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NM, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2024 10:11:45 PM EDT
I try to add personal touches to my builds.
Most times it's a color matching seconds hand to the writing. I tried a silver seconds hand, but it gets washed. I decided to do a green seconds hand. Wife is like........... I like it, but then, maybe another silver of some style ? Keep the green, or start over ? 
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Posted: 3/21/2024 10:52:47 PM EDT
[#1]
Green or Red
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Posted: 3/22/2024 12:51:15 AM EDT
[#2]
I think the green looks good! It goes well with the green text on the dial.
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NM, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 6:34:32 AM EDT
[#3]
That's what I was going for.
Thanks guys. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 8:26:03 AM EDT
[#4]
It looks ok and ties in with the text. It probably looks even better in person and in natural light?
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Posted: 3/22/2024 9:24:32 AM EDT
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I like it.
second hands need contrast so they don't blend in with the hour and min, making it difficult to read quickly. |
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NM, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 11:37:06 AM EDT
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In the sunlight....
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Posted: 3/22/2024 12:55:39 PM EDT
[#7]
Looks good. Throw a green NATO on it and it might tie in the overall look better. Or it may be to much green.
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NM, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 1:01:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: teats]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: Looks good. Throw a green NATO on it and it might tie in the overall look better. Or it may be to much green. It's too much. I'm looking for a black with thin green line down the middle. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 1:01:22 PM EDT
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As long as you like it op is all that matters.
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Posted: 3/22/2024 4:44:06 PM EDT
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I like it. I know the Rolex Air King isn't a fan favorite, but I've always liked the color scheme (w/ green seconds hand).
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Posted: 3/22/2024 9:46:11 PM EDT
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I’ll be the contrarian… nope.
But I think modding is cool! |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 9:53:10 PM EDT
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NM, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 11:27:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HiramRanger: I’ll be the contrarian… nope. But I think modding is cool! I'm not looking at this as modding, because I'm not taking an existing watch and changing things. This one, and many other of mine, are complete new builds from my ideas, or in this case copying a Rolex to some degree.. I'm using similar looking Rolex parts, but a Seiko movement, and hands of my choosing. So in essence, I'm building an entirely new watch. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:12:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MPi-KMS-72]
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It probably look even better with a different style second hand with just the end section green? Not sure how you'd reconcile that with the other hands. After seeing your build here I'd like to try one with Seiko Monster hands actually. In fact i might buy a Chronos to do just that to.
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NM, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2024 10:54:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MPi-KMS-72: It probably look even better with a different style second hand with just the end section green? Not sure how you'd reconcile that with the other hands. After seeing your build here I'd like to try one with Seiko Monster hands actually. In fact i might buy a Chronos to do just that to. I could pull it, and paint it, or see if I can find another that's stainless, turning to green maybe, about half way out ? I have yellow hands like that. This way, the center will blend, but the green is still there for the contrast. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 12:14:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By teats: I could pull it, and paint it, or see if I can find another that's stainless, turning to green maybe, about half way out ? I have yellow hands like that. This way, the center will blend, but the green is still there for the contrast. Yeah! That's exactly what I was thinking. About 1/2 to 2/3rds out. I think the 100% green second hand might be throwing something off. Its a cool accent but a bit too much? |
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NM, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 1:56:38 PM EDT
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So far, all I've found is black turning to green.
I have a thought tho !! |
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Posted: 4/30/2024 10:21:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HiramRanger: I’ll be the contrarian… nope. But I think modding is cool! Not a hard no from me, and the green text on the dial helps out, but I think red would be a bit mo betta. But again, not a hard no. |
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