Some stupid questions re submariners

[jonhings]

Hi all, I've been thinking about a Submariner on and off for about 10 years, though never committed, having fell for vintage heuers and panerai (and interestingly enough both my brothers have subs) .. up until now that is as I can't get enough of the nato strap look on a maxi dial sub. So this is my thinking:

1. Get a LV, change the bezel to black, put a nato on it.

2. Buy a modern non-date and just change the dial to the restored vintage 'maxi' dial? - Is this even possible? Can I change the crystal too? Is this a stupid idea?

3. Wait forever and save for a mint/new 1680 / 5513... I don't think I can afford a vintage sub in the condition - basically as new - I want it

4. Prey that rolex see sense and bring out a non-date maxi-dial ceramic sub with brushed steel and no polished centre links (pie in the sky!)

Any advice? Feel free to email me places that might be able to supply me a mint vintage sub at ok prices. I don't care if the dial and hands have been re-done or replaced or its been restored, as long as it is all genuine rolex and looks like new.

Any help much appreciated! I don't want any old sub, it has to be just right, hence me waiting so long to pull the trigger.

Thanks
Jon