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subkrawler · 15 May 2007, 03:35 PM

Here's a pic of my SD. Now before you all go hollering "Frankenwatch"....the red Yachtmaster hand was added for practical reasons. Although it looks cool too(IMO), that's not why I did it. Hopefully you'll enjoy.........

JJ Irani · 15 May 2007, 03:36 PM

The hand looks great....the strap doesn't!!

subkrawler · 15 May 2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

The hand looks great....the strap doesn't!!

Thanks JJ. The strap is one of those practical enhancements too. The SD bracelet, even with the L link installed, isn't long enough to comfortably go over my dive suit. I flip back and forth between the NATO and bracelet but I keep it on a NATO mostly since I dive a lot.

JJ Irani · 15 May 2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by subkrawler

Thanks JJ. The strap is one of those practical enhancements too. The SD bracelet, even with the L link installed, isn't long enough to comfortably go over my dive suit. I flip back and forth between the NATO and bracelet but I keep it on a NATO mostly since I dive a lot.

WOW!! You must have a dive suit as thick as an elephant's leg!!

mikey · 15 May 2007, 03:50 PM

The red hand is a nice touch. I wonder if I could put that red hand on my TT DJ. You guys really got my creative juices flowing on customizing my watch. Thanks

JJ Irani · 15 May 2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey

The red hand is a nice touch. I wonder if I could put that red hand on my TT DJ. You guys really got my creative juices flowing on customizing my watch. Thanks

You call it "customizing"....some might prefer "bastardizing"....but hey, who cares.....if you're having fun, we love it!!

leopardprey · 15 May 2007, 05:08 PM

I Like It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who did the work for you?

Do you like how high it sits up with the Nato band on?

mailman · 15 May 2007, 07:00 PM

Looks good with the red second hand

padi56 · 15 May 2007, 08:54 PM

Yes must admit I like it too just that little bit of red is quite subtle

Flyjet601 · 16 May 2007, 01:02 AM

The red scond hand is kind of nice. Who did the work and would Rolex still service/warranty the watch

mike · 16 May 2007, 04:48 AM

Looks pretty cool!

Larry, Rolex would service, but at the cost of the seconds hand.

C.J. · 16 May 2007, 05:24 AM

I think it looks awesome

subkrawler · 17 May 2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW!! You must have a dive suit as thick as an elephant's leg!!

JJ...Dry suits get thick by the time you add the undergarmets, the suit itself, dry gloves and liner, etc.

Even with a wetsuit if you have gloves with cuffs and most have some type of velcro wrist strap. The whole thing thickens up pretty quick.

subkrawler · 17 May 2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

I Like It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who did the work for you?

Do you like how high it sits up with the Nato band on?

My Authorized Rolex Watchmaker at the AD did it for me. He's pretty cool and understands how much I use the watch for diving. He realizes that the WG/rhodium hands against a black dial are flawed especially regarding the seconds hand, so he's happy to do it.

I love this watch on a standard NATO. It does make it sit up a bit higher but is incredibly comfortable. So comfortable, I'm able to sleep with it on which I can't do with a bracelet. If the strap was thicker, say a Zulu, Rhino or Waterbourne, then it would probably sit too high. It's like this watch was made for NATOs.

subkrawler · 17 May 2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

The red scond hand is kind of nice. Who did the work and would Rolex still service/warranty the watch

This watch is well beyond the warranty but Mike's right, Rolex won't service it without changing the YM hand back to the white gold variant.

For me this isn't a problem because my watchmaker is Rolex certified and authorized so he can do everything mechanical that a RSC can do except service the HRV. Of cource I still have the original hand, so when and if it does need to go to a RSC, we'll just put the original hand back on before sending it off.

Solar · 18 May 2007, 07:46 PM

I think the old adage, "A man needs a forgiving priest, a clever accountant and a good doctor" ahould be ammended to add, "...and a open-minded watchmaker with a Rolex parts account!"

This is a great modification, I'd happily see it done on my SD, but no go here.........

Best, and great photos mate,

Chris

15 May 2007, 03:35 PM	#1
subkrawler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 392	Subkrawler Sea-Dweller Here's a pic of my SD. Now before you all go hollering "Frankenwatch"....the red Yachtmaster hand was added for practical reasons. Although it looks cool too(IMO), that's not why I did it. Hopefully you'll enjoy......... __________________

15 May 2007, 03:36 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	The hand looks great....the strap doesn't!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 May 2007, 07:00 PM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Looks good with the red second hand __________________ JJ

15 May 2007, 08:54 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Yes must admit I like it too just that little bit of red is quite subtle __________________ 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

16 May 2007, 05:24 AM	#12
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I think it looks awesome __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

15 May 2007, 03:50 PM	#5
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	The red hand is a nice touch. I wonder if I could put that red hand on my TT DJ. You guys really got my creative juices flowing on customizing my watch. Thanks

15 May 2007, 05:08 PM	#7
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I Like It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who did the work for you? Do you like how high it sits up with the Nato band on?

16 May 2007, 01:02 AM	#10
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	The red scond hand is kind of nice. Who did the work and would Rolex still service/warranty the watch

16 May 2007, 04:48 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Looks pretty cool! Larry, Rolex would service, but at the cost of the seconds hand.

18 May 2007, 07:46 PM	#16
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	I think the old adage, "A man needs a forgiving priest, a clever accountant and a good doctor" ahould be ammended to add, "...and a open-minded watchmaker with a Rolex parts account!" This is a great modification, I'd happily see it done on my SD, but no go here......... Best, and great photos mate, Chris

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