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swisswrist · 30 December 2012, 10:41 AM

how do you guys feel about customizing watches? diamond bezels, high polishing etc??

kilyung · 30 December 2012, 10:45 AM

IMO keep it factory.

Jocke · 30 December 2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by swisswrist

how do you guys feel about customizing watches? diamond bezels, high polishing etc??

I use to do what I like, but that is just me.

Thatguy · 30 December 2012, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

IMO keep it factory.

This.

superdog · 30 December 2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

IMO keep it factory.

Yes

crowncollection · 30 December 2012, 11:04 AM

Keep it original

77T · 30 December 2012, 11:06 AM

If you have the money, do as you like. Also plan to use independent watchmakers for periodic servicing.

Watchdog · 30 December 2012, 11:06 AM

I'm not as much of a purist as some; however I would not mod a Rolex. Resale killer.

mr.president1 · 30 December 2012, 11:08 AM

It just depends for me. Like if I had a black submariner date Ceramic I would want the blue and green bezels as well. That's the only kind of customizing I would do, which is still technically factory.

Speed · 30 December 2012, 11:18 AM

What do you think?

WatchTimes · 30 December 2012, 11:50 AM

Not for me but its your watch, do what you want to do to it.

financeman · 30 December 2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Keep it original

Yep

HL65 · 30 December 2012, 11:53 AM

Keep it factory for me.

WhatTheDeuce · 30 December 2012, 11:55 AM

Original for me...

Kingair · 30 December 2012, 12:49 PM

A no go go me . . .

Original please ;-)

HAGWe

swisswrist · 30 December 2012, 01:01 PM

yeah mixed emotions about this lol I saw an explorer2 with high polished bezel, case, and band center links and it really caught my eye

Hairdude1 · 30 December 2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

IMO keep it factory.

The truth

masterserg · 30 December 2012, 02:28 PM

I would not do it but you gotta do what makes you happy.

springer · 30 December 2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by swisswrist

how do you guys feel about customizing watches? diamond bezels, high polishing etc??

I'm not fond of diamonds on men's models, but my wife's DateJust has a custom diamond dial and bezel. And if she likes it, I like it!

malarky_hk · 30 December 2012, 02:36 PM

Agreed with the others have said. Any mod will hurt resale value and you'll likely never be able to recoup any investment made on the watch.

But if you plan on keeping the watch and never selling it - then go crazy and do what makes you happy.

Trouble15 · 30 December 2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

IMO keep it factory.

AK797 · 30 December 2012, 02:47 PM

I would happily change straps, and on the Daytona there are so many nice WG dials I think its worth getting a few, but Id always keep the original so it can be sold easily.

geekyjeff · 30 December 2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

imo keep it factory.

yes.

BNA/LION · 30 December 2012, 04:42 PM

All Factory Rolex watches for me.

mmmk604 · 30 December 2012, 06:48 PM

Besides changing the strap, I like to keep it factory.

lebowski321 · 30 December 2012, 06:58 PM

As long as it's all Rolex parts, have at it.

30 December 2012, 10:41 AM	#1
swisswrist Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 47	custom rolex how do you guys feel about customizing watches? diamond bezels, high polishing etc??

30 December 2012, 11:04 AM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Keep it original __________________ watches many

30 December 2012, 11:06 AM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	If you have the money, do as you like. Also plan to use independent watchmakers for periodic servicing. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 December 2012, 11:50 AM	#11
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Not for me but its your watch, do what you want to do to it. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 December 2012, 11:53 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Keep it factory for me. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 December 2012, 10:45 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	IMO keep it factory.

30 December 2012, 11:06 AM	#8
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I'm not as much of a purist as some; however I would not mod a Rolex. Resale killer.

30 December 2012, 11:08 AM	#9
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	It just depends for me. Like if I had a black submariner date Ceramic I would want the blue and green bezels as well. That's the only kind of customizing I would do, which is still technically factory.

30 December 2012, 11:18 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	What do you think?

30 December 2012, 11:55 AM	#14
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Original for me... __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

30 December 2012, 12:49 PM	#15
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	A no go go me . . . Original please ;-) HAGWe

30 December 2012, 01:01 PM	#16
swisswrist Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 47	yeah mixed emotions about this lol I saw an explorer2 with high polished bezel, case, and band center links and it really caught my eye

30 December 2012, 02:28 PM	#18
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I would not do it but you gotta do what makes you happy. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

30 December 2012, 02:36 PM	#20
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Agreed with the others have said. Any mod will hurt resale value and you'll likely never be able to recoup any investment made on the watch. But if you plan on keeping the watch and never selling it - then go crazy and do what makes you happy.

30 December 2012, 02:47 PM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would happily change straps, and on the Daytona there are so many nice WG dials I think its worth getting a few, but Id always keep the original so it can be sold easily.

30 December 2012, 04:42 PM	#24
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,659	All Factory Rolex watches for me. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

30 December 2012, 06:48 PM	#25
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	Besides changing the strap, I like to keep it factory.

30 December 2012, 06:58 PM	#26
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	As long as it's all Rolex parts, have at it.

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