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BigBlue1 · 15 March 2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bradleyt09

Congrats John, I'm very happy for you. Enjoy your new watch and wear it in good health.

Thanks Brad,
I’ll have to reach out to you next time im in Florida.

southtexas · 16 March 2020, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Thanks friends :)
Have to wait till I have the proper spring bar tool to take of my straps to showcase the case.

A toothpick works, or a paper clip, or anything rigid with a smaller diameter than the lug hole.

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BigBlue1 · 16 March 2020, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

A toothpick works, or a paper clip, or anything rigid with a smaller diameter than the lug hole.

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Thanks. I ended up using a dental pick. Worked like a charm. Now I need to get some Gold Spring Bars, but the kicker is since the case is a scalloped custom finish, it covers the lug holes on all 4 sides so I need to get different pins than your standard GMT ones. I’m going to need pins that I can remove from the back side of the band rather than the sides of the band and or lugs. Till then I will not be wearing the watch as I don’t want to further damage the lugs as they have already taken a beaten from being warm by its last owner with stainless steel.
Any help from anyone in regards to 18k pins would be much appreciated.
See here:

Thanks
John

southtexas · 16 March 2020, 01:56 AM

Interesting finish!

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mobster600 · 16 March 2020, 12:29 PM

Nice!! Love the red. Can’t find red anywhere nowadays. You could get creative with some straps also. Enjoy!

zapokee · 16 March 2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Any help from anyone in regards to 18k pins would be much appreciated.

I got 18k yellow-gold spring bars from my Rolex AD for my Day-Date 1802. These would be perfect for your 20 mm lug width, and have grooves for removal from the back without external lug holes.

Think I paid around 200 bucks for the pair. Call your AD!

BigBlue1 · 16 March 2020, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

I got 18k yellow-gold spring bars from my Rolex AD for my Day-Date 1802. These would be perfect for your 20 mm lug width, and have grooves for removal from the back without external lug holes.

Think I paid around 200 bucks for the pair. Call your AD!

Thanks Zapo

carl5 · 16 March 2020, 07:28 PM

Congrats man, it's such a beauty. Enjoy!

1William · 16 March 2020, 10:54 PM

Congratulations.

Tom1675 · 17 March 2020, 01:12 AM

Congrats! Don't take it off!

kwcsports · 17 March 2020, 01:55 AM

Beautiful watch, congrats

RolexBuff · 17 March 2020, 02:23 AM

It was a very nice watch originally, but for me, case is definitely ruined with this custom "scalloping".

swaini3 · 17 March 2020, 02:31 AM

Very nice. Enjoy.

RObinx · 17 March 2020, 06:56 AM

Nicee

zapokee · 17 March 2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexBuff

It was a very nice watch originally, but for me, case is definitely ruined with this custom "scalloping".

Way to ruin the party...

r_afficionado · 17 March 2020, 09:49 AM

If you like the custom work, that is what matters. It is not for me, but the watch is not mine is it. Enjoy it buddy.

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springer · 17 March 2020, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexBuff

It was a very nice watch originally, but for me, case is definitely ruined with this custom "scalloping".

Custom engraved cases were common back during that period as artisans created these engraved watches and bracelets. One has to look no further than the Rolex "bark" bezels and bracelets found on the old Day-Dates during the same time period.

While these custom watches might not be for everyone, one can only appreciate the time and work that went into crafting one.

BigBlue1 · 17 March 2020, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Custom engraved cases were common back during that period as artisans created these engraved watches and bracelets. One has to look no further than the Rolex "bark" bezels and bracelets found on the old Day-Dates during the same time period.

While these custom watches might not be for everyone, one can only appreciate the time and work that went into crafting one.

I am getting the custom Bracelet as well that goes with this piece. A customized jubilee. It’s on its way and be sure to post an update.

Thanks

037 · 17 March 2020, 02:41 PM

Missed seeing this when you originally posted. I kinda dig it.

BigBlue1 · 17 March 2020, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 037

Missed seeing this when you originally posted. I kinda dig it.

Thanks Erik

Dawg2 · 17 March 2020, 09:10 PM

That gold case really makes that watch pop!

Supreme18 · 17 March 2020, 09:16 PM

yeh loving the gold case!

Toronto Soup King · 17 March 2020, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

I am getting the custom Bracelet as well that goes with this piece. A customized jubilee.

Now THIS I want to see. I'm on the fence about the casework (I like engraving but it's subjective according to the style) but on a customized Jubilee I bet the watch as a whole will be a humdinger. Looking forward to it!

bayareabuggs · 17 March 2020, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexBuff

It was a very nice watch originally, but for me, case is definitely ruined with this custom "scalloping".

Yeah not for me, I think it would bother me after the honeymoon period wore off.

Kingface66 · 18 March 2020, 12:37 AM

Glad you're stoked! That's all that matters. Not every style is for every enthusiast.

linesiders · 18 March 2020, 02:56 AM

Dang!! Nice find ; )

BigBlue1 · 18 March 2020, 05:03 AM

Just received the Band and it really compliments the watch. It is the original band that was customized at the same time the case was. Really cool.

Thanks to Marco

for the Heads up.

TimeLord2 · 18 March 2020, 06:43 AM

WOW!! Really looks great! Love that insert too! How did you get the bracelet and why was it being sold separate?

Doctor.Ian · 18 March 2020, 06:44 AM

Wow! Paired with that custom band it’s a stunner!

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BigBlue1 · 18 March 2020, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

WOW!! Really looks great! Love that insert too! How did you get the bracelet and why was it being sold separate?

The original owner reached out with the bracelet. Not sure why they didnt offer it along with the watch originally.
I planned On getting a riveted oyster but am happy with the band.

16 March 2020, 01:56 AM	#34
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,684	Interesting finish! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

18 March 2020, 02:56 AM	#56
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,425	Dang!! Nice find ; ) __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

18 March 2020, 05:03 AM	#57
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	Just received the Band and it really compliments the watch. It is the original band that was customized at the same time the case was. Really cool. Thanks to Marco for the Heads up. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

18 March 2020, 06:44 AM	#59
Doctor.Ian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ian Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: YG Rolex DD40 Posts: 61	Wow! Paired with that custom band it’s a stunner! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ IG - @doctor.ian.official WEB - www.doctorian.blog

16 March 2020, 12:29 PM	#35
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,477	Nice!! Love the red. Can’t find red anywhere nowadays. You could get creative with some straps also. Enjoy!

16 March 2020, 07:28 PM	#38
carl5 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: US Posts: 102	Congrats man, it's such a beauty. Enjoy!

16 March 2020, 10:54 PM	#39
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

17 March 2020, 01:12 AM	#40
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	Congrats! Don't take it off!

17 March 2020, 01:55 AM	#41
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Beautiful watch, congrats

17 March 2020, 02:23 AM	#42
RolexBuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 12	It was a very nice watch originally, but for me, case is definitely ruined with this custom "scalloping".

17 March 2020, 02:31 AM	#43
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,432	Very nice. Enjoy.

17 March 2020, 06:56 AM	#44
RObinx Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 128	Nicee

17 March 2020, 09:49 AM	#46
r_afficionado Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: AZ Watch: a few Posts: 1,068	If you like the custom work, that is what matters. It is not for me, but the watch is not mine is it. Enjoy it buddy. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

17 March 2020, 02:41 PM	#49
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Missed seeing this when you originally posted. I kinda dig it.

17 March 2020, 09:10 PM	#51
Dawg2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: North Carolina Posts: 228	That gold case really makes that watch pop!

17 March 2020, 09:16 PM	#52
Supreme18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Posts: 12	yeh loving the gold case!

18 March 2020, 12:37 AM	#55
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: 1966 Rolex 5513 Posts: 3,419	Glad you're stoked! That's all that matters. Not every style is for every enthusiast.

18 March 2020, 06:43 AM	#58
TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,046	WOW!! Really looks great! Love that insert too! How did you get the bracelet and why was it being sold separate?

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