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SaddleSC · 19 June 2021, 11:02 AM

Jesus that is terrible.

sski · 19 June 2021, 11:18 AM

i feel the date wheel in red would jive well with the red text on this SD; not the red second hands though- plus, i reckon sizing would be a bit iffy, look out of place (red seconds from a 40mm YM, placed on a 43mm SD.)

i'd seen pics here where someone had customized a YM (blue dial) with the red date wheel, and it looked fabulous.

sski · 19 June 2021, 11:18 AM

i feel the date wheel in red would jive well with the red text on this SD; not the red second hands though- plus, i reckon sizing would be a bit iffy, look out of place (red seconds from a 40mm YM, placed on a 43mm SD.)

i'd seen pics here where someone had customized a YM (blue dial) with the red date wheel, and it looked fabulous.

(duplicate post, sorry)

sambb · 19 June 2021, 11:36 AM

get a pelagos lhd for a "different" look, instead of changing your rolex

huncho · 19 June 2021, 11:39 AM

i find rolex watches to be perfect as they come and not need any modifications to be honest. they know what they're doing and i just leave it to them. modded rolexes remind me of canal street specials

steveclr · 19 June 2021, 12:30 PM

Don't do it, even if others tell you to get what you want. That doesn't apply here. You need to want something else.

sheldonsmith · 19 June 2021, 02:31 PM

I tried it once on a DSSD and found that the red was not quite right. It did not contrast correctly with the black dial and bezel because the red was too deep/rich in color.

I reversed the mod two weeks later

~ Sheldon

Gab27 · 19 June 2021, 03:15 PM

Beyond voiding the warranty and creating potential issues if trying to service the watch through Rolex, there is also obviously the risk of damage to the watch when having this swap performed as well as ending up with a watch that may not have the same water resistance after it is all reassembled. It's your watch and ultimately your call...but that looks terrible and the shade of red on an aftermarket secondhand probably will not even match the shade of red used by Rolex' text, which would make it look even worse (plus, notice the differences in shades on the strontium aluminate paints).

Macnavara · 19 June 2021, 04:06 PM

Makes it look like a cheap knockoff

rambo99 · 19 June 2021, 06:32 PM

no!

Boaters · 19 June 2021, 06:56 PM

Leave it be you will be glad you did..

MrLy · 20 June 2021, 12:44 AM

Thank you guys!
Appreciate all the feedback

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MrLy · 20 June 2021, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

I tried it once on a DSSD and found that the red was not quite right. It did not contrast correctly with the black dial and bezel because the red was too deep/rich in color.

I reversed the mod two weeks later

~ Sheldon

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MrLy · 20 June 2021, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I like the standard better but the mod isn't bad either. It can be reversed as well!!!

Thank you!

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Tikandtokalot · 20 June 2021, 01:23 AM

To say the immortal words from Ian Dury.
" What A Waste "

CFR · 20 June 2021, 02:22 AM

I kinda like the red. When I saw that mod for the first time, I too paused to look a few more times because I liked it. I think you should go for it and then just reverse it if you dislike it! Why not? You only live once, and it's not like we're talking about a rare watch that must remain unmolested to preserve the integrity of horological art. Just don't do anything like turning the watch on the left into the watch on the right -- that's where I draw the line on mods.

cvo · 20 June 2021, 02:51 AM

Not sure about this change; doesn’t look great.

jerryguo · 20 June 2021, 03:47 AM

why turn a genuine watch into a fake watch?

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jets · 20 June 2021, 03:58 AM

Sorry looks like shite. Like a bad replica

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jaychief · 20 June 2021, 04:05 AM

I thought about doing the same thing to my deepsea....

MrLy · 22 June 2021, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFR

I kinda like the red. When I saw that mod for the first time, I too paused to look a few more times because I liked it. I think you should go for it and then just reverse it if you dislike it! Why not? You only live once, and it's not like we're talking about a rare watch that must remain unmolested to preserve the integrity of horological art. Just don't do anything like turning the watch on the left into the watch on the right -- that's where I draw the line on mods.

Hahaha, Thank you!

fatderek · 22 June 2021, 07:06 AM

I won't do that.

Off Script · 22 June 2021, 07:17 AM

I think it's a great idea and a great look.

I would only use Rolex parts and a reputable company for the service. If you change your mind or need to send it in for warranty service I believe you could have the parts swapped back out. I say go for it and do what makes you happy. If you find somebody reputable to do the service please let us know who you went with and post the final pics. Good luck

19 June 2021, 11:02 AM	#31
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Jesus that is terrible. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

19 June 2021, 11:18 AM	#33
sski "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: FL Watch: ♛ & ✠ Posts: 943	i feel the date wheel in red would jive well with the red text on this SD; not the red second hands though- plus, i reckon sizing would be a bit iffy, look out of place (red seconds from a 40mm YM, placed on a 43mm SD.) i'd seen pics here where someone had customized a YM (blue dial) with the red date wheel, and it looked fabulous. (duplicate post, sorry) Last edited by sski; 19 June 2021 at 11:19 AM.. Reason: duplicate; feel free to del. the above

19 June 2021, 02:31 PM	#37
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	I tried it once on a DSSD and found that the red was not quite right. It did not contrast correctly with the black dial and bezel because the red was too deep/rich in color. I reversed the mod two weeks later ~ Sheldon __________________

19 June 2021, 04:06 PM	#39
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20 June 2021, 03:58 AM	#49
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19 June 2021, 11:36 AM	#34
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	get a pelagos lhd for a "different" look, instead of changing your rolex

19 June 2021, 11:39 AM	#35
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,719	i find rolex watches to be perfect as they come and not need any modifications to be honest. they know what they're doing and i just leave it to them. modded rolexes remind me of canal street specials

19 June 2021, 12:30 PM	#36
steveclr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Georgia, USA Watch: 116660 Posts: 500	Don't do it, even if others tell you to get what you want. That doesn't apply here. You need to want something else.

19 June 2021, 03:15 PM	#38
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	Beyond voiding the warranty and creating potential issues if trying to service the watch through Rolex, there is also obviously the risk of damage to the watch when having this swap performed as well as ending up with a watch that may not have the same water resistance after it is all reassembled. It's your watch and ultimately your call...but that looks terrible and the shade of red on an aftermarket secondhand probably will not even match the shade of red used by Rolex' text, which would make it look even worse (plus, notice the differences in shades on the strontium aluminate paints).

19 June 2021, 06:32 PM	#40
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	no!

19 June 2021, 06:56 PM	#41
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Leave it be you will be glad you did..

20 June 2021, 12:44 AM	#42
MrLy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: David Location: Washington DC Watch: PAM 360 Posts: 103	Thank you guys! Appreciate all the feedback Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 June 2021, 01:23 AM	#45
Tikandtokalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Scotland Watch: Tudor BB41 M79540 Posts: 648	To say the immortal words from Ian Dury. " What A Waste "

20 June 2021, 02:22 AM	#46
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,075	I kinda like the red. When I saw that mod for the first time, I too paused to look a few more times because I liked it. I think you should go for it and then just reverse it if you dislike it! Why not? You only live once, and it's not like we're talking about a rare watch that must remain unmolested to preserve the integrity of horological art. Just don't do anything like turning the watch on the left into the watch on the right -- that's where I draw the line on mods.

20 June 2021, 02:51 AM	#47
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,014	Not sure about this change; doesn’t look great.

20 June 2021, 03:47 AM	#48
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	why turn a genuine watch into a fake watch? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 June 2021, 04:05 AM	#50
jaychief "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea Posts: 669	I thought about doing the same thing to my deepsea....

22 June 2021, 07:06 AM	#52
fatderek Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: IA Posts: 64	I won't do that.

22 June 2021, 07:17 AM	#53
Off Script "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116618LB Posts: 221	I think it's a great idea and a great look. I would only use Rolex parts and a reputable company for the service. If you change your mind or need to send it in for warranty service I believe you could have the parts swapped back out. I say go for it and do what makes you happy. If you find somebody reputable to do the service please let us know who you went with and post the final pics. Good luck

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