Godfathar 1 Posted November 16, 2015 *All pictures on this thread are unedited and untouched to reflect the job done. Hello everyone, I bought an AP LBJ about 6 months ago, and of course announced it as soon as I have received it from josh.. and most of you who bought the LBJ know that the watch is impressive straight out of the box. That is true, but for me on a personal level, the devil is always hiding in the details, and although I have been wearing it, every time I look at it, which is almost all the time, few obvious details scream rep at me, for instance the white hand @12, the weird shade of blue on the other hands.. it kept making me annoyed when I look at the watch, the needle @12 should have been grey, why they went with white I have no idea.. But nevertheless, I have expressed my frustration on a thread here, and have seen many opinions on this regard, some told me live with it, and others perhaps were more understanding and told me if I don't feel comfortable, I should fix the problem, and that it is not a big issue, it could be fixed easily. This is where I got to meet Kenny. a lovely gentleman that always says things as it is, if he can't do a job he will say it even before you send the watch to him, and this what I liked about the guy, being straight forward from day one. Kenny looked at the watch and the idea and he agreed to take on the job. and since the watch will be at the hands of the all mighty Kenny, why not go the extra mile and super rep it as much as it is possible. I contacted Profsteve, and got me a lovely 2X AR crystal that he is famous for.. Then asked Kenny to also do the bezel screws recess job, which happened to be a breeze for him. I also asked him after opening the watch he should look at the pushers, we all know that the pushers @ 2 and 4 are not equally aligned, and it has been a talk for a while on the forums, I asked Kenny to take a look and see what he can do about it, after having a look, we agreed to leave them alone, as there is not much can be done, unless you shorten the pusher screw @4, which makes the pusher not on working state. I also asked him to re-brush the bezel as there was a little scratch on it. and last but not least, since it is with Kenny, I asked him to do his magic and make this baby glow like never before, so he did a terrific lume job on it.. Enough talk, on with the pics.. I walk in my office this morning, and something was waiting for me downstairs.. It's packed very well what a lovely crystal, or no crystal in many cases hahahaha Corrected grey needle, and corrected shade of blue on the blue parts.. Recessed bezel screws just like gen. few wristies for you.. a macro wristy shot and last but not least, I had to show off the lume job he did.. it actually lights up almost the whole dial I would like to thank Kenny for a wonderful job, when I heard this hobby needs patience, I now understand what it meant, this job has taken about two and half months, but if you want something to be perfect, you need to wait for it.. Thanks for the millionth times Kenny, I can't wait to get back my other projects that are with you, and many are lined up to come to you after that To sum up the mods on this LBJ: 1) Installation of Profsteve's 2XAR 2) Correct all needles and hands colors 3) Bezel screws recessed 4) Relume 5) Rebrush bezel to perfection 6) Align pusher (not possible unfortunately) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomtech 4 Posted November 16, 2015 This is awesome, congrats on this fine piece! Thanks for listing the mods, super helpful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godfathar 1 Posted November 16, 2015 Phantomtech, It was truly my pleasure, without this community, I wouldn't have found the artist who helped me mod this beauty and make it one step further to gen., Plenty of other projects are in the pipeline, but as you may have known this hobby needs alllllooottttt of patience.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nnilswerdna 5 Posted November 16, 2015 My favourite rep. Beautiful and congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks for sharing, it looks absolutely gorgeous, and yes KeNnY is a true master indeed! Enjoy it in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shokka9 2 Posted November 16, 2015 That looks a lot better, I'm very happy with KeNnY's work he's done for me and I see many many great jobs he has done on others. Wear it in good health Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted November 16, 2015 Why would AP put out a model named for Lyndon Baines Johnson? *<;o) That's some beautiful work there, and I don't really like AP's all that well. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godfathar 1 Posted November 16, 2015 Many thanks to all for your kind words Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strapviet 0 Posted November 16, 2015 Congrats! Wear it in good health. Very lovely watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigahertz15 0 Posted November 22, 2015 Congrats. Amazing work! Enjoy and wear in good health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everythingwithmod-eration 0 Posted December 5, 2015 Excellent mods! Thank you for the details in what was done. Gives me hope on getting some work done in the future. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 5, 2015 Nice work enjoy it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted December 5, 2015 Very nice and great mods. Now you have to keep it! BTW, Kenny is always the go to guy. I need to send him something already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 73 Posted December 5, 2015 Very nice. Would never buy it myself but I'm glad you're happy. That's the most important And i agree that Kenny is just great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5imon 0 Posted December 5, 2015 Godfathar Great Post, Great Pictures and really interesting to read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godfathar 1 Posted December 5, 2015 It is my pleasure really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ByranM 0 Posted December 10, 2015 Awesome Godfather, I really like your photos, I've been thinking of obtaining one of those in the future and I'm glad it's worked out well for you. It looks like the work you've had done on the watch has turned out excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trafik 0 Posted December 18, 2015 This looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petepish 0 Posted December 18, 2015 Congrats. Looks beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godfathar 1 Posted December 18, 2015 Thank you all for your kind words Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyking 0 Posted December 20, 2015 Man that is beautiful i want to meet Kenny WOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everythingwithmod-eration 0 Posted December 21, 2015 Love the work, the watch looks sensational! Love this community also. What a resource. Wear it well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barkinos98 0 Posted December 30, 2015 Hey man! I noticed the watch came in a Pasabahce box, a turkish brand. By any chance you or kenny might be from turkey? (or maybe from the middle east as well?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted December 30, 2015 Hey man!I noticed the watch came in a Pasabahce box, a turkish brand. By any chance you or kenny might be from turkey? (or maybe from the middle east as well?) He is in central/north EU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godfathar 1 Posted December 31, 2015 ^^ what he said is correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
