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youngerd · 2 March 2009, 02:44 PM

Tell me what you guys think of my idea (I know some will frown on this, but i don't have near the $ for a real one). Option #1 convert my 14000 into a 1016 with a refinished dial (i like the 1016 look) 500.00 plus i keep my original dial. it would be a throwback to the old model with a sapphire crystal. Option #2 buy a 5500 air king with custom dial from hong kong (on ebay) for 1300.00 - is this option even safe? his feedback is great. I really want a vintage 1016 look but do not have the money for an original. I like the new explorers but not as much as a 1016. thanks for the help, i'm new to the forum. give me suggestions please.

yannis · 2 March 2009, 05:21 PM

Welcome to TRF mate. I would not heavily modify a Rolex. Putting a jubilee bracelet on a Coke GMT 16710 is as far as i would go.

arkwhaler · 3 March 2009, 12:22 AM

where would you get a refinished 1016 dial? would it fit?

as long as you kept all the original parts for when you need them, i don't see a problem unless you were trying to pawn it off on someone else.

Rowlf · 3 March 2009, 04:38 AM

If going the Ebay route, make certain to verify that the feedback is accurate.

I noticed an auction that had great feedback, but when I actually looked at the entries, they were all blank and marked 'private'.

Cheers,

Ben

arkwhaler · 3 March 2009, 09:15 AM

ok i found this link. i would recommend you not monkey up a perfectly good rolex, but rather buy this and wait around for the vintage 1016 or other watch you desire.

cheers

http://www.westcoastime.com/newwatifhavt.html

cody p · 3 March 2009, 10:22 AM

i wouldn't do it. but i tend to be a bit of a purist.

cdweller · 3 March 2009, 10:55 AM

I am also a purist... don't do it! Wait and save for what you really want!

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2 March 2009, 02:44 PM	#1
youngerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Don Location: WV Posts: 15	Modified Air king Tell me what you guys think of my idea (I know some will frown on this, but i don't have near the $ for a real one). Option #1 convert my 14000 into a 1016 with a refinished dial (i like the 1016 look) 500.00 plus i keep my original dial. it would be a throwback to the old model with a sapphire crystal. Option #2 buy a 5500 air king with custom dial from hong kong (on ebay) for 1300.00 - is this option even safe? his feedback is great. I really want a vintage 1016 look but do not have the money for an original. I like the new explorers but not as much as a 1016. thanks for the help, i'm new to the forum. give me suggestions please.

2 March 2009, 05:21 PM	#2
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Welcome to TRF mate. I would not heavily modify a Rolex. Putting a jubilee bracelet on a Coke GMT 16710 is as far as i would go. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

3 March 2009, 12:22 AM	#3
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	where would you get a refinished 1016 dial? would it fit? as long as you kept all the original parts for when you need them, i don't see a problem unless you were trying to pawn it off on someone else.

3 March 2009, 04:38 AM	#4
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	If going the Ebay route, make certain to verify that the feedback is accurate. I noticed an auction that had great feedback, but when I actually looked at the entries, they were all blank and marked 'private'. Cheers, Ben

3 March 2009, 09:15 AM	#5
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	ok i found this link. i would recommend you not monkey up a perfectly good rolex, but rather buy this and wait around for the vintage 1016 or other watch you desire. cheers http://www.westcoastime.com/newwatifhavt.html

3 March 2009, 10:22 AM	#6
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i wouldn't do it. but i tend to be a bit of a purist.

3 March 2009, 10:55 AM	#7
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	I am also a purist... don't do it! Wait and save for what you really want!

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