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2 June 2010, 10:15 AM
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My YM Mod part 1
First.....Welcome back TRF!!!
  Now......Just wanted to share with my friends my latest news!!! Although old now(because of TRF downtime and my slow and not so good photo taking),I've finally made the first mod to my YM!!! This is something I've been wanting(needing!  )to do for almost a year now...After alot of patience and searching,I finally found a GMTII TT easylink buckle to install!! It was purchased from another member here on TRF(thanks again Nathan! )...Although I like the original,for this watch IMO,it just didn't work for me......and boy oh boy what a difference!!!The comfort and feel are amazingly improved,not to mention the looks!! Although it is a thicker buckle,it just fits this model to a T. I did have to change the config of the links from 6 & 4 to 5 & 5 to center the buckle on the wrist,but wow.....I'm overjoyed!!! Overall an easy and totaly worth it,modification!!! + as you can guess for part 2 later,a new crystal caseback will be installed to complete the transition of my new best friend!!!! Thanks for looking folks
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2 June 2010, 10:51 AM
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That actually looks cool, Rob!
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2 June 2010, 11:02 AM
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It wasn't cheap,but well worth it!!!
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2 June 2010, 11:04 AM
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I have a feeling you just might have started a trend.
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2 June 2010, 11:06 AM
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I've done worse..  Now if only Rolex would take this route with the latest model YM. 
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2 June 2010, 11:36 AM
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Looks great Rob.
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2 June 2010, 11:40 AM
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2 June 2010, 12:13 PM
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Damn,that's awesome.
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2 June 2010, 12:17 PM
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I'm looking forward to the crystal caseback pictures.
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2 June 2010, 12:24 PM
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3 June 2010, 08:06 AM
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Looks great Rob!
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3 June 2010, 09:03 AM
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It's staying this way for good... 
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3 June 2010, 10:18 PM
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That looks great Rob - the clasp that watch truly deserves
Cheers
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3 June 2010, 10:56 PM
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4 June 2010, 05:05 AM
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looks great! That old clasp - although I respect it's heritage - is my biggest issue with the YM and the Explorers. I can see myself picking up an expy II white dial someday once they make that upgrade!
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4 June 2010, 08:39 AM
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4 June 2010, 09:53 AM
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Beautiful job Rob.
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4 June 2010, 10:03 AM
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Amazing! The clasp looks so beautiful in it! Great Job, Rob!
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4 June 2010, 10:48 AM
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4 June 2010, 12:05 PM
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Looks fantastic Robster
 Excellent mod my friend.....great idea and like you say well worth it....looking forward to seeing it in person one day
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4 June 2010, 12:08 PM
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5 June 2010, 08:48 AM
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Looks nice !!!
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6 June 2010, 05:00 AM
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6 June 2010, 08:38 PM
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I knew it would look great, thanks again Rob. I can't wait to see the caseback fitted.
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7 June 2010, 12:22 AM
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Excellent. I can't wait to see it with the new case back.
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7 June 2010, 11:29 AM
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Very nice mod, Rob! I think it really enhances an already lovely piece
Enjoy!
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The YM is a stunning piece in all combo's.....Just made a little better with this clasp!
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20 July 2010, 01:49 AM
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Perfect.
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