FUBAR Rolex Journey

[ncstate1201]

You gonna keep it rough, polish, or try to swap some pieces?

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[R@cerx]

Finally took the time to read through the entire thread. Interesting project T, post some wrist shots.

[toxicavenger]

Guys I have been MIA for a while trying to get some things in order with ToxicNatos. So sorry for not updating you all on ODB. But I want to eventually make ToxicNATOs a full time gig, so that means I need to start incorporating more time into it. And making that time productive.

The Airking is running +1 over 24 hours. It has a new aftermarket crystal and aftermarket hands on it. I have all Rolex OEM parts in the movement, I have around 2400 total in to it including what I have paid my watchmaker.

Check it out:







Two Turds!

[mellonb1]

Congrats T on both watch and business. Happy for you buddy . Don't be a stranger.

[toxicavenger]

Congrats T on both watch and business. Happy for you buddy . Don't be a stranger.

I won't bro. Just my time is so damn scattered right now.

[JDC222]

There you are! Glad to hear that all is going well bro!

[Henryj]

The case stuff isn't all that noticeable. With a clean crystal, the bezel almost looks like an intentional style statement rather than a fugitive from a cockup.

[hoppyjr]

I'm glad you got it running, but it still hurts to look at it.

[hoppyjr]

I'm glad you got it running, but it still hurts to look at it.

[dnslater]

I wonder how it would look bead blasted. The brushed and polished surfaces really accent the bad spots.

[Ryeguy]

Terry, are you using the curved spring bars to fit 20mm straps into the 19mm lugs?

I think I may try the same thing on my 62MAS reissue. I love it on your navy blue shiz, but there is a little wrinkle with the thicker 20mm material and the 19mm lugs. Guessing a slight curve in the bars would fix it.

[Aaron Shapiro]

Terry, are you using the curved spring bars to fit 20mm straps into the 19mm lugs?

I think I may try the same thing on my 62MAS reissue. I love it on your navy blue shiz, but there is a little wrinkle with the thicker 20mm material and the 19mm lugs. Guessing a slight curve in the bars would fix it.

Now that's a good idea.


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[toxicavenger]

The case stuff isn't all that noticeable. With a clean crystal, the bezel almost looks like an intentional style statement rather than a fugitive from a cockup.

Agreed

I wonder how it would look bead blasted. The brushed and polished surfaces really accent the bad spots.

I don't know, I like it how it is honestly.

I'm glad you got it running, but it still hurts to look at it.

Terry, are you using the curved spring bars to fit 20mm straps into the 19mm lugs?

I think I may try the same thing on my 62MAS reissue. I love it on your navy blue shiz, but there is a little wrinkle with the thicker 20mm material and the 19mm lugs. Guessing a slight curve in the bars would fix it.

Yes. And the Rolex spring bar tips are at .9mm, the curved spring bars are .8mm. So not much difference. I would not do this on the 62MAS. I think it has 1.2mm drilled lugs. So your best option is to get a thinner middle section on the spring bar. If you measure I can see what would work on it correctly.

[toxicavenger]

There you are! Glad to hear that all is going well bro!

Thanks Dave, things have been crazy to say the least.

[i29alpha]

Terry that thing is sick. I hope you keep it around for a long time!