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23 April 2019, 12:50 AM | #31 | |
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Agree LAWW can do it right. As far as the question of value, I expect the market for a modified case will be a much smaller pool than if left original. The majority of owners likely do not have a resource for service outside of RSC and would find that a real consideration.
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23 April 2019, 01:00 AM | #32 | |
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What a stupid comparison. Because a watch is a much easier item to transact then a house or car or airplane. If I wanted an updated kitchen it would likely be an easier task to remodel my kitchen then list my house, show it to people, pay a 6% real estate commission, move out, find a new house, and move in. I would not buy a watch with a case I do not like, when I could simply buy another watch with a case I do like! |
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23 April 2019, 01:05 AM | #33 |
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23 April 2019, 02:01 AM | #35 |
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Sub maxi case, is it possible to . . .
This... One of the reasons I got a SD4k instead of a Sub is the slimmer lugs. Has the bracelet and glide lock you desire without having to heavily modify. Bet the premium over the Sub will be less too.. Have you considered this avenue? |
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Go for it
I would love to see the end result
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23 April 2019, 02:49 AM | #37 |
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I have the 114060 and loved it and thought the case size was great...then I owned the 126600 and realized how much better that case looked with the slimmer/more elegant lugs.
The maxi case isn't too bad, but it definitely looks better with the slimmer lugs. |
23 April 2019, 02:57 AM | #38 |
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If I ever wanted to alter my Maxi case the way you describe it, I would choose a blacksmith.
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23 April 2019, 03:13 AM | #39 |
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Wouldn't future polishings thin out the case eventually? Though I know this is going to take decades of wear.
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23 April 2019, 03:30 AM | #40 |
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Paging @Finslayer83
He tried this but IIRC RolliWorks said it would be too much of an endevour. |
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I think it's illegal. In the same way that you can't deface Her Majesty's coinage.
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23 April 2019, 05:03 AM | #42 |
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Sub maxi case, is it possible to . . .
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23 April 2019, 05:06 AM | #43 | |
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Very true, but it has a date... :-( |
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23 April 2019, 05:17 AM | #44 |
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Maxi dial.
Super case. The beauty of the 6 digit case is that it can be polished many, many times over its life and look great, and its proportions are closer to the original than the 5 digits. But, it’s your watch, so do what makes you happy. |
23 April 2019, 06:19 AM | #45 | |
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I know I had read about a 116610 Submariner having the lugs machined to a more proportionate pre maxi case look. I can't find that thread but I did find this one about a slimmed down 116710ln. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=224466 Randy |
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23 April 2019, 08:16 AM | #46 |
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No, but I have seen people use aftermarket ceramic inserts and aftermarket 116610 style bracelets to have all of the benefits of a ceramic Sub without the maxi case.
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23 April 2019, 08:50 AM | #47 | |
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Everyone, thanks for the input . . . even the smart a$$es! If it happens I'll definitely post. SEL on a Sub-date? Fleetlord, that might be a cool option!
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23 April 2019, 10:40 AM | #49 |
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Have to side with many others here. Get yourself a 5 digit reference (date or no date) and if you want add the glide lock. I had several chances to buy a date or no date Sub C but ended up with a nice 5 digit reference full set.
For the new GMT series watches I do like the maxi case which seems ever so slimmer than the Sub C maxi case. |
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23 April 2019, 10:46 AM | #51 | |
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Btw, I’ve been subtly trying to correct folks on the misuse of Maxi case ... seems to fall on deaf ears |
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23 April 2019, 10:59 AM | #52 |
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned any of the companies that are doing this regularly...
https://tempus-machina.com/ https://www.artisansdegeneve.com/en/
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23 April 2019, 11:14 AM | #53 |
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I saw on instagram a while back that someone added chamfers to their 116610 and it looked great. If gave the lugs a much slimmer appearance and should be an easy job for any one of the recommended watchmakers.
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For now yes. We're slowing warming up to it though. I do like the look of the 6 digits modded to look like a 4 digit. What do we call them?
"The 6-4 mod" ??? Gives us all a chance to go cruisin with our 6-4! |
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23 April 2019, 11:49 PM | #56 |
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Hi op.
Please post some pics in the modified rolex thread if you get it done.
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24 April 2019, 01:30 AM | #57 |
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Sub maxi case, is it possible to . . .
Here is an example of a modified 114060 case with chamfers.
http://rolexpassionreport.com/13265/...wn-submariner/ I think the case looks better than stock. Not crazy about the fake aged lume and bezel insert though. |
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Amazing! Thanks for the link. |
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