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GB-man · 29 December 2016, 02:13 PM

Hello friends

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

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Seaswirl · 29 December 2016, 02:19 PM

Really looking forward to the pics as I've thought about doing the same, if and when, I get mine. Looks great so far.

sensui · 29 December 2016, 02:20 PM

The pictures look spectacular.

zion_rasta · 29 December 2016, 02:21 PM

You are a brave man! I would not have the guts to do that, but good job. Fantastic result!

Bigsykedaddy · 29 December 2016, 02:22 PM

Can't wait to see the finished product!

WS9D · 29 December 2016, 02:28 PM

Wow! I really like that look!

Thegr8one · 29 December 2016, 02:35 PM

Exactly what I would do as well. Amazing results. Love the 'tool' look.

ap1 · 29 December 2016, 02:40 PM

Wow dude. Looks amazing.

JP Chestnut · 29 December 2016, 02:51 PM

LAWW is absolutely tops. That looks superb.

cop414 · 29 December 2016, 02:56 PM

Wow, looks like it came from the factory like that, purists will scoff but I like it a lot!

Afghanvet · 29 December 2016, 03:11 PM

Nice!

nikesupremedunk · 29 December 2016, 03:14 PM

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.

GB-man · 29 December 2016, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Really looking forward to the pics as I've thought about doing the same, if and when, I get mine. Looks great so far.

Thank you. That's why I felt I should post. Lately I don't do incomings and such anymore (probably just a phase) but I thought others might be looking to do the same and it would be a good reference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

The pictures look spectacular.

Thank you. Props to Edvi @LAWW on the photos. I won't have as good a camera I can assure you

Quote:

Originally Posted by zion_rasta

You are a brave man! I would not have the guts to do that, but good job. Fantastic result!

Thanks! Edvi said that I am the first one he knows of with the balls to do it but I imagine that isn't true. The online watch community is much smaller than the whole

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)

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Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

Wow! I really like that look!

Thank you! I'm really excited

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Originally Posted by Thegr8one

Exactly what I would do as well. Amazing results. Love the 'tool' look.

Thanks! Yes my other watches in rotation are the 116600 and pelagos so you already know where I stand

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Originally Posted by ap1

Wow dude. Looks amazing.

Thanks my friend

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

LAWW is absolutely tops. That looks superb.

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:

Originally Posted by cop414

Wow, looks like it came from the factory like that, purists will scoff but I like it a lot!

Thanks my friend. I know it won't be for everyone and that's cool as it's merely my watch. I have scoffed at mods before so I will not be taking offense to criticism. I get it. Rolex delivers perfection and keeping it as is...is usually the way to go.

I have contemplated doing this to a lot of Rolex to be honest so if I like the result watch out.

knifeinhand · 29 December 2016, 03:23 PM

Thats looks awesome! Takes some real cojones to do that

Al1969 · 29 December 2016, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knifeinhand

Thats looks awesome! Takes some real cojones to do that

Yes definitely some big huevos for that one. Looks good OP, looking forward to the finished product.

Exploradori · 29 December 2016, 03:36 PM

Wow! Now I like it! Congrats and looking forward to seeing the pics!

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mps354 · 29 December 2016, 03:47 PM

Damn, that looks awesome so far

nickycheong · 29 December 2016, 03:51 PM

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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GB-man · 29 December 2016, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afghanvet

Nice!

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

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.

Thanks! I respect the love for PCLs. I get it they offer another dimension of sorts to the look and it's how Rolex intended. That said, I'm a brushed fanboy and won't hide from that. I had my BLNR for a year and never once wore it on the PCLs

Quote:

Originally Posted by knifeinhand

Thats looks awesome! Takes some real cojones to do that

Thanks! I don't see it as ballsy to be honest. I have 0 intention of letting this one go. That's coming from a bonafide flipper. Only other people flipping more than me are named Seth (og), josh(new Seth) or they are a dolphin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

Yes definitely some big huevos for that one. Looks good OP, looking forward to the finished product.

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exploradori

Wow! Now I like it! Congrats and looking forward to seeing the pics!

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Thanks will upload as soon as possible. Beware I only have my iPhone unless my sister lends her dslr

Quote:

Originally Posted by mps354

Damn, that looks awesome so far

Thanks mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickycheong

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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Thank you

gummy · 29 December 2016, 04:05 PM

Oh boy...that's a tease!

I can't wait for the pics - that is gonna rock.

Well played

Michael M. · 29 December 2016, 04:10 PM

Great thread! I have been considering having my 116500LN brushed for quite a while, and after seeing this thread I shall wait no longer

Jfullm42 · 29 December 2016, 04:12 PM

Saw this on their instagram! Cool that it is yours. I really like the look, congrats

sawhornsoff · 29 December 2016, 04:14 PM

The pics so far look great. Perfectly brushed lugs.

TheRolexKingofLV · 29 December 2016, 04:20 PM

Gives it a vintage vibe...I like it

Great work as well

rodh2006 · 29 December 2016, 04:28 PM

Not bad.

Shichinin · 29 December 2016, 04:35 PM

Never though it would seem this good. Interested to see more photos.

sickened1 · 29 December 2016, 04:44 PM

Love the brushed look! Congrats.

JCZ5 · 29 December 2016, 04:45 PM

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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GB-man · 29 December 2016, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummy

Oh boy...that's a tease!

I can't wait for the pics - that is gonna rock.

Well played

Sorry for the lack of pics but I couldn't restrain myself when edvi sent the pics over. I don't like to string people on so I promise more pics tomorrow around noon give or take depending on if I get ahold of a better camera.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Great thread! I have been considering having my 116500LN brushed for quite a while, and after seeing this thread I shall wait no longer

Thanks Michael. I have been considering buying half the watches you list here for quite awhile

Keep up the good work

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfullm42

Saw this on their instagram! Cool that it is yours. I really like the look, congrats

Beau deserves the credit for this. I'm just a fool with a watch

Quote:

Originally Posted by sawhornsoff

The pics so far look great. Perfectly brushed lugs.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Gives it a vintage vibe...I like it

Great work as well

Thanks Trace that was the plan and why I chose LA WW for the job

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodh2006

Not bad.

I'll take it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shichinin

Never though it would seem this good. Interested to see more photos.

I will deliver

DeeTee · 29 December 2016, 05:11 PM

This thread and Jockes modded 16613 is the reason I love TRF

29 December 2016, 02:13 PM	#1
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,852	Brushed Daytona 116500LN (PCL's and lugs) by LA WatchWorks ~pics~ Hello friends 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 __________________

29 December 2016, 02:21 PM	#4
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	You are a brave man! I would not have the guts to do that, but good job. Fantastic result! __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

29 December 2016, 02:56 PM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,820	Wow, looks like it came from the factory like that, purists will scoff but I like it a lot! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 December 2016, 03:11 PM	#11
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Nice! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

29 December 2016, 04:12 PM	#22
Jfullm42 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 16600 Posts: 4,062	Saw this on their instagram! Cool that it is yours. I really like the look, congrats __________________ Instagram - Jfullm42time / Jfullm42time2 (backup)

29 December 2016, 02:19 PM	#2
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Really looking forward to the pics as I've thought about doing the same, if and when, I get mine. Looks great so far.

29 December 2016, 02:20 PM	#3
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	The pictures look spectacular.

29 December 2016, 02:22 PM	#5
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Can't wait to see the finished product!

29 December 2016, 02:28 PM	#6
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,364	Wow! I really like that look!

29 December 2016, 02:35 PM	#7
Thegr8one "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 79090 & 79180 Posts: 227	Exactly what I would do as well. Amazing results. Love the 'tool' look.

29 December 2016, 02:40 PM	#8
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,029	Wow dude. Looks amazing.

29 December 2016, 02:51 PM	#9
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	LAWW is absolutely tops. That looks superb.

29 December 2016, 03:14 PM	#12
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	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.

29 December 2016, 03:23 PM	#14
knifeinhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 44	Thats looks awesome! Takes some real cojones to do that

29 December 2016, 03:36 PM	#16
Exploradori "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Bethesda Watch: 214270, 1803 Posts: 399	Wow! Now I like it! Congrats and looking forward to seeing the pics! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

29 December 2016, 03:47 PM	#17
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Damn, that looks awesome so far

29 December 2016, 03:51 PM	#18
nickycheong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Brisbane, Austral Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 82	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 December 2016, 04:05 PM	#20
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,300	Oh boy...that's a tease! I can't wait for the pics - that is gonna rock. Well played

29 December 2016, 04:10 PM	#21
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Great thread! I have been considering having my 116500LN brushed for quite a while, and after seeing this thread I shall wait no longer

29 December 2016, 04:14 PM	#23
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 507	The pics so far look great. Perfectly brushed lugs.

29 December 2016, 04:20 PM	#24
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Gives it a vintage vibe...I like it Great work as well __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

29 December 2016, 04:28 PM	#25
rodh2006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: so cal Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 3	Not bad.

29 December 2016, 04:35 PM	#26
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Never though it would seem this good. Interested to see more photos.

29 December 2016, 04:44 PM	#27
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,957	Love the brushed look! Congrats.

29 December 2016, 04:45 PM	#28
JCZ5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 572	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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 December 2016, 05:11 PM	#30
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	This thread and Jockes modded 16613 is the reason I love TRF

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