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Thread cleaned, can you guys take this elsewhere please? AFIK these are not the batch on eBay, they are new movements. If anyone can prove otherwise let us know. Until then, enough please from both sides.
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Gauging interest for a APROO caseset
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Well, back to normal programming.....
The case sample will be ready in a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, we want to announce something else that we have been working on that we have kept secret for some time. This we feel is potentially a game changer and won't be surprised if rep guys start repping us! Which explains the silence.... anyways to those who follow this thread, do not worry, we can also supply these to you guys, just contact me via PM..... no point in killing everyone.
We basically took a gen strap, tore it up, replicated the brass insert (including the ever complicated chamfer on the sides to match the case). We then went about locating a suitable patterned leather base and replicated the horn part 1:1. Thus creating the following strap that is not only close in shape and finish to a gen strap, but more durable as it's made of calf leather. Samples should be with us in a couple of days, and we will start doing a test fitting then. Naturally we went with a non uniform horn shape just like gen.... There are still some parts that need to be improved like the choice of pattern for the long strap. Enjoy.
Picture showing both straps together:
Picture showing the strap at an angle:
The all important money shot of the replicated horns:
More colours coming soon....
The case sample will be ready in a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, we want to announce something else that we have been working on that we have kept secret for some time. This we feel is potentially a game changer and won't be surprised if rep guys start repping us! Which explains the silence.... anyways to those who follow this thread, do not worry, we can also supply these to you guys, just contact me via PM..... no point in killing everyone.
We basically took a gen strap, tore it up, replicated the brass insert (including the ever complicated chamfer on the sides to match the case). We then went about locating a suitable patterned leather base and replicated the horn part 1:1. Thus creating the following strap that is not only close in shape and finish to a gen strap, but more durable as it's made of calf leather. Samples should be with us in a couple of days, and we will start doing a test fitting then. Naturally we went with a non uniform horn shape just like gen.... There are still some parts that need to be improved like the choice of pattern for the long strap. Enjoy.
Picture showing both straps together:
Picture showing the strap at an angle:
The all important money shot of the replicated horns:
More colours coming soon....
rolexwatchfan
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And I just bought an oem strap... :facepalm:
BUB, two thumbs up to you.
*Sent from my fingers using my head*
BUB, two thumbs up to you.
*Sent from my fingers using my head*
I know I didn't just type that dribble in waste....... :calm:
Here it is again:
We basically took a gen strap, tore it up, replicated the brass insert (including the ever complicated chamfer on the sides to match the case). We then went about locating a suitable patterned leather base and replicated the horn part 1:1.
Here it is again:
We basically took a gen strap, tore it up, replicated the brass insert (including the ever complicated chamfer on the sides to match the case). We then went about locating a suitable patterned leather base and replicated the horn part 1:1.
No apology necessary, if it was a spanish forum, I would have problems too. BTW, if you scrolled back a couple of pages you would be able to see the inserts in brass that we did before we put the straps on them.
This is the state of things right now:
1) Strap sample done- Thickness at the edge needs to be reduced a little for a better fit.
2) 4 strap attachment lugs- Curvature needs to be improved to match case
3) Gaskets- Both bezel and caseback gaskets are done
4) Glass- Done
5) Silicone washer for glass- Done
6) Bezel- Done
7) Case/ caseback/ pusher/ crown- Pending sample.
1) Strap sample done- Thickness at the edge needs to be reduced a little for a better fit.
2) 4 strap attachment lugs- Curvature needs to be improved to match case
3) Gaskets- Both bezel and caseback gaskets are done
4) Glass- Done
5) Silicone washer for glass- Done
6) Bezel- Done
7) Case/ caseback/ pusher/ crown- Pending sample.
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