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dakwan · 30 June 2013, 04:01 PM

Nice project! A very creative and talented mod.

colpol · 30 June 2013, 07:02 PM

can't believe I didn't see this post first time round ! Great post

I can see both points of view here.

How many of us would have the skills to take on this type of project ?? Beats going into an AD & putting the card down !! Another area I'm interested in is motorbikes so although I always prefer the original\ unmollested examples myself - I can also appreciate when a good craftsman makes an exceedingly good job of customisation or modification to an original model !!

If you've got the time to PM me the finished results - I'd be much appreciated

Suprageex · 1 July 2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by colpol

can't believe I didn't see this post first time round ! Great post

I can see both points of view here.

How many of us would have the skills to take on this type of project ?? Beats going into an AD & putting the card down !! Another area I'm interested in is motorbikes so although I always prefer the original\ unmollested examples myself - I can also appreciate when a good craftsman makes an exceedingly good job of customisation or modification to an original model !!

If you've got the time to PM me the finished results - I'd be much appreciated

Couldn't agree more, I'd love to see the finished product aswel. Please PM photo's if you have can!

francis · 1 July 2013, 08:48 AM

Fantastic! Would love to see the completed project but also enjoy seeing the steps... Thanks for sharing

bplein · 1 July 2013, 10:17 AM

As long as the end result isn't passed off as an original, it's OK by me. I would love the idea of a fixed bar, NATO-only daily wear for knocking around, but probably (myself) wouldn't go the route of making the dial look correct... I'd do it only for functionality.

This is no different than people who take 1965-66 Mustang Fastbacks and turn them into Shelby GT350 clones. If they try to pass if off as real, they are crooks, but if they just like the look, then they are fans. Yes, there will be some people who think you shouldn't chop up an original Mustang to make a clone, just as there are some people who think you shouldn't modify a Rolex to make a Milsub clone.

If he was chopping up a really rare case, that's a different story. Don't turn a Shelby into a Mustang.

mcotter · 1 July 2013, 09:07 PM

Subking,
I'm w/ you, in fact I'm delighted that you started this thread! It seems to me that for those of us who own Rolex watches & wish to mod for their own amusement should be allowed w/o criticism. As you may guess I've done a fair amount of it myself w/ joy. I believe the issue is modding for proffit w/ deception, this I too would not tolerate. This hobby is great fun & should continue to be so as we customize to our hearts content!
There may be a contract on me soon so please allow me to see your finished Milsub prior to....I live in Mich. & would enjoy seeing your project in person...Regards
mcotter

SubKing · 2 July 2013, 12:45 AM

pm's have been sent. funny how this old thread suddenly came back to life!

thanks for the kind words everyone.

this watch is no more of a modded watch then the pro-hunters and project-X watches you see here on TRF and while many of the purists don't like those either, There is still a market for them. it all comes down to personal taste in the end.

Robbyvm · 2 July 2013, 12:50 AM

i have seen it and no matter how opinions may be different and know that i respect them all... you are a craftsman !! she's a beauty

SubKing · 2 July 2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbyvm

i have seen it and no matter how opinions may be different and know that i respect them all... you are a craftsman !! she's a beauty

thanks so much for your kind words

Python357 · 4 July 2013, 05:28 AM

SubKing, did you install the sword hands on your 5513 yet ? Pictures would be great.

Kingair · 4 July 2013, 05:56 AM

Great job

Wish I could do it . . . .

HAGOne

motoikkyu · 4 July 2013, 05:58 AM

Saw the product --awesome! Nothing but respect from me!

SubKing · 4 July 2013, 08:11 AM

thanks again

dysondiver · 4 July 2013, 08:35 AM

how many bmw's have a m badge on the boot and not on the log book.
same thing in my eyes ,,, i can see both sides to the coin , but its your watch do with it as you please ,,,, as long as its not to decieve ,,, and clearly its not ,,,, go ahead ,
i do like the idea of putting something on the dial that would scream to someone , tribute , against original ,,,, no idea what though ,,
maybe a small line under the t ,,,, or T actually turning it into an I ,, for immitation , just a thought.
i too would like a pic of the end result .

RC2 · 4 July 2013, 08:50 AM

I saw it - it's great looking

dbt001 · 5 July 2013, 11:07 PM

Hi, SubKing. I'd love to see a picture of the final result. I'd also like to know who did the dial for you. I'm working on a similar (non-Rolex) project. Thanks!

Dave

gavidev · 9 July 2013, 05:19 AM

Hi, send me pics of the finished project, would love to see itbest regards
Victor

1 July 2013, 10:17 AM	#65
bplein "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Bill Location: Austin, Texas, US Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 398	As long as the end result isn't passed off as an original, it's OK by me. I would love the idea of a fixed bar, NATO-only daily wear for knocking around, but probably (myself) wouldn't go the route of making the dial look correct... I'd do it only for functionality. This is no different than people who take 1965-66 Mustang Fastbacks and turn them into Shelby GT350 clones. If they try to pass if off as real, they are crooks, but if they just like the look, then they are fans. Yes, there will be some people who think you shouldn't chop up an original Mustang to make a clone, just as there are some people who think you shouldn't modify a Rolex to make a Milsub clone. If he was chopping up a really rare case, that's a different story. Don't turn a Shelby into a Mustang. __________________ Bill 1984 DateJust 16013 2012 GMTII-C 116710LN 2013 Tudor Black Bay 79220R 2014 Milgauss 116400 Wife: 2015 Lady-Datejust 179160

4 July 2013, 08:50 AM	#75
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	I saw it - it's great looking __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

30 June 2013, 04:01 PM	#61
dakwan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1	Nice project! A very creative and talented mod.

30 June 2013, 07:02 PM	#62
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,848	can't believe I didn't see this post first time round ! Great post I can see both points of view here. How many of us would have the skills to take on this type of project ?? Beats going into an AD & putting the card down !! Another area I'm interested in is motorbikes so although I always prefer the original\ unmollested examples myself - I can also appreciate when a good craftsman makes an exceedingly good job of customisation or modification to an original model !! If you've got the time to PM me the finished results - I'd be much appreciated

1 July 2013, 08:48 AM	#64
francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: a few places Watch: Datejust Posts: 796	Fantastic! Would love to see the completed project but also enjoy seeing the steps... Thanks for sharing

1 July 2013, 09:07 PM	#66
mcotter "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mi.,usa Posts: 14	Subking, I'm w/ you, in fact I'm delighted that you started this thread! It seems to me that for those of us who own Rolex watches & wish to mod for their own amusement should be allowed w/o criticism. As you may guess I've done a fair amount of it myself w/ joy. I believe the issue is modding for proffit w/ deception, this I too would not tolerate. This hobby is great fun & should continue to be so as we customize to our hearts content! There may be a contract on me soon so please allow me to see your finished Milsub prior to....I live in Mich. & would enjoy seeing your project in person...Regards mcotter

2 July 2013, 12:45 AM	#67
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	pm's have been sent. funny how this old thread suddenly came back to life! thanks for the kind words everyone. this watch is no more of a modded watch then the pro-hunters and project-X watches you see here on TRF and while many of the purists don't like those either, There is still a market for them. it all comes down to personal taste in the end.

2 July 2013, 12:50 AM	#68
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	i have seen it and no matter how opinions may be different and know that i respect them all... you are a craftsman !! she's a beauty

4 July 2013, 05:28 AM	#70
Python357 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 4	SubKing, did you install the sword hands on your 5513 yet ? Pictures would be great.

4 July 2013, 05:58 AM	#72
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Saw the product --awesome! Nothing but respect from me!

4 July 2013, 08:11 AM	#73
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	thanks again

4 July 2013, 08:35 AM	#74
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	how many bmw's have a m badge on the boot and not on the log book. same thing in my eyes ,,, i can see both sides to the coin , but its your watch do with it as you please ,,,, as long as its not to decieve ,,, and clearly its not ,,,, go ahead , i do like the idea of putting something on the dial that would scream to someone , tribute , against original ,,,, no idea what though ,, maybe a small line under the t ,,,, or T actually turning it into an I ,, for immitation , just a thought. i too would like a pic of the end result .

5 July 2013, 11:07 PM	#76
dbt001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5513, Dad's 1600 Posts: 182	Hi, SubKing. I'd love to see a picture of the final result. I'd also like to know who did the dial for you. I'm working on a similar (non-Rolex) project. Thanks! Dave

9 July 2013, 05:19 AM	#77
gavidev "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Near the Equator Posts: 3	Hi, send me pics of the finished project, would love to see itbest regards Victor

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