What else to talk about besides my watches. LOL.

[occb2]

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[PlanetZoom]

Beautiful watches.

Building your own real Rolexes. There is no doubt about it: you are da man!

 

[PlanetZoom]

On of my favorite Jim Carey line in Ace Venture is when he saids
Ace Ventura: Of course. How selfish of me. Let's do all the things that YOU wanna do.

Reminds of the line, "But enough about me. What do YOU think of me?" LOL

 

[Sub007]

Hey R. Great to see you hanging out here! Guess it won´t be long before we will see eachother again on RWI. Jackj1980 was so kind to refer me to this forum. Seeing quite a lot of familiar faces

Any new projects upcoming? I still vividly remember my first SD 16600 I bought from you for which you went great lengths to get it to me. You were then contemplating of doing a watch - rolex school...and look now. You´ve built your own Rolex not once but couple of times. Respect brother!!!

 

[BackwoodsJon]

wow man, those are some really nice pieces. The knowledge that some of you guys have is amazing. I have been completely focused against 5 digits lately trying to learn as much as I can. Thank you for sharing.

 

[PlanetZoom]

That was a really interesting read. @occb2, you are a class act, and I hope you make it to Rolex school to fulfill your dream.

I only found this rep community about a year ago and its cool to learn about some of the history. I've actually been into reps for a long time. I still have some that I bought in the 90s. I'll have to post some pics.

 

[PlanetZoom]

When I was a rookie cop in NYC. I went to canal street. Not abusing my authority or anything.....LOL but I would ask if they had fake rolexes. Now back in 92, 93 they had cheap ass fakes. I got one. I still have it. I post pics all the time. I got married in that watch. I got married at 27 and brought my first real rolex when I was 30. My wife got her first one too at 30. But anyway. Post the pics. The one I have is a 21 J and it still starts with a shake. The thing is the stainless is really cheap and bronze is coming out of it. But cool watch. Got if for $20 bucks in the early 90's and it still works!.

I'll let you know when I post. I've love to hear what you think. On my way out now, but I'll do it later today if I still have good light when I get back.

 

[BackwoodsJon]

wow man, those are some really nice pieces. The knowledge that some of you guys have is amazing. I have been completely focused against 5 digits lately trying to learn as much as I can. Thank you for sharing.

Can I ask you why you want to stay away fro the 5 digit watches? You have some amazing watches there in the GMT and sub line. Both two tone and stainless. Man I am dying for a real case to complete my 16610LV. Every part rolex but phong midcase. The 5 dig sub is still my favorite. My LV is my everyday go too. If I have to run out real quick I will yank the 16610LV. I have been wearing the 116610LV because of trying to bond with it. Its happening. But don't count out a nice 16610!

My buddy made a 16610LV with the noob 116610LN dial and hands. Looks cool. Looks like a LV 16610 until the lights are out. Then its blue and not green lum. LOL. Cool food for thought.

Sorry man, I misspoke. I have been focused towards 5 digits. Not away from them. I agree with you. My LV is by far my favorite watch at the moment and I have been focusing most of my energies towards modding 5 digits. I think the cases are works of art and have been working to achieve that level of beauty. 5 digit subs have become my new favorite.

My LV

I love these lines.

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[PlanetZoom]

Post the pics.

Done. https://www.horologyboard.com/threads/1990s-rolex-watches-my-first-foray-into-the-world-of-reps-pics-at-end.324/

 

[thehipp04]

@occb2 So aweomse man, what a cool read. I really enjoy hearing everyone's back story on how they got into this hobby. Would love to build my own piece one day! Would be a dream.