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Special Offer: JKF Vintage Rolex 1680, 5512/5513/5514/5517, 1665 Series
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Blueadrian
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Just landed 18 days after first email. Fantastic service from M! Thanks for the speedy QC, and shipping to Uk took only 9 days.
Will be a project to get it aged and looking how I'd like, but if anyone has any tips for tightening down the comically loose bezel I'd love to hear them.
I had a 5513 off Marv a few months ago amd love it for the price.
My bezel was vey loose too. I carefully pushed the bezel off. Underneath is a flat spring. I bent it and then pushed it all back on. So stiff it wouldn’t move after that so I took it off again and flattened it a bit. Really soft curve hardly anything in the end. Now I like it not too stiff not too loose. Some pressure to move it but not too much.
I am not in any way professional or experienced so may have been lucky - be careful is my advice.
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Anyone know how to contact M?
Looking for 1680,5513 or 6538.
Thanks
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Anyone know how to contact M?
Looking for 1680,5513 or 6538.
Thanks
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To whom it may concern : Marvellous is still active and very responsive. I asked him about a Great White and 5512 and got an answer in less than 24h. All models are available at discount prices but with NO bracelet which are unavailable from the factory. No bracelet means US$10 less.
I am ordering the Great White with 2836.
By the way, Kenny being retired, do you know a European modder ? I'd like relume, faded insert, drilled lugholes and maybe a bit of waterproofing. Don't really mind shaving CG or lugs.
I am ordering the Great White with 2836.
By the way, Kenny being retired, do you know a European modder ? I'd like relume, faded insert, drilled lugholes and maybe a bit of waterproofing. Don't really mind shaving CG or lugs.
I just found this interesting discussion and sent an email to [email protected]
I'm hoping I can still get some 1680 / 5512 here.
Any idea if it is still possible?
I'm hoping I can still get some 1680 / 5512 here.
Any idea if it is still possible?
Blueadrian
Renowned Member
Yeah, good chat with M and waiting for my 1680 and 5512 to arrive in next few days. Already in my country now
Yeah, good chat with M and waiting for my 1680 and 5512 to arrive in next few days. Already in my country now
sweet! Can i ask you which movement you took? Working on a order myself. But i dont know which movement i shouldtake..
sweet! Can i ask you which movement you took? Working on a order myself. But i dont know which movement i shouldtake..
Well my plan is to do heavy mods, including reshaping case, drill lugs, new dial, plexi, crown as well as medium aging of case, dial and hand. I plan to use low beat 2846 so ordered 2836 which would help with 1:1 movement replacement.
I think some experts can comment but based on what I read in different places 2836 is more reliable compared with 2813. So if you don’t plan any mods probably better to go with 2836?
nice one! Nope, Im not going to do any mods. Then it's 2836 to go, thanks!
They just arrived today - the twins
And a lot of work and reading in front of me (already read tons of forums about modding vintage RLX). Most parts already arrived (crowns, inserts, Yuki dial, bracelet, gaskets,... ) and some more on the way (2846 movement, 5512 Ruby dial, ...). It will be fun! Btw, also decided to get 1665 double red and 6538 from Marvelous too
They just arrived today - the twins
Btw, also decided to get 1665 double red and 6538 from Marvelous too
Wow! Looks soo good.
I need to find a nice bracelet before I order, i want the classic submariner clasp. You know any place to order a nice bracelet?
M dont have the one i want..
It seems that Marvelous can't get bracelets for 1680 / 5512 from JKF now. However I have also ordered 6538 and this will come with bracelet (2 options - w rivets or without).
Raffledials.com has some bracelets for 5512 / 1680 / 16610... Just also ordered some. They say 25 days to get them to EU now.
Raffledials.com has some bracelets for 5512 / 1680 / 16610... Just also ordered some. They say 25 days to get them to EU now.
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Blueadrian
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Blueadrian
Renowned Member
Both from Marv, Jubilee form Ken at Raffles (also have the Oyster).
Absolutely fab. PM if you want a private sale or look out in member sales tomorrow.
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Absolutely fab. PM if you want a private sale or look out in member sales tomorrow.
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