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Old 11 March 2019, 12:00 PM   #1861
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Very nice!

May I ask, if that is an OEM insert and what modifications you had to do?
No, this was an aftermarket insert and I had to grind it to fit... and ceramic only grinds with diamond.

Was a real hassle but I may be doing it again.

I'll do a how to, if I do it.
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Old 19 March 2019, 06:36 AM   #1862
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Do you guys know of anyone doing Tudor mods that you would strongly recommend?


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Old 21 March 2019, 12:38 AM   #1863
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Polar Coke.

16750 w/ 16710 coke bezel

Also has an aftermarket ar coated crystal since the original was fubared.
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Old 21 March 2019, 05:43 AM   #1864
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Oysterflex on BLNR


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How do you like the Oyster Flex rubber band compared to other Everest / etc brands out there?
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Old 21 March 2019, 05:49 AM   #1865
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Polar Coke.

16750 w/ 16710 coke bezel

Also has an aftermarket ar coated crystal since the original was fubared.


How did you manage to put a GMT bezel on that Explorer II?


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Old 24 March 2019, 10:59 AM   #1866
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:07 AM   #1867
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Did you get that glide lock on your sub?


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Old 27 March 2019, 12:09 AM   #1868
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Polar Coke.

16750 w/ 16710 coke bezel

Also has an aftermarket ar coated crystal since the original was fubared.
VERY cool!
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:17 AM   #1869
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Platinum crown on my OP34.

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Old 27 March 2019, 12:19 AM   #1870
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How did you manage to put a GMT bezel on that Explorer II?

It’s been done many times by other members here...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=430284



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Old 27 March 2019, 12:30 AM   #1871
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I figured if Rolex wouldn't build it...I would....as close as I can get to this rendering without spraying a matte coating over my dial...and that isn't happening anytime soon!


They came kind of close:

(taken from Hamilton Jeweler's instagram)
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:53 AM   #1872
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Platinum crown on my OP34.
I don't think this is a platinum crown.

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Old 27 March 2019, 12:56 AM   #1873
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Roulette DW on the 116655

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Old 27 March 2019, 12:58 AM   #1874
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I don't think this is a platinum crown.
It is. A single dot on a Twinlock crown is platinum.
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Old 27 March 2019, 01:02 AM   #1875
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I don't think this is a platinum crown.

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What makes you say that?


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Old 27 March 2019, 01:06 AM   #1876
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What makes you say that?


Thought the packaging usually has the stamping on them like 750 or 950

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Old 27 March 2019, 01:22 AM   #1877
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Thought the packaging usually has the stamping on them like 750 or 950

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Some do, some don't. Same with gold. I think that is just an inconsistency in the package print.

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Old 27 March 2019, 01:40 AM   #1878
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Some do, some don't. Same with gold. I think that is just an inconsistency in the package print.

Ah learned something new today. Appreciate it!

Why platinum crown? Just curious

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Old 27 March 2019, 01:58 AM   #1879
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Ah learned something new today. Appreciate it!

Why platinum crown? Just curious

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Just a fun personal touch
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Old 27 March 2019, 02:02 AM   #1880
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Just a fun personal touch
The best reason!

I wonder if the Milguass arrow hand would work.... it would compliment the orange on the dial nicely.

Now i gotta look into this model

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Old 27 March 2019, 02:02 AM   #1881
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Just a fun personal touch
It really makes you stand out from the crowd....
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Old 27 March 2019, 02:07 AM   #1882
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The best reason!

I wonder if the Milguass arrow hand would work.... it would compliment the orange on the dial nicely.

Now i gotta look into this model

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The hand is too long for sure, would look cool if it did fit though
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Old 27 March 2019, 02:07 AM   #1883
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It really makes you stand out from the crowd....
I like to be a little fancier than the rest
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Old 27 March 2019, 02:14 AM   #1884
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Glidelock no - gave up the hunt, did have maxi hands put on though.
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Old 27 March 2019, 04:10 AM   #1885
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I like to be a little fancier than the rest
You'll know a person is a real WIS if he/she walks up to you on the street to ask if the crown is platinum.
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Old 28 March 2019, 12:23 AM   #1886
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its the same case as the 16710.

bezel assembly from a 16710 fits right on.
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Old 28 March 2019, 01:24 AM   #1887
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Platinum crown on my OP34.
Classy mod indeed!
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Old 28 March 2019, 01:52 AM   #1888
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Polar Coke.

16750 w/ 16710 coke bezel

Also has an aftermarket ar coated crystal since the original was fubared.
It would be awesome if rolex makes them that way! I’m not sure about altering mine though!
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Old 28 March 2019, 05:20 AM   #1889
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Roulette DW on the 116655

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That is cool !
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Old 28 March 2019, 07:27 AM   #1890
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its the same case as the 16710.



bezel assembly from a 16710 fits right on.


OK thanks, I thought it was more of a complicated process. Can you actually do that DIY?


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