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subtona · 23 April 2019, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

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.

Agree LAWW can do it right.

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Originally Posted by El Cascarrabias

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.

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.

DonBateman · 23 April 2019, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bobernet

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?

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!

Fleetlord · 23 April 2019, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GarbanzoNegro

New SEL bracelets do not fit 5-digit Subs.

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

The new SEL will fit the 5 digit Sub Date with no issues.

bobernet · 23 April 2019, 01:50 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.

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Originally Posted by DonBateman

What a stupid comparison.

Exactly.

LooseCann0n · 23 April 2019, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nunez. Jacob

Sell it and get a sdk4 thats your end game

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?

crazycarlitos · 23 April 2019, 02:24 AM

Go for it

I would love to see the end result

fel2718 · 23 April 2019, 02:49 AM

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.

Jim Greece · 23 April 2019, 02:57 AM

If I ever wanted to alter my Maxi case the way you describe it, I would choose a blacksmith.

steadywaters · 23 April 2019, 03:13 AM

Wouldn't future polishings thin out the case eventually? Though I know this is going to take decades of wear.

rolexinfl · 23 April 2019, 03:30 AM

Paging @Finslayer83

He tried this but IIRC RolliWorks said it would be too much of an endevour.

cswjames · 23 April 2019, 05:01 AM

I think it's illegal. In the same way that you can't deface Her Majesty's coinage.

GarbanzoNegro · 23 April 2019, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

The new SEL will fit the 5 digit Sub Date with no issues.

Yes, but not the Submariner. ;-)

GarbanzoNegro · 23 April 2019, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LooseCann0n

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?

Very true, but it has a date... :-(

Cru Jones · 23 April 2019, 05:17 AM

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.

Randy63 · 23 April 2019, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

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.

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

Solo118 · 23 April 2019, 08:16 AM

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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?

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.

El Cascarrabias · 23 April 2019, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LooseCann0n

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?

Yep! Had one for 3 years. Sold it to DavidSW in anticipation of buying a 5 digit.

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!

Kliminator · 23 April 2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

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.

This is a much better option IMO.

AirborneSFC · 23 April 2019, 10:40 AM

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.

brandrea · 23 April 2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy63

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

Thank you Randy

brandrea · 23 April 2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

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.

Agree with you my friend

Btw, I’ve been subtly trying to correct folks on the misuse of Maxi case ... seems to fall on deaf ears

LeftCoastBias · 23 April 2019, 10:59 AM

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/

sillo · 23 April 2019, 11:14 AM

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.

ROLLiWORKS · 23 April 2019, 01:51 PM

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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Originally Posted by rolexinfl

Paging @Finslayer83

He tried this but IIRC RolliWorks said it would be too much of an endevour.

joli160 · 23 April 2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftCoastBias

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/

That GMT from Tempus

Johny · 23 April 2019, 11:49 PM

Hi op.

Please post some pics in the modified rolex thread if you get it done.

5517 · 24 April 2019, 01:30 AM

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.

offrdmania · 24 April 2019, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 5517

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.

If they went this far, I wonder why they didnt drill the lugs and add a pearl pip to the insert?.?. That red triangle is too intense, it needs something to break it up.

El Cascarrabias · 24 April 2019, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LeftCoastBias

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/

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5517

Here is an example of a modified 114060 case with chamfers.

http://rolexpassionreport.com/13265/...wn-submariner/

Thanks for those links!

GarbanzoNegro · 24 April 2019, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy63

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

Amazing! Thanks for the link.

23 April 2019, 02:24 AM	#36
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,906	Go for it I would love to see the end result __________________

23 April 2019, 10:59 AM	#52
LeftCoastBias "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: SoCal Watch: I AM BATMAN Posts: 279	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/ __________________ 126655 🌹 \| 126710BLRO \| 116710BLNR \| 116610 \| 114060 \| 16610 \| 126234BL \| 116264BLSJ \| 126000-0006 AP RO 26120 \| Patek 5396g \|Patek 5296g \| H. Moser 1321-0211 \| SUF 180 SALMIAKKI Tudor BB58 Blue \| Tudor 7600 \| Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe \| Omega AT GP ...it just gets more random and obscure from there...

23 April 2019, 11:14 AM	#53
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	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. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

23 April 2019, 11:49 PM	#56
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	Hi op. Please post some pics in the modified rolex thread if you get it done. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

24 April 2019, 01:30 AM	#57
5517 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Warren Location: N/A Watch: Submariner Posts: 40	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.

23 April 2019, 02:49 AM	#37
fel2718 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Watch: Subs + GMTs Posts: 114	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
Jim Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 14	If I ever wanted to alter my Maxi case the way you describe it, I would choose a blacksmith.

23 April 2019, 03:13 AM	#39
steadywaters "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 140	Wouldn't future polishings thin out the case eventually? Though I know this is going to take decades of wear.

23 April 2019, 03:30 AM	#40
rolexinfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: FL Posts: 663	Paging @Finslayer83 He tried this but IIRC RolliWorks said it would be too much of an endevour.

23 April 2019, 05:01 AM	#41
cswjames "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Chris Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 20	I think it's illegal. In the same way that you can't deface Her Majesty's coinage.

23 April 2019, 05:17 AM	#44
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,469	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, 10:40 AM	#49
AirborneSFC "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: DMV Watch: Submariner Posts: 46	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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