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JP Chestnut
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by JP Chestnut » Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:24 am
matt.wu wrote:I'll try to get some, Jacob.
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
Thanks Matt.
You should post it as a "leaked" picture of the new blue diver that's going to be released on Monday.
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JBZ
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by JBZ » Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:26 am
matt.wu wrote:I'll try to get some, Jacob.
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
You should, but don't say anything about the modifications. Just post a picture and ask if you can wear it in the shower.
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JP Chestnut
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by JP Chestnut » Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:28 am
JBZ wrote:matt.wu wrote:I'll try to get some, Jacob.
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
You should, but don't say anything about the modifications. Just post a picture and ask if you can wear it in the shower.
Or post it with the title "Warning: I wore my watch in the shower... look what happened!"
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koda240
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by koda240 » Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:34 am
Damn, i love that. I've been eying that watch for a long time, but the bling has always turned me away. I could see these mods turn it into a permanent keeper. Looks great matt
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JBZ
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by JBZ » Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:40 am
JP Chestnut wrote:JBZ wrote:matt.wu wrote:I'll try to get some, Jacob.
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
You should, but don't say anything about the modifications. Just post a picture and ask if you can wear it in the shower.
Or post it with the title "Warning: I wore my watch in the shower... look what happened!"
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Panerai7
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by Panerai7 » Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:19 am
By the way Matt, what is something like that cost?
The whole transformation
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matt.wu
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by matt.wu » Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:32 am
Panerai7 wrote:By the way Matt, what is something like that cost?
The whole transformation
$250 for the case/bracelet refinish. $250 for the OEM Rolex crystal.
Not bad, actually (considering I've paid $550 for just the domed sapphire from Kobold before
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matt.wu
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by matt.wu » Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:34 am
hoppyjr wrote:My kind of Rolex. Well done Wu! If you would source a Glidelock clasp it would be perfect.
Yeah - having just the built-in micro-adjustments + EZ-link isn't bad, but I'd love Glidelock for sure. I'll keep my eyes open....
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JDC222
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by JDC222 » Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:47 am
Love it Matt, it's perfect now!
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AtomicTom
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by AtomicTom » Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:47 am
Pretty incredible how this turned out Matt ! You never would think that
removing a Cyclops would change a watch so much, but it actually does.
Have seen it done a few times, and it always looks terrific. Can't believe
how you notice dial's blue even more, and how the finishing makes the
watch even tougher looking. Looks amazing !
Congrats Matt !
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hazmatman
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by hazmatman » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:12 am
JBZ wrote:JP Chestnut wrote:JBZ wrote:matt.wu wrote:I'll try to get some, Jacob.
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
You should, but don't say anything about the modifications. Just post a picture and ask if you can wear it in the shower.
Or post it with the title "Warning: I wore my watch in the shower... look what happened!"
Hell, that's a Rollie even I would wear…maybe because I know it would make all those prissy RolexHeads spin.
Sharp looking piece Matt!
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smalls
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by smalls » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:20 am
Love that finish on that watch. Looks excellent Matt!
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by Sidheguitarist » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:25 am
JP Chestnut wrote:matt.wu wrote:I'll try to get some, Jacob.
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
Thanks Matt.
You should post it as a "leaked" picture of the new blue diver that's going to be released on Monday.
One more vote for "gorgeous hack" here. Looks wonderful.
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by Panerai7 » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:28 am
matt.wu wrote:Panerai7 wrote:By the way Matt, what is something like that cost?
The whole transformation
$250 for the case/bracelet refinish. $250 for the OEM Rolex crystal.
Not bad, actually (considering I've paid $550 for just the domed sapphire from Kobold before
).
Cool Matt.
Worth it 100%
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hazmatman
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by hazmatman » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:40 am
Panerai7 wrote:matt.wu wrote:Panerai7 wrote:By the way Matt, what is something like that cost?
The whole transformation
$250 for the case/bracelet refinish. $250 for the OEM Rolex crystal.
Not bad, actually (considering I've paid $550 for just the domed sapphire from Kobold before
).
Cool Matt.
Worth it 100%
Totally.
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by andrema » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:41 am
It looks great! I am very happy with what they did on my watches!
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by T.R. » Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:33 am
unixshrk wrote: I'll put it on a nice NATO for you.
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by carlodwc » Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:42 am
I like it, I think it came out real nice.
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by hoppyjr » Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:44 am
matt.wu wrote:
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
do it!
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by Terpits » Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:48 am
hoppyjr wrote:matt.wu wrote:
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
do it!
TR, those chamfers are insane!
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demer03
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by demer03 » Sat Aug 02, 2014 3:43 am
Hah, you hit TZ-UK! Member learningtofly posted a pic that had found over at the Rolex forum.
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by CGSshorty » Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:17 am
Lots of sheep over there at TRF. God forbid you mod a Rolex.
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dshap
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by dshap » Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:22 am
Looks good to me
I'd definitely brush a blue/black GMT if I bought one.
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by 93 Turbo » Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:34 am
dshap wrote:Looks good to me
I'd definitely brush a blue/black GMT if I bought one.
David, I'd lightly brush the PCL's of the new Pepsi white Au. J
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