RolexAddict 1 Posted February 21, 2010 Hello Folks ! I was tired from boards and needed to stay away for a while. Also I am really busy with lot of other hobbies and work So I have seen lights, I am coming arround and give some news Now, having a little more time I will try to finish what I scheduled like ETA 2836-1, 2, 2834 etc. disassembling/servicing and A7750 update as I fall into a Daytonamania -vintage, I precise- All my modern Rolex are sold expect an Explorer and a Sub LV (Beginmariner with a 2836 replacement inside). They will be for sale one of these days as in fact, I don't like Rolex modern watches -they are to big, to shinny and have a vulgar side- imho, no offence to any member here, its just me. GMT 1675 research and mod is just in standby, right now, as in fact its very complicated to get something accuracy for cheap prices All GMT vintage from dealers are vrong. Vrong case markings (most of the time they use the Sub 5513 case and bezel) vrong dial, vrong plexi etc. I modded and have sold a few in Paris, scamming posers. Right now I have 4 pieces which are -approximatively correct-. still need to work on. Sources to get accurate parts exist, but its expensive. On another side I can get here a gen 16750, early production, for 2500 euros in perfect condition, full set -box and papers. Same for Sub 5513 in perfect conditions with plexi dome etc. for 3000 euros. So why to invest money and time in gen parts to finally... stay with a rep But, I noticed that the only very accurate Rolex vintage reps you can get for reasonable price are the cosmographs. Pre-Daytonas and Daytona 6263...series. The look is unique and gens are at unaffordable prices. I think about Spinmaster DW's and now the new source : DIY parts. Even these sold by Josh and Andrew, vrong case, but good movements with full chrono fonction and accurate bracelets. Some of these have very EXCELLENT dials I will lauch asap -hope tonight or tomorrow- a DIY parts review, this is not yet complete. Then the ETA movements, need still more pics, but I need more time, and also A7750 updates and more about Daytonas vintage :morebeer: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted February 21, 2010 Great to see you around again mate, we missed you. Awaiting with intrest the arival of that DW case set. I thought you had retired? Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted February 21, 2010 Dude, what the fuck, you can't just leave like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted February 21, 2010 yes good to see you again. 'rolex to big (and shiney)'- i doubt greg would agree with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted February 21, 2010 Great to see you around again mate, we missed you.Awaiting with intrest the arival of that DW case set. I thought you had retired? Col. Yes, but I write for a magazine and I have training right now on a Lear35 for a private operator, also guns shooting and looking girls... so busy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted February 21, 2010 Lear35? Ooooo! Pocket rocket! Make a change from heavies. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted February 21, 2010 Nice to see you around, RA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted February 21, 2010 Welcome back! Sounds like you have some interesting plans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massimo 53 Posted February 21, 2010 Good to see you back, looking forward to hearing more about the upcoming RA projects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted February 21, 2010 The french Maestro is back....sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted February 21, 2010 Lear35? Ooooo! Pocket rocket! Make a change from heavies. Col. yes, you are sitting on a welding torch... climb rate until 8000ft/m, cruise at 50000ft... different from Boeing tractors, also no pipi room and only 3 feet high in the cabin will start the job in june, before I need vacations, see, sun and good Asian food Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted February 21, 2010 Good to see you posting again, RA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted February 21, 2010 Good to see you again...we need more tech content mate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted February 22, 2010 Good to see you again...we need more tech content mate...:( +1 *cough* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
