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AJC · 15 February 2006, 09:49 PM

Hey Guys,

I've been trying to stop myself from buying another Rolex and I thought this might be therapy.

The Seiko SKX007K with some Bill Yao bits,

The quality of the parts is very good and both my watchmaker and myself were impressed with the fit and finish.

I ordered the sapphire crystal as I was sick of the hardlex crystal scratching and decided whilst there to give it a different look with a MOD dial and hands.

Aaron

RobDad · 15 February 2006, 10:23 PM

Nice - so which Rolex are you getting next

padi56 · 15 February 2006, 11:06 PM

Bill Yao does some great dials and hands for Seiko and several Rolex dials all his work I have see has been very high quality.

Rockrolex · 15 February 2006, 11:11 PM

Got a nice rugged look to it, Aaron.

15 February 2006, 11:27 PM

Nice Aaron, it looks really sharp! How is the Yao lume compared to the OEM lume?

I just got an email from Bill Yao where he said he's considering doing an Panerai hommage dial for the Seikos. I think that would look awesome too.

BTW, Bill seems like a decent guy too!

dman · 16 February 2006, 12:41 AM

Very cool Aaron. I like it alot.

padi56 · 16 February 2006, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Nice Aaron, it looks really sharp! How is the Yao lume compared to the OEM lume?

I just got an email from Bill Yao where he said he's considering doing an Panerai hommage dial for the Seikos. I think that would look awesome too.

BTW, Bill seems like a decent guy too!

A Bill Yao mod dial

Rockrolex · 16 February 2006, 01:17 AM

Impressive, Padi.

16 February 2006, 01:43 AM

Thanks Padi. Looks pretty bright! Certainly moreso than a Rolex.

This is great food for thought. I would love to Yao-ize my Monster. Hell just getting a sapphire crystal on it would be a quantum leap forward. I love the sword hands, but I want both the hour and minute hands to be true sword hands, which means I would have to buy two sets of hands from Bill.

JJ Irani · 16 February 2006, 03:27 AM

Nice, solid looking watch, Aaron....congrats!!

No problem reading the dial and time with that one, uh?

AJC · 16 February 2006, 06:15 AM

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the comments.I am very happy with the outcome and the watch just looks so simple and understated.

It actually has a Tritrium lume marker symbol on the dial but I think I read somewhere that the lume used was Super Luminova.Needles to say but Padi's picture shows the result.

If you considered doing a modification as such I would recommend it as the results are brilliant.

Aaron.

BTW. What Rolex to buy next

I haven't decided what model I like the best and having owned most models (GMT II,Seadweller and 2 Subs) last year it is still a tough decision..............But it sure is fun trying to figure it out.

16 February 2006, 07:28 AM

Aaron, I am totally digging that look. I think if he doesnt go with a Panerai hommage dial, the one you chose is the one I would want. With the hands you chose as well. But I think I would want an aluminum chapter ring to eliminate the minutes on the dial (since theyre on the bezel).

mailman · 16 February 2006, 09:18 AM

Beautiful watch Aaron

Great chioces you made.

Padi, great pic

ralphieralph · 16 February 2006, 10:03 AM

Great looking watch Aaron congrat's...

Awsome pic Padi

AJC · 16 February 2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Aaron, I am totally digging that look. I think if he doesnt go with a Panerai hommage dial, the one you chose is the one I would want. With the hands you chose as well. But I think I would want an aluminum chapter ring to eliminate the minutes on the dial (since theyre on the bezel).

I nearly went that way with the second markers on a MOD dial and aluminium chapter ring but decided enough was enough.

It almost makes feel like buying another Seiko and doing some other things but you know the drill.

Aaron

C.J. · 16 February 2006, 05:39 PM

Very nice, Aaron

Thanks for the pic's. Very cool looking watch, I'd like to do something like that to my Seiko

15 February 2006, 09:49 PM	#1
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	A couple of changes Hey Guys, I've been trying to stop myself from buying another Rolex and I thought this might be therapy. The Seiko SKX007K with some Bill Yao bits, The quality of the parts is very good and both my watchmaker and myself were impressed with the fit and finish. I ordered the sapphire crystal as I was sick of the hardlex crystal scratching and decided whilst there to give it a different look with a MOD dial and hands. Aaron

15 February 2006, 11:06 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,980	Bill Yao does some great dials and hands for Seiko and several Rolex dials all his work I have see has been very high quality. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 February 2006, 11:11 PM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,919	Got a nice rugged look to it, Aaron. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 February 2006, 11:27 PM	#5
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Nice Aaron, it looks really sharp! How is the Yao lume compared to the OEM lume? I just got an email from Bill Yao where he said he's considering doing an Panerai hommage dial for the Seikos. I think that would look awesome too. BTW, Bill seems like a decent guy too! Last edited by Atomic; 16 February 2006 at 12:27 AM..

16 February 2006, 12:41 AM	#6
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Very cool Aaron. I like it alot. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

15 February 2006, 10:23 PM	#2
RobDad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Rob Dadd Location: London Posts: 134	Nice - so which Rolex are you getting next

16 February 2006, 01:17 AM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,919	Impressive, Padi. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 February 2006, 01:43 AM	#9
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Padi. Looks pretty bright! Certainly moreso than a Rolex. This is great food for thought. I would love to Yao-ize my Monster. Hell just getting a sapphire crystal on it would be a quantum leap forward. I love the sword hands, but I want both the hour and minute hands to be true sword hands, which means I would have to buy two sets of hands from Bill.

16 February 2006, 03:27 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice, solid looking watch, Aaron....congrats!! No problem reading the dial and time with that one, uh? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 February 2006, 06:15 AM	#11
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Guys, Thanks for the comments.I am very happy with the outcome and the watch just looks so simple and understated. It actually has a Tritrium lume marker symbol on the dial but I think I read somewhere that the lume used was Super Luminova.Needles to say but Padi's picture shows the result. If you considered doing a modification as such I would recommend it as the results are brilliant. Aaron. BTW. What Rolex to buy next I haven't decided what model I like the best and having owned most models (GMT II,Seadweller and 2 Subs) last year it is still a tough decision..............But it sure is fun trying to figure it out.

16 February 2006, 07:28 AM	#12
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Aaron, I am totally digging that look. I think if he doesnt go with a Panerai hommage dial, the one you chose is the one I would want. With the hands you chose as well. But I think I would want an aluminum chapter ring to eliminate the minutes on the dial (since theyre on the bezel).

16 February 2006, 09:18 AM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,496	Beautiful watch Aaron Great chioces you made. Padi, great pic __________________ JJ

16 February 2006, 10:03 AM	#14
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Great looking watch Aaron congrat's... Awsome pic Padi

16 February 2006, 05:39 PM	#16
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Very nice, Aaron Thanks for the pic's. Very cool looking watch, I'd like to do something like that to my Seiko __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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