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padi56 · 21 June 2018, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin G

How about a double?

How about a quadruple I sometimes wonder why some buy Rolex watches.

G'ed · 21 June 2018, 10:29 PM

Squint when looking at the dial? I heard it will disappear

GoingPlaces · 21 June 2018, 10:35 PM

Why did you buy the watch?

Devildog · 21 June 2018, 11:16 PM

Companies like Prohunter pvd coat the ringlock. That's probably your best solution

Blackout concept do a reverse text - black ring, silver text,

If you can find a watchmaker to disassemble it, should be fairly easy to get it done.

Would look good IMO

ferrissteve11 · 21 June 2018, 11:49 PM

Have to admit the PVD option doesn't look half bad. Been wearing the DSSD for nearly 5 years and the writing is nowhere near as noticeable as some of the pictures make it out to be.

Zakalwe · 22 June 2018, 12:18 AM

There’s more text on the average Rolex dial than the whole of the Old Testament. What’s a few more words?

REFZ · 22 June 2018, 12:27 AM

I can understand you want to get rid of the "ringlock" text, it's totally useless and ugly IMO.

jrs146 · 22 June 2018, 12:49 AM

I remember a post a while back about a guy who had a DSSD and removed the entire bezel. He got the same type of criticism. But I recall that the guy really liked the look so who really cares what others think. If the OP wants to buy a watch and modify it then so be it. No skin off my back.

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Quamby · 22 June 2018, 12:49 AM

Why????

Brew · 22 June 2018, 12:54 AM

Isn't it the same process to remove the "YACHT-MASTER II" from that bezel?

Boaters · 22 June 2018, 12:59 AM

I think it would be a terrible mistake and no doubt a costly one on both ends

Johny · 22 June 2018, 01:55 AM

Hi op.

Please post some pics when you get it done.

HogwldFLTR · 22 June 2018, 03:55 AM

"That's not a DSSD, it's missing the Ring Lock test."

Watch This · 22 June 2018, 04:02 AM

Try a Sharpie.

joli160 · 22 June 2018, 05:19 AM

It looks much better in real life than on pics. Never bothers me

Bluepilot15 · 22 June 2018, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch This

Try a Sharpie.

Perfect.

toomuchtalk · 22 June 2018, 06:31 AM

Why?

toomuchtalk · 22 June 2018, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirt

Sadly I don't know how to use Picard

Rashid.bk · 22 June 2018, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REFZ

I can understand you want to get rid of the "ringlock" text, it's totally useless and ugly IMO.

Maybe ugly in your opinion, but not useless. It is a marvel of engineering and the reason the watch can go to those depths.
No different than car makers writing V8 or AMG on the fenders.

Rolex is proud of this tech, they want to show it off. And in real life it vanishes unless your looking at your watch through a loop.

Zakalwe · 22 June 2018, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Maybe ugly in your opinion, but not useless. It is a marvel of engineering and the reason the watch can go to those depths.
No different than car makers writing V8 or AMG on the fenders.

Rolex is proud of this tech, they want to show it off. And in real life it vanishes unless your looking at your watch through a loop.

The system may not be useless but the text is. Rolex really do put too much writing on their watches. It doesn’t stop me from owning them and having a lengthy hit list of more, but if there’s one thing I’d change, it’s all that bloody writing. It’s completely unnecessary.

Regarding your analogy, a car can easily and freely be debadged. If not from the factory, then with a hairdryer and some dental floss.

Kiddodoc · 22 June 2018, 09:03 AM

Nikrnic · 22 June 2018, 11:52 AM

A blackout pvd ring would look pretty cool on that one

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Limestonedan · 23 June 2018, 12:27 AM

Honestly, wearing the watch, I don't notice it..

GradyPhilpott · 23 June 2018, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jets

It's barely visible wearing it everyday just leave it or buy a different watch man.

Donaldkrama · 23 June 2018, 05:02 AM

bt430 · 23 June 2018, 05:27 AM

I wear mine everyday as other folks have said the text is much more prominent in pictures. On the wrist, unless you're looking for it, you don't really notice it. I think modding it, or moving on to another watch is the way to go if it bugs you that much.

RustyW · 28 June 2018, 03:52 AM

I've owned it since 2008...one of the first that rolled off the line.

Considering a switch to the Red SD.

RustyW · 28 June 2018, 04:14 AM

I appreciate all the comments.

I knew the question would ruffle some feathers/stir a little debate.

I 100% fully appreciate the engineering, craftsmanship, size/heft, domed crystal, no cyclops, dial -color/markers/hands, clasp, bezel, extra large crown, steel ringlock itself...looks so cool/utilitarian at 3 & 9 o'clock areas, etc, etc. That is why I bought it and have kept it for 10 years. Its just a shame that the ringlock is screaming up at the wearer. The letters are larger than the "ROLEX" on the dial! That is a real head-scratcher. The bragging should be on the back of the case. Let the product speak for itself. IMO as the watch is literally perfect otherwise.

Actually, if it had 3 lines on the dial it would be the perfect watch in my eyes. Rolex crown logo and "ROLEX" north of the hands and "DEEPSEA" south of the hands. The new bracelet fixes the other beef. Rolex should hire me as a design consultant...ha ha!

I'll look into the Red SD if I can find one to try on...then look into having the cyclops removed LOL!!

May also check out the new version with wider bracelet as that is a huge improvement.

Thanks for the responses.

22 June 2018, 12:27 AM	#37
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	I can understand you want to get rid of the "ringlock" text, it's totally useless and ugly IMO. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

22 June 2018, 12:49 AM	#38
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	I remember a post a while back about a guy who had a DSSD and removed the entire bezel. He got the same type of criticism. But I recall that the guy really liked the look so who really cares what others think. If the OP wants to buy a watch and modify it then so be it. No skin off my back. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

22 June 2018, 01:55 AM	#42
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	Hi op. Please post some pics when you get it done. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

22 June 2018, 03:55 AM	#43
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	"That's not a DSSD, it's missing the Ring Lock test." __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 June 2018, 05:19 AM	#45
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,341	It looks much better in real life than on pics. Never bothers me __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

21 June 2018, 10:29 PM	#32
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Squint when looking at the dial? I heard it will disappear

21 June 2018, 10:35 PM	#33
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Why did you buy the watch?

21 June 2018, 11:49 PM	#35
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,115	Have to admit the PVD option doesn't look half bad. Been wearing the DSSD for nearly 5 years and the writing is nowhere near as noticeable as some of the pictures make it out to be.

22 June 2018, 12:18 AM	#36
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	There’s more text on the average Rolex dial than the whole of the Old Testament. What’s a few more words?

22 June 2018, 12:49 AM	#39
Quamby "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 307	Why????

22 June 2018, 12:54 AM	#40
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Isn't it the same process to remove the "YACHT-MASTER II" from that bezel?

22 June 2018, 12:59 AM	#41
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I think it would be a terrible mistake and no doubt a costly one on both ends

22 June 2018, 04:02 AM	#44
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Try a Sharpie.

22 June 2018, 06:31 AM	#47
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,139	Why?

22 June 2018, 09:03 AM	#51
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,474

22 June 2018, 11:52 AM	#52
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,158	A blackout pvd ring would look pretty cool on that one Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

23 June 2018, 12:27 AM	#53
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Honestly, wearing the watch, I don't notice it..

23 June 2018, 05:02 AM	#55
Donaldkrama Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Usa Posts: 103

23 June 2018, 05:27 AM	#56
bt430 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 57	I wear mine everyday as other folks have said the text is much more prominent in pictures. On the wrist, unless you're looking for it, you don't really notice it. I think modding it, or moving on to another watch is the way to go if it bugs you that much.

28 June 2018, 03:52 AM	#57
RustyW "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: south Louisiana Posts: 145	I've owned it since 2008...one of the first that rolled off the line. Considering a switch to the Red SD.

28 June 2018, 04:14 AM	#58
RustyW "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: south Louisiana Posts: 145	I appreciate all the comments. I knew the question would ruffle some feathers/stir a little debate. I 100% fully appreciate the engineering, craftsmanship, size/heft, domed crystal, no cyclops, dial -color/markers/hands, clasp, bezel, extra large crown, steel ringlock itself...looks so cool/utilitarian at 3 & 9 o'clock areas, etc, etc. That is why I bought it and have kept it for 10 years. Its just a shame that the ringlock is screaming up at the wearer. The letters are larger than the "ROLEX" on the dial! That is a real head-scratcher. The bragging should be on the back of the case. Let the product speak for itself. IMO as the watch is literally perfect otherwise. Actually, if it had 3 lines on the dial it would be the perfect watch in my eyes. Rolex crown logo and "ROLEX" north of the hands and "DEEPSEA" south of the hands. The new bracelet fixes the other beef. Rolex should hire me as a design consultant...ha ha! I'll look into the Red SD if I can find one to try on...then look into having the cyclops removed LOL!! May also check out the new version with wider bracelet as that is a huge improvement. Thanks for the responses.

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