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AK797 · 21 January 2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nikhsub1

My opinion is that I like mods that use OEM genuine Rolex parts... A glidelock on an older watch is pretty awesome, so are colored variations of parts like date wheels and hands. I sourced OEM red date wheel from a turn-o-graph and a red second hand from a yachtmaster for my sub. Of course I still have the original parts to swap back at any time. I feel the red just gives it a bit of pop.

Using OEM parts is just modding so no big deal and this looks fantastic. My days of meddling are over, I don't even change straps much any more, there was a time I had twenty straps in the house for my watches and was changing something over most weeks.

jdmi32 · 21 January 2017, 10:06 AM

Really like some mods, others not so much. I will always be a fan of making something your own and enjoying it as you wish.

Juantxo · 21 January 2017, 10:12 AM

A customized, what...? Hummm...

Sweetswisssteel · 21 January 2017, 10:40 AM

If you want to customize your sub then why did you buy it in the first place. The thing with submariner is it such an iconic watch that without even owning one you have actually already owned one. Every Seiko, tag, Breitling, citizen or any other crap homage had already gotten you used to it. I don't count omega because they are iconic in their own right. Go and by an Invicta before you mess up you Rolex

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speedmaster73 · 21 January 2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DKSRolex

I came across a picture of a custom submariner......thought it looked kind of cool but was wondering what people's thoughts on customizing any rolex.....

customized rolex for better or worse looks like a fake rolex

it just does

osamu · 21 January 2017, 11:01 AM

dislike most, but subtle tasteful modifications are fine.

There have been a few Bamford watches I've actually thought looked okay, like black dial/bezel YMII, and a black/white Milgauss, but still would prefer without the coated case and just visually are pretty simple designs. But I still wouldn't ever consider buying one.

donut · 21 January 2017, 11:13 AM

Not a fan of customized Rolex although some of them look cool.

thomaspp · 21 January 2017, 11:35 AM

I never liked them and then slowly some of the bamford daytonas grew on me a lot....

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swils8610 · 21 January 2017, 11:37 AM

Not a fan. I'm a purist!

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cornerstore · 21 January 2017, 11:45 AM

I like a touch of red on mine.

bdex75 · 21 January 2017, 01:29 PM

Depends what it is. Colored date wheels or second hands or other easily reversible mods, why not. In the end it is your watch. Do as you please.

Not a Rolex and was met with mixed reviews.

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Canook · 21 January 2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Yogi20

What about this

that looks like the lovechild of a G-Shock and a swatch

Beauregard · 21 January 2017, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhsub1

I feel the red just gives it a bit of pop.

That looks great.

BBL · 21 January 2017, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKSRolex

I came across a picture of a custom submariner......thought it looked kind of cool but was wondering what people's thoughts on customizing any rolex.....

DKSRolex

Its your money, and your decision. Enjoy your chosen watch. Life is short.
Blessings,
DM

DCgator · 21 January 2017, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBL

DKSRolex

Its your money, and your decision. Enjoy your chosen watch. Life is short.
Blessings,
DM

BOOM! I agree.

GB-man · 21 January 2017, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Depends what it is. Colored date wheels or second hands or other easily reversible mods, why not. In the end it is your watch. Do as you please.

Not a Rolex and was met with mixed reviews.

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I can't believe I didn't think of this! Fixes my only gripe with the BB. You're a genius.

Lumberjact · 21 January 2017, 07:05 PM

To each his own.

Jocke · 21 January 2017, 07:42 PM

Here is a few of my ones.

16622 with a red datewheel and a Daytona clasp.

18039 WG DayDate with a dial from a Platinum model

1680 SS to TT with a blue nipple dial and a Rubber B strap

16234 DateJust with a Sunbeam dial, YatchMaster set of hands & a red datewheel

1675 GMT Master to a 1655 ExplorerII

lain09 · 21 January 2017, 08:02 PM

I always wanted to ask, is it easy to swap the normal black Sub dial with the Hulk or Bluesy sunburst dial?

Jocke · 21 January 2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lain09

I always wanted to ask, is it easy to swap the normal black Sub dial with the Hulk or Bluesy sunburst dial?

It's easy if you know what you doing and have the parts.

Punchthefatkid · 21 January 2017, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Yogi20

What about this

horrendous...sorry not for me

Punchthefatkid · 21 January 2017, 09:12 PM

Sometime 'Less is more' as the saying goes...personally I like Rolex especially the SS sport watches exactly as they left the factory .. just my personal preference

Punchthefatkid · 21 January 2017, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canook

that looks like the lovechild of a G-Shock and a swatch

exactly...like something from the 80's...

DJRikki · 21 January 2017, 09:44 PM

Some look awesome!

regnant · 21 January 2017, 11:06 PM

If you mean by customization having the watches ceramic coated not a fan, my mods are just restricted to having the matte areas polished such as lugs, middle section of the bracelet, clasp so that's it.
I am aware that by doing my own thing the watch might be losing some of its value but that's not something I am too enthusiastic about

Danny83 · 21 January 2017, 11:10 PM

I dont mind that Tudor looks cool

bdex75 · 21 January 2017, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

I can't believe I didn't think of this! Fixes my only gripe with the BB. You're a genius.

I am printing out this post and hanging it on the wall in my office. It will be used on my MENSA application.

Have not had the guts to try it with the BBR and the BBN yet. Afraid the gilt color won't match perfectly. Love the brushed bracelet on the Daytona. Another example of easily reversible if you even want to go back.

The round plots and snowflake hands always struck me as odd. One day I looked at my Tudor sub and decided I needed to get a set of 2824 Merc hands.

Thanks for the compliment.

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Corsair66 · 22 January 2017, 01:15 AM

I'm personally not a fan of mods in any context, but that's just an expression of my purist tendencies. :-)

mikkolopez · 22 January 2017, 01:33 AM

Never a fan of customisation moreso with Rolex. I always keep my Rolex as stock.
The only customisation i ever did was to Panerai on straps.
I am a boring guy when it comes to watches.

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HACKNSACK44 · 22 January 2017, 02:18 AM

It's simple.. It's your Rolex.. Modify if you want to.. It's not for everyone but if you like it who cares.. Hopefully by the end of next week my Rolex Daytona Ceramic Bezel will be installed.. It's here and ready!

21 January 2017, 11:35 AM	#38
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	I never liked them and then slowly some of the bamford daytonas grew on me a lot.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

21 January 2017, 07:05 PM	#47
Lumberjact "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Paris Watch: Explorer Posts: 446	To each his own. __________________ "Onto his wrist he slipped his steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual, the 34mm model, the date window its only complication; Bond did not need to know the phases of the moon or the exact moment of high tide at Southampton. And he suspected very few people did."

21 January 2017, 07:42 PM	#48
Jocke 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,509	Here is a few of my ones. 16622 with a red datewheel and a Daytona clasp. 18039 WG DayDate with a dial from a Platinum model 1680 SS to TT with a blue nipple dial and a Rubber B strap 16234 DateJust with a Sunbeam dial, YatchMaster set of hands & a red datewheel 1675 GMT Master to a 1655 ExplorerII __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 January 2017, 11:06 PM	#55
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	If you mean by customization having the watches ceramic coated not a fan, my mods are just restricted to having the matte areas polished such as lugs, middle section of the bracelet, clasp so that's it. I am aware that by doing my own thing the watch might be losing some of its value but that's not something I am too enthusiastic about __________________

22 January 2017, 01:33 AM	#59
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Never a fan of customisation moreso with Rolex. I always keep my Rolex as stock. The only customisation i ever did was to Panerai on straps. I am a boring guy when it comes to watches. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

21 January 2017, 10:06 AM	#32
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Really like some mods, others not so much. I will always be a fan of making something your own and enjoying it as you wish.

21 January 2017, 10:40 AM	#34
Sweetswisssteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Brisbane Watch: 126618LB Posts: 588	If you want to customize your sub then why did you buy it in the first place. The thing with submariner is it such an iconic watch that without even owning one you have actually already owned one. Every Seiko, tag, Breitling, citizen or any other crap homage had already gotten you used to it. I don't count omega because they are iconic in their own right. Go and by an Invicta before you mess up you Rolex Sent from my HTC_0P6B using Tapatalk

21 January 2017, 11:01 AM	#36
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	dislike most, but subtle tasteful modifications are fine. There have been a few Bamford watches I've actually thought looked okay, like black dial/bezel YMII, and a black/white Milgauss, but still would prefer without the coated case and just visually are pretty simple designs. But I still wouldn't ever consider buying one.

21 January 2017, 11:13 AM	#37
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	Not a fan of customized Rolex although some of them look cool.

21 January 2017, 11:37 AM	#39
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,991	Not a fan. I'm a purist! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 January 2017, 01:29 PM	#41
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Depends what it is. Colored date wheels or second hands or other easily reversible mods, why not. In the end it is your watch. Do as you please. Not a Rolex and was met with mixed reviews. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2017, 08:02 PM	#49
lain09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: CA Posts: 149	I always wanted to ask, is it easy to swap the normal black Sub dial with the Hulk or Bluesy sunburst dial?

21 January 2017, 09:12 PM	#52
Punchthefatkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sheffield England Posts: 458	Sometime 'Less is more' as the saying goes...personally I like Rolex especially the SS sport watches exactly as they left the factory .. just my personal preference

21 January 2017, 09:44 PM	#54
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Some look awesome!

21 January 2017, 11:10 PM	#56
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,160	I dont mind that Tudor looks cool

22 January 2017, 01:15 AM	#58
Corsair66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Clermont, FL Watch: BLRO Posts: 282	I'm personally not a fan of mods in any context, but that's just an expression of my purist tendencies. :-)

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