers
I was going to ask about this; good show!
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Old 24 September 2013, 08:05 AM   #70
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They look really sharp George your gold end links for the gold GMT looked perfect! I'd be interested in end links for the DSSD when you make them. Wow! Nice work!
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Old 24 September 2013, 08:45 AM   #71
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They look really sharp George your gold end links for the gold GMT looked perfect! I'd be interested in end links for the DSSD when you make them. Wow! Nice work!
Thanks, haha you're poisoning me to buy a dssd, okie if a nice deal comes along will get one and start making, then post in here, stay tune
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Old 24 September 2013, 07:21 PM   #72
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Old 27 September 2013, 10:57 AM   #73
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I think I'll get the gold plated done next week, and if it turns out nice, then I'll get the goldsmith to make a solid 18k first.
I'll definitely be on your waiting list for that.


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Old 29 September 2013, 09:48 PM   #74
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Thanks, haha you're poisoning me to buy a dssd, okie if a nice deal comes along will get one and start making, then post in here, stay tune
SWEET ! Im in for a set (DSSD) too. Cant wait !
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Old 30 September 2013, 06:46 PM   #75
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I had this LV since 2008 and worn probably less than 20 times, decided to get it strapped with a $9.99 leather strap from ebay, and hope will have more wrist time from now on.

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Old 30 September 2013, 07:20 PM   #76
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Old 30 September 2013, 07:26 PM   #77
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can you also make endlinks for the SubC?
I realy need one for my 114060 to wear it on a leather strap
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Old 1 October 2013, 02:15 AM   #78
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can you also make endlinks for the SubC?
I realy need one for my 114060 to wear it on a leather strap
PM you.

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Old 1 October 2013, 02:21 AM   #79
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i can see a 24/7 hobby , will you have time to go to work anymore.
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Old 1 October 2013, 09:26 AM   #80
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i can see a 24/7 hobby , will you have time to go to work anymore.
With the rate I'm going now, probably will get sacked sooner, luckily I'm the boss, so I'm safe, hahaha...

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Old 1 October 2013, 07:19 PM   #81
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with and without custom end links, they aren't much apart in my opinion, still lovely.

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Old 1 October 2013, 07:30 PM   #82
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With the rate I'm going now, probably will get sacked sooner, luckily I'm the boss, so I'm safe, hahaha...

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mighty fine work , if you dont mind me asking , what do you make in real life , i imagine the machines to mill these parts must be fairly exotic.
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Old 1 October 2013, 11:47 PM   #83
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mighty fine work , if you dont mind me asking , what do you make in real life , i imagine the machines to mill these parts must be fairly exotic.
I own a decent size security company, and have small interest other businesses including 1 which does precision engineering.

Just bought a 5513 today, and was serviced recently by its previous owner at RSC, looks fantastic, I knew nothing about vintage, was love at first sight.

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Old 2 October 2013, 12:04 AM   #84
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What you guys think about this?

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Old 2 October 2013, 12:06 AM   #85
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Custom end links for 5513 on the way.
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Old 3 October 2013, 12:12 AM   #86
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Will you make me a pair, please, for 1675 and 1680 - hopefully, one set will cover both?
Your wait is over as I bought a sub 5513 and it has the same case as 1680 and 1675;

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Old 3 October 2013, 12:16 AM   #87
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I own a decent size security company, and have small interest other businesses including 1 which does precision engineering.

Just bought a 5513 today, and was serviced recently by its previous owner at RSC, looks fantastic, I knew nothing about vintage, was love at first sight.

Cheers
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some fine work your turning out , boys your adding watches at some rate too.
great stuff.
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now thats the best looking nato set up ive ever seen

infact thats one of the nicest watch strap combos ive seen , clean and simple , stylish and elegant all at once , few more pics please.
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now thats the best looking nato set up ive ever seen
x2 totally agree!
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Your wait is over as I bought a sub 5513 and it has the same case as 1680 and 1675;
Great - money sent, thanks!
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