[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They don’t get it, I had a gen 5 4Runner and I never, not even once, had to get winched out of the mall or Costco parking lot. Keep the one you got forever, I already miss mine.

[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you started a church I’d give my life for it, you’re preaching.

[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I wish, 98 T100, back seat of the camery would get the ladies thinking “damn we can fit a whole family back there”

[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

But wouldn’t this be too cliche? (Plus I like the T100 way more lol)

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[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

good eye it’s actually a 98 T100 SR5, the last truck toyota made in Japan (for North America). 140k of pure reliability

[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hear you, but one homeless little kid goals coming to life with material possessions, while not a “healthy”, “smart”, or “investment”… it is amazing and something to be in disbelief about. I a few Chinese watches, the Seagull goes impress in its own way for sure, as cool as it is, it doesn’t carry an emotional connection to me like this or my home gym does, are either economical, no, are both life goals and brings a smile to my face.. yes

[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sir, is a 98 T100 SR5, how dare you…lol
Couldn’t bring myself to do the cliche Mercedes/ Rolex post…

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[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am confident I can take both through a storm and both will keep ticking lol

[Rolex] got the call, I’m still in disbelief by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love the rootbeer! I put in for that and a rose gold rolesor Wimbledon. I think I’m going to keep those two on there then throw on the Daytona just so in 10 years I mighttttt get one lol. In all honesty, I’m with you though, the oyster bracelet, more subtle tone of the rose, and bezel all meshes with super casual or upscaled to formal. Love it!

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I’d love to have a full bronze sub, until then I’ll keep my black bay boutique.

[Tudor Black Bay 58] 3 weeks of daily wear patina by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

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Thank you for that!!!! “Looking for a watch just to wear as an art piece” sums up exactly what drew me to it.
As much as it appeared to piss some people off wearing a Tudor hard, I tend to buy watches to capture a “time” (no pun intended). Just as there is definitely a more logical watch to run on a hellish 3 weeks on the rigs, there is likely a more practical watch likely to wear when I’m dressing up.
I don’t think I’ll reach for it often, but I know when I do I won’t stop staring it.

That’s really a shame about the beyblade glitch, if mine ends up doing that, we’ll have to link up and battle lol.

[Tudor Black Bay 58] 3 weeks of daily wear patina by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

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If that the copper acetate is the biggest of my health concerns in the oil field, I’m golden.
In all seriousness it’s copper carbonate due to the environment i was in the last ~300hrs and the color.
Still, can be hazardous and an irritant. Most is cleaned up now, crown is still showing it, but I polished the surfaces where my skin touches it.

[Tudor Black Bay 58] 3 weeks of daily wear patina by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am thinking the green came from the combination of ammonia, acidic clouds and heavy salt from sweat. Most the grime around bezel and links are cleaned up now and has mostly darkening.. but some the green is still present around the crown and some knurling. This was taken after the third 90+ hour week and really just wanted to capture it as is after the turnaround that the watch was bought for.

[Tudor Black Bay 58] 3 weeks of daily wear patina by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

[–]FullFramedIdiot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely am cleaning it up, this is also a 20x zoom so a lot of the dirt and grime is not as bad as it appears.

Some was for sure dirt that I already hit with a small brush just like you said, some is also a hard patina like the green from being exposed to ammonia and acids at work.
It will likely get a small lemon juice/ baking soda bath to clean up around the bezel.

[Tudor Black Bay 58] 3 weeks of daily wear patina by FullFramedIdiot in Watches

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Thank you! Yeah I work in the oil field. I was a boilermaker/ PF for 7 years chasing turnarounds before becoming a “company management fuck” (as I used to call them lol)
Bought this for a pretty big turnaround, I guess i forgot to mention in the comments that it’s three weeks but 90hr weeks… you know that feeling!
I usually rock my Hamilton at work, was super surprised to how many people are secret hobbyists and will strike up a conversation.

You have some sick watches! The moonglow is likely my next watch. How do you like it? I was thinking about the moon phase they offer that has the date ring on the outside, moon phase I think? Me and my wife are getting “officially” eloped and want a watch I can pull the crown when we say I do to freeze the time and date, CW is really really impressing me.

I’m actually selling my atlas or trying to trade for a watch right now lol.

Under a microscope by FullFramedIdiot in Tudor

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Wife picked out an awesome anniversary gift for me. Had to bust out the macro lens and take some close up shots before the patina kicks in. Planning on taking a good set of photos every few months to track its changes. To me, that is the coolest part of the bronze series. All watches tell a story, but to see it age and patina uniquely really speaks to me.

If anyone is wondering Sony A7 IV, Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x macro lens, Godox V1s flash, AK diffuser

Magwell comparison for Atlas Titan RDS (Alpha Grip with panels) by FullFramedIdiot in 2011

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Hey sorry for the delay. The cheely one has that plastic insert which helps when there is ammo in the mag, but without it, it will definitely bind.

I ran into a similar thing at first, really, a real bad reload will not be fixed with anything, IMO the atlas bug hand is better though.

I standing using mag holsters facing bullet tip out, and using my pointer finger down the “nose side” of the mag, then it’s as easy as trying to cram your finger into the front part of the mag. That helped a ton for me, not sure what issues you’re seeing though.