aphillipe 0 Posted June 19, 2015 After selling all my reps back in February, I decided to start from scratch and go the vintage Rolex route. I'm 5 watches in so far but hope to keep it under 10 in total so they all get some wrist time and can be of good quality. I wanted to thank PBDad for his builds, and Jase (JDog on most of the forums) for his outstanding modding work and lastly Dave for his servicing as all movements just got serviced outside the Heritage as it's brand new anyways. And YES I suck at photography but I don't have the time at the moment to do this justice.. Watches in my box: 1665 Great White SD: MBW Case Softened/Reshaped Gen 703 Crown Polex Pete Datewheel with Open 6/9's Swiss 2846 ETA Serviced April 2015 Faded Dial/Bezel PBDad Vintage Lume 1680 Red Sub: PT Case Softened/Reshaped Swiss ETA Serviced 6/2015 Gen 702 Crown/Tube Ingod Dial Aged/Relumed Polex Pete Datewheel WSO Bezel Assembly Gen Tension Spring Custom Insert/Pearl Gen Springbars Gen Endlinks Mix/Match Gen(50%)/Rep Rivet Stretch Bracelet 5512 Sub: MBW Case softened/reshaped Gen 702 Crown/Tube Swiss ETA Serviced 6/2015 2mm Drilled Lugs Stern Plexi Yuki Dial (relumed) WSO Hand Set Custom Insert Aged/Faded 5513 Pointed Crown Guard Gilt Sub: DW Case Custom Pointed Crown Guards 2mm Drilled Lugs Gen Springbars Clark Plexi Whoopy Gilt Dial/Hands Relumed WSO Bezel Assembly Aged Pearl Aftermarket Bracelet w/ TC Clasp Thinned Crown/Tube Swiss 2846 ETA Serviced 6/2015 PBDad Heritage HS01 Sub: BK Noob No-Date Sub Siwss 2836 Movement Individually Numbered Caseback Custom Vintage Lume in Tritec Superluminova Custom Ivory Enameled Seconds Hand, Skinny Hour Hand Platinum Ceramic Bezel Marker Enamel Custom Red Triangle Crown Guards Removed Custom Chamfering Yuki 8mm Brevet Crown/Tube Current builds underway: 1675 Blueberry GMT w/ Custom Red GMT Hand Tempus Machina 6538 (it's happening!) by PBDad Future Build considerations: 6538 <$1,000 budget build 6542 Pan Am (if Ingod is actually back) 1675 Gilt Dial Pepsi ?? Ideas ?? I'll continue to add to the thread as I get these other 2 finished up this summer. Thanks for viewing and feel free to leave (constructive) comments! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Genesis 0 Posted June 19, 2015 It's not gonna be really constructive, but positive! Your collection looks amazing man The only one I would have suggest is the 6542 Pan Am, but it's already on your list. So I hope you're gonna built one, it's definitely my favorite GMT from Rolex! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel10n 0 Posted June 19, 2015 Unbelievable. Excellent work. Would you consider selling any of these babies yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphillipe 0 Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) Unbelievable. Excellent work. Would you consider selling any of these babies yet? Not yet no - 3 just finished this week (blueberry is en route). My modder Jdog is the man - if you get an itch for a build he's the guy to hit up! Edited June 19, 2015 by aphillipe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted June 19, 2015 Unbelievable. Excellent work. Would you consider selling any of these babies yet? Not yet no - 3 just finished this week (blueberry is en route). My modded Jdog is the man - if you get an itch for a build he's the guy to hit up! What the hell is a modded jdog? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel10n 0 Posted June 19, 2015 Unbelievable. Excellent work. Would you consider selling any of these babies yet? Not yet no - 3 just finished this week (blueberry is en route). My modded Jdog is the man - if you get an itch for a build he's the guy to hit up! What the hell is a modded jdog? Oh hey Jdog, I hear you're modded and the guy to talk to about acquiring a vintage Rolex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted June 19, 2015 Unbelievable. Excellent work. Would you consider selling any of these babies yet? Not yet no - 3 just finished this week (blueberry is en route). My modded Jdog is the man - if you get an itch for a build he's the guy to hit up! What the hell is a modded jdog? Oh hey Jdog, I hear you're modded and the guy to talk to about acquiring a vintage Rolex. That could possibly be true. I did the 5512, 5513, and 1680 above. And soon to be GMT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphillipe 0 Posted June 19, 2015 Unbelievable. Excellent work. Would you consider selling any of these babies yet? Not yet no - 3 just finished this week (blueberry is en route). My modded Jdog is the man - if you get an itch for a build he's the guy to hit up! What the hell is a modded jdog? Yea yea - Did it from my phone. A modded jdog would be like a... cooler you?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel10n 0 Posted June 19, 2015 Part man. Part rep. All hero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 19, 2015 Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted June 19, 2015 Part man. Part rep. All hero. Ha! Nice! Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? It would be close, but most likely slightly over that. And I personally wouldn't do it unless InGod is truly back in business. Yuki's dial is horrible. His case though is pretty decent and workable and has a decent bakelite insert. The dial will always be the downfall of that build if you can't find the right one. I could reach out to Minh and see if you can do one. Good to see you around bud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 19, 2015 Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? It would be close, but most likely slightly over that. And I personally wouldn't do it unless InGod is truly back in business. Yuki's dial is horrible. His case though is pretty decent and workable and has a decent bakelite insert. The dial will always be the downfall of that build if you can't find the right one. I could reach out to Minh and see if you can do one. Good to see you around bud! Even a bit over $1k I'd definitely consider it… you remember DeLaForce's build? He was banned here awhile back, but that was one of the most stunning builds I've ever seen. I'm sure it cost him well over the $1k mark, but for something similar at a reasonable price point I'd be able to make a fundraising sale happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted June 19, 2015 Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? It would be close, but most likely slightly over that. And I personally wouldn't do it unless InGod is truly back in business. Yuki's dial is horrible. His case though is pretty decent and workable and has a decent bakelite insert. The dial will always be the downfall of that build if you can't find the right one. I could reach out to Minh and see if you can do one. Good to see you around bud! Even a bit over $1k I'd definitely consider it… you remember DeLaForce's build? He was banned here awhile back, but that was one of the most stunning builds I've ever seen. I'm sure it cost him well over the $1k mark, but for something similar at a reasonable price point I'd be able to make a fundraising sale happen If I remember correctly, he had close to 2k maybe a bit more into it. If you want, ill start getting some pricing on parts and see where it nets out. Worse comes to worse, you can use the Yuki dial until something better can be had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 19, 2015 Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? It would be close, but most likely slightly over that. And I personally wouldn't do it unless InGod is truly back in business. Yuki's dial is horrible. His case though is pretty decent and workable and has a decent bakelite insert. The dial will always be the downfall of that build if you can't find the right one. I could reach out to Minh and see if you can do one. Good to see you around bud! Even a bit over $1k I'd definitely consider it… you remember DeLaForce's build? He was banned here awhile back, but that was one of the most stunning builds I've ever seen. I'm sure it cost him well over the $1k mark, but for something similar at a reasonable price point I'd be able to make a fundraising sale happen If I remember correctly, he had close to 2k maybe a bit more into it. If you want, ill start getting some pricing on parts and see where it nets out. Worse comes to worse, you can use the Yuki dial until something better can be had. That'd be great Jase, thank you! Definitely worth a closer look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphillipe 0 Posted June 19, 2015 Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? It would be close, but most likely slightly over that. And I personally wouldn't do it unless InGod is truly back in business. Yuki's dial is horrible. His case though is pretty decent and workable and has a decent bakelite insert. The dial will always be the downfall of that build if you can't find the right one. I could reach out to Minh and see if you can do one. Good to see you around bud! Even a bit over $1k I'd definitely consider it… you remember DeLaForce's build? He was banned here awhile back, but that was one of the most stunning builds I've ever seen. I'm sure it cost him well over the $1k mark, but for something similar at a reasonable price point I'd be able to make a fundraising sale happen If I remember correctly, he had close to 2k maybe a bit more into it. If you want, ill start getting some pricing on parts and see where it nets out. Worse comes to worse, you can use the Yuki dial until something better can be had. Well you clearly know it's on my wish list so if you are going to look into one for him, you better do the same for me so you can continue to take all my paychecks! :drunksing: :drunksing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 19, 2015 Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? It would be close, but most likely slightly over that. And I personally wouldn't do it unless InGod is truly back in business. Yuki's dial is horrible. His case though is pretty decent and workable and has a decent bakelite insert. The dial will always be the downfall of that build if you can't find the right one. I could reach out to Minh and see if you can do one. Good to see you around bud! Even a bit over $1k I'd definitely consider it… you remember DeLaForce's build? He was banned here awhile back, but that was one of the most stunning builds I've ever seen. I'm sure it cost him well over the $1k mark, but for something similar at a reasonable price point I'd be able to make a fundraising sale happen If I remember correctly, he had close to 2k maybe a bit more into it. If you want, ill start getting some pricing on parts and see where it nets out. Worse comes to worse, you can use the Yuki dial until something better can be had. Well you clearly know it's on my wish list so if you are going to look into one for him, you better do the same for me so you can continue to take all my paychecks! :drunksing: :drunksing: Haha #vintagerolliewhore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphillipe 0 Posted June 19, 2015 WORD TO THAT ISH!!! When we grabbing a drink fellow Oregonian? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 19, 2015 Could probably make that happen soon - trouble is I have half my collection either en route from dealers or in the shop. I'd wanna bring most of 'em to show off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted June 19, 2015 Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? It would be close, but most likely slightly over that. And I personally wouldn't do it unless InGod is truly back in business. Yuki's dial is horrible. His case though is pretty decent and workable and has a decent bakelite insert. The dial will always be the downfall of that build if you can't find the right one. I could reach out to Minh and see if you can do one. Good to see you around bud! Even a bit over $1k I'd definitely consider it… you remember DeLaForce's build? He was banned here awhile back, but that was one of the most stunning builds I've ever seen. I'm sure it cost him well over the $1k mark, but for something similar at a reasonable price point I'd be able to make a fundraising sale happen If I remember correctly, he had close to 2k maybe a bit more into it. If you want, ill start getting some pricing on parts and see where it nets out. Worse comes to worse, you can use the Yuki dial until something better can be had. Well you clearly know it's on my wish list so if you are going to look into one for him, you better do the same for me so you can continue to take all my paychecks! :drunksing: :drunksing: The parts manufactures are taking your paychecks, Im getting the nickels and dimes left behind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robeng 0 Posted June 19, 2015 Love the 5512 and 5513 missing pearl and the ageing. Fantastic collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphillipe 0 Posted June 19, 2015 Oh man I can't look at at these too long… Amazing stuff bud - I particularly like that 1680. It'll be sweet to see these in person soon But like I've told you before, the 6542 Pan Am would be a dream for me…… jdog can you do a Pan Am build under $1k? It would be close, but most likely slightly over that. And I personally wouldn't do it unless InGod is truly back in business. Yuki's dial is horrible. His case though is pretty decent and workable and has a decent bakelite insert. The dial will always be the downfall of that build if you can't find the right one. I could reach out to Minh and see if you can do one. Good to see you around bud! Even a bit over $1k I'd definitely consider it… you remember DeLaForce's build? He was banned here awhile back, but that was one of the most stunning builds I've ever seen. I'm sure it cost him well over the $1k mark, but for something similar at a reasonable price point I'd be able to make a fundraising sale happen If I remember correctly, he had close to 2k maybe a bit more into it. If you want, ill start getting some pricing on parts and see where it nets out. Worse comes to worse, you can use the Yuki dial until something better can be had. Well you clearly know it's on my wish list so if you are going to look into one for him, you better do the same for me so you can continue to take all my paychecks! :drunksing: :drunksing: The parts manufactures are taking your paychecks, Im getting the nickels and dimes left behind Good point Now I feel cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wasserman 0 Posted June 20, 2015 Beautiful start on your vintage collection. Have you thought about a 6610 or 1016 Explorer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphillipe 0 Posted June 20, 2015 Beautiful start on your vintage collection. Have you thought about a 6610 or 1016 Explorer. I'll have to add one to the box at some point, but I haven't researched the model much to know where to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted June 20, 2015 Great way to re-start a collection, these all have their place on the wrist and You can use and enjoy them like forever:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daytona_Dreamer 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Sweet collection. I'm really diggin the 5512 and 5513 as well. These are really so sweet !! That said, how can you satisfy your rolex addiction without at least one nice Daytona [my addiction] ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
