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Chadridv · 25 August 2019, 07:58 AM

Not for me, but don’t hate it. Sounds nuts, but I feel like removing the crown guards would be cool!

Sub Capt. · 25 August 2019, 09:40 AM

Now you just need to have them “polish” the lugs down to half their size!

Dompropat · 25 August 2019, 10:02 AM

Ooo, I like that!

AJMarcus · 25 August 2019, 10:02 AM

Very interesting indeed. enjoy it

billfredericks · 25 August 2019, 10:04 AM

What do they charge for this?

Malvolio76 · 25 August 2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pamy104

Just got back my Submariner from Blaken. They customized the face and hands to look like a modern 5513.

I think they did a fantastic job. Very high quality.

Take a look!

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That was a terrible move in my opinion. Each to their own I suppose ...

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Chester01 · 25 August 2019, 10:26 AM

Why get an homage to the 5513, just get the real deal.

Motofan · 25 August 2019, 10:28 AM

Looks great! I really like the customization. I would like to do something similar, but with a white dial.

badass09 · 25 August 2019, 11:20 AM

That looks very unique. Congrats to you and wear it and be happy.

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Mr.Jack · 25 August 2019, 11:30 AM

Actually this makes me curious about how a 114060 would look with the only modification being a 2 liner... I'd be very interested in that

TheDude · 25 August 2019, 11:37 AM

Reminds me of the Tempus. Have you thought about adding a chamfer?

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GarbanzoNegro · 25 August 2019, 04:28 PM

Well done! I am a fan of getting the things you want they way you like.

I agree that Rolex should offer some options for customizing watches at an extra cost.

jdmi32 · 25 August 2019, 04:39 PM

Well done. I rather like it. It’s nice to see someone regarding their watch as a form of enjoyment rather than as an investment.

Timrolexnl · 25 August 2019, 04:58 PM

Nice

Brny11 · 25 August 2019, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Reminds me of the Tempus. Have you thought about adding a chamfer?

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Sitting here ready to express my dislike for OPs mod as it is definitely not my cup of tea. Then, I came across this pic which blew my mind. It looks amazing. So maybe OPs just wasn’t done well, or is missing something... Cause I would def rock the Tempus. Regardless, this is really cool.

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exador · 25 August 2019, 09:07 PM

Those Tempus watches sure are sexy...

DTap · 26 August 2019, 12:19 AM

I like to keep things stock for future resale value, especially for out of production stuff which this isn’t.

That said, mod away. I like the suggestions for thinning the lugs and chamfering the crown guards too.

Good luck!

johnjm · 26 August 2019, 12:24 AM

I don't understand the need to do this. To each his own though.

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Rashid.bk · 26 August 2019, 12:38 AM

Prefer the original 114060, the only thing I sort of don't like on the 114060 are the thick lugs and crown guards. shave a millimeter on each lug and trim the crown guards and it would truly be perfect.

Etschell · 26 August 2019, 12:44 AM

Just curious as to why you didnt by a black bay 58...

Etschell · 26 August 2019, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadridv

not for me, but don’t hate it. Sounds nuts, but i feel like removing the crown guards would be cool!

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vicsdca · 26 August 2019, 12:48 AM

Nice! If Rolex don't make your dream watch, make it yourself.

Headshrinker · 26 August 2019, 03:01 AM

I enjoy people that think outside the box. Great example, a kind of watch restomod in reverse.

Jona · 26 August 2019, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by t65tampa

Looks really nice!

I’d be open to trying something like that if I could have the original parts to swap back to.

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Yeah, having the original parts back would be key for me.

Spartacus · 26 August 2019, 03:08 AM

Reminds me of the Black Bay.

jets · 26 August 2019, 03:17 AM

Looks cool. If I had my 42mm EXPII I'd send it in to get all the orange changed to red.

Golf&Watches · 26 August 2019, 03:36 AM

That looks great, warmer, and also more alluring to my eye, great!

djyolky · 26 August 2019, 03:40 AM

Terrible look. To each their own.

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TheDude · 27 August 2019, 08:32 AM

You know... in another thread I posted that you could take a stock Rolex gold dial from black TT or PM Sub and stock gold sub hands and almost get the same results (would have to be a Sub Date though). You wouldn’t have the same minutes track but it would be approximately the same without killing a SS dial...

No gilt minutes track or lettering. Definitely works better with the OP’s mod since I think it’s better to have the old style gilt minutes track and lettering.

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jb335 · 27 August 2019, 08:35 AM

As long as you enjoy it. I would never do this. Not a mod guy...at all.

25 August 2019, 07:58 AM	#31
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25 August 2019, 11:37 AM	#41
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,482	Ceramic No Date Sub with a 5513 Feel Reminds me of the Tempus. Have you thought about adding a chamfer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 August 2019, 12:24 AM	#48
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26 August 2019, 12:44 AM	#50
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25 August 2019, 09:40 AM	#32
Sub Capt. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: USA Posts: 395	Now you just need to have them “polish” the lugs down to half their size!

25 August 2019, 10:02 AM	#33
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	Ooo, I like that!

25 August 2019, 10:02 AM	#34
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Very interesting indeed. enjoy it

25 August 2019, 10:04 AM	#35
billfredericks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: George Location: Massachusetts Watch: Milgauss Posts: 685	What do they charge for this?

25 August 2019, 10:26 AM	#37
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Why get an homage to the 5513, just get the real deal.

25 August 2019, 10:28 AM	#38
Motofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 18	Looks great! I really like the customization. I would like to do something similar, but with a white dial.

25 August 2019, 11:20 AM	#39
badass09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: prabhu Location: singapore Watch: ROLEX 116613LBD Posts: 713	That looks very unique. Congrats to you and wear it and be happy. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

25 August 2019, 11:30 AM	#40
Mr.Jack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 84	Actually this makes me curious about how a 114060 would look with the only modification being a 2 liner... I'd be very interested in that

25 August 2019, 04:28 PM	#42
GarbanzoNegro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 449	Well done! I am a fan of getting the things you want they way you like. I agree that Rolex should offer some options for customizing watches at an extra cost.

25 August 2019, 04:39 PM	#43
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Well done. I rather like it. It’s nice to see someone regarding their watch as a form of enjoyment rather than as an investment.

25 August 2019, 04:58 PM	#44
Timrolexnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Tim Location: Holland Watch: Patek Posts: 177	Nice

25 August 2019, 09:07 PM	#46
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Those Tempus watches sure are sexy...

26 August 2019, 12:19 AM	#47
DTap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 506	I like to keep things stock for future resale value, especially for out of production stuff which this isn’t. That said, mod away. I like the suggestions for thinning the lugs and chamfering the crown guards too. Good luck!

26 August 2019, 12:38 AM	#49
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Prefer the original 114060, the only thing I sort of don't like on the 114060 are the thick lugs and crown guards. shave a millimeter on each lug and trim the crown guards and it would truly be perfect.

26 August 2019, 12:48 AM	#52
vicsdca Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USofA Posts: 582	Nice! If Rolex don't make your dream watch, make it yourself.

26 August 2019, 03:01 AM	#53
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I enjoy people that think outside the box. Great example, a kind of watch restomod in reverse.

26 August 2019, 03:08 AM	#55
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,698	Reminds me of the Black Bay.

26 August 2019, 03:36 AM	#57
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 480	That looks great, warmer, and also more alluring to my eye, great!

26 August 2019, 03:40 AM	#58
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,412	Terrible look. To each their own. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

27 August 2019, 08:32 AM	#59
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,482	Ceramic No Date Sub with a 5513 Feel You know... in another thread I posted that you could take a stock Rolex gold dial from black TT or PM Sub and stock gold sub hands and almost get the same results (would have to be a Sub Date though). You wouldn’t have the same minutes track but it would be approximately the same without killing a SS dial... No gilt minutes track or lettering. Definitely works better with the OP’s mod since I think it’s better to have the old style gilt minutes track and lettering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 August 2019, 08:35 AM	#60
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,799	As long as you enjoy it. I would never do this. Not a mod guy...at all.

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