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New Donerix shoes for the 5970, plus other parts some good some bad!!

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So I splashed out on some new parts for my beloved 5970.

 

First up some new shoes from who else but Donerix. Black semi-gloss padded gator hide, in a ridiculous 21/18 size (thanks Patek). It's beautifully soft, comfortable and looks pure class.

 

I also switched out the Stern clasp (buckle) for a Calatrava cross deployant as per the gen, courtesy of WatchFinder.

 

Together they really complete this watch IMO:

 

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So that's the good. Onto the not so good. I bought a stunning gold Patek style rotor also from WatchFinder. It arrived and I was very pleased, best engraving I've ever seen. Whipped the case back off and fitted it, it looked the dogs danglies. Then I put the caseback back on and.... doh. It's too bloody thick and fouls the caseback. When I say fouls, I mean it's wedged tight against it and doesn't move at all!!

 

Shame coz it looks awesome....

 

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Which if anything makes it worse, coz it looks so good but can't have it :(

 

Let me know what you guys think!

 

DC

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Looks amazing Dave. Job well done. Shame about the rotor... That looks really gen like!

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