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Old 4 January 2018, 02:51 PM   #1
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Rolex Hand Engraving

This persons work is astonishing.



Jeff Parke

https://www.instagram.com/j.parke/
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Old 4 January 2018, 02:57 PM   #2
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Very intriguing and real detailed but not for me.
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Old 4 January 2018, 02:58 PM   #3
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Well, you'd definitely have a watch not many other people have.
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Old 4 January 2018, 03:01 PM   #4
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I respect the art
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Old 4 January 2018, 03:05 PM   #5
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I wouldn't let him near one of mine.
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Old 4 January 2018, 03:24 PM   #6
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Amazing detail, how long does something like that take?
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Old 4 January 2018, 04:09 PM   #7
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I like that very much.

Unique and individual for a non flipper.

Choose a theme and go for it.
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Old 4 January 2018, 04:17 PM   #8
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Not for me, but I appreciate the skill and effort that goes into it
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Old 4 January 2018, 04:17 PM   #9
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Will that still be accepted at RSC for movement service?

Assuming it started as a unit with all-original parts... nothing fake has been tacked on...
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Old 4 January 2018, 04:18 PM   #10
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Hey, it's not my thing, but that work is incredible.
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Old 4 January 2018, 04:38 PM   #11
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Like tattoo but instead of you feeling the pain, your watch and wallet will.
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Old 4 January 2018, 04:47 PM   #12
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Nice work but not for me


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Old 4 January 2018, 06:44 PM   #13
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Great skill and craft for sure but what a way a Fck a Rolex over hahaha
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Old 5 January 2018, 02:46 AM   #14
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JS Watch our of Iceland makes, in my opinion, the finest engraved watch. I got to see one when I was in Reykjavik last year. The company’s store and shop are located downtown Reykjavik and the owner and creator Gilbert is usually in. He’s a wonderful gentleman that LOVES to talk watches. He’s also a master craftsman.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vi...kjavik-iceland

My favorite is the Friesland God, is put it in my top 5 favorite watches of all time. I got to handle one in the shop and it is something else!







Not cheap though!!

Here is the link to have one if you like it, I believe they’re made to order

https://www.jswatch.com/frisland-go-special-edition/
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Old 5 January 2018, 03:45 AM   #15
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Cool!
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Old 5 January 2018, 03:56 AM   #16
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Super cool stuff! I'd love to see him in action.

What tools do they use to get into the Rolex steel like that?
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Old 5 January 2018, 04:57 AM   #17
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That's truly amazing work !
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Old 5 January 2018, 05:02 AM   #18
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Def cool but I cant say it is something I would ever wear. Nice to admire from afar though!
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Old 5 January 2018, 05:04 AM   #19
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probably cost more than the watch... amazing talent ....

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Old 5 January 2018, 05:05 AM   #20
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Turns out the engraver is so busy & these take so long to complete, he is not accepting any new work.
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Old 5 January 2018, 05:09 AM   #21
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i really like the look
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Old 5 January 2018, 05:12 AM   #22
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The work itself is incredible. The overall design is too much for me. I wouldn't mind a few embellishments here and there, or a caseback.
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Old 5 January 2018, 06:00 AM   #23
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Very cool but not for me. Ill stick with tattoos
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Old 5 January 2018, 06:06 AM   #24
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This too me is like comparing RAP music to Classic Oldies....I'll stay with the Oldies

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Old 5 January 2018, 06:18 AM   #25
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Love em but i bet they cost a packet
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Old 5 January 2018, 06:30 AM   #26
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I don't see Rolex as semi-religious objects of worship so any art that can be made from one is interesting to observe. That is a beautiful watch. :)
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Old 5 January 2018, 08:09 AM   #27
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I think it's bad ass.

I've got a couple of watches I would love to set this guy loose on if I had that kind of money.
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Old 5 January 2018, 08:21 AM   #28
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Amazing detail, how long does something like that take?
I am having my AirKing engraved, it takes about 120-150 hours
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Old 8 January 2018, 01:22 AM   #29
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This would have to cost like 3k if the guy was willing to work for $20 an hour.... 120-150 hrs no way. I will buy another Rolex.
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