Matte bezel 114060

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Thanks all for the great comments

Watch is on route back to me and I expect it Monday/Tuesday so will get some better pics up then and my thoughts on durability etc.

To answer a few why change it questions I have no issues with the OEM 114060 it's a great watch, however IMO opinion it is shadowed by the 116600 which to me is the ultimate ceramic dive watch!

One plus of the 114060 over the 116600 is I like how the maxi case sits with a nato strap the wider lugs suit it more then compared to on bracelet.

In a one watch or only dive watch sitution I would of left the 114060 alone but as I have the 116600 which lives on the oyster bracelet it suits so well this gave me the opportunity to give the 114060 a more tool watch look without taking that modern submariner look away from it! Hence why I didn't thin the lugs or add chamfers etc.

My styling was more aimed at the Pelagos then the 14060.

[luvsub]

Very nice, like it.

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A few quick live pics

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Another

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Last one

[Rogdogg]

It looks great. I'd love to see it done to a SDC which has the matte dial also.

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

It looks great. I'd love to see it done to a SDC which has the matte dial also.

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I have had it side by side with my 116600 and the contrast is still present, the 116600 dial is not a true matte finish its satin, in most viewing angles they look very similar.

[Number3]

Looks fantastic Sam, they've done a superb job with that.

[walds11]

Looks great, Sam! Tempted to do it on my 116610.

[presario]

That looks very good. Very very good. Congrats on a one of a kind piece!

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by SC11

I have had it side by side with my 116600 and the contrast is still present, the 116600 dial is not a true matte finish its satin, in most viewing angles they look very similar.

Thanks. So are the mods finished on this watch or have you anything else planned?

[Steve36Efc]

Originally Posted by SC11

A few quick live pics

It looks stunning, congrats on a job well done

[Cabaiguan]

That looks ridiculously good. ABC kicks a$$.

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Thanks. So are the mods finished on this watch or have you anything else planned?

Yeah I think that's it for this one! I have been enquiring about dial refinishing but that's not really looking like an option.

I have another project up my sleeve

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Here's a few side by side of my 114060 & 116600






This one does show the 116600 satin dial but it still doesn't match the insert


Also I have tried to scratch the insert with my nail and a cocktail stick and it doesn't mark, for obvious reasons I'm going to try a full on scratch test just in case, to be honest I was worried about the scratch resistance but more the matte finish showing finger prints etc which it doesn't!

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Again I'd like to give Edvi and the crew at ABC a big thumbs up for the superb work!

Even under close scrutiny the refinished ceramic insert is flawless.

We are already discussing my next project

[smokedog]

That's very nice how much did it cost and where did you get it done?

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Originally Posted by smokedog

That's very nice how much did it cost and where did you get it done?

Right the case refinish was carried out by a Rolex accredited watchmaker here in the UK this was before I had spoken to Edvi at ABC, the watchmaker here in the UK carried out a brilliant case refinish the grain and everything perfectly matches the OEM finish. However he couldn't work on the insert.

Then I exchanged a few emails with Edvi and decided they will be responsible for the next step, a previous refinished insert pic was sent to me and within 48 hours my watch was heading off to LA!

Anyone wanting to copy this mod it would a lot easier just getting ABC to do the complete package (actually while there they refinished my case back I had the previous watchmaker leave and that finish again is an exact match)

You will need to email Edvi to get a quote for the complete work but I would expect it to be around £300-500 work depending and once you add in shipping there and back.

[ratty]

I like that look.

[sportsmaven20]

Looks very sharp Sam...wear it in good health!

[RolexAuthority]

Now if you can add a superdome crystal ( plexi or sapphire ) then that's just it you have the ultimate

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After a full day testing at the kiddies indoor play house I can happily say the insert holds up very well

I can't see it being any less resilient then the OEM finish.

It also doesn't show up fingers and water marks like I thought the matte finish might do.

Only problem is it how in direct competition with my 116600 for wrist time, but mind you that's not a bad 1st world problem having two great watches to choose between.

[avusblue]

That is a fantastic mod, one which many SubC owners have fantasized about. Well done! Enjoy it, and thanks for sharing with us.

[colt_seavers]

SC11, the watch looks great. Do you know if ABC are able to thin the lugs aswell?

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Originally Posted by colt_seavers

SC11, the watch looks great. Do you know if ABC are able to thin the lugs aswell?

Yes ABC can do that! Along with a whole host of case reworking!

I didn't thin the lugs as I prefer how the chunkier lugs sit against the nato strap.

[colt_seavers]

Have you seen any pictures of the thinned lugs? I'd be interested to see what it looks like. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by colt_seavers

Have you seen any pictures of the thinned lugs? I'd be interested to see what it looks like. Thanks.

A few examples on forum do a quick search or read through the modified Rolex thread

[strafer_kid]

Looks very nice indeed!

[xjeeunitx]

Not a big fan of mods like these but your watch turned out pretty decent. I approve!

[G-Web]

Killer!
Nice one mate, enjoy!
-GW