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30 June 2012, 05:48 AM
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Black is Beautiful - GMT Master II DLC
Ok, I did it. After spending some time here on the forum, i know many of you are against any modifications, which is fine with me. I do have some nice watches, and some I would not touch, like my all time favourite the 5513 meter first from 1968.
However, and i tried this with the help of the forum, to decide which of my watches should be blacked-out. Either mu SD or my GMT II - after back and forward I decided that the SD is closer to my heart (for many reasons) and I contacted a couple of companies. Pro Hunter did not even answer me, Project X Design, whose watches I like a lot, did first answer, offered a quite high prize for the service and then stopped the communication with me. Shame because I was really interested and even considering the prize. Then I contacted TitanBlack - and I was VERY impressed with their response time, the detailed information and feedback to my questions and worries. I felt they love watches and they took my worries serious. Vassili, the director of TitanBlack, was great to deal with, kept me updated all along the entire process - from sending the watch until it was back with me in Madrid. Most of the time I had an email from him in less then 24 hrs. I work in the service industry and I was truly impressed. Yesterday the watch arrived and I have to say, it looks better than I expected - I wanted a black-matte look and not the glossy black look which makes the watches look like plastic. I wanted to wear it on a NATO but it looks great on the steel strap as well - much better then i thought it would. I only for the watch yesterday (out of the box) and today - and I got asked so many questions about it that it was almost funny. Even my wife loves it and she was against it in the beginning. Do I have to say more LOL. I changed the strap now to a green NATO, but grey and black also look amazing. Process was done to my SS GMT Master II (2004) by TitanBlack in London - from sending to return of the watch it was 3 weeks. Here are some pictures (sorry blackberry quality / the black is absolutely even, no marks etc. it is just a bit the quality of the pictures) - let me know what you think. [IMG]        [/IMG]
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30 June 2012, 05:49 AM
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Nice.
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30 June 2012, 05:53 AM
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Very smart
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30 June 2012, 05:57 AM
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Never been a fan of coated watches but looks nice and as long as you like it, that's all that matters.
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30 June 2012, 05:57 AM
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I kinda like it
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30 June 2012, 05:58 AM
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Looks great!
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30 June 2012, 06:00 AM
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If you are happy, we are happy
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30 June 2012, 06:03 AM
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Looks great! Both the bracelet and natos. It's your watch and you are happy, so, good for you. If it were some historical piece if be a little sad to see this, but a GMT, of which there are countless? Why not?
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30 June 2012, 06:04 AM
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love it well done! looks very military
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30 June 2012, 06:06 AM
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May I know how much is the whole process?
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30 June 2012, 06:09 AM
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Love it on the NATOs, especially the OD one. Looks like the Pro Hunter ones. Not too crazy about the bracelet though.
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30 June 2012, 06:11 AM
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Sorry my friend... As John (azguy) stated if you are happy, we are happy... Please excuse me while I reflect...
 
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30 June 2012, 06:12 AM
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30 June 2012, 06:30 AM
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30 June 2012, 06:34 AM
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As long as you like it congrats, it's your watch!
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30 June 2012, 06:51 AM
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Very cool!
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30 June 2012, 07:04 AM
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30 June 2012, 07:07 AM
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Not my cup of tea, but I'm glad you're happy with it.
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30 June 2012, 07:26 AM
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That's a watch Rolex should offer.
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30 June 2012, 07:38 AM
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I like it!
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30 June 2012, 07:41 AM
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Like it on the red NATO
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30 June 2012, 07:43 AM
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I think it looks great, I bet a coke insert would make it pop a bit more.
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30 June 2012, 07:49 AM
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I like it too!!! And also agree it is your watch and should do whatever makes you happy
Would love more pics too
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30 June 2012, 08:23 AM
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Keep a Sharpie handy :-)
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30 June 2012, 08:39 AM
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Looks nice, I like it
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30 June 2012, 08:43 AM
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Okey dokey. Enjoy!
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30 June 2012, 08:54 AM
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Looks good, but I think I still prefer the original.
So long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters.
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30 June 2012, 09:00 AM
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That looks badass. I wish I had the rocks to do it, but only one in my collection and couldn't risk it. Congrats!
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30 June 2012, 09:00 AM
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It makes you an instant badass.... I feel tougher just looking at it....
Congrats...
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30 June 2012, 09:41 AM
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Congrats! I think it looks great with just the PVD SS bracelet
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