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padi56 · 19 August 2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

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.

SDDS · 19 August 2010, 12:43 AM

nice

cdnwatchguy · 19 August 2010, 12:50 AM

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.

chronus · 19 August 2010, 01:09 AM

I'd wear that.

cdweller · 19 August 2010, 01:14 AM

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!

KH-ESQ · 19 August 2010, 01:17 AM

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

SubKing · 19 August 2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cdweller

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

mc1010 · 19 August 2010, 01:21 AM

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.

geronimo509 · 19 August 2010, 01:22 AM

It does look good, but it is not my cup of tea. As long as it makes you happy then it is cool.

Dr. Robert · 19 August 2010, 01:25 AM

Day 2 of this post on the black sub.....and I still dig it!

SubKing · 19 August 2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Day 2 of this post on the black sub.....and I still dig it!

Mee tooo

acce1999 · 19 August 2010, 02:32 AM

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.

Best,

A

Xenophon · 19 August 2010, 02:46 AM

Looks great, well done. I want to get mine done now.

mjm800 · 19 August 2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by acce1999

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.

Chad C. · 19 August 2010, 03:03 AM

Honestly, there are very few mods that I like. However, I think you nailed this one - it looks great.

Paracentesis · 19 August 2010, 03:10 AM

Hideous, sorry. Well, you did ask.

josh12730 · 19 August 2010, 03:35 AM

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.

Ebruner · 19 August 2010, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

your money, your watch, your insanity

X2.....

-Eddie

Skippy · 19 August 2010, 04:18 AM

That looks pretty damn cool!

SubKing · 19 August 2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by josh12730

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

SubKing · 19 August 2010, 04:49 AM

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

NMS75 · 19 August 2010, 04:57 AM

What happens when you want Rolex to service your watch?

M

Welshwatchman · 19 August 2010, 04:58 AM

I think it looks quite good.

... and considering it's yours, bought and paid for.

rangrov · 19 August 2010, 05:09 AM

Sorry but ive got to be honest, you have ruind it.

therolexguy · 19 August 2010, 05:39 AM

.

The Waddler · 19 August 2010, 05:46 AM

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.

cwwhk · 19 August 2010, 05:48 AM

Very nice!

SubKing · 19 August 2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NMS75

What happens when you want Rolex to service your watch?

M

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.

ocwatching · 19 August 2010, 06:00 AM

gusty move and great end product...enjoy!

cht · 19 August 2010, 06:03 AM

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!

19 August 2010, 12:43 AM	#62
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	nice __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

19 August 2010, 12:50 AM	#63
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	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. __________________ Keith

19 August 2010, 02:46 AM	#73
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Looks great, well done. I want to get mine done now. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

19 August 2010, 04:58 AM	#83
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I think it looks quite good. ... and considering it's yours, bought and paid for. __________________ ..33

19 August 2010, 05:39 AM	#85
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	My official comment is below.............. .

19 August 2010, 01:09 AM	#64
chronus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 79	I'd wear that.

19 August 2010, 01:14 AM	#65
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	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!

19 August 2010, 01:17 AM	#66
KH-ESQ Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kristopher Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: 16610LV-M Serial Posts: 47	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

19 August 2010, 01:21 AM	#68
mc1010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: * Posts: 240	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.

19 August 2010, 01:22 AM	#69
geronimo509 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: DFW Watch: 16610 Posts: 558	It does look good, but it is not my cup of tea. As long as it makes you happy then it is cool.

19 August 2010, 01:25 AM	#70
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	Day 2 of this post on the black sub.....and I still dig it!

19 August 2010, 02:32 AM	#72
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	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. Best, A

19 August 2010, 03:03 AM	#75
Chad C. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Chad C. Location: IN, USA Watch: Explorer / GMT IIc Posts: 92	Honestly, there are very few mods that I like. However, I think you nailed this one - it looks great.

19 August 2010, 03:10 AM	#76
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Hideous, sorry. Well, you did ask.

19 August 2010, 03:35 AM	#77
josh12730 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: chicago Watch: NDSub and Datejust Posts: 28	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.

19 August 2010, 04:18 AM	#79
Skippy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 283	That looks pretty damn cool!

19 August 2010, 04:49 AM	#81
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	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

19 August 2010, 04:57 AM	#82
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	What happens when you want Rolex to service your watch? M

19 August 2010, 05:09 AM	#84
rangrov "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: uk Posts: 389	Sorry but ive got to be honest, you have ruind it.

19 August 2010, 05:46 AM	#86
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	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.

19 August 2010, 05:48 AM	#87
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	Very nice! __________________ Everyday is a Rolex day.

19 August 2010, 06:00 AM	#89
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	gusty move and great end product...enjoy! __________________ too much into watches...

19 August 2010, 06:03 AM	#90
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	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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