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View Poll Results: Where do you stand, are you a purist or like bespoken pieces
I am a Purist, period ! 29 31.52%
I am an OEM Purist and mix and match parts, eg, dials, bracelets 10 10.87%
I will go as far as occaisionally wearing it on a nato or other strap 40 43.48%
I am Bespoken, and would own an altered ROLEX 10 10.87%
I would alter my ROLEX, eg, remove crown guards, black DLC casings & straps, change dials and hands 5 5.43%
I like to polish and brush the finishes on my watch 12 13.04%
I would not do anything but wear my ROLEX 16 17.39%
I would accept a bespoken ROLEX as a gift 22 23.91%
I would not accept a bespoken ROLEX as a gift 2 2.17%
I would accept a bespoken piece and then sell it like a hot tamale ! 7 7.61%
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Old 7 December 2010, 03:05 PM   #31
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I have no problem with changing a rolex as long s it can be easily reversed and put back to original condition.

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Nato straps, clear casebacks, bezel insert changes, bracelet and clasp chages etc are all good.

Grinding off crown guards, brushing out PCL's, DLC's, etc are not good.
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Old 7 December 2010, 03:05 PM   #32
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What you thinking of doing to your sub Sinkster????
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Old 7 December 2010, 03:06 PM   #33
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What you thinking of doing to your sub Sinkster????
grinding off those crown guards !
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Old 7 December 2010, 03:07 PM   #34
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grinding off those crown guards !
Don't do it!
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Old 7 December 2010, 03:10 PM   #35
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I have no problem with changing a rolex as long s it can be easily reversed and put back to original condition.

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Nato straps, clear casebacks, bezel insert changes, bracelet and clasp chages etc are all good.

Grinding off crown guards, brushing out PCL's, DLC's, etc are not good.
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Old 7 December 2010, 03:15 PM   #36
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grinding off those crown guards !
I knew it!!!!

Hmmn....who's going to do that Sink??
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Old 7 December 2010, 07:14 PM   #37
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grinding off those crown guards !
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Old 7 December 2010, 08:22 PM   #38
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Personally I'm a purist I like to see my watches in the specification they left the factory (I dont mind a nato strap on some models so long as I have the original bracelet too). However that doesn't mean I want everyone to be like me - I do enjoy seeing watches that have been modified, and I must admit some (not all) do look fantastic
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Old 7 December 2010, 08:48 PM   #39
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I'm a "purist", I guess, only because there's no change to my Explorer II that I've seen posted on this site that I would want to do to my watch. For my DJ, I wouldn't mind changing all the gold elements to something else, but, it was a gift from many years ago, so, no can do. Maybe I'll grow into it one day....

Otherwise, to each his or her own!
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Well as for all watches they have lugs that fix straps, bracelets,NATO's or even a bit of string.Its used to hold the watch head secure on wrist thats the only purpose.Now when you buy a Rolex watch bought with your own money,then IMHO you should be allowed to do what you want with your watch.And as long as you use Rolex parts,and those parts don't interfere with the running, or normal service of the watch.Then who are Rolex to dictate what you can, and what you cannot do, to your bought and paid for watch.
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Go for it
I may just do that !!!!!
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Old 8 December 2010, 12:19 AM   #42
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I knew it!!!!

Hmmn....who's going to do that Sink??
Myself and my flex arm dremel set for 'grind' firstly, then to lower settings as material removal progresses...
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Old 8 December 2010, 12:27 AM   #43
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I dont have to balls to alter anything. I have someone who does all the dirty work and I fully trust him, dont trust myself not to scratch the watch...
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Old 8 December 2010, 12:35 AM   #44
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if i had spare watches i would go file crazy. genuine parts only.
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