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31 December 2016, 05:40 AM | #31 |
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Looks good
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Bezel looks terrible IMO. Also, IMO, the only way to mod a rolex is with genuine rolex parts but to each his own. As long as you like it, that's all that matters really
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31 December 2016, 05:56 AM | #34 |
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Thank you I appreciate not just the personal opinion but also the fact that it's politely stated !
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Looks cool!
If I were to do something similar, I think a Sub would look cool with either a blue dial and black bezel, or the other way around. |
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If you payed 8k for the franken, how much would you sell it for? 5-7k? Your losing roughly the same, but one would give me more satisfaction. To each there own. Whatever makes you happy is the most important thing. Just wanted to give my two cents. |
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I've done mods in the past but with OEM parts, however if you're OK with how it was done that's all that matters. I'm sure you kept the original bezel insert and wouldn't be too hard to source a new dial if you ever want to sell it.
Do you ever consider getting the Pelagos instead?
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31 December 2016, 06:17 AM | #38 |
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I wouldn't do it or buy it.
I do believe Rolex did blue Sub for the Asian market. If I wanted a blue Sub that's where I would look. The price for a real one may now be approaching WG. Years ago I saw one of DeMesys site for like 5K. |
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Nice watch there by the way . . .
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OP, as long as when you look at it, it makes you smile, then that is all that matters. And from the sounds of it, it does. So enjoy. |
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X2. From someone that has a Smurf, don't see smurf owners really liking this one. You could have sell the Hulk and BP and get a smurf.
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I think it looks nice and can always go back to black
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31 December 2016, 07:00 AM | #43 |
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No good.
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Yeah I like it cause I don't own one. And no way am I parting with the other 2. Maybe sell all/some of these and buy a buncha modded stuff
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Pass for me but to each there own
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31 December 2016, 07:34 AM | #47 |
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Dare to be different, OP! A replica Smurf!
I certainly see why OEM parts would be better, but can they even be sourced? I wonder how it would look with just a gen Blue dial and black bezel? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
31 December 2016, 07:35 AM | #48 |
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Love it. Looks better than the wg sub. Thanks for sharing
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31 December 2016, 07:39 AM | #49 |
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I think it looks good. I don't get too worked up with people doing what they want with their own money! Live and let live! Heck, some people like reps, whatever, I don't let it get me butt hurt.
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31 December 2016, 07:39 AM | #50 |
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Why on earth allow this thread to keep going on? A partly 116619LB replica watch.
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31 December 2016, 07:44 AM | #51 |
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Yeah, knowing Rolex I doubt it's easy to just go out and get OEM bezel inserts/dials/etc, hence the mod. And without further causing distress for any sno . . err elite watch owners, let me tell you there are a bunch of modded ones like this with diff color bezels/dials/etc . . .
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Why on earth do you slow down at a freeway wreck, just keep on moving on buddy actually what I really think
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Hey thanks sir
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They did a good job...it looks like the center links are polished in the last photo (collection)...is it polished or just the the picture angle?
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Yep, good enough for me. They did polish the center links, which I wouldn't have done since I don't really care for 'em. They did offer to redo to brushed but I declined, knowing I can always have that done again if/when. I wanted it as quickly as possible too
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The mod looks nice IMO. You have to be happy sir. BTW you have a very nice collection. Have a Happy New Year!!!!
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Discussing parts replicating Rolex is not appreciated on a forum like this - dedicated to genuine Rolex watches and parts. IM(H)O. Good luck having this partly-replica-watch serviced. |
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