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kyle L · 3 September 2011, 02:06 PM

I've been on vacation these past two weeks, we spent a week driving from New Orleans to Las Vegas! Managed to visit Bob Ridley during the road trip, and I'm glad I did! I had the chance to look inside his workshop and it was amazing.

He ended up changing my crystal to the tropic 38, I finally got rid of the cyclops.

Before:

After:

My brother's sub:

I have a lot of pictures that I took, but I'll upload them some other time. Lots of Rolexes in Vegas, not too many vintage though! A lot of this stuff...

dalip · 3 September 2011, 02:22 PM

Looks great Kyle...must've been a brilliant trip. Loving your brother's sub also. Two special watches.

sleddog · 3 September 2011, 02:33 PM

A big difference Kyle....and looks great!

I do hope you kept the original however!?!?!

As for Vegas, not to many old watches for viewing, but a great array of dealers and watches non the less!

Sounds like you had a great holiday!

Beaumont Miller II · 3 September 2011, 02:48 PM

Kyle the new crystal gives your watch an interesting and unique look. I like it.

MP5 · 3 September 2011, 03:45 PM

A dream combo of mine, Spectacular! You want to trade a PAM for that let me know.

Chipmunk · 3 September 2011, 03:52 PM

Nice.......I like your style.

roh123 · 3 September 2011, 06:01 PM

Looks great Kyle. Great pics of a great watch.

Big congrats

mailman · 3 September 2011, 07:45 PM

I love the way it looks Kyle

HL65 · 3 September 2011, 09:07 PM

Looks awesome Kyle!! Great pics too!!

mike · 3 September 2011, 09:16 PM

Looks killer Kyle.

Now you got me thinking...

adt · 3 September 2011, 09:18 PM

Kyle it look great...now I'm thinking I should have changed mine while my watch was at Ridleys!!

SWIMPRUF · 3 September 2011, 09:54 PM

Looks good.

masterserg · 3 September 2011, 10:48 PM

I love it!

watchmaniac · 3 September 2011, 10:51 PM

Really like it. Been thinking about removing the cyclops off my sub.

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soundserious · 3 September 2011, 10:59 PM

great pic, you're from nola too?

drockadam · 3 September 2011, 11:12 PM

Wow! Fantastic picture Kyle! Amazing quality. Not a fan of those blinged Rolex's!! Your GMT looks amazing!!! I love the shot, where it's in your hand, and the sun is shining through the windows of your car, it makes a great effect on your beauty!

Frogman4me · 3 September 2011, 11:17 PM

Kyle your GMT is awesome! I love the patina and faded insert, I hope to get one myself. Looks great with both crystals!

Michael M. · 3 September 2011, 11:21 PM

Nice 38 Kyle! Also, nice pics!!

STEELINOX · 3 September 2011, 11:32 PM

Ya did good kid - just dont lose the original, AND remember that watch does'nt belong in a museum

GeoGio Greece · 3 September 2011, 11:35 PM

Very nice ! Enjoy

Submarino · 4 September 2011, 01:54 AM

Looks great Kyle. I might do that to mine for an extra change.

I'm in Vegas right now and have spotted a few nice vintage pieces on people including my best friend who we met with here. I'll post some pics at my return. Have seen a couple beautiful 16753s, 2 5513s, a beautiful YG Nipple Blue Dial Sub in mint condition and an amazing nipple dial TT Sub that my friend owns.

Not trying to steal your thread.

1675-David · 4 September 2011, 02:18 AM

WOW! The forums most beautiful GMT just got cooler!!
Great swap

watchcrank · 4 September 2011, 02:33 AM

I like the no cyclops look. wear in good health. m

cornerstore · 4 September 2011, 02:36 AM

Very nicely done

therolexguy · 4 September 2011, 04:19 AM

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo...Bring the cyclops back.

.....However, your pictures are perfect. Hope you had a great vacation.

Rags · 4 September 2011, 02:59 PM

Looks great Kyle... Lets get those other pics uploaded. Did u take any pics of Bobs shop?

slevin kelevra · 4 September 2011, 09:10 PM

2 great looking watches!

Would love to see more of the Sub on that strap...

Keeperoftime · 4 September 2011, 10:39 PM

Awesome!

onkyo · 5 September 2011, 01:11 AM

The new look is amazing little buddy!

Sounds like a fun trip.

lhanddds · 5 September 2011, 02:56 AM

Kyle, looks nice. A lot of great watches on here but not many as well photographed as yours.

3 September 2011, 02:06 PM	#1
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Drastic change to my GMT! I've been on vacation these past two weeks, we spent a week driving from New Orleans to Las Vegas! Managed to visit Bob Ridley during the road trip, and I'm glad I did! I had the chance to look inside his workshop and it was amazing. He ended up changing my crystal to the tropic 38, I finally got rid of the cyclops. Before: After: My brother's sub: I have a lot of pictures that I took, but I'll upload them some other time. Lots of Rolexes in Vegas, not too many vintage though! A lot of this stuff...

3 September 2011, 02:22 PM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Looks great Kyle...must've been a brilliant trip. Loving your brother's sub also. Two special watches. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

3 September 2011, 02:33 PM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	A big difference Kyle....and looks great! I do hope you kept the original however!?!?! As for Vegas, not to many old watches for viewing, but a great array of dealers and watches non the less! Sounds like you had a great holiday! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

3 September 2011, 02:48 PM	#4
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Kyle the new crystal gives your watch an interesting and unique look. I like it. __________________

3 September 2011, 03:52 PM	#6
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Nice.......I like your style. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

3 September 2011, 03:45 PM	#5
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	A dream combo of mine, Spectacular! You want to trade a PAM for that let me know.

3 September 2011, 06:01 PM	#7
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Looks great Kyle. Great pics of a great watch. Big congrats

3 September 2011, 07:45 PM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	I love the way it looks Kyle __________________ JJ

3 September 2011, 09:07 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Looks awesome Kyle!! Great pics too!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 September 2011, 09:16 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Looks killer Kyle. Now you got me thinking...

3 September 2011, 09:18 PM	#11
adt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: A Location: SEA Posts: 473	Kyle it look great...now I'm thinking I should have changed mine while my watch was at Ridleys!! __________________ "Collecting is the only socially commendable form of greed" ~ Gene Shwartz

3 September 2011, 09:54 PM	#12
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Looks good. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

3 September 2011, 10:48 PM	#13
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I love it! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

3 September 2011, 10:51 PM	#14
watchmaniac "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Charleston, SC Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 473	Really like it. Been thinking about removing the cyclops off my sub. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

3 September 2011, 10:59 PM	#15
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	great pic, you're from nola too?

3 September 2011, 11:12 PM	#16
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Wow! Fantastic picture Kyle! Amazing quality. Not a fan of those blinged Rolex's!! Your GMT looks amazing!!! I love the shot, where it's in your hand, and the sun is shining through the windows of your car, it makes a great effect on your beauty! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

3 September 2011, 11:17 PM	#17
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Kyle your GMT is awesome! I love the patina and faded insert, I hope to get one myself. Looks great with both crystals!

3 September 2011, 11:21 PM	#18
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Nice 38 Kyle! Also, nice pics!!

3 September 2011, 11:32 PM	#19
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,020	Ya did good kid - just dont lose the original, AND remember that watch does'nt belong in a museum __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

3 September 2011, 11:35 PM	#20
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Very nice ! Enjoy __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

4 September 2011, 01:54 AM	#21
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Looks great Kyle. I might do that to mine for an extra change. I'm in Vegas right now and have spotted a few nice vintage pieces on people including my best friend who we met with here. I'll post some pics at my return. Have seen a couple beautiful 16753s, 2 5513s, a beautiful YG Nipple Blue Dial Sub in mint condition and an amazing nipple dial TT Sub that my friend owns. Not trying to steal your thread. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

4 September 2011, 02:18 AM	#22
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	WOW! The forums most beautiful GMT just got cooler!! Great swap

4 September 2011, 02:33 AM	#23
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Very nice GMT I like the no cyclops look. wear in good health. m

4 September 2011, 02:36 AM	#24
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,009	Very nicely done

4 September 2011, 04:19 AM	#25
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Noooooooooooooooooooooooo...Bring the cyclops back. .....However, your pictures are perfect. Hope you had a great vacation.

4 September 2011, 02:59 PM	#26
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Looks great Kyle... Lets get those other pics uploaded. Did u take any pics of Bobs shop? __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

4 September 2011, 09:10 PM	#27
slevin kelevra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 14060m Posts: 631	2 great looking watches! Would love to see more of the Sub on that strap...

4 September 2011, 10:39 PM	#28
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Awesome! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

5 September 2011, 01:11 AM	#29
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	The new look is amazing little buddy! Sounds like a fun trip.

5 September 2011, 02:56 AM	#30
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Kyle, looks nice. A lot of great watches on here but not many as well photographed as yours.

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