Baldrick 1 Posted April 11, 2012 You Sir, need to send that watch to me to photograph, because your photographic skills are not running parallel with your modding skills. if you want to make it look more beautiful (?) Designed by Nikerless Ripyercorsetov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) yes i know there are totally crap but like everything ... if you put ur mind to it can get better i just need to know a few tricks of the trade and the right equipment and ill be right there lol help plz oh yes i know i need a light box or tent and a better camera i think Edited April 11, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 11, 2012 Iv'e played around with the light so the carbon would show its marble pattern more clearly !! any question please feel free to ask !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted April 12, 2012 It almost looks like the Widmanstatten pattern of a meteorite, kinda like the ones that Rolex uses for dials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) here are some pics it spot on the money comparing to the gen i would say now 100% like oem !!! Edited April 12, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 12, 2012 Sorry ZL, even the gen looks like a piece of shit, I don't think even seeing it in the flesh would improve it, it's just an incronguous lump, this isn't one of the betteer derivatons of Gerald Genta's beautful design, but, I'm not wearing it B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) well u know what when i first saw it i was like ugly bugger of a watch .... but but when got it and it arrived in the post .. i liked it much more in the wild then the pics , i know it not to everyone's taste but the thread is about the carbon parts and how close they are to the gen if not on par to them !! Edited April 13, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Nice seeing it come together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted April 12, 2012 Looks nasty... *not keen on Hublots but keen to see the results* !! Hublots??? haha Reading fail!! In my defence I had been staring at my screen for about 10 hours... Looks much better now it's come together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddalondon 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Sh*t Z - I just nearly spat my coffee out - thats just outstanding!!! Congratulations bro - love this. The carbon parts look amazing. Wicked review and write up as always. Kudos to Imaknockov - really cool project - respect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Sh*t Z - I just nearly spat my coffee out - thats just outstanding!!! Congratulations bro - love this. The carbon parts look amazing. Wicked review and write up as always. Kudos to Imaknockov - really cool project - respect. cheers budda .. it was a long day lol but worth it now make your self another cup lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 12, 2012 thought id take a few more .now im not so rushed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted April 12, 2012 Those pics looks a lot better in fairness. Hope the cost and effort was worth the look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted April 12, 2012 Still it's ugly. Doesn't matter, how many hundreds of pics you'll post. Sorry, mate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted April 12, 2012 I'm assuming thats the effect that it's meant to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaiser 4 Posted April 12, 2012 Much better pics! Not really my cup of tea this model but the watch has improved spectacularly with this mod. Well worth the money in my opinion, enjoy it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) different strokes for different fokes ,,as they say yes the carbon parts are 100% to the oem parts as in look , mean that marble effect through the carbon parts thank you .. was worth the money to get the correct look so much better then the fake carbon look parts Edited April 12, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) just a quick update .. for anyone that is putting there GP on a gen strap it will not fit without the following mod you will need the following! dremel with a set of diamond drill files , better then using a drill bit as u have more control, as u need to make the hole more oval on one side* tools for the job 1.dremel 2.diamond drill fill 1mm 3.metal vice its a simple 3 min job on each end-links just take you time a file of small amount and to keep checking to see how it fits .. keep it tight as u dont want to over do it on hole as screw as it will spin and not hold tightly once the strap and end links fit together 1. remove strap and end-link 2 secure in metal vice 3 use dremel with diamond file drill 4 remove small amount each time and check to see how it progressing when mounting it back on strap job done the moddded end-link is on the right 5. mount back on strap .. and sit back and enjoy fruits of your labour !! Edited April 13, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted April 13, 2012 That's some watch mate - quite a head turner! Does that strap fit ok at the watch case? Looks like it sits a bit proud of the case, or is it just the angle of the pic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) thanks dell yes your totally right it does sit proud so does the gen but not as much on the rep and the end links not the right profile and the gen strap has metal insets so there is no room for play at all not even 0.1mm ........................................................................................ Edited April 13, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted April 13, 2012 Holy straps!!!1 Holy tools!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 13, 2012 im strapping now bat man!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hublot 0 Posted April 14, 2012 wow it came out looking really good! congratz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 14, 2012 thank you my friend... it was all worth while experiences and i enjoyed doing the mods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 14, 2012 I'm impressed with the level of quality of the carbon parts. not a fan of the 'look' of AP..... had this been a Hublot I would likely lose my marbles. (...wow, I feel dirty after saying that...) sick malade. so.... we are all dying to know.... how much approx do you have into the watch? (not that it matters, curiosity only!) enjoy it good sir! answer to your question good sir the watch as cost me in totaly $1540 dollars thats with out my time and effort in changing the fake carbon parts for the gen carbon parts and modding the end links for the gen grand prix strap $600 watch with shipping $600 gen strap with shipping and taxes $340 gen parts express shipping and taxes total $1540 with out my time on the change over parts and modding the end links !! there you go now you have a full break down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
