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waQstar · 21 April 2016, 11:42 AM

That's how a mod is done, looks fantastic.
Possible to get a side photo from both sides ?

Jason71 · 21 April 2016, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waQstar

That's how a mod is done, looks fantastic.
Possible to get a side photo from both sides ?

A couple Q&D.......sorry for the quality, but you get the idea. Case sides are now brushed......

waQstar · 21 April 2016, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

A couple Q&D.......sorry for the quality, but you get the idea. Case sides are now brushed......

Thank you, I say it's perfect.. Beau can do some wonders...

Chadridv · 21 April 2016, 12:11 PM

Love it!!! Thankfully my eyesight is still strong enough to not require the cyclops, so I would definitely consider this. I think it looks so much better.

LostInTime · 21 April 2016, 12:13 PM

Superb! The shaved crown guards really give it that je ne sais quoi.

RobP · 21 April 2016, 12:24 PM

Looks great - fantastic mods.

Agree that the removal of the crown guards looks great, maxi dial from the LV and the no cyclops crystal also look great. Not sure about the fixed spring bars, but overall I really like the modifications.

Wish Rolex was not so stuffy/rigid about their brand and their willingness to service modified watches, for me it's a turn huge turn off. Don't get me started about trying to order a jubilee bracelet for my GMTII from an AD.......... LOL

Thank goodness for the independents like ABC!

TripleB Boston · 21 April 2016, 12:59 PM

The more I look at the face, the more I love the no cyclops. And the welded bars are such a cool statement....nato/zulus only. Bravo Jason

Have you thought about getting a 116610 bezel and just taking the blue pearl for your 16610...the ultimate in OCD/WIS disorder, I know, but if you can shave the CGs then I'm sure the pearls can be swapped.

sea-dweller · 21 April 2016, 01:23 PM

Very nice!

KeithP · 21 April 2016, 01:26 PM

I remember a thread about this mod a while back. I think it's incredible. Enjoy!!

HogwldFLTR · 21 April 2016, 01:31 PM

The mods look great; it's a beauty!!!

GB-man · 21 April 2016, 01:33 PM

Cool piece Jason. Great addition to your staggering dive watch set! Enjoy it

Livermoron · 21 April 2016, 01:33 PM

The shaved crown guards & fixed bars are slick. I like it.

psv · 21 April 2016, 01:39 PM

Love it, Jason.

I would call a watch like this a Submariner Outlaw. Kind of like the mods that Magnus Walker does to his outlaw Porsche 911 cars. Well done, I'm glad you have the cojones to follow your own vision!

Sjmoore11 · 21 April 2016, 01:53 PM

Well if you're going to mod...might as well go all out!

Looks great and a nice change up in your impressive collection.

Tudor66 · 21 April 2016, 02:13 PM

They hit a home run with this modification Jason, I actually like everything about this watch...! The best of old and new Rolex.

Enjoy it....

zama · 21 April 2016, 02:15 PM

Whats not to like

bdex75 · 21 April 2016, 02:28 PM

Looks great. Love the clean look and the no crown guards. I would not have had the cajones to do it but if I had that fleet of sea dwellers I would do it too.

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Brisman · 21 April 2016, 02:36 PM

Fantastic👏👏👏👏

Danny83 · 21 April 2016, 02:39 PM

Nice collection and mod you may need to add a Blackbay

Hairdude1 · 21 April 2016, 02:40 PM

Looks great

SC11 · 21 April 2016, 03:14 PM

Got to love a modded Sub

Congrats on one of a kind

fullcourt · 21 April 2016, 03:24 PM

looks great....enjoy

Ruud Van Driver · 21 April 2016, 03:26 PM

I like it. I'm not a fan of NATO straps and would love to see that watch on something like a RubberB

TheVTCGuy · 21 April 2016, 03:33 PM

I seem to be the only dissenter on this topic, with all respect it is just not for me and I would never make those mods to a Rolex (or wear one with them). However, it is your watch, you did what made you happy and you obviously love it. So, I say wear it in good health and congratulations sir!

wrxsti · 21 April 2016, 04:06 PM

love it!

dabbotjordan · 21 April 2016, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

It's neat but you did carve up an LV though.

My thoughts exactly

ILuvSubs · 21 April 2016, 04:26 PM

I have seen some very tasteful mods recently - by nweash on his BLNR (Daytona crystal, brushed PCLs) and SC11 on his SubC (brushed case, matte ceramic bezel)

I think you can add this one to the list too!

I like the combination of the maxi dial of the 16610LV with the black bezel and Daytona crystal.

I don't mind cyclops on crystals, but these mods have gotten me thinking whether the dial would look better & cleaner without the cyclops...

Kudos to ABC. They do fantastic work

bondtoys · 21 April 2016, 04:43 PM

Hello everybody,

Jason, I am so happy that you like the watch! I know that it's a clichee but I am truely glad that the watch went to a good home and is enjoyed.
That gives me the chance to enjoy it still when I see pics from it on TRF.

This project was in my head for almost 3 years and I am still thrilled by the result. However, I have too many watches in my rotation and the modified Sub simply has not had much wrist time! So I decided to sell it and the fact, that Jason was chasing me made it easy for me to let it go!

An added bonus was to drop the watch off in person at ABC WW and meet Edvi and Beau finally during my California visit earlier. Great folks and when you meet them in person, you'll understand even more, why their stuff turns out so great!!!

Now to those, who asked, why the blue lume:

1. The initial goal was to create a modern Rolex Submariner, that James Bond would wear today - if there wasn't the Omega contract. Modern watches those days have blue lume - so I went for it.

2. I simply love the blue lume!!!

3. and maybe much more importantly: A very good friend of mine has a 16610LN and adores the Maxidial. So, he's gotten the LV dial and hands and has them proudly in his watch. If Jason would want to swap back to green lume, I may arrange the back-swapping for him.

@Jason: I can't say how much I am delighted about how much you like the watch - please enjoy it and wear it in good health!

To everyone who is considering dealing with Jason: I can't praise him enough, he's a true gentleman and a joy to communicate with. You will not be disappointed!

One more thing: On the ABC ww bill, the non-cyclop crystal is marked with 25-295 - not sure if anybody can find out, if Rolex supplies genuine non-cyclop crystals (which was my impression) or if the crystal was initially offered for a different watch

subtona · 21 April 2016, 05:05 PM

Looks fantastic!

After owning some watches with undersized & difficult to operate crowns, There is something to having full access to the crown that is so satisfying.

fmc000 · 21 April 2016, 07:17 PM

I love it! Just wear it with a 20mm bond nato and it will be perfect!

21 April 2016, 11:42 AM	#31
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	That's how a mod is done, looks fantastic. Possible to get a side photo from both sides ? __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

21 April 2016, 01:23 PM	#38
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 April 2016, 01:31 PM	#40
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	The mods look great; it's a beauty!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 April 2016, 02:13 PM	#45
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	They hit a home run with this modification Jason, I actually like everything about this watch...! The best of old and new Rolex. Enjoy it.... __________________ -NAWCC Member

21 April 2016, 02:15 PM	#46
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Whats not to like __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

21 April 2016, 12:11 PM	#34
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Love it!!! Thankfully my eyesight is still strong enough to not require the cyclops, so I would definitely consider this. I think it looks so much better.

21 April 2016, 12:13 PM	#35
LostInTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Is Everything Posts: 205	Superb! The shaved crown guards really give it that je ne sais quoi.

21 April 2016, 12:24 PM	#36
RobP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 40	Looks great - fantastic mods. Agree that the removal of the crown guards looks great, maxi dial from the LV and the no cyclops crystal also look great. Not sure about the fixed spring bars, but overall I really like the modifications. Wish Rolex was not so stuffy/rigid about their brand and their willingness to service modified watches, for me it's a turn huge turn off. Don't get me started about trying to order a jubilee bracelet for my GMTII from an AD.......... LOL Thank goodness for the independents like ABC!

21 April 2016, 12:59 PM	#37
TripleB Boston Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jonny Location: Boston MA Watch: GMTII Blue/Red Posts: 566	The more I look at the face, the more I love the no cyclops. And the welded bars are such a cool statement....nato/zulus only. Bravo Jason Have you thought about getting a 116610 bezel and just taking the blue pearl for your 16610...the ultimate in OCD/WIS disorder, I know, but if you can shave the CGs then I'm sure the pearls can be swapped.

21 April 2016, 01:26 PM	#39
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	I remember a thread about this mod a while back. I think it's incredible. Enjoy!!

21 April 2016, 01:33 PM	#41
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Cool piece Jason. Great addition to your staggering dive watch set! Enjoy it

21 April 2016, 01:33 PM	#42
Livermoron "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 114	The shaved crown guards & fixed bars are slick. I like it.

21 April 2016, 01:39 PM	#43
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Love it, Jason. I would call a watch like this a Submariner Outlaw. Kind of like the mods that Magnus Walker does to his outlaw Porsche 911 cars. Well done, I'm glad you have the cojones to follow your own vision!

21 April 2016, 01:53 PM	#44
Sjmoore11 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 694	Well if you're going to mod...might as well go all out! Looks great and a nice change up in your impressive collection.

21 April 2016, 02:28 PM	#47
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Looks great. Love the clean look and the no crown guards. I would not have had the cajones to do it but if I had that fleet of sea dwellers I would do it too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2016, 02:36 PM	#48
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Fantastic👏👏👏👏

21 April 2016, 02:39 PM	#49
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Nice collection and mod you may need to add a Blackbay

21 April 2016, 02:40 PM	#50
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Looks great __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

21 April 2016, 03:14 PM	#51
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Got to love a modded Sub Congrats on one of a kind

21 April 2016, 03:24 PM	#52
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	looks great....enjoy __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

21 April 2016, 03:26 PM	#53
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I like it. I'm not a fan of NATO straps and would love to see that watch on something like a RubberB __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 April 2016, 03:33 PM	#54
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I seem to be the only dissenter on this topic, with all respect it is just not for me and I would never make those mods to a Rolex (or wear one with them). However, it is your watch, you did what made you happy and you obviously love it. So, I say wear it in good health and congratulations sir!

21 April 2016, 04:06 PM	#55
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	love it! __________________ PP Geneva

21 April 2016, 04:26 PM	#57
ILuvSubs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,011	I have seen some very tasteful mods recently - by nweash on his BLNR (Daytona crystal, brushed PCLs) and SC11 on his SubC (brushed case, matte ceramic bezel) I think you can add this one to the list too! I like the combination of the maxi dial of the 16610LV with the black bezel and Daytona crystal. I don't mind cyclops on crystals, but these mods have gotten me thinking whether the dial would look better & cleaner without the cyclops... Kudos to ABC. They do fantastic work

21 April 2016, 04:43 PM	#58
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	Hello everybody, Jason, I am so happy that you like the watch! I know that it's a clichee but I am truely glad that the watch went to a good home and is enjoyed. That gives me the chance to enjoy it still when I see pics from it on TRF. This project was in my head for almost 3 years and I am still thrilled by the result. However, I have too many watches in my rotation and the modified Sub simply has not had much wrist time! So I decided to sell it and the fact, that Jason was chasing me made it easy for me to let it go! An added bonus was to drop the watch off in person at ABC WW and meet Edvi and Beau finally during my California visit earlier. Great folks and when you meet them in person, you'll understand even more, why their stuff turns out so great!!! Now to those, who asked, why the blue lume: 1. The initial goal was to create a modern Rolex Submariner, that James Bond would wear today - if there wasn't the Omega contract. Modern watches those days have blue lume - so I went for it. 2. I simply love the blue lume!!! 3. and maybe much more importantly: A very good friend of mine has a 16610LN and adores the Maxidial. So, he's gotten the LV dial and hands and has them proudly in his watch. If Jason would want to swap back to green lume, I may arrange the back-swapping for him. @Jason: I can't say how much I am delighted about how much you like the watch - please enjoy it and wear it in good health! To everyone who is considering dealing with Jason: I can't praise him enough, he's a true gentleman and a joy to communicate with. You will not be disappointed! One more thing: On the ABC ww bill, the non-cyclop crystal is marked with 25-295 - not sure if anybody can find out, if Rolex supplies genuine non-cyclop crystals (which was my impression) or if the crystal was initially offered for a different watch

21 April 2016, 05:05 PM	#59
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	Looks fantastic! After owning some watches with undersized & difficult to operate crowns, There is something to having full access to the crown that is so satisfying. __________________

21 April 2016, 07:17 PM	#60
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I love it! Just wear it with a 20mm bond nato and it will be perfect!

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