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4 April 2019, 05:26 AM | #1 |
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I did it!! Rolex 116710LN to 126710BLRO Conversion
I know to most this wouldn't make any sense but to me it was more about the journey and the excitement.
Given the frustration finding a new SS PEPSI GMT at retail, I decided to embark on this journey after I was lucky enough to find a WG Pepsi bezel. I ended up buying a 116710LN and decided to convert it into a 126710BLRO. I was able to source all genuine parts including GMT Dial, GMT Red Hand, and Genuine 69200 Jubilee Bracelet. Luckily everything went in without a hiccup thanks to the great guys at @Rolliworks. Mike and Sal are just great!! I am so glad that they are local and I can go bug them anytime. Their new facility is spectacular! The watch ended up costing me more than the retail and sure it wasn't much of a savings compared to what they are selling for in the grey market, well maybe a couple of grand, but at the end of the day there is story to this watch and to me that is worth it. On to the pictures
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4 April 2019, 05:31 AM | #2 |
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Now you just need the dial with the coronet between swiss and made, new movement, and a new case and you will be all set.
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4 April 2019, 05:32 AM | #3 |
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haha, I can live without them and I personally do not like the crown at 6. Its too much
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4 April 2019, 05:35 AM | #4 |
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well amazing
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4 April 2019, 05:37 AM | #5 |
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Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
Out of curiosity, did you need custom springbars to fit the 69200 bracelet? If not, which ones did you use? |
4 April 2019, 05:39 AM | #6 |
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You do need 1.5mm spring bars.
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And you have parts to sell, I assume, lowering your "all in" investment?
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4 April 2019, 05:39 AM | #8 |
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I am just going to keep them, in case I decide to go back.
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Nice for you, but it must have cost a fortune... Why???
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It did.
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4 April 2019, 06:28 AM | #11 |
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I believe the OP addressed the “why” he didn’t want to wait a few years or pay $18,000 for one. So he embarked on the conversion. Good for him. If he is happy. That’s all that matters. But he motivation is obvious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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You do know that the only "real" maxi case pepsi is the 116719.
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4 April 2019, 05:41 AM | #13 |
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Great job, well done
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Congrats! That looks awesome
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Turned out quite nicely!
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4 April 2019, 05:51 AM | #17 |
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Thank you everyone!
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Looks great - congrats!
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I really like that first pic of the GMT LN on a jubilee....maybe next year at Basel?
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I agree , The 116710LN looks good on the Jubilee which I may do in the future.
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Interesting solution to not being able to get one at a decent price. Looks good. The purists are going to have a coronary over it.
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4 April 2019, 05:55 AM | #23 |
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Cool project. Thanks for sharing!
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Well done! And, as I’m a non purist, it’s great ingenuity
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You did it. The LN looks good with jubilee
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4 April 2019, 06:00 AM | #26 |
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Not sure how I feel about this to be honest!
I personally prefer a Rolex to be original from Geneva... Cheers, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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How did the WG bezel and/or insert fit the SS case? Apparently impossible to do according to Rolex.
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Now on the other hand, if you are trying to fit a BLRO insert into a 116710 bezel, it would not work. You must have the 116719 WG or 126710 SS bezel for that. The bezel has a bigger opening from the top, which allows for the slightly bigger BLRO insert. Yes, you read it right, the BLRO insert is slightly bigger than 116710LN and 116710BLNR inserts.
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That’s pretty cool
I guess that if you learn how to swap things yourself, you pretty much have two watches in one |
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You need to return it back to original immediately. This is such shameful horological behavior!!! But honestly that is fantastic....I am tempted to change my bracelet...
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