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4 April 2019, 06:14 AM | #1 |
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Why on earth did you ruin a perfctly good watch ?
(Well, it’s only a watch and must agree that its an interesing exercise )
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4 April 2019, 06:15 AM | #2 |
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i dont know if its a financially interesting endeavor, but definitely an intriguing project with a nice end result. If you're happy with the end result, that's all that matters really
Great educational forum material though! thanks for sharing
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4 April 2019, 06:15 AM | #3 |
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My question: how and where did you source a new 69200 jubilee bracelet??? I'd love one for my LN...
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8 April 2019, 07:25 AM | #4 |
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9 April 2019, 05:31 AM | #5 |
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Looks good. Mike and Sal are great and we are lucky to have them in our backyard. If you look at Mike’s GMT, he also has a Pepsi bezel on his personal watch so it can be swapped if you gave access to a blue / red bezel.
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9 April 2019, 05:46 AM | #6 |
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Are the 1.5mm spring bars from the original blro on jubilee? I’m trying to find out to order from AD
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4 April 2019, 06:17 AM | #7 |
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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 | #8 |
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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 | #9 |
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Neat. Well played.
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4 April 2019, 06:29 AM | #10 |
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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, 06:52 AM | #11 |
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4 April 2019, 06:34 AM | #12 |
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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.
Can’t knock your effort though! |
4 April 2019, 06:54 AM | #13 |
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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 | #14 |
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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, 07:29 AM | #15 |
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Thank you, sir!
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4 April 2019, 07:29 AM | #16 |
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Nice that project probably cost a grip
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4 April 2019, 07:32 AM | #17 |
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great job
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4 April 2019, 07:45 AM | #18 |
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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 | #19 |
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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 | #20 |
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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 | #21 |
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Looks great! Good job!
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4 April 2019, 09:47 AM | #22 |
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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 | #23 |
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Looks good!
Did you "slim down" the lugs as well? |
4 April 2019, 10:01 AM | #24 |
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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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3 April 2021, 02:05 PM | #25 |
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From the pictures it’s subtle but the lugs don’t look quite right. It’s a tell. Amongst others already mentioned.
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4 April 2019, 09:53 AM | #26 |
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Looks good!
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4 April 2019, 09:56 AM | #27 |
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Looks great!
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4 April 2019, 10:06 AM | #28 |
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Nice!!! Enjoy it!
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4 April 2019, 10:10 AM | #29 |
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Awesome and well received mod! Great job.
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4 April 2019, 10:14 AM | #30 |
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