How do you feel about...

[Finslayer83]

Putting 16610LV hands on my 14060M?

The thinness of the minute hand is the only thing I wish was different on the watch.

Anyone done this? I think it would make for a unique mod.

subject in question:

[GradyPhilpott]

I think I've seen some owners put black bezels on their Kermit Subs.

I don't think I've ever seen what you propose.

It could work, I think.

[037]

I prefer the balance of the thin hands with the smaller plots. I never really liked large minute with small hour hands.

Now... 16610LV with a flat-four black bezel insert and Sub crystal to delete the cyclops... that might get my vote.

[Finslayer83]

Guess the first question is will the LV hands fit?

[KBM]

If you're considering that mod, perhaps change the dial as well while you're at it. A classic 14060 with maxi dial and hands would look cool, imo.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by kauebm

If you're considering that mod, perhaps change the dial as well while you're at it. A classic 14060 with maxi dial and hands would look cool, imo.

But what would he do with the calendar in the dial?

[KBM]

Originally Posted by FTX I

But what would he do with the calendar in the dial?

You are completely right, my friend, I had totally forgotten about the date window!

Never mind the maxi dial, my bad....

[101031-28]

Nah, I would not

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by kauebm

You are completely right, my friend, I had totally forgotten about the date window!

Never mind the maxi dial, my bad....

No worries buddy. It would look so great that I'd probably forget about the calendar as well..

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by kauebm

If you're considering that mod, perhaps change the dial as well while you're at it. A classic 14060 with maxi dial and hands would look cool, imo.

How does one do this? Is there a maxi dial that’s compatible with the 14060?

He’ll make it matte too!

I’d naturally keep all original parts and only use oem parts for the mods. This will only happen if Rikki would do the swap.

[Loevhagen]

The dial of the 14060 is smaller than the 16610, so your probably out of options for any maxi dial mod for the 14060. And having said that; maybe a 16610LV handset would look unbalanced on a 14060's smaller dial...

[037]

Originally Posted by kauebm

If you're considering that mod, perhaps change the dial as well while you're at it. A classic 14060 with maxi dial and hands would look cool, imo.

I'll bail you out and say you must have been thinking about a 114060 dial.

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The dial of the 14060 is smaller than the 16610, so your probably out of options for any maxi dial mod for the 14060. And having said that; maybe a 16610LV handset would look unbalanced on a 14060's smaller dial...

Agreed. I don't know if a maxi dial would work without cutting off the outer perimeter of minute markers. It might fit but might not look correct.

Same goes for the hands. I believe 16610LV hands would fit the movement no problem but would look unbalanced with the original 14060 dial.

[037]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

I’d naturally keep all original parts and only use oem parts for the mods. This will only happen if Rikki would do the swap.

I'm sure Rik would do it but he can't get dials anymore. You'd have to source your own parts.

What you need is a 114060 with matte bezel mod.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by 037

I'll bail you out and say you must have been thinking about a 114060 dial.

That must have been it.

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by 037

I'm sure Rik would do it but he can't get dials anymore. You'd have to source your own parts.

What you need is a 114060 with matte bezel mod.

After equal time with both Subs (114060/14060) my decision is reinforced even more so.

My take now is that the 14060M is the more wearable watch. I just can’t get past the bezel and case on the 114060.

Plus how can I live without drilled lugs as I love changing it up.

[037]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

After equal time with both Subs (114060/14060) my decision is reinforced even more so.

My take now is that the 14060M is the more wearable watch. I just can’t get past the bezel and case on the 114060.

Plus how can I live without drilled lugs as I love changing it up.

I think you made the right choice. The 114060 is a great watch but the 14060 is undeniably excellent in its own right. Drilled lugs are as 'tool watch' as it gets.

[SLS]

It would look great. A maxi dial on a 14060m would be even better.

[T01]

Pass

[collarcity]

14060M, especially a two-liner, is about as perfect a Sub you can get IMO. I'd leave it be.

[Johny]

Hi op.

Have a look in the modified watch thread. This mod might be in it.

[Andad]

I think you have finally lost the plot Finzy.

Eventually it had to happen.

[1William]

Not for me.

[Finslayer83]

After talking to Rik and this thread - I’m going to leave well enough alone.

[Gimoozaabi]

Not for me. Why mess your perfect watch. If you like the hands so much ultimately sell your 14060 and get a 16610LV. Besides I think the wide hands will look out place in that non-maxi dial. But hey, whatever floats your boat!

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[saskmh]

I've done something similar. I have a 16610 with 116610 dial and dssd hands.

The combination of maxi markers and fat lume all in chromalight is killer!

[stratguy]

Originally Posted by saskmh

I've done something similar. I have a 16610 with 116610 dial and dssd hands.

The combination of maxi markers and fat lume all in chromalight is killer!

I need to see pics of this!

[Finslayer83]

If a 116610 dial will fit on a 16610, wouldn’t a 114060 dial fit as well? Can the date complication be removed?

I could source a holes case 16610, get 114060 dial/hands installed and then have a 5 digit maxi ND with better lume.

Does the ceramic bracelet fit the 16610’s?

The gears are turning...:

[Johny]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

If a 116610 dial will fit on a 16610, wouldn’t a 114060 dial fit as well? Can the date complication be removed?

I could source a holes case 16610, get 114060 dial/hands installed and then have a 5 digit maxi ND with better lume.

Does the ceramic bracelet fit the 16610’s?

The gears are turning...:

The dial would cover the date. You might not need to remove it.

[037]

Originally Posted by Johny

The dial would cover the date. You might not need to remove it.

But then it would click over at midnight and remind Fin of what's still living underneath the floor boards.

[rolexinfl]

Big nope