KBH 7 Posted November 3, 2010 Here's a bunch of pix, in no particular order, of a couple of watches I've been playing with. The Great White is from Josh and came with 2836-2 which I replaced with a donor 2846 lo-beat that has been serviced by Speedy. The DRSD is made of assorted parts. It started as a older model Taiwan case with 21j. I've replaced the 21j with an Eta (maybe clone, can't remember). and it's got a gen older style insert and pearl. Notice the correct square 4 on the insert. Both crystals have been replaced with correct Clark's. GW a T-39 and DRSD with a T-19. One both I've tried to slightly brown the indices and hands to get rid of the rep yellow color. I'm currently waiting on the correct DRSD bracelet which is on the way from Mary. By the way, the DRSD is one of the more rare models without the HE valve. One of roughly 200 made. From Wikipedia: During the 1960s, the needs of professional marine divers working at great depths led to the development of the first 'ultra water resistant' tool watches designed for conducting safe diving operations at 300 m+ (1,000 ft+) depths. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000 (2000 ft = 610 m) that became available in 1967 was developed from the Submariner for the Comex S.A. industrial deep-sea diving company by increasing crystal thickness and was produced in several variations. It had a depth rating of 610 metres (2,000 ft) and its Rolex reference reference number was 1665. The Sea-Dweller's integrated helium escape valve Most Sea-Dweller watches incorporate a helium escape valve for saturation diving. Early Sea-Dwellers did not always have the helium escape valve. The model is also distinguished by the absence of the date magnifier ("cyclops") present on most other Rolex models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 3, 2010 Nice I love the domed plexis on old rolexes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PGL 0 Posted November 3, 2010 Nice I love the domed plexis on old rolexes! I do too... Those look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnipz 0 Posted November 3, 2010 Howd you fade the bezel so nicely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted November 3, 2010 Howd you fade the bezel so nicely? A quick dip in pool chlorine. The key is to keep a close eye one it and take it out before it's as faded as you want. And have some water ready to rinse it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnipz 0 Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) Nice, how long was that one in for? Just so I have some idea > Edited November 3, 2010 by turnipz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted November 3, 2010 Top notch work KB, I love the work that has gone into these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted November 3, 2010 Great watches... and fabulous photos ( I'm envious ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted November 3, 2010 Nice, how long was that one in for? Just so I have some idea > To be honest I don't remember for sure. I did than one close to a year ago. I don't believe for more than a minute or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 4, 2010 real nice... I think maybe I need a vintage Rollie in my collection.... DAMMIT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alistairw 0 Posted November 4, 2010 Beautiful work KBH, great pics as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
