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Big Shurl · 29 July 2011, 02:20 PM

Sorry guys, another dumb question from Big Shurl. Is it possible to turn my no date Sub into a date Sub with cyclops? If so what would you estimate this endeavor would cost in dollars? Thanks in advance for bearing with me and suffering another dumb question.

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toph · 29 July 2011, 02:27 PM

well, you would need:
1: a new movement and crown with a new date wheel
2: a new dial
3: a new crystal.

it woudl be cheaper to by a pre owned 16610

Big Shurl · 29 July 2011, 02:30 PM

Ok that's what I figured. I was wishfully pondering a nice letter to Rolex asking to please add a date to my wristwatch so I could know what day it is; And Rolex saying no problem faithful customer

sleddog · 29 July 2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Shurl

Ok that's what I figured. I was wishfully pondering a nice letter to Rolex asking to please add a date to my wristwatch so I could know what day it is; And Rolex saying no problem faithful customer

It can be done......It's called the 16610/116610!

toph · 29 July 2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Shurl

Ok that's what I figured. I was wishfully pondering a nice letter to Rolex asking to please add a date to my wristwatch so I could know what day it is; And Rolex saying no problem faithful customer

at leats you have a sense of humour

enjoy your watch or trade up to a 16610 if you would like a date

ecsub44 · 29 July 2011, 02:39 PM

Actually you would need to replace EVERYTHING except the crown, hands, and bracelet.

NOTHING else is interchangeable between a Sub and a Sub Date.

Big Shurl · 29 July 2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

Actually you would need to replace EVERYTHING

NOTHING else is interchangeable.

I think you just summed up my life.

hng · 29 July 2011, 04:22 PM

Enjoy your COSC 14060...it's an iconic one!

spyderco10 · 29 July 2011, 04:42 PM

why would you ever want to do this???

blackout · 29 July 2011, 05:11 PM

I remember seeing a post that the case on a ND and Date are totally different sizes

Andad · 29 July 2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

well, you would need:
1: a new movement and crown with a new date wheel
2: a new dial
3: a new crystal.

it woudl be cheaper to by a pre owned 16610

You could cut a tiny square hole in the original dial. Or drill a nice round one and look 'different'.

As has been said not much is interchangeable.

Darlinboy · 29 July 2011, 08:07 PM

It can certainly be done, you just have to think of it in financial terms rather than watchmaking.

1. Convert your current submariner no-date into the currency of your choice.
2. Add some more currency
3. Convert to a 16610 at your local AD or other trusted seller

(Or skip step 3. and go to four instead)

4. Add even more currency
5. Keep it coming, not there yet
6. Convert to a 116610

Ta-Da!

Size and wear!!

Done and done!

agnes_tsang · 29 July 2011, 08:45 PM

i suggest you buy 16600

harrishc · 30 July 2011, 12:58 AM

Don't mod it. Just keep it the way it is. If you really want a date model, trade it in or sell it and get a sub date or sea dweller.

fc3s2k · 30 July 2011, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agnes_tsang

i suggest you buy 16600

X2

ec51 · 30 July 2011, 01:18 AM

You own the one and only true Submariner! Why would you want to do this...?

Speed · 30 July 2011, 01:29 AM

< Groan >

Ski Dweller · 30 July 2011, 01:42 AM

Here's how you do it: Sell the watch and buy the Sub date. EOM.

Ski Dweller · 30 July 2011, 01:42 AM

When I'm wearing the Daytona, women ask me for dates, so I don't need one on my wrist.

29 July 2011, 02:20 PM	#1
Big Shurl "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 66	Submariner No Date Sorry guys, another dumb question from Big Shurl. Is it possible to turn my no date Sub into a date Sub with cyclops? If so what would you estimate this endeavor would cost in dollars? Thanks in advance for bearing with me and suffering another dumb question. Gratuitous picture for thread

29 July 2011, 02:27 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	well, you would need: 1: a new movement and crown with a new date wheel 2: a new dial 3: a new crystal. it woudl be cheaper to by a pre owned 16610 __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	Enjoy your COSC 14060...it's an iconic one! __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

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Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	It can certainly be done, you just have to think of it in financial terms rather than watchmaking. 1. Convert your current submariner no-date into the currency of your choice. 2. Add some more currency 3. Convert to a 16610 at your local AD or other trusted seller (Or skip step 3. and go to four instead) 4. Add even more currency 5. Keep it coming, not there yet 6. Convert to a 116610 Ta-Da! Size and wear!! Done and done! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

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29 July 2011, 02:30 PM	#3
Big Shurl "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 66	Ok that's what I figured. I was wishfully pondering a nice letter to Rolex asking to please add a date to my wristwatch so I could know what day it is; And Rolex saying no problem faithful customer

29 July 2011, 02:39 PM	#6
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Actually you would need to replace EVERYTHING except the crown, hands, and bracelet. NOTHING else is interchangeable between a Sub and a Sub Date.

29 July 2011, 04:42 PM	#9
spyderco10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 126	why would you ever want to do this???

29 July 2011, 05:11 PM	#10
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	I remember seeing a post that the case on a ND and Date are totally different sizes

29 July 2011, 08:45 PM	#13
agnes_tsang Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: HK Posts: 12	i suggest you buy 16600

30 July 2011, 12:58 AM	#14
harrishc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 176	Don't mod it. Just keep it the way it is. If you really want a date model, trade it in or sell it and get a sub date or sea dweller.

30 July 2011, 01:18 AM	#16
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	You own the one and only true Submariner! Why would you want to do this...?

30 July 2011, 01:29 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	< Groan >

30 July 2011, 01:42 AM	#18
Ski Dweller Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aspen, CO Watch: Swatch KikiPicasso Posts: 266	Here's how you do it: Sell the watch and buy the Sub date. EOM.

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