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29 December 2016, 02:13 PM | #1 |
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Brushed Daytona 116500LN (PCL's and lugs) by LA WatchWorks ~pics~
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I decided not long after Basel that if I got my paws on a 116500 I would brush the PCL's and lugs and die happy. Well...I contacted Edvi at LA WatchWorks and put the plan in motion last week. Edvi assured me that they were the shop for the job (which I admit I already knew ) and we agreed to a fair price. Watch was in the mail same day. I'm currently awaiting the return of my Daytona via FedEx and will post a bunch of shots for everyone tomorrow by noon EST. In the meantime, here are a couple shots Edvi took for me to display Beau's excellent work. Edvi advised me that Beau took great pride in the job and I think it shows. I will know for sure when it's back in my hands tomorrow AM. I want to say that LA WW delivered on their one week timeline and were a pleasure to do business with. More pics to follow... -Tom Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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29 December 2016, 02:19 PM | #2 |
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Really looking forward to the pics as I've thought about doing the same, if and when, I get mine. Looks great so far.
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29 December 2016, 02:20 PM | #3 |
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The pictures look spectacular.
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29 December 2016, 02:21 PM | #4 |
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You are a brave man! I would not have the guts to do that, but good job. Fantastic result!
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Can't wait to see the finished product!
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29 December 2016, 02:28 PM | #6 |
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Wow! I really like that look!
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29 December 2016, 02:35 PM | #7 |
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Exactly what I would do as well. Amazing results. Love the 'tool' look.
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29 December 2016, 02:40 PM | #8 |
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Wow dude. Looks amazing.
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29 December 2016, 02:51 PM | #9 |
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LAWW is absolutely tops. That looks superb.
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29 December 2016, 02:56 PM | #10 |
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Wow, looks like it came from the factory like that, purists will scoff but I like it a lot!
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Nice!
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29 December 2016, 03:14 PM | #12 |
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I might be the only one that prefers PCL to brushed but wow that looks like it came that way from the factory. Interested to see the final outcome.
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Thank you. Props to Edvi @LAWW on the photos. I won't have as good a camera I can assure you Quote:
PS: he also agrees with me it should have left the factory like this (no disrespect to those who love it as is...I understand it's already great) Thank you Thank you! I'm really excited Quote:
Thanks my friend Thank you. I agree and will confirm in about 12 hours. I knew from the start that if I needed any work done they were first call. Quote:
I have contemplated doing this to a lot of Rolex to be honest so if I like the result watch out. |
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29 December 2016, 03:23 PM | #14 |
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Thats looks awesome! Takes some real cojones to do that
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Yes definitely some big huevos for that one. Looks good OP, looking forward to the finished product.
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Wow! Now I like it! Congrats and looking forward to seeing the pics!
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Damn, that looks awesome so far
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29 December 2016, 03:51 PM | #18 |
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Thank you for sharing this experience with us! Looking forward to seeing more photos of the final product. It's looking WAY BETTER than what I expected. Congratulations on making the bold decision to go ahead with it.
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Oh boy...that's a tease!
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Great thread! I have been considering having my 116500LN brushed for quite a while, and after seeing this thread I shall wait no longer
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Saw this on their instagram! Cool that it is yours. I really like the look, congrats
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29 December 2016, 04:14 PM | #23 |
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The pics so far look great. Perfectly brushed lugs.
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Gives it a vintage vibe...I like it
Great work as well
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Not bad.
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Never though it would seem this good. Interested to see more photos.
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Love the brushed look! Congrats.
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29 December 2016, 04:45 PM | #28 |
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I will be eager to see the work. I do think if it is brushed it will have more worry free wear. Although PCLs are nice, sometimes I really enjoy the toolish appearance of brushed bracelet
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Thanks Thanks Trace that was the plan and why I chose LA WW for the job I'll take it I will deliver |
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This thread and Jockes modded 16613 is the reason I love TRF
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