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Old 31 January 2020, 06:09 AM   #121
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I think you misunderstood my post. What you do is very interesting meaning & people are happy. Very difficult task for most of us. I like how you keep trying to improve the end product.

Maybe if I could easily tell time on non-dial watches (I’m middle aged w/ slight exotropia ), I would be more personally engaged. Heck, I even find reading the time on most Richard Mille no dials , hard. My personal thoughts aside about no dials,, I praised your work. It's interesting.

I also read Bas' posts. He's one to listen to as he's cool, technical , and on the inside.


Yes misunderstood, apologies, thank you


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Old 31 January 2020, 06:16 AM   #122
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And here’s the next one the base donor 116520 watch



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Old 31 January 2020, 06:19 AM   #123
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Can't wait to see this one! Anything special about this build?
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:29 AM   #124
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Can't wait to see this one! Anything special about this build?


To be true I don’t know at this moment the complete specifications would have this one, but sure after a good night sleep will have some ideas.

Today made delivery of the last one and pick up this base donor 116520 for next one, was a very long journey


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Old 31 January 2020, 07:14 AM   #125
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So initially I was impressed with the idea that you were attempting to make yourself a one of a kind watch, after reading through the thread it comes across to me like you’re just trying to broaden your customer base by posting it here on TRF.
I’m no watchmaker but I agree with Searchart’s sentiment that the work is so so at best. A novelty. I’m also not a lawyer but at 35k a watch I think you’re eventually going to find yourself in trouble with your “warranty” claims and or trademark infringements.



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Old 31 January 2020, 07:51 AM   #126
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So initially I was impressed with the idea that you were attempting to make yourself a one of a kind watch, after reading through the thread it comes across to me like you’re just trying to broaden your customer base by posting it here on TRF.
I’m no watchmaker but I agree with Searchart’s sentiment that the work is so so at best. A novelty. I’m also not a lawyer but at 35k a watch I think you’re eventually going to find yourself in trouble with your “warranty” claims and or trademark infringements.


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That's an interesting point, I had the exact opposite sentiment. I thoroughly enjoyed that he took the time to post each and every job as it is very intriguing. However, everyone has a different perspective on Rolex as a watch and a brand and no one opinions is above another. In other words, to each his own!

I doubt he will ever run into any trouble, I am sure his clients are fully aware of what they are receiving. Just my .02 cents
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Old 31 January 2020, 08:55 AM   #127
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That's an interesting point, I had the exact opposite sentiment. I thoroughly enjoyed that he took the time to post each and every job as it is very intriguing. However, everyone has a different perspective on Rolex as a watch and a brand and no one opinions is above another. In other words, to each his own!



I doubt he will ever run into any trouble, I am sure his clients are fully aware of what they are receiving. Just my .02 cents


Correct btw if I would like sell them here would have open a sell thread, but not my goal, just wanna share with members my build and have their feedback and what could I do better or differently, some members have gave very good councils and remarks what’s helpful.
For those reason I am sharing here, for rest owners know what’s they are buying


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Old 31 January 2020, 09:04 AM   #128
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A funny pic, Daytona evolution according to me



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Old 12 February 2020, 03:45 AM   #129
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Like I wrote previously have begun the build of newer one but with a different mainplate cut

This one will be same colors as mine, but with this cut could see more barrel and parts of auto wind module and not only one reversing wheel like mine



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Old 12 February 2020, 04:16 AM   #130
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Old 12 February 2020, 04:19 AM   #131
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And here too, decided to not open because hide by the seconds subdial, so not necessary open it,



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Old 12 February 2020, 04:21 AM   #132
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Originally compared, so something between 70% to 75% steel out



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Old 12 February 2020, 05:29 AM   #133
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Mainplate in cleaning before going for black rhodiage


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Old 12 February 2020, 06:05 AM   #134
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And ready for black rhodiage


And remain all of those to be cut too



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Old 12 February 2020, 09:34 PM   #135
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Barrel bridge and train wheels bridge on mainplate just to see how it’s looking



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Old 13 February 2020, 12:52 AM   #136
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Chrono bridge is ready now



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Old 13 February 2020, 01:31 AM   #137
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Just curious - in your opinion does this skelonization affect the plate’s rigidness?

For example, would the balance staff be more at risk of damage in a rap against a door frame or similar incident?


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Old 13 February 2020, 01:48 AM   #138
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Old 13 February 2020, 01:53 AM   #139
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Just curious - in your opinion does this skelonization affect the plate’s rigidness?

For example, would the balance staff be more at risk of damage in a rap against a door frame or similar incident?


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Nope because all bridges assembled made rigidness of complete movement, so watch could hurt a door or even fall from your wrist would not made less or more issues than originally.

With mine that I wear every time and days, I am playing tennis, golf, made scuba diving and never had any issues with, sometimes like everyone hurt a door or something like that, and no problems .


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Old 13 February 2020, 01:53 AM   #140
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Thanks for explaining that.

Look forward to the next steps and final finish.


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Do you mind if I ask you how much it cost you to make?


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Old 13 February 2020, 01:58 AM   #143
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Thanks for explaining that.

Look forward to the next steps and final finish.


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Old 13 February 2020, 02:04 AM   #144
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Yes sure
Base 116520 watch between 16k€ to 18k€
All wheels, screws and bridges I changed by newer before cutting, between 3k€ to 5k€
Dial/bezel around 2k€
All rhodiage of bridges and crystal engraved around 1,5k€
After my fees for time I spent on cutting/assembly all the watch 5k€ and finally my profit around 5K€ depending price of base watch


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Old 13 February 2020, 03:20 AM   #145
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Thanks for the reply. I would definitely wear it you must get a lot of comments on it. Now if that was on a yellow gold watch WOW.

could you hypothetically do this to any Rolex watch?


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Old 13 February 2020, 03:29 AM   #146
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Old 13 February 2020, 04:03 AM   #147
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Thanks for the reply. I would definitely wear it you must get a lot of comments on it. Now if that was on a yellow gold watch WOW.

could you hypothetically do this to any Rolex watch?


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For the moment only on Daytona, have spent near one year to improved skills and knowledge for 4130 caliber.
Owner of those I sold said every days they have comments and interests on .
Could be done of course on a yellow gold one, just case and band changes, movement still the stunning 4130 .




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Old 13 February 2020, 04:03 AM   #148
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Old 13 February 2020, 09:29 PM   #149
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All bridges came back from rhodiage, here’s a first assembly of bridges just to check is all good



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Old 13 February 2020, 10:56 PM   #150
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All is ready to assembly, now let’s play



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