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reddc5r · 11 February 2020, 03:18 PM

Hi All,

I'm picking up a SD 43 and can't help but think to replace red seconds hands from Yachtmaster 40 would look awesome. Does anyone know if this is doable? Maybe Cyclops remove also. Thanks.

interestedwatcher · 11 February 2020, 03:22 PM

Depends on the movement. If you keep the original parts, and you want to spend the money on it, do whatever.

T-Bag · 11 February 2020, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by reddc5r

Hi All,

I'm picking up a SD 43 and can't help but think to replace red seconds hands from Yachtmaster 40 would look awesome. Does anyone know if this is doable? Maybe Cyclops remove also. Thanks.

Why mess with perfection?

xelor63 · 11 February 2020, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Bag

Why mess with perfection?

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ninjin · 11 February 2020, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Bag

Why mess with perfection?

'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'

I think a little mod like this (red hand), which is non destructive. would make the watch more special to the owner. Better than us all being lemmings and owning the same thing!

I wouldn't go for the cyclops removal though, as it leaves a non AR coated area where the cyclops used to be.

Number3 · 11 February 2020, 07:09 PM

I think it would make for a interesting mod.

abozz · 11 February 2020, 07:42 PM

The SD43 is the most proportional and perfect piece made by Rolex! Just like that! But is your watch! Do it.

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joli160 · 11 February 2020, 07:47 PM

My DSSD with a touch of red
Any watchmaker can fit those.

(YM second hand and red date wheel, make sure you get the new one with the same colour luminova, check with member Viperb )

Rori · 11 February 2020, 09:10 PM

Why not:-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddc5r

Hi All,

I'm picking up a SD 43 and can't help but think to replace red seconds hands from Yachtmaster 40 would look awesome. Does anyone know if this is doable? Maybe Cyclops remove also. Thanks.

Gazoak · 11 February 2020, 09:17 PM

It works on the Deepsea and I like the red numerals too.

djgallo · 11 February 2020, 10:20 PM

I wouldn’t like it...but if it turns you on....jump it

Rallarkatt · 18 February 2020, 08:57 AM

No go!

Judge · 18 February 2020, 09:08 AM

If you like it, sure.

I am a little biased to the classic SD.

winst · 18 February 2020, 09:13 AM

Will Rolex or an AD sell them you though, ad I quite like the idea of the 36mm OP with the blue dial and lumped Arabic’s that looks like a blue Explorer 1 dial if I could change the hands to 36mm Explorer ones?

Montremoi · 18 February 2020, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Bag

Why mess with perfection?

Perfection would mean no wart over the date

SS Oyster · 18 February 2020, 10:23 AM

Is a YM seconds hand the same length as a SD43?

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jitdc · 18 February 2020, 10:29 AM

That’s a really cool idea and makes it unique to the owner. More power to you, it’s your watch do what you want with it

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Al1969 · 18 February 2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Is a YM seconds hand the same length as a SD43?

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I was wondering the same.

TswaneNguni · 18 February 2020, 02:08 PM

No

Rashid.bk · 18 February 2020, 06:15 PM

That’s a big fat no for me.

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Originally Posted by T-Bag

Why mess with perfection?

....because this.

I gotta say that in the world of modding cars, houses etc, the swiss do “oem” just right. I’d swap the bracelet for some rubber occasionally, that’s it.
Part of what makes Rolex what it is that same basic heritage formula. If you want color, they do that extremely well also, but when it comes to there monotone watches, like the Daytona C or any standard diver, it comes perfect from the factory.

But it’s you’re property, I’ve seen some low rider range rovers and 911s with drag tires and fast and furious body panels with flames on the side. The owners were apparently very happy. I wanted to gag.

iTreelex · 18 February 2020, 06:28 PM

When I was reading the thread I thought to myself that a red seconds hand wouldn't be so bad until I saw it. Ew... Sorry but I wouldn't do it. Red text is enough.

aquanaut · 18 February 2020, 06:44 PM

If you do go ahead its likely Rolex will treat that as a 'frakenwatch' and not service it. Also your warranty will be invalid

jeorge · 18 February 2020, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abozz

The SD43 is the most proportional and perfect piece made by Rolex! Just like that! But is your watch! Do it.

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Sure it is !

Number3 · 18 February 2020, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jeorge

Sure it is !

Not your cup of tea then?

1William · 18 February 2020, 09:51 PM

Not for me. The SD43 has all the elements I need without modification.

samson66 · 18 February 2020, 10:13 PM

I kind of like it. If it floats your boat, get it done!

brandrea · 18 February 2020, 10:15 PM

I like the SD43 just the way it is, so for me that would feel a bit overdone ... to each their own

Johny · 19 February 2020, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

My DSSD with a touch of red
Any watchmaker can fit those.

(YM second hand and red date wheel, make sure you get the new one with the same colour luminova, check with member Viperb )

Very nice.

Ferdelious · 19 February 2020, 02:34 AM

I put one on my old 16610 Sub with a roulette date wheel. I love the look and think it will match the red Sea Dweller print perfectly.

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function12 · 19 February 2020, 03:33 AM

A real diver would know that Red is the first color to fade away at depth. So, it would be a BIG NO for a real working watch.

11 February 2020, 03:18 PM	#1
reddc5r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 47	Seadweller red hands Hi All, I'm picking up a SD 43 and can't help but think to replace red seconds hands from Yachtmaster 40 would look awesome. Does anyone know if this is doable? Maybe Cyclops remove also. Thanks.

11 February 2020, 07:47 PM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	My DSSD with a touch of red Any watchmaker can fit those. (YM second hand and red date wheel, make sure you get the new one with the same colour luminova, check with member Viperb ) Attached Images __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

18 February 2020, 10:29 AM	#17
jitdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: TN Watch: 126500 Posts: 547	That’s a really cool idea and makes it unique to the owner. More power to you, it’s your watch do what you want with it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ 126500 ♛ 214270 Ω Speedmaster 2FA Enabled

18 February 2020, 06:44 PM	#22
aquanaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 353	If you do go ahead its likely Rolex will treat that as a 'frakenwatch' and not service it. Also your warranty will be invalid __________________ 1995 Rolex Sea-Dweller 2010 Rolex DSSD 2014 Rolex SD4000 Sea-Dweller 2020 Rolex SD43 Sea-Dweller 2022 Rolex Datejust 41 - Blue Dial, Fluted, Oyster

19 February 2020, 02:34 AM	#29
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	I put one on my old 16610 Sub with a roulette date wheel. I love the look and think it will match the red Sea Dweller print perfectly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

11 February 2020, 03:22 PM	#2
interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,030	Depends on the movement. If you keep the original parts, and you want to spend the money on it, do whatever.

11 February 2020, 07:09 PM	#6
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,985	I think it would make for a interesting mod.

11 February 2020, 07:42 PM	#7
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	The SD43 is the most proportional and perfect piece made by Rolex! Just like that! But is your watch! Do it. Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

11 February 2020, 09:17 PM	#10
Gazoak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: England Posts: 388	It works on the Deepsea and I like the red numerals too.

11 February 2020, 10:20 PM	#11
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	I wouldn’t like it...but if it turns you on....jump it

18 February 2020, 08:57 AM	#12
Rallarkatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Norway Posts: 17	No go!

18 February 2020, 09:08 AM	#13
Judge Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Arlington Watch: DSSD MK I Posts: 528	If you like it, sure. I am a little biased to the classic SD.

18 February 2020, 09:13 AM	#14
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,642	Will Rolex or an AD sell them you though, ad I quite like the idea of the 36mm OP with the blue dial and lumped Arabic’s that looks like a blue Explorer 1 dial if I could change the hands to 36mm Explorer ones?

18 February 2020, 10:23 AM	#16
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Is a YM seconds hand the same length as a SD43? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2020, 02:08 PM	#19
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	No

18 February 2020, 06:28 PM	#21
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	When I was reading the thread I thought to myself that a red seconds hand wouldn't be so bad until I saw it. Ew... Sorry but I wouldn't do it. Red text is enough.

18 February 2020, 09:51 PM	#25
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Not for me. The SD43 has all the elements I need without modification.

18 February 2020, 10:13 PM	#26
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	I kind of like it. If it floats your boat, get it done!

18 February 2020, 10:15 PM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	I like the SD43 just the way it is, so for me that would feel a bit overdone ... to each their own

19 February 2020, 03:33 AM	#30
function12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 518	A real diver would know that Red is the first color to fade away at depth. So, it would be a BIG NO for a real working watch.

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