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Old 19 August 2010, 12:40 AM   #61
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That watch has just experienced FIRST DEGREE MURDER!!
Have to agree JJ still I have not got to wear it,sorry not my cup of tea,I just like them as they come from Rolex Switzerland.
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Old 19 August 2010, 12:43 AM   #62
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Old 19 August 2010, 12:50 AM   #63
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Well

Seeing as you ask to hear what people think, I don't like it at all. I have nothing against moding a Rolex, I don't like PVD. Hoping that you enjoy wearing it for a long time.
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Old 19 August 2010, 01:09 AM   #64
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I'd wear that.
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Old 19 August 2010, 01:14 AM   #65
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Neat! Didn't you say that you wanted to leave the caseback and bracelet alone? They look coated to me. Another thing that may look sharp would be to swap out your second hand for a red YM second hand!
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Old 19 August 2010, 01:17 AM   #66
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That looks AWESOME. i wish that I owned another sub to make some alterations. Maybe I'll spring for a 14060 1 day and do the same. You are truly living up to your name. Well done
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Old 19 August 2010, 01:20 AM   #67
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Neat! Didn't you say that you wanted to leave the caseback and bracelet alone? They look coated to me. Another thing that may look sharp would be to swap out your second hand for a red YM second hand!
Since the watch head was pvd, why have a steel bracelet? So I got it done, but as for the case back, I decided later on even tho it made sense to leave it in steel, I didn't want any silver showing so just had him coat that as well, to be honest, I will prob never use the bracelet as I love this watch too much on the NATO. Down the road I can always get the watch re coated after years of wear an it will look like new
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Old 19 August 2010, 01:21 AM   #68
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Nice! I would do the same to my LV if I had the dough for it, and enough to buy myself another Rolex, a Daytona perhaps or the Sub C.
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Old 19 August 2010, 01:22 AM   #69
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It does look good, but it is not my cup of tea. As long as it makes you happy then it is cool.
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Old 19 August 2010, 01:25 AM   #70
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Day 2 of this post on the black sub.....and I still dig it!
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Old 19 August 2010, 02:32 AM   #71
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Day 2 of this post on the black sub.....and I still dig it!
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Old 19 August 2010, 02:32 AM   #72
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A very special Rolex, no doubt. I do not like PVD that much, but I like the removal of crown guards. I also like the fact that you did it because you wanted to.

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Old 19 August 2010, 02:46 AM   #73
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Looks great, well done. I want to get mine done now.
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Old 19 August 2010, 02:50 AM   #74
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I also like the fact that you did it because you wanted to.
I have to give props as well.

Even though I would never spend thousand on a watch and then spend thousands more to make it PVD thus making the watch unserviceable by Rolex I have to say my hats off to you, that sir was a gutsy move.
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Old 19 August 2010, 03:03 AM   #75
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Honestly, there are very few mods that I like. However, I think you nailed this one - it looks great.
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Old 19 August 2010, 03:10 AM   #76
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Hideous, sorry. Well, you did ask.
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Old 19 August 2010, 03:35 AM   #77
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wow. that's a big step, or steps....I am a fan of PVD watches, but I don't know if I could do it to my Rolexes, maybe a sub style watch by another maker. Just curious though, you said you were going for the vintage look like James Bond, but why then did you opt for PVD instead of just removing the crown guards? I feel like the stainless would have retained that vintage look you were after.
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Old 19 August 2010, 03:50 AM   #78
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Old 19 August 2010, 04:18 AM   #79
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That looks pretty damn cool!
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Old 19 August 2010, 04:46 AM   #80
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wow. that's a big step, or steps....I am a fan of PVD watches, but I don't know if I could do it to my Rolexes, maybe a sub style watch by another maker. Just curious though, you said you were going for the vintage look like James Bond, but why then did you opt for PVD instead of just removing the crown guards? I feel like the stainless would have retained that vintage look you were after.
I wanted a modern tool watch with a splash of vintage nostalgia by removing the guards.. I thought this rout was a better one to take aside from buying a 6538 and pvd that one.. Which I don't think I could stomach to do
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Old 19 August 2010, 04:49 AM   #81
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I'm much enjoying the watch today. Walking into my ad to pick up a repair And got some attention. No one knew what to make of it. I must say it was funny
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Old 19 August 2010, 04:57 AM   #82
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What happens when you want Rolex to service your watch?

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Old 19 August 2010, 04:58 AM   #83
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I think it looks quite good.

... and considering it's yours, bought and paid for.
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Old 19 August 2010, 05:09 AM   #84
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Sorry but ive got to be honest, you have ruind it.
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Old 19 August 2010, 05:39 AM   #85
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Old 19 August 2010, 05:46 AM   #86
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I'll never ever understand why people get so precious about this. It's your watch, your money and for what it's worth I think it looks absolutely awesome.
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Old 19 August 2010, 05:48 AM   #87
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Very nice!
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Old 19 August 2010, 05:53 AM   #88
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there are many other watch makers out there that are just as good as rolex if not better that can service this watch no problem.
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Old 19 August 2010, 06:00 AM   #89
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gusty move and great end product...enjoy!
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Old 19 August 2010, 06:03 AM   #90
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If I saw this I would think someone was wearing a horrible fake Rolex.

But if you like it and enjoy, that's all that matters!
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