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drhr · 31 December 2016, 04:02 AM

Picked up a regular black dialed OEM Sub reworked with blue bezel insert and dial color change to mimic the white gold model that Rolex has. Was a bit apprehensive for/of quality control on the part of the non AD modder but gotta say it's more than met my expectations, love this thing and my Sub accumulation is now complete, huzzah!!!

Loevhagen · 31 December 2016, 04:14 AM

The blue parts are aftermarket?

Ragna · 31 December 2016, 04:15 AM

I want to do that someday.

But ill try to source a genuine blue dial and bezel from the white gold model.

Thats the only way id do it.

But hey thats me

Yours look beautiful ! Congrats!!

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beshannon · 31 December 2016, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The blue parts are aftermarket?

I was wondering the same thing

cdmorenot · 31 December 2016, 04:17 AM

I am not sure I am feeling it 100% but I do applaud you for doing something different.

If I had the guts to do some modding, I would have kept the original bezel and swapped the dial.

Loevhagen · 31 December 2016, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragna

I want to do that someday.

But ill try to source a genuine blue dial and bezel from the white gold model.

Thats the only way id do it.

Agree. :)

Loevhagen · 31 December 2016, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I was wondering the same thing

Yup. Maybe it's the images, but the "2" sure looks crooked and not even on the insert used for this mod.

AK797 · 31 December 2016, 04:25 AM

Try to source genuine parts, they are findable. Modded is so much better than frankened.

rmurphy · 31 December 2016, 04:29 AM

So is it a genuine case, bracelet and movement? If so ..... why would you do it?
Do you still have the original dial and insert?

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Investr · 31 December 2016, 04:32 AM

oooh!! Some guys here are not liking this...... Not much myself on "poser" watches! Its basically a fake Rolex in my book

Johny · 31 December 2016, 04:34 AM

did the op state that the parts are not genuine?

update...I see that in post 18 op states that the insert is aftermarket and that the dial has been repainted.

Newrolex1234 · 31 December 2016, 04:34 AM

Looks awesome! I can definitely understand why some might not like it but it's your watch do what you like.

joli160 · 31 December 2016, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Try to source genuine parts, they are findable. Modded is so much better than frankened.

X2

Ian Macdermott · 31 December 2016, 04:39 AM

Looks great I hope you enjoy it

R@lex · 31 December 2016, 04:43 AM

Looks cool

tifosi · 31 December 2016, 04:44 AM

In theory I would love to do this, but I probably never would.

OP, authentic dial/bezel??

RichM · 31 December 2016, 04:44 AM

I think it turned out great.

Enjoy it.

drhr · 31 December 2016, 04:49 AM

Thx for comments guys, both + and -. For the record and for anybody interested or who cares, I did not do the mod/frank/whatever. I saw it for sale (along with a bunch of others) already done up. The blue bezel insert is after market and the OEM black dial from the watch was redone in blue and put back on. I'm sure if I searched/waited long enough, I maybe coulda' found one with OEM Rolex parts but uh, I'm 68 years old not 28 so time (no pun) is of a bit of essence.

As to "poser" and "fake", well wait till I post my Invicta and Steinhart holdings. I'll show 'em with my OEM Patek's/ALS's/BP's/etc and whoever posted that comment can go to town, heh . . .

drhr · 31 December 2016, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Investr

oooh!! Some guys here are not liking this...... Not much myself on "poser" watches! Its basically a fake Rolex in my book

ooookkkkkkkkk . . . .

drhr · 31 December 2016, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Yup. Maybe it's the images, but the "2" sure looks crooked and not even on the insert used for this mod.

Doesn't bother me especially for the cost/price difference when I'm spending my money

Chewbacca · 31 December 2016, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drhr

Picked up a regular black dialed OEM Sub reworked with blue bezel insert and dial color change to mimic the white gold model that Rolex has. Was a bit apprehensive for/of quality control on the part of the non AD modder but gotta say it's more than met my expectations, love this thing and my Sub accumulation is now complete, huzzah!!!

looks good. clearly not OEM quality but it may rub some the wrong way. (OP, get in your foxhole)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Investr

oooh!! Some guys here are not liking this...... Not much myself on "poser" watches! Its basically a fake Rolex in my book

ouch.

drhr · 31 December 2016, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

looks good. clearly not OEM quality but it may rub some the wrong way. (OP, get in your foxhole)

ouch.

Nah, it's a damn watch, not poisoned water fgs. Thx for support

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OmegaJJH · 31 December 2016, 05:05 AM

I've got a funny feeling this thread is headed one way....

That would be a pretty fantastic mod if you had used all genuine parts (in my humble opinion).

drhr · 31 December 2016, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

I've got a funny feeling this thread is headed one way....

That would be a pretty fantastic mod if you had used all genuine parts (in my humble opinion).

Again, I didn't do it, when/if I find one that qualifies that way, it'll be posted too though I'm not sure I'd buy it since I like this one just fine

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DeeTee · 31 December 2016, 05:12 AM

If your going custom, why try to mimic a watch that's already out?
I think it would look cool with the OG bezel.

I might consider getting a used 116610 and do a fun color dial (re-paint)

Also, why didn't you just buy a used 116619? If you had to sell it the loss would be the same as the loss you would take on your Franken + money you put into it.

jdmi32 · 31 December 2016, 05:19 AM

I like stock. I also like mods and this one looks nice to me and I'd certainly wear it. Thanks for sharing.

TG3N · 31 December 2016, 05:22 AM

Your watch, do what you like.

All OEM parts would be ideal, but I think it looks good, it's a killer colour combination, and still a top-quality Rolex under that bezel insert & splash of colour.

If you hadn't flagged it as a mod, I bet most of the responders wouldn't have scrutinised it so forensically for flaws.

You already have a super Sub/Diver collection, so you're clearly not "faking it 'til you make it", and you're not representing the watch as something it's not, and presumably bought it at the corresponding price point for the provenance, so what's the harm? If you're happy, then enjoy it.

BigCFM · 31 December 2016, 05:35 AM

Clearly most on here definitely wouldn't do/have this, but it's your watch so fair play to you.

If you're happy with it, that's all that matters

drhr · 31 December 2016, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TG3N

Your watch, do what you like.

All OEM parts would be ideal, but I think it looks good, it's a killer colour combination, and still a top-quality Rolex under that bezel insert & splash of colour.

If you hadn't flagged it as a mod, I bet most of the responders wouldn't have scrutinised it so forensically for flaws.

You already have a super Sub/Diver collection, so you're clearly not "faking it 'til you make it", and you're not representing the watch as something it's not, and presumably bought it at the corresponding price point for the provenance, so what's the harm? If you're happy, then enjoy it.

Much Mahalo kind sir

tkc324 · 31 December 2016, 05:39 AM

Looks good

31 December 2016, 04:17 AM	#5
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,367	I am not sure I am feeling it 100% but I do applaud you for doing something different. If I had the guts to do some modding, I would have kept the original bezel and swapped the dial. __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

31 December 2016, 04:34 AM	#11
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	did the op state that the parts are not genuine? update...I see that in post 18 op states that the insert is aftermarket and that the dial has been repainted. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

31 December 2016, 04:43 AM	#15
R@lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: São Paulo Watch: dd40 228235 Posts: 214	Looks cool __________________ _______________________________ "So I live each day, like I know that is my last" RS

31 December 2016, 04:44 AM	#16
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	In theory I would love to do this, but I probably never would. OP, authentic dial/bezel?? __________________ Russ

31 December 2016, 04:44 AM	#17
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,197	I think it turned out great. Enjoy it. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

31 December 2016, 04:14 AM	#2
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,908	The blue parts are aftermarket?

31 December 2016, 04:15 AM	#3
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	I want to do that someday. But ill try to source a genuine blue dial and bezel from the white gold model. Thats the only way id do it. But hey thats me Yours look beautiful ! Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2016, 04:25 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	Try to source genuine parts, they are findable. Modded is so much better than frankened.

31 December 2016, 04:29 AM	#9
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	So is it a genuine case, bracelet and movement? If so ..... why would you do it? Do you still have the original dial and insert? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2016, 04:32 AM	#10
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	oooh!! Some guys here are not liking this...... Not much myself on "poser" watches! Its basically a fake Rolex in my book

31 December 2016, 04:34 AM	#12
Newrolex1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 118	Looks awesome! I can definitely understand why some might not like it but it's your watch do what you like.

31 December 2016, 04:39 AM	#14
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Looks great I hope you enjoy it

31 December 2016, 04:49 AM	#18
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,177	Thx for comments guys, both + and -. For the record and for anybody interested or who cares, I did not do the mod/frank/whatever. I saw it for sale (along with a bunch of others) already done up. The blue bezel insert is after market and the OEM black dial from the watch was redone in blue and put back on. I'm sure if I searched/waited long enough, I maybe coulda' found one with OEM Rolex parts but uh, I'm 68 years old not 28 so time (no pun) is of a bit of essence. As to "poser" and "fake", well wait till I post my Invicta and Steinhart holdings. I'll show 'em with my OEM Patek's/ALS's/BP's/etc and whoever posted that comment can go to town, heh . . . __________________ A Lange Sohne * Blancpain * Hentschel Hamburg * Polo RL * Rolex

31 December 2016, 05:05 AM	#23
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,663	I've got a funny feeling this thread is headed one way.... That would be a pretty fantastic mod if you had used all genuine parts (in my humble opinion).

31 December 2016, 05:12 AM	#25
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	If your going custom, why try to mimic a watch that's already out? I think it would look cool with the OG bezel. I might consider getting a used 116610 and do a fun color dial (re-paint) Also, why didn't you just buy a used 116619? If you had to sell it the loss would be the same as the loss you would take on your Franken + money you put into it.

31 December 2016, 05:19 AM	#26
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	I like stock. I also like mods and this one looks nice to me and I'd certainly wear it. Thanks for sharing.

31 December 2016, 05:22 AM	#27
TG3N "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK Posts: 249	Your watch, do what you like. All OEM parts would be ideal, but I think it looks good, it's a killer colour combination, and still a top-quality Rolex under that bezel insert & splash of colour. If you hadn't flagged it as a mod, I bet most of the responders wouldn't have scrutinised it so forensically for flaws. You already have a super Sub/Diver collection, so you're clearly not "faking it 'til you make it", and you're not representing the watch as something it's not, and presumably bought it at the corresponding price point for the provenance, so what's the harm? If you're happy, then enjoy it.

31 December 2016, 05:35 AM	#28
BigCFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: London Watch: this Space [ ] Posts: 1,830	Clearly most on here definitely wouldn't do/have this, but it's your watch so fair play to you. If you're happy with it, that's all that matters

31 December 2016, 05:39 AM	#30
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Looks good

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