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Old 28 April 2016, 07:00 PM   #1531
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Some stunning looking watches here maybe you guys can share the information where and how the customisation was done ,since I see the most frequently asked questions how was the customisation was done , anyway that was the first question that struck me when I see this brilliant pieces shown here.


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Old 15 May 2016, 07:29 PM   #1532
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Could anyone photoshop a EXP II orange hand on a BLNR? I would love to see what that would look like
So would I ... thanks
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Old 28 May 2016, 07:03 AM   #1533
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Modified rolex photos please!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just source this ceramic bezel for a 116520 conversion

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Old 28 May 2016, 08:43 AM   #1534
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Just source this ceramic bezel for a 116520 conversion

Just need a panda dial and it will be perfect
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Old 28 May 2016, 08:45 AM   #1535
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Just need a panda dial and it will be perfect


That's exactly the plan: Panda dial and red hands already on hand: ✔️



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Old 28 May 2016, 09:30 AM   #1536
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Just source this ceramic bezel for a 116520 conversion

Is that the one from eBay?
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Old 28 May 2016, 09:31 AM   #1537
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Is that the one from eBay?


Yes. There are a few sellers in Ebay, this one in Florida
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Old 28 May 2016, 09:40 AM   #1538
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That's exactly the plan: Panda dial and red hands already on hand: ✔️



Can't wait to see the final product.
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Old 2 July 2016, 08:36 AM   #1539
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Here is my modded 116520 with WG racing dial / hands and aftermarket ceramic bezel; the black leather bracelet is by Everest:






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Old 2 July 2016, 09:14 AM   #1540
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I really like the look of that


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Old 2 July 2016, 09:15 AM   #1541
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Here is my modded 116520 with WG racing dial / hands and aftermarket ceramic bezel; the black leather bracelet is by Everest:






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7 thumbs up.... Figure that one out. Lol.

(Looks amazing)


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Old 2 July 2016, 09:28 AM   #1542
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Very nice mod. Did u do yourself or had a watchmaker done the installation?
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Old 2 July 2016, 09:37 AM   #1543
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Very nice mod. Did u do yourself or had a watchmaker done the installation?

I sourced all parts, but installation done by my watchmaker


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Old 2 July 2016, 11:24 AM   #1544
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Here is my modded 116520 with WG racing dial / hands and aftermarket ceramic bezel; the black leather bracelet is by Everest:





Where can you buy a ceramic bezel like that for the 116520?
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Old 2 July 2016, 11:31 AM   #1545
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There are a few sellers online, PM me for details.


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Old 2 July 2016, 01:33 PM   #1546
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U inspired me to do the same with my 116509. Just have to source the panda dial and ceramic bezel. I smell a new project

Plus the ceramic bezel is most welcome, since i swear the wg bezel is so soft, it get scratches by just staring
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Old 2 July 2016, 02:27 PM   #1547
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Here is my modded 116520 with WG racing dial / hands and aftermarket ceramic bezel; the black leather bracelet is by Everest:






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BEAUTIFUL watch. Nice modded Daytona. Can you inform about how much has it been to modify it? Might decide to go this same way with mine.
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Old 2 July 2016, 04:40 PM   #1548
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This mod will absolutely rock with a RubberB or an Everest rubber.
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Old 3 July 2016, 08:32 AM   #1549
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Will a Rolex service center do any of these modifications, or do they refuse to alter the watch?
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Old 3 July 2016, 09:24 AM   #1550
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Will a Rolex service center do any of these modifications, or do they refuse to alter the watch?


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Old 3 July 2016, 09:25 AM   #1551
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Old 3 July 2016, 09:55 AM   #1552
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Thanks! I suspected as much.

Love seeing these Mods!
Great stuff.....
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Old 3 July 2016, 10:11 AM   #1553
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16570-Green
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Old 3 July 2016, 11:48 AM   #1554
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Small mod I thought I would try. Sub LV with new glide lock bracelet.




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Old 3 July 2016, 12:03 PM   #1555
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Here is my modded 116520 with WG racing dial / hands and aftermarket ceramic bezel; the black leather bracelet is by Everest:






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Super cool. That is as nice as the new 500's. I have always really loved the Arabic racing dial. Great mod!
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Old 3 July 2016, 02:59 PM   #1556
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Old 3 July 2016, 04:00 PM   #1557
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Crystal swap and PCL's brushed.
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Old 4 July 2016, 03:06 AM   #1558
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Crystal swap and PCL's brushed.
Nice mod!
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Old 4 July 2016, 07:00 AM   #1559
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Yes I always thought the GMT bracelet should be fully brushed like the original. I did I my GMT some years ago (story here https://www.minus4plus6.com/116710.php#brushed) and never regretted it. Since then, all my Rolexes have had brushed bracelets standard (Explorer II, DeepSea, SeaDweller).

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Crystal swap and PCL's brushed.
Fantastic mods!
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