StormyNight 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Caution: This thread contains your recommend daily minimum allowance of RAG (Rolex Addict Goodness) Recently got my RA5512 back from J-J and I can see it being on my wrist for a long time! The other two can take a back seat for now. I should mention a huge thank you to my friend Pseudonym for helping me out over the last few weeks, and sorting out a little issue I had with the 5512; he's the one I have to thank for keeping me "hanging in" and keeping my interest just about with watches. I think now I've got this one modded and fixed up I'll be sticking around. Cheers Rob mate, you're a great guy! So here's to the next 1000 posts of drivel. The other two pieces of RA Goodness are a "Great White" Seadweller that I picked up off Baxter and a 5517 MilSub from an M2M trade (I can't remember who with sorry!) Highly recommend that if you have a Rolex you want "vintagising" (As seems to be a word and trend!) then get in touch with Rolex Addict. He's an Artist! Feel free to turn this into a Vintage Rolex Porn thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Right up my street. You know me!! Lovely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted June 8, 2014 Congrats on the milestone.. Well done on "staying" strong... world of watches needs you And, payment sent on all three watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormyNight 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Items not sold Jonnybaws! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadyManc 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Congrats Vic, was never a big Rolex fan until I saw yours, I now have a 5517 that will be getting the RA treatment in due course. Just researching if any bits and pieces should be replaced with more accurate after-market components, or just to leave it as stock, get it vintagised and enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 8, 2014 Vic, have you got any tips for actually getting JJ to respond to you? I emailed several times and PM'd several times over the course of a few months about my 5513 and was very disappointed to have no response whatsoever! I eventually just gave up coz it was a bit of a joke?!? DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted June 8, 2014 Items not sold Jonnybaws! Not... sold? Or not for sale.. Don't blame you if you've still got them, I wouldn't sell them either.. But just in case.. Dibs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 8, 2014 If we're turning this into a vintage Rolex porn thread I'll throw in my 5513 gilt dial (ended up doing it without RA obviously). It's going off to Matej for lume but I've used ArtStudio to add some lume to the shot so you can see how it will look! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 You have probably seen most of these from me, but I had a major problem with my photobucket so most of these pictures aren't up on here anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 8, 2014 Lots of show off photos of my sexy watch collection, in your face everyone Your Daytona collection makes me a bit horny Seriously though, one of the best collections I've seen on here, great taste you have :yoda: DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Lots of show off photos of my sexy watch collection, in your face everyone Your Daytona collection makes me a bit horny Seriously though, one of the best collections I've seen on here, great taste you have :yoda: DC Haha, thanks mate. Well the PO did ask for VintRoPorn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted June 8, 2014 My humble collection (so far..) Got a vintage GMT lined up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Love that SD JB. Soooooo need one!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted June 8, 2014 Love that SD JB. Soooooo need one!! Cheers Conex...Oh, I want a Vintage MilSub like yours... I think I maybe flogging a couple of watches soon, need to get more vintage goodness in the stable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Love that SD JB. Soooooo need one!! Cheers Conex...Oh, I want a Vintage MilSub like yours... I think I maybe flogging a couple of watches soon, need to get more vintage goodness in the stable I got mine from TT. Everyone else couldn't source it at the time, so maybe try him. Bear in mind it's fixed bars as discussed in your DIY thread. Look forward to seeing what you put up for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennykwa 15 Posted June 8, 2014 You have probably seen most of these from me, but I had a major problem with my photobucket so most of these pictures aren't up on here anymore. Wow. Really beautiful collection you have here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted June 8, 2014 Love that SD JB. Soooooo need one!! Cheers Conex...Oh, I want a Vintage MilSub like yours... I think I maybe flogging a couple of watches soon, need to get more vintage goodness in the stable I got mine from TT. Everyone else couldn't source it at the time, so maybe try him. Bear in mind it's fixed bars as discussed in your DIY thread. Look forward to seeing what you put up for sale. Andrew is my regular TD mate.. Just need to decide which one (or two) watches I want to sell (I like them all) in order to fund the latest purchases. It's all Stormy's fault, starting this thread.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormyNight 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Congrats Vic, was never a big Rolex fan until I saw yours, I now have a 5517 that will be getting the RA treatment in due course. Just researching if any bits and pieces should be replaced with more accurate after-market components, or just to leave it as stock, get it vintagised and enjoy. Biggest "issue" for me with a rep MilSub is getting the seconds hand correct! Almost every one you'll see has it wrong and the "arrowhead" of the hand sweeps over the seconds stick markers on the dial. Mine doesn't. I don't know if that's something Rolex Addict did or if it was an exceptional base watch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusky27 1,749 Posted June 8, 2014 It Was the base watch, I knocked back one in QC before this one - didn't notice the HEV valve though but jj sorted that out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormyNight 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Some absolutely beautiful pieces posted here that completely put my trio to shame! I think I need another vintage Daytona and I DEFINITELY need to send my 1675 Pepsi GMT to France for some treatment! As for getting RA to reply to emails? I've heard a few people "complain" of issues with that now but I can only speak from personal experience of course! I know he's been having problems with internet and/or his PC (Can't remember which he said!) but I always have had responses within a day or two at most. He must like girls more than guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormyNight 0 Posted June 8, 2014 It Was the base watch, I knocked back one in QC before this one - didn't notice the HEV valve though but jj sorted that out! Thanks for that! The HE valve, in fact, everything on that watch is cracking! I'm going to put it on a different strap soon though. Not a fan of the leather NATO... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted June 8, 2014 Some absolutely beautiful pieces posted here that completely put my trio to shame! I think I need another vintage Daytona and I DEFINITELY need to send my 1675 Pepsi GMT to France for some treatment! As for getting RA to reply to emails? I've heard a few people "complain" of issues with that now but I can only speak from personal experience of course! I know he's been having problems with internet and/or his PC (Can't remember which he said!) but I always have had responses within a day or two at most. He must like girls more than guys No chance, your three are a few classes above, IMHO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Some absolutely beautiful pieces posted here that completely put my trio to shame! I think I need another vintage Daytona and I DEFINITELY need to send my 1675 Pepsi GMT to France for some treatment! As for getting RA to reply to emails? I've heard a few people "complain" of issues with that now but I can only speak from personal experience of course! I know he's been having problems with internet and/or his PC (Can't remember which he said!) but I always have had responses within a day or two at most. He must like girls more than guys No chance, your three are a few classes above, IMHO! I agree. Yours are vintagized beatifully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
