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TheVTCGuy · 15 March 2009, 05:52 AM

You've heard of the movies "Snakes on a train"... or was it on a plane... ? maybe a bus.. or, is that's where the rain fell mainly... anyway, I had an "interesting" experience on a train yesterday; Rolex related of course.

I'm sitting in my seat, wearing my headphones, working, sleeping, listening to an audio book, all at the same time, when a "gentleman" taps me and points to my Daytona and asks: "Is that an Oyser?" Now, to be fair, although dressed a bit ... shall I say.. "unusual" he was very nice and courteous.

"Why .. Yes it is" I reply, "I belive all the Rolex's are reffered to as Oysters, since their case is water proof and sealed- "

"No no" He cuts in, "I mean the band, that's an Oyster band right?"

I stated that yes it was and was about to say there is another option called a Jubilee when his smile grows from ear to ear, and he thrusts both hands forward, showing me a ring on each one.

"How do you like these?" He asks, "I got the bands from the internet, and made one out of an Oyster, and one out of a Jubilee.." He was obviously very proud of what he wanted to show me.

What he had, one on one finger of each hand, was a ring... a ring on one hand made out of an Oyster Bracelett, .. the other made out of a Jubilee bracelett. Now, I didn't look closely so can't be positive, but they sure looked authentic. He had somehow, (I'm not a metal worker), removed a bunch of links, welded, or soldered, or whatever, so that the bands were extremely small, only two or three links each, and made rings out of them. I can't over-emphasize the smile on his face and how proud he was to show off these creations.

"Uh.. nice..." Was about all I could respond. His smile never wavered, and he walked away.

Every once in a while, I feel like I accidentally walked into an episode of the Twilight Zone....

Rowlf · 15 March 2009, 05:55 AM

I guess everybody's got a hobby! Neat story.

Cheers,

Ben

meloncap78 · 15 March 2009, 06:00 AM

Awesome story! Without interesting people the world would not be what it is today.

The GMT Master · 15 March 2009, 06:22 AM

I have heard about these before actually. I'll stick to keeping the bracelets firmly attached to my watch on my wrist, though

Spark · 15 March 2009, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meloncap78

Awesome story! Without interesting people the world would not be what it is today.

What totally up sh*t creek without a paddle?

Great story

AJF · 15 March 2009, 07:49 AM

Paul,

The "men in white coats" weren't following him down the corridor at the time were they?

I think you should stick to The Piano Bar up at Rancho Santa Fe. It is a bit safer in their!

AJF

train-time · 15 March 2009, 08:08 AM

You didn't see Rod Serling standing at the other end of the train car, did you?

Lion · 15 March 2009, 09:00 AM

What never ceases to amaze me are people and what they can do given the opportunity!!!

TimeToGo · 15 March 2009, 09:16 AM

Just curious...did you notice him wearing a watch?!

Paul B · 15 March 2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Just curious...did you notice him wearing a watch?!

Couldn't wear the watches anymore, made the bracelets into rings.

Paul

unclesallie · 15 March 2009, 09:57 AM

Strange. Very strange. I wonder if the Mother Ship is still waiting for him?

argee1977 · 15 March 2009, 09:59 AM

What was Jocke doing in San Diego

gregdolley · 15 March 2009, 01:43 PM

It could have been custom made by a jeweler too. I was at a jeweler one time just to get a ring resized and the customer service guy noticed my DJ. He then showed me his wrist which had a Yacht Master. At this point he tries to sell me on getting a matching bracelet which his jeweler would custom make. I didn't go for it, but it goes to show that if a jeweler is _good_ at what he does, they can pretty much fabricate anything you want. Even if that means turning some Rolex links into a ring.

FlyingMoose · 15 March 2009, 04:44 PM

I think that the links without screws can be pulled apart and pressed back together, so it wouldn't be so hard to make something else out of them. Wouldn't need to solder, just need the right tool to work with the links (some kind of jeweler's press or something).

15 March 2009, 05:52 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Now I've seen everything.... You've heard of the movies "Snakes on a train"... or was it on a plane... ? maybe a bus.. or, is that's where the rain fell mainly... anyway, I had an "interesting" experience on a train yesterday; Rolex related of course. I'm sitting in my seat, wearing my headphones, working, sleeping, listening to an audio book, all at the same time, when a "gentleman" taps me and points to my Daytona and asks: "Is that an Oyser?" Now, to be fair, although dressed a bit ... shall I say.. "unusual" he was very nice and courteous. "Why .. Yes it is" I reply, "I belive all the Rolex's are reffered to as Oysters, since their case is water proof and sealed- " "No no" He cuts in, "I mean the band, that's an Oyster band right?" I stated that yes it was and was about to say there is another option called a Jubilee when his smile grows from ear to ear, and he thrusts both hands forward, showing me a ring on each one. "How do you like these?" He asks, "I got the bands from the internet, and made one out of an Oyster, and one out of a Jubilee.." He was obviously very proud of what he wanted to show me. What he had, one on one finger of each hand, was a ring... a ring on one hand made out of an Oyster Bracelett, .. the other made out of a Jubilee bracelett. Now, I didn't look closely so can't be positive, but they sure looked authentic. He had somehow, (I'm not a metal worker), removed a bunch of links, welded, or soldered, or whatever, so that the bands were extremely small, only two or three links each, and made rings out of them. I can't over-emphasize the smile on his face and how proud he was to show off these creations. "Uh.. nice..." Was about all I could respond. His smile never wavered, and he walked away. Every once in a while, I feel like I accidentally walked into an episode of the Twilight Zone....

15 March 2009, 09:00 AM	#8
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15 March 2009, 05:55 AM	#2
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	I guess everybody's got a hobby! Neat story. Cheers, Ben

15 March 2009, 06:00 AM	#3
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Awesome story! Without interesting people the world would not be what it is today.

15 March 2009, 06:22 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I have heard about these before actually. I'll stick to keeping the bracelets firmly attached to my watch on my wrist, though

15 March 2009, 07:49 AM	#6
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	Paul, The "men in white coats" weren't following him down the corridor at the time were they? I think you should stick to The Piano Bar up at Rancho Santa Fe. It is a bit safer in their! AJF

15 March 2009, 08:08 AM	#7
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,144	You didn't see Rod Serling standing at the other end of the train car, did you?

15 March 2009, 09:16 AM	#9
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,710	Just curious...did you notice him wearing a watch?!

15 March 2009, 09:57 AM	#11
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Strange. Very strange. I wonder if the Mother Ship is still waiting for him?

15 March 2009, 01:43 PM	#13
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	It could have been custom made by a jeweler too. I was at a jeweler one time just to get a ring resized and the customer service guy noticed my DJ. He then showed me his wrist which had a Yacht Master. At this point he tries to sell me on getting a matching bracelet which his jeweler would custom make. I didn't go for it, but it goes to show that if a jeweler is _good_ at what he does, they can pretty much fabricate anything you want. Even if that means turning some Rolex links into a ring.

15 March 2009, 04:44 PM	#14
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	I think that the links without screws can be pulled apart and pressed back together, so it wouldn't be so hard to make something else out of them. Wouldn't need to solder, just need the right tool to work with the links (some kind of jeweler's press or something).

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