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Speed · 15 August 2011, 11:33 PM

When you have a mass manufacturer like Rolex who uses interchangeable parts - by and large - you will have mods because they are easier to perform.

slcbbrown · 15 August 2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

Some mods look great, however, why do Rolex owners have a tedency of always modifying their watches?? Example, brushed PCL's, PVD that the watch can not be returned back to it's original state.

Some mods like changing bezel, straps / bracelets, clear case back covers seem to be ok.

However, you do not see any Patek, JLC or any other high end watches modified as much as you Rolex watches.

Just a thought, however, your ideas are very much appreciated.

John

My first response it, "why not?" It's a watch and you own it, do whatever you want.

As far as not seeing the same on Patek, etc., I would say that in a year, I probably don't see any of those brands except is store windows.

I haven't seen any watch modifications that appeal to me, but when I do-- I'm buying some. Besides, it's easier to unload a customized watch than remove a tattoo.

gwalker · 15 August 2011, 11:37 PM

The same reason people mod cars. Too make it their own. Give it whatever it is they feel is missing. To make it different and unique.

dysondiver · 16 August 2011, 12:28 AM

http://s1212.photobucket.com/albums/...diver/WATCHES/

dysondiver · 16 August 2011, 12:28 AM

i expected a picture to pop up ,,, ah well

MonBK · 16 August 2011, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

i expected a picture to pop up ,,, ah well

Here you go.

dysondiver · 16 August 2011, 12:35 AM

many thanks ,, makes me appreciate the quality of the good , na, great pics on the site .

MonBK · 16 August 2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

many thanks ,, makes me appreciate the quality of the good , na, great pics on the site .

For a Samsung it's not bad at all.

MonBK · 16 August 2011, 01:17 AM

Here are Dysondiver's 2 watches together.

I'll be darn if I can tell the difference.

dysondiver · 16 August 2011, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Here are Dysondiver's 2 watches together.

I'll be darn if I can tell the difference.

told you it was subtle ,,,, but ,,, compare the width of the min hand to the dot for the hour marker ,,,, then it will leap out at ya ,,
many thanks for posting the pic .

dysondiver · 16 August 2011, 01:17 AM

<a href="http://s1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/dysondiver/WATCHES/?action=view&current=largeorsmall.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/dysondiver/WATCHES/largeorsmall.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
hope that gets you a pic , normal vs yachtmaster hands on a sub.

psv · 16 August 2011, 01:19 AM

Why not? I think people can and should do whatever they want as long as it doesn't negatively affect another human being.

If swapping a bezel on a watch makes you happy I'm all for it!

paddy_crow · 16 August 2011, 01:34 AM

Always? Funny, it seems to me that the majority of Rolex owners do NOT modify their watch(es).

SWIMPRUF · 16 August 2011, 01:39 AM

To be unique.

johnbeth · 16 August 2011, 01:58 AM

Great to see all the different types of responses!

Because of our unique personalities and taste, this will be reflected in the watches we wear and mods each person would do.

I am from the school of thought, to leave watch as is from factory, however,the choice to make your watch your own with different mods to suit your taste, I totally respect that!

Please keep ideas / opinions coming!

Passionata · 16 August 2011, 03:17 AM

Since we are f****n' unique!;-P

Chipmunk · 16 August 2011, 03:39 AM

Copycat with the intent of being unique.

dhh · 16 August 2011, 06:14 AM

I love modifyting my watches. Better than modifying wives I guess.

New bezel, hands, dial and brushed.

Brushed everything in this one

PanosI · 16 August 2011, 07:01 AM

It is sooooooo refreshing, John

I think the same watch feels it, itself

johnbeth · 16 August 2011, 09:54 AM

Nice pics posted!!!

Some cool mods.

sleddog · 16 August 2011, 11:01 AM

Only one mod for me John, but totally reversible!!
For some it's about improvements, others about the looks with the added unique look.

Personally, I'd never do a modification that could not be returned to original, but I do admire those that get creative and like to stand apart!

For my YM, crown, buckle and caseback were changed...Improved the comfort and looks IMO!

mvmbles · 16 August 2011, 11:06 AM

i'd love a gold crown on my stainless sub date. i think that looks pretty sharp

KingTafari · 16 August 2011, 07:07 PM

With everyone else showing off their Mod's why not...

Check out Mine!

Milgauss LV with Green Numbers

Skeletonized Dial

GMT II Diamond Case

GMT on Nato

ALL Original Rolex Parts!

dysondiver · 16 August 2011, 07:17 PM

that gmt is so sharp lookin ,,

KingTafari · 17 August 2011, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

that gmt is so sharp lookin ,,

Thank you sir.. here's one more!

TheVTCGuy · 16 August 2011, 07:25 PM

Yeah... I don't like Mods either.....

Oh wait! You were talking about Modifications? Not Moderators?

SUBversive · 16 August 2011, 10:11 PM

Mods can be cool.
Usually the sport watches not dress models like DJ are the subject of mods.
Rolex history of a tool watch is some of the basis of mods.
That being said, I don't think rolex owners are "always" modifying their watches.

dysondiver · 17 August 2011, 01:21 AM

thank you

DT14 · 17 August 2011, 01:16 PM

because there is always that one little thing about your watch that you wish had been different. Seriously, I think the OCD that many watch enthusiasts probably have (I know I have a fair amount) is what causes many to always want to make a slight mod in search for the perfect look. Inevitably, I can always think of "one more" slight change I would like to make.

T-Rip · 17 August 2011, 01:28 PM

I like the clear case backs. It shows off the true work or art that the movement is. Especially the zenith and the 3135
Truly amazing.

16 August 2011, 01:17 AM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Here are Dysondiver's 2 watches together. I'll be darn if I can tell the difference. Attached Images

16 August 2011, 01:39 AM	#14
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	To be unique. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

16 August 2011, 03:17 AM	#16
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Since we are f***n' unique!;-P __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new * http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

16 August 2011, 03:39 AM	#17
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Copycat with the intent of being unique. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

16 August 2011, 06:14 AM	#18
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	I love modifyting my watches. Better than modifying wives I guess. New bezel, hands, dial and brushed. Brushed everything in this one __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

15 August 2011, 11:33 PM	#1
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	When you have a mass manufacturer like Rolex who uses interchangeable parts - by and large - you will have mods because they are easier to perform.

15 August 2011, 11:37 PM	#3
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	The same reason people mod cars. Too make it their own. Give it whatever it is they feel is missing. To make it different and unique.

16 August 2011, 12:28 AM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	http://s1212.photobucket.com/albums/...diver/WATCHES/

16 August 2011, 12:35 AM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	many thanks ,, makes me appreciate the quality of the good , na, great pics on the site .

16 August 2011, 01:19 AM	#12
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Why not? I think people can and should do whatever they want as long as it doesn't negatively affect another human being. If swapping a bezel on a watch makes you happy I'm all for it!

16 August 2011, 01:34 AM	#13
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	Always? Funny, it seems to me that the majority of Rolex owners do NOT modify their watch(es).

16 August 2011, 01:58 AM	#15
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Great to see all the different types of responses! Because of our unique personalities and taste, this will be reflected in the watches we wear and mods each person would do. I am from the school of thought, to leave watch as is from factory, however,the choice to make your watch your own with different mods to suit your taste, I totally respect that! Please keep ideas / opinions coming!

16 August 2011, 07:01 AM	#19
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	It is sooooooo refreshing, John I think the same watch feels it, itself

16 August 2011, 09:54 AM	#20
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice pics posted!!! Some cool mods.

16 August 2011, 11:01 AM	#21
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Only one mod for me John, but totally reversible!! For some it's about improvements, others about the looks with the added unique look. Personally, I'd never do a modification that could not be returned to original, but I do admire those that get creative and like to stand apart! For my YM, crown, buckle and caseback were changed...Improved the comfort and looks IMO! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

16 August 2011, 11:06 AM	#22
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	i'd love a gold crown on my stainless sub date. i think that looks pretty sharp

16 August 2011, 07:07 PM	#23
KingTafari Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 239	With everyone else showing off their Mod's why not... Check out Mine! Milgauss LV with Green Numbers Skeletonized Dial GMT II Diamond Case GMT on Nato ALL Original Rolex Parts!

16 August 2011, 07:17 PM	#24
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	that gmt is so sharp lookin ,,

16 August 2011, 07:25 PM	#26
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Yeah... I don't like Mods either..... Oh wait! You were talking about Modifications? Not Moderators?

16 August 2011, 10:11 PM	#27
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Mods can be cool. Usually the sport watches not dress models like DJ are the subject of mods. Rolex history of a tool watch is some of the basis of mods. That being said, I don't think rolex owners are "always" modifying their watches.

17 August 2011, 01:21 AM	#28
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	thank you

17 August 2011, 01:16 PM	#29
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	because there is always that one little thing about your watch that you wish had been different. Seriously, I think the OCD that many watch enthusiasts probably have (I know I have a fair amount) is what causes many to always want to make a slight mod in search for the perfect look. Inevitably, I can always think of "one more" slight change I would like to make.

17 August 2011, 01:28 PM	#30
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	I like the clear case backs. It shows off the true work or art that the movement is. Especially the zenith and the 3135 Truly amazing. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

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