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London Gent · 31 October 2010, 08:47 PM

I have been pondering the potential to make a bit of a Frankenwatch.

Just a bit of fun really. Would it be possible to put a new Sub strap / clasp on an old style LV head?

To my mind this would be my perfect watch. Robust, Maxi - Dial, machined clasp and slimmer lines (lugs).

Just to clarify I have absolutley no intention of trying to do this at present (but would love to one day!)

padi56 · 31 October 2010, 08:58 PM

Cannot see why not but it would be very expensive even if you could source it from Rolex which I doubt.And in reality a lot of expense for something that does the same job, as the well tested fliplock that you already have.

esm · 31 October 2010, 08:59 PM

Yes it can be done. One of our members have done it before and you will need to use the old spring bar with the new bracelet.

Speed · 1 November 2010, 12:26 AM

Might be fun....but maybe restoring a beat up Vintage would be more rewarding???

petesjag · 1 November 2010, 12:30 AM

definity a fun project...should I scrap my new lv for you to use the parts??
ha,,,,

Jason71 · 1 November 2010, 12:39 AM

FWIW, Jocke already has the ultimate LV. LV sub with drilled lugs

31 October 2010, 08:47 PM	#1
London Gent "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 196	Ultimate LV... I have been pondering the potential to make a bit of a Frankenwatch. Just a bit of fun really. Would it be possible to put a new Sub strap / clasp on an old style LV head? To my mind this would be my perfect watch. Robust, Maxi - Dial, machined clasp and slimmer lines (lugs). Just to clarify I have absolutley no intention of trying to do this at present (but would love to one day!)

31 October 2010, 08:58 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Cannot see why not but it would be very expensive even if you could source it from Rolex which I doubt.And in reality a lot of expense for something that does the same job, as the well tested fliplock that you already have. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

1 November 2010, 12:30 AM	#5
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1 November 2010, 12:39 AM	#6
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31 October 2010, 08:59 PM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Yes it can be done. One of our members have done it before and you will need to use the old spring bar with the new bracelet.

1 November 2010, 12:26 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Might be fun....but maybe restoring a beat up Vintage would be more rewarding???

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