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You can use a kitchen blowtorch to heat the bezel (remove it from the watch and take the insert out first!) - it’ll turn it a nice brassy colour. Then...

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Well you really are too kind. Again, thanks for posting the pics - they’ve inspired me and I’m sure plenty of others here too....

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That wasn’t one of the threads I was thinking of, but thanks for posting it as it details yet another technique I can use to ruin my Subs! ...

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It depends - on the one hand, it might make you concentrate harder, but you have to weigh that against how much it would make your eyes water....

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To add a slightly less acerbic reply, for balance…

I‘ve read that the best method to add chamfers to a case involves a “lapping machine”....

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The only information in addition to the link I shared was that I discussed the design of the strap with Tango via PM - giving her the required shape and...

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You’re definitely mixing me up with someone else.

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Bravo! A super little collection. I'd be proud to have completed a build to this level. The look and feel is spot on. I love them all, but the Sub and...

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No probs, and I've replied to your PM with the details. The strap was made for me by Tango over on RWG.bz. See this thread for her work (link goes to...

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I tend to recommend JTime (jtime.io) to new buyers, but the price will be the same and the service is similar whoever you choose. You could also try Sead...

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lol. Subtle flex....

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Yeah Darkstar74 - as KJ2020 suggested, it seems completely pointless trying to salvage that old rep. You'd be much better off just buying a new rep -...

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Hi Morofra. Slay is a highly respected watch builder and member here on RWI. The dial is from MQ (with a gen coronet). Here is the build description that...

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I hadn't actually done a count to check the numbers of Rolex/Other I have, so out of curiosity I just whizzed through my spreadsheet and checked the numbers...

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Oh. I'll miss PandaWatch. Can't wait to meet another one of his housemates!

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PN by Slay. Bund by Tango.






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I’d be willing to bet that you go everywhere with Jeff....

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He misses it because he's put it away. Maybe he forgot where he put it. Or he put it somewhere really far away.

Once he's posted the pics,...