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RRGHOST1 · 29 November 2018, 08:44 PM

Would never have a Sub date on anything other than its bracelet, and would never remove the Cyclops ever !

jason10mm · 29 November 2018, 10:26 PM

Once they add a date window and change up the lume color, a BB58 will look almost just like this

mjclark32 · 29 November 2018, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Yes, it has a 116520 Daytona crystal. It also has welded lug bars, so it will only accept a NATO.

Nice! I thought I remembered you having these welded. Really cool mods, glad to hear you’re still enjoying it!

Michigan_State · 29 November 2018, 11:07 PM

Sorry to ask, but why would one have the lug bars welded to the watch? Is it some sort of historical reference, or for the purpose of rigidity? Really don’t know, but I definitely dig the watch!

Boaters · 29 November 2018, 11:16 PM

Very cool Jason I remember when you got it. You have such an awesome collection take care my friend

Token74 · 29 November 2018, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michigan_State

Sorry to ask, but why would one have the lug bars welded to the watch? Is it some sort of historical reference, or for the purpose of rigidity? Really don’t know, but I definitely dig the watch!

The Military Submariners had fixed bars so it’s a throw-back to that.

It’s very cool. And I want!!

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lhanddds · 30 November 2018, 12:12 AM

Remember this one. I like it when folks take things into their own hands and create something special. I’d like to get a Smurf and shave the lugs down to a reasonable shape.

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LuminousMaximus · 30 November 2018, 12:18 AM

Nice Jason. It is sometimes the simplest of things that make us happy! Beautiful Mod's

nigelUK · 30 November 2018, 12:29 AM

Just love the 'shaved CGs'

jenson · 30 November 2018, 12:34 AM

Very beautiful watch, thanks for sharing.

1William · 30 November 2018, 12:39 AM

nice watch.

psv · 30 November 2018, 12:46 AM

Rolex Outlaw. Love it.

Carondelet · 30 November 2018, 10:31 PM

I dig it! Not a fan of NATO's aesthetically, but I use them just about every time I do any sort of physical activity with a watch (hiking, swimming, etc.) - I love their functional usefulness and the added safety they provide. And I applaud the modifications! The lack of cyclops looks great!

DoctorA · 30 November 2018, 10:47 PM

Really cool!

Sothy · 30 November 2018, 10:57 PM

Hi Jason, why did you choose (or previous owner choose) to use a Daytona crystal instead of a (no date) submariner crystal? Is there a difference in slope or something? Thanks and looks great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Yes, it has a 116520 Daytona crystal. It also has welded lug bars, so it will only accept a NATO.

uncleluck · 30 November 2018, 11:08 PM

Very nice and great idea with the welded bars for diving, must feel a lot safer.

I’d love to see shaved crown guards on an old 5513

Jason71 · 1 December 2018, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sothy

Hi Jason, why did you choose (or previous owner choose) to use a Daytona crystal instead of a (no date) submariner crystal? Is there a difference in slope or something? Thanks and looks great!

I didn’t make the choice. It was determined that the desired outcome was a watch without a cyclops. It was left up to ABC Watchwerks to accomplish this outcome. They decided to use the Daytona crystal. If I trust a watchmaker entity, I leave it up to them to decide how to accomplish the desired look/function that I want.

They have put Daytona crystals on a couple of my Subs.

Vince KSA · 1 December 2018, 08:01 PM

Love the twin stripe black & gold strap.

Great look.

Sothy · 2 December 2018, 12:21 AM

Thanks again for sharing your watch pics. Btw, always love your articles on Hodinkee.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I didn’t make the choice. It was determined that the desired outcome was a watch without a cyclops. It was left up to ABC Watchwerks to accomplish this outcome. They decided to use the Daytona crystal. If I trust a watchmaker entity, I leave it up to them to decide how to accomplish the desired look/function that I want.

They have put Daytona crystals on a couple of my Subs.

bdex75 · 2 December 2018, 12:32 AM

Great watch Jason. Glad you picked it up.

Like the idea of welding the springbars in, a lot. As you mentioned the midcase was modified beyond returning to original when the CG’s were ground off. And you use it to dive so the extra security was worth it.

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Speedbird-1 · 2 December 2018, 04:17 AM

Interesting.

What are the advantages to having no crown guards?

NavitimerNut · 2 December 2018, 05:38 AM

Nice!

Jason71 · 3 December 2018, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Interesting.

What are the advantages to having no crown guards?

Only advantage I can think of is the fact that I can more easily access the crown while on the wrist for time setting or date change. There are more disadvantages probably.........but this was a nod to pay tribute to the 6538 Big Crown.

Johny · 3 December 2018, 01:17 AM

Lovely watch.

xspect · 3 December 2018, 02:01 AM

One of the best watches I seen in a while. A prefect execution of an idea. A modern day mil-sub !!!

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SFmedic13 · 3 December 2018, 02:08 AM

Good looking watch......

narembeen · 25 November 2020, 11:15 AM

Nice watch ;)

29 November 2018, 08:44 PM	#31
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,900	Would never have a Sub date on anything other than its bracelet, and would never remove the Cyclops ever ! __________________ RRGHOST1

29 November 2018, 11:07 PM	#34
Michigan_State "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Vince Location: Michigan Posts: 547	Sorry to ask, but why would one have the lug bars welded to the watch? Is it some sort of historical reference, or for the purpose of rigidity? Really don’t know, but I definitely dig the watch! __________________ Have a nice day!

30 November 2018, 12:18 AM	#38
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	Nice Jason. It is sometimes the simplest of things that make us happy! Beautiful Mod's __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

30 November 2018, 10:47 PM	#44
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Really cool! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

3 December 2018, 01:17 AM	#54
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	Lovely watch. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

29 November 2018, 10:26 PM	#32
jason10mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: TN, USA Posts: 161	Once they add a date window and change up the lume color, a BB58 will look almost just like this

29 November 2018, 11:16 PM	#35
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Very cool Jason I remember when you got it. You have such an awesome collection take care my friend

30 November 2018, 12:12 AM	#37
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Remember this one. I like it when folks take things into their own hands and create something special. I’d like to get a Smurf and shave the lugs down to a reasonable shape. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 November 2018, 12:29 AM	#39
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,057	Just love the 'shaved CGs'

30 November 2018, 12:34 AM	#40
jenson Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: usa Posts: 99	Very beautiful watch, thanks for sharing.

30 November 2018, 12:39 AM	#41
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	nice watch.

30 November 2018, 12:46 AM	#42
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Rolex Outlaw. Love it.

30 November 2018, 10:31 PM	#43
Carondelet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Watch: Air King, 116900 Posts: 586	I dig it! Not a fan of NATO's aesthetically, but I use them just about every time I do any sort of physical activity with a watch (hiking, swimming, etc.) - I love their functional usefulness and the added safety they provide. And I applaud the modifications! The lack of cyclops looks great!

30 November 2018, 11:08 PM	#46
uncleluck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: England Posts: 518	Very nice and great idea with the welded bars for diving, must feel a lot safer. I’d love to see shaved crown guards on an old 5513

1 December 2018, 08:01 PM	#48
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 751	Love the twin stripe black & gold strap. Great look.

2 December 2018, 12:32 AM	#50
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Great watch Jason. Glad you picked it up. Like the idea of welding the springbars in, a lot. As you mentioned the midcase was modified beyond returning to original when the CG’s were ground off. And you use it to dive so the extra security was worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 December 2018, 04:17 AM	#51
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,070	Interesting. What are the advantages to having no crown guards?

2 December 2018, 05:38 AM	#52
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	Nice!

3 December 2018, 02:01 AM	#55
xspect "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: louisiana Posts: 269	One of the best watches I seen in a while. A prefect execution of an idea. A modern day mil-sub !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 December 2018, 02:08 AM	#56
SFmedic13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: SANTIAGO Location: San Antonio Texas Watch: None Currently Posts: 581	Good looking watch......

25 November 2020, 11:15 AM	#57
narembeen Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Western Australia Posts: 386	Nice watch ;)

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