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SubKing · 2 October 2016, 08:01 AM

it's pretty rare to come across a practically NOS MK1 Kissing 40 jet black insert. But when you do find one, you have to buy it no matter what the cost! that's exactly what I did. Didn't even hesitate.

had the insert installed on my big crown and it looks awesome.

Also, today my phoenix nato strap order came in from the UK.. The official MOD nato straps.

I just had to strap this on the 18mm bond nato to complete the look.

Nothing like showing off a little spring bar action.

What do you guys think?

onthedial · 2 October 2016, 11:25 AM

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theflywrist · 2 October 2016, 11:27 AM

Nicely done, that looks incredible!!!

drefrank · 2 October 2016, 11:30 AM

Looks awesome on your wrist!

SubKing · 2 October 2016, 10:25 PM

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Nicely done, that looks incredible!!!

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Originally Posted by drefrank

Looks awesome on your wrist!

Thanks gents!

brettpaul · 2 October 2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SubKing

it's pretty rare to come across a practically NOS MK1 Kissing 40 jet black insert. But when you do find one, you have to buy it no matter what the cost! that's exactly what I did. Didn't even hesitate.

had the insert installed on my big crown and it looks awesome.

Also, today my phoenix nato strap order came in from the UK.. The official MOD nato straps.

I just had to strap this on the 18mm bond nato to complete the look.

Nothing like showing off a little spring bar action.

What do you guys think?

Man, that just looks AWESOME!!! Congrats!!

SubKing · 3 October 2016, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Man, that just looks AWESOME!!! Congrats!!

Thanks Brett! Oldie but goodie.

droptopman · 3 October 2016, 12:11 AM

Awesome!! That insert is in unbelievable condition. Beautiful watch.

datejust24 · 3 October 2016, 01:38 AM

Goooood god that 6538 is soo so beautiful ..huge congrats my friend

Michael M. · 3 October 2016, 02:03 AM

Looks fantastic! A NOS MK1 insert is a rare find indeed..

SubKing · 3 October 2016, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Awesome!! That insert is in unbelievable condition. Beautiful watch.

Thank you! it really sets the watch off. faded vs jet black, I do love a nice faded insert, but I think for this particular piece, I prefer the jet black for sure.

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Originally Posted by datejust24

Goooood god that 6538 is soo so beautiful ..huge congrats my friend

thank you so much for the kind words!

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Looks fantastic! A NOS MK1 insert is a rare find indeed..

thank you Michael! I know, I really lucked out with the insert. they pop up every once in a blue moon, but I always seemed to miss out on it. I finally put an end to that one

SubKing · 3 October 2016, 05:44 AM

one more shot for the road. This one might have to be my avatar picture!

49ers101hitters · 3 October 2016, 01:45 PM

Looks really nice! Wear it in good health

okthenor · 3 October 2016, 03:35 PM

They call me James........

Trurolexer · 4 October 2016, 04:33 AM

Superb

Frogman4me · 4 October 2016, 05:02 AM

I absolutely love it! Well done buddy.

datejust24 · 4 October 2016, 05:54 AM

I could (and probably will) look at that pic several times every day...might have to make it my background on my phone...and ipad...and anything else with a screen haha...i'm in love.

lhanddds · 4 October 2016, 05:56 AM

Well done

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brandrea · 4 October 2016, 06:02 AM

Brilliant!

SubKing · 4 October 2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 49ers101hitters

Looks really nice! Wear it in good health

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Originally Posted by okthenor

They call me James........

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Superb

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

I absolutely love it! Well done buddy.

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Originally Posted by datejust24

I could (and probably will) look at that pic several times every day...might have to make it my background on my phone...and ipad...and anything else with a screen haha...i'm in love.

dont forget to put a picture on the sun visor of your car! J/k

thank you for such a great compliment!

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Well done

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Brilliant!

Thank you all for such kind words.

Dries · 4 October 2016, 12:55 PM

Awesome

Great combo

tfjordan · 4 October 2016, 02:58 PM

Beauty. But please, dear Lord above, tell me you kept the original!

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SubKing · 4 October 2016, 10:59 PM

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Beauty. But please, dear Lord above, tell me you kept the original!

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Original what?

datejust24 · 4 October 2016, 11:22 PM

I think he's referring to the insert...which i'm sure you did...

SubKing · 4 October 2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by datejust24

I think he's referring to the insert...which i'm sure you did...

Oh of course, it's very valuable, would never toss it!. But either way both of these inserts are original and same period. Both mk1 kissing 40. Just one is faded and one isn't. I guess it all comes down to preference. Faded insert will give you the more vintage look and feel.

I doubt I will be installing the faded insert back, these old brass coined bezels are very thin and delicate. There is a nice pressure fit of the current insert, so as long as I own the watch, it's installed for good!

dbhak22 · 5 October 2016, 01:15 AM

WOW! Beautiful watch sir.

Can I ask a potentially dumb question? Why does the version that Bond (James Bond) is wearing not have minute marks on the insert (1-15)? Just a movie thing?

sea-dweller · 5 October 2016, 02:50 AM

Looks great!

SubKing · 5 October 2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhak22

WOW! Beautiful watch sir.

Can I ask a potentially dumb question? Why does the version that Bond (James Bond) is wearing not have minute marks on the insert (1-15)? Just a movie thing?

The insert on that particular watch is what came on this watch from the factory. After a service, Rolex will update the insert with a newer version.

That's why watches That still retain their original factory parts are so expensive and rare.

Back in the day parts were routinely changed durring normal service. No one ever thought these pieces would be worth what they are today. Especially in original factory spec.

Bond77 · 5 October 2016, 05:33 AM

I hate to be "that guy", but the Goldfinger/Thunderball strap was actually a 16mm. Also, his strap was just a straight-through, it didn't have the extra nato keeper flap.

Sorry! (don't hit me!)

PS: Still an awesome watch that I would gladly give my left n*t for.

Bond77 · 5 October 2016, 05:37 AM

Side note: after decades of seeing that pic and watching that movie...is that even Sean Connery's real wrist? It looks remarkably hair-less.

2 October 2016, 08:01 AM	#1
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	New Insert and New Shoes on the 6538 it's pretty rare to come across a practically NOS MK1 Kissing 40 jet black insert. But when you do find one, you have to buy it no matter what the cost! that's exactly what I did. Didn't even hesitate. had the insert installed on my big crown and it looks awesome. Also, today my phoenix nato strap order came in from the UK.. The official MOD nato straps. I just had to strap this on the 18mm bond nato to complete the look. Nothing like showing off a little spring bar action. What do you guys think?

3 October 2016, 12:11 AM	#8
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Awesome!! That insert is in unbelievable condition. Beautiful watch. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

3 October 2016, 01:45 PM	#13
49ers101hitters "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Hugh Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Sub, 2xDJ, Zenith Posts: 246	Looks really nice! Wear it in good health __________________

4 October 2016, 02:58 PM	#22
tfjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 341	Beauty. But please, dear Lord above, tell me you kept the original! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Rolex 16713 GMT Master II Omega Bond 2351.80 Omega Speedmaster 145.014 Tudor BB Blue

5 October 2016, 01:15 AM	#26
dbhak22 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 3,063	WOW! Beautiful watch sir. Can I ask a potentially dumb question? Why does the version that Bond (James Bond) is wearing not have minute marks on the insert (1-15)? Just a movie thing? __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

2 October 2016, 11:25 AM	#2
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@SubKing _________ Instagram: @onthedial

2 October 2016, 11:27 AM	#3
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	Nicely done, that looks incredible!!!

2 October 2016, 11:30 AM	#4
drefrank 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 921	Looks awesome on your wrist!

3 October 2016, 01:38 AM	#9
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Goooood god that 6538 is soo so beautiful ..huge congrats my friend

3 October 2016, 02:03 AM	#10
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks fantastic! A NOS MK1 insert is a rare find indeed..

3 October 2016, 05:44 AM	#12
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	one more shot for the road. This one might have to be my avatar picture!

3 October 2016, 03:35 PM	#14
okthenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 202	They call me James........

4 October 2016, 04:33 AM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Superb

4 October 2016, 05:02 AM	#16
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I absolutely love it! Well done buddy.

4 October 2016, 05:54 AM	#17
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	I could (and probably will) look at that pic several times every day...might have to make it my background on my phone...and ipad...and anything else with a screen haha...i'm in love.

4 October 2016, 05:56 AM	#18
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Well done Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2016, 06:02 AM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Brilliant!

4 October 2016, 12:55 PM	#21
Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	Awesome Great combo

4 October 2016, 11:22 PM	#24
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	I think he's referring to the insert...which i'm sure you did...

5 October 2016, 02:50 AM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

5 October 2016, 05:33 AM	#29
Bond77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	I hate to be "that guy", but the Goldfinger/Thunderball strap was actually a 16mm. Also, his strap was just a straight-through, it didn't have the extra nato keeper flap. Sorry! (don't hit me!) PS: Still an awesome watch that I would gladly give my left n*t for.

5 October 2016, 05:37 AM	#30
Bond77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	Side note: after decades of seeing that pic and watching that movie...is that even Sean Connery's real wrist? It looks remarkably hair-less.

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