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Old 14 March 2017, 09:02 PM   #61
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Like that look. Super cool mod!
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Old 26 July 2017, 10:20 AM   #62
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well done!
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Old 26 July 2017, 10:25 AM   #63
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Looks great!
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Old 26 July 2017, 01:08 PM   #64
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Like it ! I fully get the need for legibility. Hit 50 and found my arms were too short !
Ditto.... that's why I'm getting rid of my Daytona...(pity)... I just can't glance at the time with ease... oh well... there's plenty of other watches out there that suit my needs... so it's hello Panerai and goodbye Rolex...

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Old 26 July 2017, 01:13 PM   #65
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This is a mod I can get behind. Like the OP, I usually like to keep everything "stock." However this mode is awesome looking (I know it's a super old thread)
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Old 26 July 2017, 05:00 PM   #66
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What are opinions on this mod being done on a 39mm OP Rhodium.
I like my OP very much but after seeing this mod I'd certainly consider it .
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Old 15 August 2017, 08:33 PM   #67
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From my perspective, this mod turns a stellar Rolex into the perfect Rolex. I'll be doing it to my 116000 post-haste.
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Old 15 August 2017, 09:03 PM   #68
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Explorer I handset on 116000 Oyster Perpetual

My recently purchased blue 116000 is currently at my watchmen shop getting the mercedes hands and flutted bezel




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Old 16 August 2017, 06:50 AM   #69
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My recently purchased blue 116000 is currently at my watchmen shop getting the mercedes hands and flutted bezel




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Pictures of this would be great. When you get the watch back.
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Old 16 August 2017, 06:54 AM   #70
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To me it makes the watch more useful but less elegant. I love the dial; too bad there aren't dial options on the Explorer.
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:38 AM   #71
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Still a good mod in my opinion, no regrets here.
Legibility is is greatly improved, while also adding a nice balance to the dial.
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:31 PM   #72
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tradeoffs

IMO, what it loses in elegance it gains in charm (and legibility, which is arguably more important).

Of mechanical watches, my first love was the original 36mm Explorer 1, with its perfect proportions, arabic numerals, and mercedes hands. With time, I've also come to prefer a silver or blue dial to a black dial. So a blue OP 116000 w/mercedes hands will suit me perfectly.

I have a nice dress watch for more formal occasions, but if the OP were my only watch, I might think twice about swapping the hands. And I think it looks phenomenal "stock" as well.

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To me it makes the watch more useful but less elegant. I love the dial; too bad there aren't dial options on the Explorer.
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Old 18 August 2017, 11:18 AM   #73
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Pictures of this would be great. When you get the watch back.

Picture from watchmen with the mercedes hands already installed; will stay for now with the smooth bezel. On the mail comming back!




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Old 18 August 2017, 01:10 PM   #74
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Very nice indeed, congrats. Might do it myself one day.

I prefer the domed bezel to the flat, the dark sunburst blue to the matte black, the whitegold rolex crown to the large lumed triangle and the 36mm size over the 39mm.

The perfect Explorer then? Well almost, an easylink would be nice but I guess one that fits can be sourced?
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Old 18 August 2017, 03:23 PM   #75
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...i like it.
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Old 20 August 2017, 05:10 AM   #76
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Picture from watchmen with the mercedes hands already installed; will stay for now with the smooth bezel. On the mail comming back!




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116000 received today, very happy with new hands as visibility improved day and night









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Old 20 September 2017, 10:27 PM   #77
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How did you manage to get an easylink? Would you share it with us? Thank you in advance.
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Old 24 September 2017, 06:13 AM   #78
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I actually got the easink before the watch. I was changing the sizing on my BLNR and my toddler son grabbed it off the table. I searched for a few hours and couldn't find it so I ordered one from my local AD. A few weeks after the new one arrived my wife found the original easylink in one of his toy cars.
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Old 27 November 2017, 06:42 PM   #79
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Great mod. I have the same problem but have trouble finding the hands... I've sent you a PM Rusty hope you can help me out.
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Old 1 February 2018, 01:05 AM   #80
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Does anyways he know if it’s possible to do the Mercedes hands mod on an 114300.
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Old 1 February 2018, 01:10 AM   #81
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Very nice!!
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Old 23 February 2018, 11:34 PM   #82
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Does anyways he know if it’s possible to do the Mercedes hands mod on an 114300.
I have the same question. Anyone know which handset would fit?
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Old 23 February 2018, 11:36 PM   #83
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I have the same question. Anyone know which handset would fit?
Hands from a 214270 should fit
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Old 23 February 2018, 11:41 PM   #84
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Hands from a 214270 should fit
thanks!

any pics of this out there?
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Old 23 February 2018, 11:47 PM   #85
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any pics of this out there?
haven't found any
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Old 27 July 2018, 06:18 AM   #86
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This is an old thread I know but I really love how this mod works. So much so that I went to an AD today and said if they would also supply me with some 114270 hands I would buy this watch. They declined but I will hunt for some hands then buy the watch
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Old 27 July 2018, 06:50 AM   #87
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Wow. Those hands really make the watch pop now. The blue OP with Explorer hands is great.
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Old 27 July 2018, 07:12 AM   #88
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Really nice mod. Definitely worth the revival, since I hadn't seen that before. Looks much better than factory.
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Old 27 July 2018, 08:45 AM   #89
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This is an old thread I know but I really love how this mod works. So much so that I went to an AD today and said if they would also supply me with some 114270 hands I would buy this watch. They declined but I will hunt for some hands then buy the watch
Great mod, I like the look as well.

Here is a set for sale here.

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Old 27 July 2018, 08:48 AM   #90
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looks even better than the stock version imo.


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