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SC11 · 19 December 2015, 06:10 PM

Mod looks cool but which blue insert has silver numbering?

KevNev · 21 December 2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Mod looks cool but which blue insert has silver numbering?

As pictured earlier in the thread, the white gold sub has the blue insert with silver numbering.

SC11 · 21 December 2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KevNev

As pictured earlier in the thread, the white gold sub has the blue insert with silver numbering.

OP pic is a YM blue dial with a Sub blue bezel photoshopped on!

The WG sub pic someone else posted is the ceramic model

As far as I'm aware and have been informed by two watchmakers the ceramic bezel/insert are different between the Submariner (ceramic) and the YM, apparently the YM uses the same or similar designed bezel as the older Submariner (metal insert) and these may be interchangeable!

I looked into sourcing a YM plat bezel insert and having it DLC'd black then fitting it to a 114060 but was reliably informed it cannot be done.

AgentHsu · 26 December 2015, 03:35 PM

Blue hulk = smurf?

Hairdude1 · 26 December 2015, 03:44 PM

I like it!

springer · 26 December 2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

OP pic is a YM blue dial with a Sub blue bezel photoshopped on!

The WG sub pic someone else posted is the ceramic model

As far as I'm aware and have been informed by two watchmakers the ceramic bezel/insert are different between the Submariner (ceramic) and the YM, apparently the YM uses the same or similar designed bezel as the older Submariner (metal insert) and these may be interchangeable!

I looked into sourcing a YM plat bezel insert and having it DLC'd black then fitting it to a 114060 but was reliably informed it cannot be done.

Yachtmaster bezel inserts are platinum.

SC11 · 26 December 2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Yachtmaster bezel inserts are platinum.

Yes I know it is!

toneafficianado · 26 December 2015, 05:50 PM

Love this idea!
Not sure I understand what is required though.
Would you need the YM to be older/5 digit model in order for the bezel to fit though?
Didn't the 5 digit YM not come in blue dial form though?
What blue bezel are you thinking of using? The one from a TT or YG 5 digit Sub?

00Seven · 27 December 2015, 01:55 PM

Here's my modded YM. No date crystal from a 39mm explorer, brushed case and bracelet to fit a sub finish and glidelock.

rebel_1 · 27 December 2015, 02:21 PM

I'm torn. I like the look, only if you keep,the red second hand. But I still prefer the YM the way it comes from the factory. It's one of my favorite watches.

ltmgeller · 27 December 2015, 02:36 PM

Would the "blue hulk" be a Smulk?

kngzfrd · 27 December 2015, 02:56 PM

Looks cool!! I second "Submaster"

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mash_taylor · 27 December 2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Fan

Uh.... they take the cyclops off. Why put a 39mm explorer crystal on? They charge you for this? 💸💸💸💸💸😂😂😂💸💸💸

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Isn't there a square of AR coating under the cyclops, so if you just take it off it looks rubbish?

00Seven · 27 December 2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Fan

Uh.... they take the cyclops off. Why put a 39mm explorer crystal on? They charge you for this? 💸💸💸💸💸😂😂😂💸💸💸

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You can't just "take the cyclops off". New YM's have AR under the cyclops, so you have to replace the crystal. 👍🏻

Cinquecento · 27 December 2015, 11:13 PM

Buy a WG sub. This is like a fake version.

Jack T · 28 December 2015, 12:03 AM

I agree, it is a good look.

Bgator · 28 December 2015, 12:15 AM

If you can pull it off, it would really look great. I agree with the others about keeping the red second hand.

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Evo6 · 28 December 2015, 07:56 AM

Well I went by an AD and compared the dials of the YM and the TT SubC (116613LB) and there's no contest. I'm not really a yellow gold guy but I may have to make an exception for that one someday.

vin777 · 28 August 2018, 11:35 AM

Did you do it? I’m so curious to see how it came out! I’m thinking of doing the same except I want to keep the red second hand.

Romeomikehotel · 28 August 2018, 01:10 PM

Would it not be easier to just get the sub you want and install the YM dial on that?

Demeter008 · 28 August 2018, 02:05 PM

That is genius

ThatExplorer · 28 August 2018, 02:20 PM

Go against what others say, I like the WG seconds hand VS the red. Reminds me of the classic 1680.

1kw · 29 August 2018, 12:14 AM

Frankenwatch, sorry it makes the watch look like a fake, that’s my opinion

edd26 · 29 August 2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1kw

Frankenwatch, sorry it makes the watch look like a fake, that’s my opinion

No, is just awesome. but in my opinion, I think that the mod is not possible. but who knows?

glamorama · 29 August 2018, 01:04 AM

As everyone else, would look good but leave the red seconds hand.

soundwave · 29 August 2018, 01:29 AM

VERY interesting! I have a blue YM and I am thinking about flipping it because of the dull current bezel. If a blue sub bezel REALLY REALLY is a simple swap, I just might try this... :)

xspect · 29 August 2018, 01:50 AM

I love it a lot. I hope you do it so you can post pics here. Also if you do it I think you deserve to name it. Yachty Smurf is my entry.

DonBateman · 29 August 2018, 02:23 AM

I wonder why Rolex doesn't think of these things.

RolexEDC · 29 August 2018, 04:46 AM

I like it!

R!$ · 29 August 2018, 05:27 AM

Looks good

26 December 2015, 03:44 PM	#35
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27 December 2015, 02:56 PM	#42
kngzfrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 352	Looks cool!! I second "Submaster" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Submariner 168000. SN 9188***

27 December 2015, 11:13 PM	#45
Cinquecento "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: At home Posts: 518	Buy a WG sub. This is like a fake version. __________________ - 116718 GMT II Black Dial - 116680 Yacht-Master II SS - 16610 Submariner Y Serial - 116520 Daytona Black Dial

28 December 2015, 12:03 AM	#46
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	I agree, it is a good look. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

28 August 2018, 11:35 AM	#49
vin777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 2	Status Did you do it? I’m so curious to see how it came out! I’m thinking of doing the same except I want to keep the red second hand.

19 December 2015, 06:10 PM	#31
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Mod looks cool but which blue insert has silver numbering?

26 December 2015, 03:35 PM	#34
AgentHsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mr. Hsu Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Datejust Posts: 597	Blue hulk = smurf?

26 December 2015, 05:50 PM	#38
toneafficianado 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,201	Love this idea! Not sure I understand what is required though. Would you need the YM to be older/5 digit model in order for the bezel to fit though? Didn't the 5 digit YM not come in blue dial form though? What blue bezel are you thinking of using? The one from a TT or YG 5 digit Sub?

27 December 2015, 01:55 PM	#39
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 817	Here's my modded YM. No date crystal from a 39mm explorer, brushed case and bracelet to fit a sub finish and glidelock.

27 December 2015, 02:21 PM	#40
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I'm torn. I like the look, only if you keep,the red second hand. But I still prefer the YM the way it comes from the factory. It's one of my favorite watches.

27 December 2015, 02:36 PM	#41
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,379	Would the "blue hulk" be a Smulk?

28 December 2015, 12:15 AM	#47
Bgator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Posts: 143	If you can pull it off, it would really look great. I agree with the others about keeping the red second hand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 December 2015, 07:56 AM	#48
Evo6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Watch: BLNR55131675BB58 Posts: 829	Well I went by an AD and compared the dials of the YM and the TT SubC (116613LB) and there's no contest. I'm not really a yellow gold guy but I may have to make an exception for that one someday.

28 August 2018, 01:10 PM	#50
Romeomikehotel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 95	Would it not be easier to just get the sub you want and install the YM dial on that?

28 August 2018, 02:05 PM	#51
Demeter008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Golden Beach Posts: 56	That is genius

28 August 2018, 02:20 PM	#52
ThatExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Cory Location: US Watch: 114060 Posts: 652	Go against what others say, I like the WG seconds hand VS the red. Reminds me of the classic 1680.

29 August 2018, 12:14 AM	#53
1kw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 313	Frankenwatch, sorry it makes the watch look like a fake, that’s my opinion

29 August 2018, 01:04 AM	#55
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	As everyone else, would look good but leave the red seconds hand.

29 August 2018, 01:29 AM	#56
soundwave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Finland Posts: 184	VERY interesting! I have a blue YM and I am thinking about flipping it because of the dull current bezel. If a blue sub bezel REALLY REALLY is a simple swap, I just might try this... :)

29 August 2018, 01:50 AM	#57
xspect "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: louisiana Posts: 269	I love it a lot. I hope you do it so you can post pics here. Also if you do it I think you deserve to name it. Yachty Smurf is my entry.

29 August 2018, 02:23 AM	#58
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	I wonder why Rolex doesn't think of these things.

29 August 2018, 04:46 AM	#59
RolexEDC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Posts: 318	I like it!

29 August 2018, 05:27 AM	#60
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Looks good

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