Modified rolex photos please!

[gregory_b]

Originally Posted by Sherpa23

I added endlinks to my 16570 and put an appropriate NATO strap on it. Thinking of doing a date wheel mod in green to complete the theme. Maybe red to match the 24h hand. Hard to know.

I was thinking exactly the same thing, or else a green GMT hand?

Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[gregory_b]

Originally Posted by champagne_james

Here is mine, DJII brushed polish and DLC coating:

That is a cracking time piece. Where did you do the DLC?

[artschool]

this thread sets off my ocd

[Sherpa23]

Here is my other modified Rolex: 116520 with the panda dial from a 116519.

[LawrenceNightingale]

Originally Posted by TighT

My reverse shark:

My God, man.

That is beautiful. In my estimation, we can close the thread now.

I don't suppose there's any way to do something similar with a Sub No Date?

A few hundred bucks and a dial change could keep me from making another multi-thousand dollar purchase...

[waQstar]

Can someone please mod a white gold Daytona with the black racing dial, just a simple ceramic bezel swap..

[SC11]

Originally Posted by waQstar

Can someone please mod a white gold Daytona with the black racing dial, just a simple ceramic bezel swap..

I have considered fitting that dial to a 116500 but only found the slate for sale.

[waQstar]

I have that dial in my personal collection but no 116500, surely someone has done it

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[SC11]

Originally Posted by waQstar

I have that dial in my personal collection but no 116500, surely someone has done it

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I haven't seen one as yet!

Had the mad brain wave of the new WG Daytona on Oysterflex but with the 116500 white dial

[Toivonen]

I'd Die for this

[MrLy]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Ok here we go.

Submariner 16610 with maxidial, maxi hands, GMTIIc crystal with AR coating on the cyclop.





Yachtmaster 16622 with a red datewheel.






DateJust 16234 with a Sunbeam dial, Yachtmaster hands and a red datewheel.

This is awesome!! That red datewheel

[Al1969]

Here you go. Kermit on glidelock.

[saskmh]

Originally Posted by Al1969

Here you go. Kermit on glidelock.

...now that's perfection!

[B.currency]

Yacht-Master with a red date wheel on a jubilee band.

[SamP]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Ok here we go.


Yachtmaster 16622 with a red datewheel.

I changed the date wheel to red a few years ago on my YM, just on the strength of Locke's photos.

[JFPH]

Hi everyone,
How do you like this one?
It started life as a stock 16800 with a 3035 movement, but after the case was severely damaged during diving I decided to take it to the grinder and give it some serious modifications. The outcome is what you see, inspired by several of the posts in this thread. I think it turned out quite well, and it is now definitely a very unique Rolex Submariner that somehow pays homage to the various evolutionary steps that this iconic divers' favourite has made over time.

[saskmh]

Here is a sneak peek at one I'm working on right now. A platinum Yachtmaster with gold maxi hands and a submariner nipple dial.

[rolexchilla]

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Here's mine.

I just wanted to contribute. Sorry if I scared you.

Damaged at the same time?

[regnant]

Rolex Submariner 114060 :
Polished center links, clasp, lugs

[saskmh]

Ok. Don't roast me on this one. It's little extreme. It's a combination of a couple of things that I love. The nipple dial, and the Yachtmaster case. I did a test fit of a GMT nipple dial but have a submariner nipple dial on its way which would suit the watch better. Handset is a nos gold Yachtmaster set with maxi hands. I couldn't resist!

[sopgeo]

I have just read through the entire thread. Modifying Rolex watches is always going to be a contentious subject with people having strong opinions. Some of the watches I like very much, others, not so much, but that is always going to be the case with someone else’s taste. Thank you all for your contributions and best wishes

[Dustytrail]

Great to see a lot of non-purists and hobbyists here
IMO a watch is to keep and it's personal, therefore one could modify it the way they like it if necessary (as long as it's not for defrauding purposes... e.g. 116610 -> 116619 with rhodium plating then scam for profit)

This started off as a 16233 and ended up as a 14270

[reddc5r]

Is it possible to fit a 1655 bezel on to a 16570? Pics? Thanks.

[sheldonsmith]

Originally Posted by reddc5r

Is it possible to fit a 1655 bezel on to a 16570? Pics? Thanks.

Although I have not attempted it, I believe not. Typically, bezels are not interchangeable between cases; the 1655 case is different from the 16750 case.

[saskmh]

Originally Posted by reddc5r

Is it possible to fit a 1655 bezel on to a 16570? Pics? Thanks.

Not possible. Inner diameter of the bezels are different. You could put the 1655 bezel in a lathe and open it up a half mm but I wouldn't recommend it.

[JManuel]

damn .. I would never dare to modify a Rolex watch, even though some look cool, not my cup of tea into modding.

[Curt941]

116622 Basel hands
116600 bezel insert
Red datewheel

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by Curt941

116622 Basel hands
116600 bezel insert
Red datewheel

What is the blue at 34 on the bezel?

[Curt941]

Just a weird light reflection haha

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by Curt941

Just a weird light reflection haha

Oh, thanks!!!

I thought having a colored line on 34 at the bezel was a new thing.