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bardm · 25 March 2012, 06:10 AM

As I have stated in another thread I have been itching for an AG watch lately. This made me wonder what to do with my SS GMT IIc once I got around and got an AG watch.

After looking on all the sugestions for what to choose, my SS GMT didn't seem so nice any more. So I got inspired by another thread on this forum and decided to make it a real sport watch.

Here is how it looked at start:

This is what UPS delivered:

And this is during work :-)

Actually I cut to muck the first time so I ordered a second strap, whick actually turnded out to be a blessing. I have a relatively small wrist and using the "precut" part of both straps I was able to include the easy-link an make it fit just right for my wristsize

I allways though high end watches on a rubberstrap lookes both refined and sporty. What do you think?

Here are the result:

WouterN · 25 March 2012, 06:11 AM

Cool, I have the same combo :)

bardm · 25 March 2012, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WouterN

Cool, I have the same combo :)

Thanks

boogiebot · 25 March 2012, 06:12 AM

that looks AWESOME!!!

dddrees · 25 March 2012, 06:14 AM

Not bad, but I see no reason to be disapointed with the original combination. It's one heck of a great looking watch.

bardm · 25 March 2012, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Not bad, but I see no reason to be disapointed with the original combination. It's one heck of a great looking watch.

I agree. Maybe I just needed a change. Anyway I love it, but I might change back after a couple of weeks. When I get an Ag Rolex I think it's gona be RubberB for my GMT all the time

snaggle · 25 March 2012, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardm

I agree. Maybe I just needed a change. Anyway I love it, but I might change back after a couple of weeks. When I get an Ag Rolex I think it's gona be RubberB for my GMT all the time

Sounds like a great combo to have an All gold GMT and a Rubber band SS.

I really love that rubber band, it looks great on the GMT. Love how you kept the clasp too. Awesome looking watch.

westbroek · 25 March 2012, 06:15 AM

Wow looks great

Leeemjack · 25 March 2012, 06:20 AM

Yeh does look good....prefer the original bracelet though

SoftwareDrone · 25 March 2012, 06:38 AM

Love it!

Engi · 25 March 2012, 06:48 AM

It's fine, but I prefer the original oyster bracelet.

Ciao

Engi

Nica64 · 25 March 2012, 06:53 AM

Looks nice!!

Kingair · 25 March 2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engi

It's fine, but I prefer the original oyster bracelet.

Ciao

Engi

x 2 but I have to confess that it looks ok !

Rollie2011 · 25 March 2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by engi

it's fine, but i prefer the original oyster bracelet.

Ciao

engi

+1

kilyung · 25 March 2012, 06:47 AM

No reason you have to change your SS once you get Ag.

theironchef106 · 25 March 2012, 06:57 AM

I like it.

wrxsti · 25 March 2012, 07:09 AM

awesome! rubber b makes the best quality rubber strap and the use of the rolex clasp is a huge plus. Well done, i wear my rolex more on leather bands and natos then on their bracelets.

Johny · 25 March 2012, 07:12 AM

very nice.

gwalker · 25 March 2012, 07:11 AM

That's awesome. I'd like to buy that to try on my Sub. Never mind. Won't fit...

I wonder why they say it won't work with the glidelock.

kareemthedream33 · 25 March 2012, 07:13 AM

That looks amazing, good for you. I would love to try that on my Sub-C.

Cru Jones · 25 March 2012, 07:15 AM

Big fan of that change! For my taste, it really goes well with the bezel font. Very nice.

mjclark32 · 25 March 2012, 07:18 AM

Like others I prefer the bracelet, but I think the rubber b looks really good

gargamel647 · 25 March 2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Like others I prefer the bracelet, but I think the rubber b looks really good

My thoughts exactly.

FremStar · 25 March 2012, 07:45 AM

Very interesting! Looks like a whole new watch... I suppose that band will tie you over for a few minutes until the urge/thoughts for your Gold timepiece kicks in again!

Good luck!

TSW · 25 March 2012, 08:17 AM

Nice combo!

vipmn · 25 March 2012, 08:20 AM

Wow you now have a cool looking "Breitling" lol.
To each their own but seems like a lot of work to make a Rolex not look like a Rolex.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 March 2012, 08:30 AM

I love that rubber band! Thank you for sharing!

DoxaDavid · 25 March 2012, 08:53 AM

I like it!

WatchTimes · 25 March 2012, 08:53 AM

It looks ok
I thought I would like it more to be honest.
I think Id stick with the Rolex bracelet.

kicker_xoxox · 25 March 2012, 09:27 AM

Wowww...that looks AWESOME. good job

25 March 2012, 06:10 AM	#1
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	All this itching for gold made me transform my GMT IIc As I have stated in another thread I have been itching for an AG watch lately. This made me wonder what to do with my SS GMT IIc once I got around and got an AG watch. After looking on all the sugestions for what to choose, my SS GMT didn't seem so nice any more. So I got inspired by another thread on this forum and decided to make it a real sport watch. Here is how it looked at start: This is what UPS delivered: And this is during work :-) Actually I cut to muck the first time so I ordered a second strap, whick actually turnded out to be a blessing. I have a relatively small wrist and using the "precut" part of both straps I was able to include the easy-link an make it fit just right for my wristsize I allways though high end watches on a rubberstrap lookes both refined and sporty. What do you think? Here are the result: __________________ Bård

25 March 2012, 06:14 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Not bad, but I see no reason to be disapointed with the original combination. It's one heck of a great looking watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 March 2012, 06:15 AM	#8
westbroek "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Dylan Location: The Netherlands Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 341	Wow looks great __________________ I get better with time like a watch.

25 March 2012, 06:38 AM	#10
SoftwareDrone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: San Jose, CA Watch: <-- likes to Posts: 506	Love it! __________________ :-) Mike Rolex Submariner (Blue V, YG) Breitling Navitimer (Black SS) Rolex Daytona (Black V SS) Rolex GMTII Ceramic (Black V SS, Sold) Rolex Daytona (White Random SS, Sold) Girard Perregaux 8020 Ferrari (Yellow)

25 March 2012, 06:53 AM	#12
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Looks nice!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

25 March 2012, 06:11 AM	#2
WouterN "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Wouter Location: Amsterdam, NL Watch: Vintage subs Posts: 129	Cool, I have the same combo :)

25 March 2012, 06:12 AM	#4
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	that looks AWESOME!!!

25 March 2012, 06:20 AM	#9
Leeemjack Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Edinburgh Watch: Sub C, Omega SMP Posts: 48	Yeh does look good....prefer the original bracelet though

25 March 2012, 06:48 AM	#11
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	It's fine, but I prefer the original oyster bracelet. Ciao Engi

25 March 2012, 06:47 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	No reason you have to change your SS once you get Ag.

25 March 2012, 06:57 AM	#16
theironchef106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Watch: Day Date II Posts: 436	I like it.

25 March 2012, 07:09 AM	#17
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	awesome! rubber b makes the best quality rubber strap and the use of the rolex clasp is a huge plus. Well done, i wear my rolex more on leather bands and natos then on their bracelets. __________________ PP Geneva

25 March 2012, 07:12 AM	#18
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	very nice. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

25 March 2012, 07:11 AM	#19
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	That's awesome. I'd like to buy that to try on my Sub. Never mind. Won't fit... I wonder why they say it won't work with the glidelock.

25 March 2012, 07:13 AM	#20
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	That looks amazing, good for you. I would love to try that on my Sub-C.

25 March 2012, 07:15 AM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	Big fan of that change! For my taste, it really goes well with the bezel font. Very nice.

25 March 2012, 07:18 AM	#22
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Like others I prefer the bracelet, but I think the rubber b looks really good __________________

25 March 2012, 07:45 AM	#24
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Very interesting! Looks like a whole new watch... I suppose that band will tie you over for a few minutes until the urge/thoughts for your Gold timepiece kicks in again! Good luck! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

25 March 2012, 08:17 AM	#25
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Nice combo! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

25 March 2012, 08:20 AM	#26
vipmn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: windermere fl Watch: Smurf,WG Sdweller Posts: 68	Wow you now have a cool looking "Breitling" lol. To each their own but seems like a lot of work to make a Rolex not look like a Rolex.

25 March 2012, 08:30 AM	#27
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I love that rubber band! Thank you for sharing! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

25 March 2012, 08:53 AM	#28
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	I like it! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

25 March 2012, 08:53 AM	#29
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	It looks ok I thought I would like it more to be honest. I think Id stick with the Rolex bracelet. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

25 March 2012, 09:27 AM	#30
kicker_xoxox "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 211	Wowww...that looks AWESOME. good job

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