More Horological Sacrilege - 116622
More Horological Sacrilege - 116622
I can't leave well enough alone. From the moment I saw the blue 116622 in the flesh, I was in love with everything about it except for two key things - the bling and the cyclops. I decided to try it out anyway, but the polished finish really grinds on me - I can't do it - so it was sold pretty quickly.
Time passes; I still want the watch. I really want the watch. You know what? I think it might be a pretty good "long-term" candidate for the watch box if only it was brushed and cyclops-less...
Well, I must say it's an absolute answer to prayers to have the experts at ABC Watchwerks readily available for work. These guys are absolute pros. Not only do they do amazing, unparalleled work, but they're true WIS themselves as you will quickly find if you speak with them over the phone. They can speak all the watch-world lingo, both vintage and modern, and understand the tastes and eccentricities of the forum crowd.
The phone call to explain the work and quality I was looking for was brief because they could put all the words in my mouth. The turnaround time was lightning quick, and the quality is literally as if it came from the factory. The finish is identical to Rolex OEM, and the delineation between the brushed and polished surfaces is razor sharp. Around tough areas to brush (like the coronet on the clasp), there is zero flaw.
Anyway, here's the end result. I don't have great pics yet, so here's one from the car. I'm over the moon.
Time passes; I still want the watch. I really want the watch. You know what? I think it might be a pretty good "long-term" candidate for the watch box if only it was brushed and cyclops-less...
Well, I must say it's an absolute answer to prayers to have the experts at ABC Watchwerks readily available for work. These guys are absolute pros. Not only do they do amazing, unparalleled work, but they're true WIS themselves as you will quickly find if you speak with them over the phone. They can speak all the watch-world lingo, both vintage and modern, and understand the tastes and eccentricities of the forum crowd.
The phone call to explain the work and quality I was looking for was brief because they could put all the words in my mouth. The turnaround time was lightning quick, and the quality is literally as if it came from the factory. The finish is identical to Rolex OEM, and the delineation between the brushed and polished surfaces is razor sharp. Around tough areas to brush (like the coronet on the clasp), there is zero flaw.
Anyway, here's the end result. I don't have great pics yet, so here's one from the car. I'm over the moon.
Re: More Horological Sacrilege - 116622
"It's such a fine line between stupid, and clever."
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Looks great Matt!
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looks awesome....
treating Rolexs like Marathons now huh?
treating Rolexs like Marathons now huh?
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It looks great. A big improvement, but you still won't keep it. That said someone will score a sweet piece
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Cool....just don't remove the second hand!
Old Michigan steams like a young man's dreams
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The islands and bays are for sportsmen
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Very nice piece. Blue dial looks great on this one...
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Gorgeous. Love the mods.
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to horological sacrilege. J
Strength is = 2 or > than "tipping over a so- called smart car plastered in “Coexist” bumper stickers".
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More Horological Sacrilege - 116622
I love it. I don't think I will ever want to own another Rolex with that much polished surfaces. It ultimately kicked the Milgauss out.
I agree completely on ABC. They know their stuff and turn out amazing work. You get what you pay for.
Hit me up if you decide it is not a keeper. [WINKING FACE]
I agree completely on ABC. They know their stuff and turn out amazing work. You get what you pay for.
Hit me up if you decide it is not a keeper. [WINKING FACE]
Regards
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Re: More Horological Sacrilege - 116622
Looking good Matt
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Outstanding!
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Nice Matt! Waiting to see if it will last for 30 days straight...
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Took the words out of my mouthaboen wrote:FTMFW
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Looks great.
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x2greenlightning wrote:Took the words out of my mouthaboen wrote:FTMFW
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The Rolex nerds are going to disown you. (Looks awesome Matt!)
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That looks amazing Matt!!! Congrats mate, I hope you love it
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Yep, should come like that from the factory
Matt, send that picture to Rolex and show them how it's done.
Matt, send that picture to Rolex and show them how it's done.
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Zack is not going to be happy
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My kind of Rolex. Well done Wu! If you would source a Glidelock clasp it would be perfect.
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I would love to see some macro shots of the brushed finish on the case and around the clasp crown.
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I'll try to get some, Jacob.
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
I should post this on TRF and watch heads explode.
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