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sleddog · 2 June 2010, 10:15 AM

First.....Welcome back TRF!!!

Now......Just wanted to share with my friends my latest news!!!
Although old now(because of TRF downtime and my slow and not so good photo taking),I've finally made the first mod to my YM!!!
This is something I've been wanting(needing!

)to do for almost a year now...After alot of patience and searching,I finally found a GMTII TT easylink buckle to install!! It was purchased from another member here on TRF(thanks again Nathan!

)...Although I like the original,for this watch IMO,it just didn't work for me......and boy oh boy what a difference!!!
The comfort and feel are amazingly improved,not to mention the looks!!

Although it is a thicker buckle,it just fits this model to a T. I did have to change the config of the links from 6 & 4 to 5 & 5 to center the buckle on the wrist,but wow.....I'm overjoyed!!!
Overall an easy and totaly worth it,modification!!!

+ as you can guess for part 2 later,a new crystal caseback will be installed to complete the transition of my new best friend!!!!

Thanks for looking folks

sakuraba · 2 June 2010, 10:51 AM

That actually looks cool, Rob!

sleddog · 2 June 2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

That actually looks cool, Rob!

Thanks Jib.....

It wasn't cheap,but well worth it!!!

sakuraba · 2 June 2010, 11:04 AM

I have a feeling you just might have started a trend.

sleddog · 2 June 2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

I have a feeling you just might have started a trend.

I've done worse..

Now if only Rolex would take this route with the latest model YM.

NutNut · 2 June 2010, 11:36 AM

Looks great Rob.

sleddog · 2 June 2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NutNut

Looks great Rob.

Thanks Rick!

TRW · 2 June 2010, 12:13 PM

Damn,that's awesome.

diversified · 2 June 2010, 12:17 PM

I'm looking forward to the crystal caseback pictures.

sleddog · 2 June 2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TRW

Damn,that's awesome.

Thanks Tim...I'm so happy with it this way!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by diversified

I'm looking forward to the crystal caseback pictures.

Jim,I can't wait to get it on either.....I don't have the proper tools to do it myself so it'll have to wait until I can visit my AD!!

rfknauss · 3 June 2010, 08:06 AM

Looks great Rob!

sleddog · 3 June 2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Looks great Rob!

Thanks Richard...!

It's staying this way for good...

Psmith · 3 June 2010, 10:18 PM

That looks great Rob - the clasp that watch truly deserves

Cheers

sleddog · 3 June 2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

That looks great Rob - the clasp that watch truly deserves

Cheers

Amen to that Clive!!

Rolesor · 4 June 2010, 05:05 AM

looks great! That old clasp - although I respect it's heritage - is my biggest issue with the YM and the Explorers. I can see myself picking up an expy II white dial someday once they make that upgrade!

sleddog · 4 June 2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolesor

looks great! That old clasp - although I respect it's heritage - is my biggest issue with the YM and the Explorers. I can see myself picking up an expy II white dial someday once they make that upgrade!

Let's keep our fingers crossed Brandon....!

Skullring · 4 June 2010, 09:53 AM

Beautiful job Rob.

datejust1 · 4 June 2010, 10:03 AM

Amazing! The clasp looks so beautiful in it! Great Job, Rob!

sleddog · 4 June 2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Skullring

Beautiful job Rob.

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust1

Amazing! The clasp looks so beautiful in it! Great Job, Rob!

Thanx my friends.......Got it on right now and can't decide what to look at most,TRF or the YM!!!

dalip · 4 June 2010, 12:05 PM

Looks fantastic Robster

Excellent mod my friend.....great idea and like you say well worth it....looking forward to seeing it in person one day

sleddog · 4 June 2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

Looks fantastic Robster

Excellent mod my friend.....great idea and like you say well worth it....looking forward to seeing it in person one day

You will...Trust me!!!

sea-dweller · 5 June 2010, 08:48 AM

Looks nice !!!

sleddog · 6 June 2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Looks nice !!!

Thanks Dennis....To me,it's like a new watch all over again!!! I'm a kid in a candy store...

Xenophon · 6 June 2010, 08:38 PM

I knew it would look great, thanks again Rob. I can't wait to see the caseback fitted.

jamesworthy52 · 7 June 2010, 12:22 AM

Excellent. I can't wait to see it with the new case back.

kcmo · 7 June 2010, 11:29 AM

Very nice mod, Rob! I think it really enhances an already lovely piece

Enjoy!

sleddog · 7 June 2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

I knew it would look great, thanks again Rob. I can't wait to see the caseback fitted.

Thankyou Nathan.....

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Originally Posted by jamesworthy52

Excellent. I can't wait to see it with the new case back.

Neither can I.....Hopefully next week!!

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Very nice mod, Rob! I think it really enhances an already lovely piece

Enjoy!

Thanks Karis!!!
The YM is a stunning piece in all combo's.....Just made a little better with this clasp!

Polemic · 20 July 2010, 01:49 AM

Perfect.

2 June 2010, 10:51 AM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	That actually looks cool, Rob! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

2 June 2010, 11:04 AM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I have a feeling you just might have started a trend. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

3 June 2010, 08:06 AM	#11
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Looks great Rob! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

3 June 2010, 10:18 PM	#13
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	That looks great Rob - the clasp that watch truly deserves Cheers __________________

4 June 2010, 09:53 AM	#17
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Beautiful job Rob. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

2 June 2010, 11:36 AM	#6
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	Looks great Rob.

2 June 2010, 12:13 PM	#8
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Damn,that's awesome.

2 June 2010, 12:17 PM	#9
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	I'm looking forward to the crystal caseback pictures.

4 June 2010, 05:05 AM	#15
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	looks great! That old clasp - although I respect it's heritage - is my biggest issue with the YM and the Explorers. I can see myself picking up an expy II white dial someday once they make that upgrade!

4 June 2010, 10:03 AM	#18
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Amazing! The clasp looks so beautiful in it! Great Job, Rob!

4 June 2010, 12:05 PM	#20
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Looks fantastic Robster Excellent mod my friend.....great idea and like you say well worth it....looking forward to seeing it in person one day __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 June 2010, 08:48 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks nice !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

6 June 2010, 08:38 PM	#24
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	I knew it would look great, thanks again Rob. I can't wait to see the caseback fitted. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

7 June 2010, 12:22 AM	#25
jamesworthy52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Posts: 333	Excellent. I can't wait to see it with the new case back.

7 June 2010, 11:29 AM	#26
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Very nice mod, Rob! I think it really enhances an already lovely piece Enjoy!

20 July 2010, 01:49 AM	#28
Polemic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Turkey Watch: 116610 LN Posts: 356	Perfect.

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