Just Arrived From ABC -- Highly Modified **Purists Beware**

[Jason71]

I have been after this watch for a couple years now. My friend Markus(bondtoys) has done most of the mods before I purchased it, and I have been trying to buy it from him since its 'almost' completion probably 2 years ago. I always told him that if he ever decided to sell it, I was his man. He finally relented and sold the watch to me. What a gentleman folks.

This watch started off its life as a 16610LV. These are the Modifications:

-- Shaved CGs by ABC Watchwerks
--Black Bezel insert for 16610
--Rolex Crystal sans cyclops
--Hands/Dial swap from 116610

And Lastly, ABC Watchwerks just installed fixed bars for me. I know that many may not care at all for the abomination, but I love it. It is a nod to the vintage MilSub and Big Crowns without using anything aftermarket. Altered beyond repair?? Yes, but still 100% Rolex. I think this one should work pretty well for diving..........









You can't tell too much from this last picture, but the Chromalight blue is quite different from the green PIP on the bezel insert. Would be nice if it matched, but I'm ok with the different colors........

[cop414]

Jason that looks awesome! Congratulations.

[landroverking]

Why not just buy a SD?

[Dan Pierce]

That's bad a$$! Great mods.
dP

[RichM]

I think it looks great.

[sishac]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!! This is exactly what we should feel free to do with out watches...modify them if we want, or leave them stock if we want!!! Congrats on the really cool watch!

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by landroverking

Why not just buy a SD?

Bored. Wanted something different. Anyways......I've got the SD front covered already.

(Actually just sold the DSSD today)

[joe100]

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

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by joe100

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

Well....Actually....my friend Markus and ABC did most of the carving.

My only interjection was the fixed bars. I just bought it mostly modified. Markus had some vision, and I liked the idea of it.

[brandrea]

I think it looks fantastic! Congratulations

[TripleB Boston]

Jason,

I absolutely love it. Especially the clean look and the blue lume.

a few questions:

1. Are the bars welded?
2. Do the thicker NATO straps fit? Sometimes the thick ones need to pop the springbars out to fit.
3. The guards pissed you off that much, huh?
4. Was that a new crystal or just removed the cyclops?

I love how your auto signature says "just say no to polishing" then you come out this this post...oh the irony.


I've been running this 4060 as my daily wearer and would love to dabble in something like you did.

[sickened1]

Looks great! I like that san-cyclops look.

[ny_yeti]

The mod looks awesome, really nice! That collection, WOW!!

[Aceldama]

Love it!

[Cubeistan]

[kilyung]

Fantastic Jason. Great dive watch. The only thing I would have done differently is lug hole bars rather than fixed.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by TripleB Boston

Jason,

I absolutely love it. Especially the clean look and the blue lume.

a few questions:

1. Are the bars welded?
2. Do the thicker NATO straps fit? Sometimes the thick ones need to pop the springbars out to fit.
3. The guards pissed you off that much, huh?
4. Was that a new crystal or just removed the cyclops?

I love how your auto signature says "just say no to polishing" then you come out this this post...oh the irony.


I've been running this 4060 as my daily wearer and would love to dabble in something like you did.

Yes, welded bars.
Yes, I made sure to emphasize to ABC that I wanted to be able to fit thick straps. These bars are farther from the case more like a 5513
Actually, the fact that my friend Markus had them shaved just gave me enough of an excuse to do fixed welded bars. I don't mind the CGs, but I also like it without.
Not sure on the cyclops, but I am pretty sure it is a Daytona Crystal.

Yea......say no to polishing. Oops. I guess it won't be polished.....starting NOW.

[joe100]

Oh don't get me wrong, it's neat and since its your watch you can do whatever. A little part of me is sad that there is one fewer LV in the world now. All that will ever be made have been made.

[Al1969]

Those mods look great and that's quite a collection you have there. Congrats on your new "old" sub.

[T. Ferguson]

Hey it's your watch, but I would have started with any ol' 16610LN.

[crowncollection]

Bad ass mods. Looks great IMHO I would not do it but cheers to you for having the guts to do what you like with your watch


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[SemperFi]

That really looks sweet. Excellent job.

[os993]

Well done. You knew what you wanted to do, and you did It. Congrats. Aesthetically modified.


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[eco8gator]

Would love to see this watch converted to a no date and modify the bezel to have the red triangle accent.

I don't know if I like the welded lugs...not on this watch because in no way does it resemble a milsub...but if you plan on keeping it on a nato (JB style) then that seems to work out well...though the big crown had lugs with through holes...

All I know is if Rolex ever decided to make a tribute to the Big Crown it would be huge a huge success. Imagine a special ceramic bezel where they somehow integrate the red into the ceramic where the triangle goes...would be amazing. Heck this would be the model to finally make a platinum Submariner:)

[crazycarlitos]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Bored. Wanted something different. Anyways......I've got the SD front covered already.

Fo sure. U def have SD covered.

Is that a 1665 ? beautiful patina !

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by eco8gator

Would love to see this watch converted to a no date and modify the bezel to have the red triangle accent.

I don't know if I like the welded lugs...not on this watch because in no way does it resemble a milsub...but if you plan on keeping it on a nato (JB style) then that seems to work out well...though the big crown had lugs with through holes...

Yea....This wasn't in any way trying to 'be' a Milsub, or a Big Crown, but just had a subtle nod to each. The welded lugs were incorporated simply because I have plenty of watches on bracelet, and to have one that lives on a NATO always just isn't a problem. Marginally less risk of loss while diving also....simple as that.

[adiorandomhero93]

Looks great Jason!

[Lol-x]

I like aesthetically what you have done.
If the LV had a black maxi dial, why did you swap to a ceramic sub dial & hands? I don't see the advantage or difference there?
Also I would have agreed with your statement that the watch was still "100% Rolex" until you welded in springbars. Unless you obtained original Rolex weld in springbars then that would constitute an 'aftermarket' modification.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

Fo sure. U def have SD covered.

Is that a 1665 ? beautiful patina !

I'm lucky enough to have a couple 1665s. The 'white' one has a luminova dial and handset

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I like aesthetically what you have done.
If the LV had a black maxi dial, why did you swap to a ceramic sub dial & hands? I don't see the advantage or difference there?
Also I would have agreed with your statement that the watch was still "100% Rolex" until you welded in springbars. Unless you obtained original Rolex weld in springbars then that would constitute an 'aftermarket' modification.

I stand corrected. No, these are fixed/welded/Solid 904L steel bars welded in place by ABC.