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El Cascarrabias · 21 April 2019, 04:04 AM

. . . reduce the lug size giving it a more 5-digit appearance?

Not looking for your opinion as to which looks better.

Just want to know if anyone has seen this done with good results? And, if so, by who?

Kliminator · 21 April 2019, 04:06 AM

..Not sure if you'll find folks here who have significantly altered the case after purchasing to make it wear smaller. It would probably be better just to pick up at 5 digit if you're not into the super case / maxi case..

If that is still the route that you want to go - you could ask LA Watch Works or Rolliworks to see if they could take of some material but keep the edges sharp....

Brny11 · 21 April 2019, 04:08 AM

I’m sure you can. But I wouldn’t. Get a 5dig. Sub looks great as is

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Tomas Eriksson · 21 April 2019, 04:12 AM

Try LA WatchWorks.

NoVaSubowner · 21 April 2019, 04:13 AM

It's alive!!!! It's. Allllllive!!!!!!

Jim Smyth · 21 April 2019, 05:29 AM

You reduce it enough you could also have lug holes.

astewartconst · 21 April 2019, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Smyth

You reduce it enough you could also have lug holes.

Hahaha

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thesharkfactor · 21 April 2019, 06:20 AM

If you actually own one and wear it, the lugs are really not an issue at all as you just don't notice them on your wrist.

If you were to modify one, you would kill the value of it and RSC will not work on it.

Tools · 21 April 2019, 06:39 AM

There are a number of after market shops that grind off crown guards, shape lugs, and paint dials.

It's your watch and you can find good craftsmanship to carve it up however you want. What would look good on the larger maxi-case would be deep cut chamfers on the lugs, like the early models had.

Most folks do not customize their watches, but there are plenty who do.

Tempus Machina and Bamford both do custom case cutting.

El Cascarrabias · 22 April 2019, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

If you actually own one and wear it, the lugs are really not an issue at all as you just don't notice them on your wrist.

I've worn one. I noticed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

If you were to modify one, you would kill the value of it and RSC will not work on it.

Not worried about about RSC working on it if it's out of warranty. There are competent others.

Kill the value? If well done I think it would sell quickly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

There are a number of after market shops that grind off crown guards, shape lugs, and paint dials.

It's your watch and you can find good craftsmanship to carve it up however you want. What would look good on the larger maxi-case would be deep cut chamfers on the lugs, like the early models had.

Most folks do not customize their watches, but there are plenty who do.

Tempus Machina and Bamford both do custom case cutting.

Thanks!

bobernet · 22 April 2019, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Cascarrabias

. . . reduce the lug size giving it a more 5-digit appearance?

Not looking for your opinion as to which looks better.

Just want to know if anyone has seen this done with good results? And, if so, by who?

I got a quote from Artisans de Geneve to turn a 116619 into a 16619. They can and will do it. Others may as well.

I haven’t completely rejected the idea. I despise the maxi case too.

torifile · 22 April 2019, 10:42 AM

Why not buy a 14060M? Same movement smaller lugs.

El Cascarrabias · 22 April 2019, 11:19 AM

I like the solid bracelet and the Glide Lock.

DLRIDES · 22 April 2019, 11:31 AM

LAWW

The maxi case is so disproportional, it’s not possible to make it look worse.

Consider some nice chamfers on the lugs similar to the 5513 also.

I would like to see the results if modified.

RobearH · 22 April 2019, 11:31 AM

I can respect those who choose their own path.

Likestheshiny · 22 April 2019, 11:49 AM

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I like the solid bracelet and the Glide Lock.

Then wouldn't the easier solution be to just buy a new bracelet for a five-digit watch?

GarbanzoNegro · 22 April 2019, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

Then wouldn't the easier solution be to just buy a new bracelet for a five-digit watch?

New SEL bracelets do not fit 5-digit Subs.

The Glidelock might be an option: not cheap and not easy to source

Fat_ninja · 22 April 2019, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Smyth

You reduce it enough you could also have lug holes.

Funny

TswaneNguni · 22 April 2019, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

I can respect those who choose their own path.

..although the chosen path leads to misery .

brandrea · 22 April 2019, 09:37 PM

Didn’t someone here do this already ...

I’ve been searching for the thread and can’t seem to find it, but I thought I recall reading it here.

s.m.b. · 22 April 2019, 10:00 PM

You can easily do it yourself with a grinder. Life is short. Go for it!

Chester01 · 22 April 2019, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Cascarrabias

. . . reduce the lug size giving it a more 5-digit appearance?

Not looking for your opinion as to which looks better.

Just want to know if anyone has seen this done with good results? And, if so, by who?

Anything is possible with the $$. But that is quite a mod, where the architecture of the piece is fundamentally altered. I would argue if you have to go through all that to make the piece work for you, then consider a different piece. It’s ok, the watch may not be for you.

If the urge is to just have a “Rolex” on the wrist and this is the only way you can like the watch, then ok. But I would look at their other pieces or other companies to see if you can find something without the gymnastics of making it work.

But for me, there is a point to where a mod is not really the same piece anymore.

DonBateman · 23 April 2019, 12:26 AM

Why don't you take a hammer and smash the watch to pieces, then throw it in the ocean.

Nunez. Jacob · 23 April 2019, 12:28 AM

Sell it and get a sdk4 thats your end game

bobernet · 23 April 2019, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DonBateman

Why don't you take a hammer and smash the watch to pieces, then throw it in the ocean.

Yeah, cause that’s exactly the same thing as preferring slimmer lugs or crown guards while liking other updates. Good suggestion.

Mrpupsi · 23 April 2019, 12:31 AM

It’s your watch, do what you want.
It’s a brave move and I’d be interested to see the results. I also dislike the maxi cases.

DonBateman · 23 April 2019, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bobernet

Yeah, cause that’s exactly the same thing as preferring slimmer lugs or crown guards while liking other updates. Good suggestion.

Why buy the watch in the first place?!

bobernet · 23 April 2019, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DonBateman

Why buy the watch in the first place?!

Why buy a car and swap wheels? Why buy a house and remodel? Why buy a plane and gut/replace avionics?

Are you being intentionally obtuse, or just being dramatic because you think a watch that says “Rolex” is somehow sacred?

offrdmania · 23 April 2019, 12:40 AM

Or you can do what I did and add a glidelock clasp to a 14060M. Probably a whole lot cheaper than modifying a maxi case.

DonBateman · 23 April 2019, 12:42 AM

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21 April 2019, 04:04 AM	#1
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21 April 2019, 06:39 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	There are a number of after market shops that grind off crown guards, shape lugs, and paint dials. It's your watch and you can find good craftsmanship to carve it up however you want. What would look good on the larger maxi-case would be deep cut chamfers on the lugs, like the early models had. Most folks do not customize their watches, but there are plenty who do. Tempus Machina and Bamford both do custom case cutting. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 April 2019, 11:19 AM	#13
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	I like the solid bracelet and the Glide Lock. __________________ _________ <=> You really need to be, not seem to be.

22 April 2019, 11:31 AM	#14
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,596	LAWW The maxi case is so disproportional, it’s not possible to make it look worse. Consider some nice chamfers on the lugs similar to the 5513 also. I would like to see the results if modified. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

21 April 2019, 04:06 AM	#2
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,349	..Not sure if you'll find folks here who have significantly altered the case after purchasing to make it wear smaller. It would probably be better just to pick up at 5 digit if you're not into the super case / maxi case.. If that is still the route that you want to go - you could ask LA Watch Works or Rolliworks to see if they could take of some material but keep the edges sharp....

21 April 2019, 04:08 AM	#3
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,456	I’m sure you can. But I wouldn’t. Get a 5dig. Sub looks great as is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2019, 04:13 AM	#5
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,087	It's alive!!!! It's. Allllllive!!!!!!

21 April 2019, 05:29 AM	#6
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	You reduce it enough you could also have lug holes.

21 April 2019, 06:20 AM	#8
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,486	If you actually own one and wear it, the lugs are really not an issue at all as you just don't notice them on your wrist. If you were to modify one, you would kill the value of it and RSC will not work on it.

22 April 2019, 10:42 AM	#12
torifile "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Durham NC Posts: 373	Why not buy a 14060M? Same movement smaller lugs.

22 April 2019, 11:31 AM	#15
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	I can respect those who choose their own path.

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,582	Didn’t someone here do this already ... I’ve been searching for the thread and can’t seem to find it, but I thought I recall reading it here.

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s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	You can easily do it yourself with a grinder. Life is short. Go for it! __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

23 April 2019, 12:26 AM	#23
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	Why don't you take a hammer and smash the watch to pieces, then throw it in the ocean.

23 April 2019, 12:28 AM	#24
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23 April 2019, 12:31 AM	#26
Mrpupsi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Posts: 65	It’s your watch, do what you want. It’s a brave move and I’d be interested to see the results. I also dislike the maxi cases.

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offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	Or you can do what I did and add a glidelock clasp to a 14060M. Probably a whole lot cheaper than modifying a maxi case. __________________ TRF Member 11738

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