Watch Experts Network: ‘Tempus Machina Ref. 216A �C A customized Rolex Submariner reminiscent of the Ref. 6538 (live pics & price)’
It's not often that we talk about customized watches here, at Monochrome-Watches. Brands usually don't like this practice that consists in changing several visual or technical aspects of a watch. We don't cover them also because of the look of such customizations �C usually fully black or fully paved with diamonds. Such customization processes can even result is this horror. However, sometimes, aftermarket modifications can lead to proper beauties like the Heritage Submariner by Project X Designs or this new Tempus Machina Ref. 216A, a customized Rolex Submariner reminiscent of the Ref. 6538.What Tempus Machina does with its customized Rolex Submariner is taking the best of both worlds, meaning relying on the robustness, comfort and quality of a modern Rolex Submariner Ceramic no-date Ref. 114060 and modifying the austere look by adding several elements reminiscent of the vintage Rolex Submariner ref. 6538 (like this one). Everything from the shape of the case, the crown, the bezel, the

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Is there a stainless steel bracelet available for the new ROO 42mm chronos? I know they come on straps but can a bracelet be purchased separately?ThanksHank

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while I was thinking which ROO to get for my first AP either 42mm or 44mm, my friend advised me not to pick one with forged carbon as it may become moldy by its material nature. He showed me pic and said it's a implicit fact spreading over the internet. I just wondered if AP doesn't sense this problem as this must serverely affect its brand image if this is true. How come they could let it happen for a watch priced over 20,000 - 30,000USD$?Any forged cabon AP's owner know if it's a usual case or just an exceptional one?

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Nothing but mad love for my 5905
About to go out to dinner and as always am waiting on my bride. Grabbed my cell phone and grabbed a few pics. Really love this piece and the solo diamond is just pure class! I got the optional deployant buckle. This watch is incomplete without it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk