Modified rolex photos please!

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by fmc000

One of the nicest mod I've ever seen. Congrats.

Thanks, Fabio! Been thinking about it and finally got to it.

Originally Posted by CarteBlanche

Wow! That's incredible.

Originally Posted by Essray

And it is so easy to swap the insert or bezel insert on the five digits. I have all three for my Kermit. Love the ability to swap. On another note: I toyed with the idea of swapping out my hulk dial a few years back after seeing an example. Wife would kill me
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5-digits are the best! Up to 40 year old watches that still work exactly as deigned. And we can mod them. Not much opportunity for mods on the current generation of references.

[wgdaytona]

FOTCOM and BLADESHOT... I really love your blue mods. I really want to do a blue mod of some type, just haven't figured it out yet how I want to proceed. But I wanted to chime in and tell you guys your mods are beautiful. Congrats.

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by wgdaytona

FOTCOM and BLADESHOT... I really love your blue mods. I really want to do a blue mod of some type, just haven't figured it out yet how I want to proceed. But I wanted to chime in and tell you guys your mods are beautiful. Congrats.

Thank you much! We have a fun hobby.

[wgdaytona]

Small mod, but I put a SEL glidelock from a 6 digit on my 5 digit Kermit.

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by wgdaytona

Small mod, but I put a SEL glidelock from a 6 digit on my 5 digit Kermit.

Now, you have the ultimate sub date. I have the same 97200 bracelet on my 16610LV.

I think it’s an even better configuration than the 126610, and I have one of those, too.

[KingSub]

What do you guys think of my modified Explorer?

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[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by KingSub

What do you guys think of my modified Explorer?

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Love the straps!

[babbsky]

Originally Posted by KingSub

What do you guys think of my modified Explorer?

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[mention]KingSub [/mention] nice combo! where did u buy the strap? Thanks. Giuseppe


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[racingfreak]

I did this swop yesterday, went for the 1.5mm aftermarker springbars for the LV/Jubilee option, but it was not a 100% fit. The BLRO with OEM springbars work a charm with the Oyster. Does anybody know the reference for the oyster bracelet that comes with the 116610lv, might try sourcing another one. IMG_20201227_111914_973.jpgScreenshot_20201227-112033_Instagram.jpg

[e dantes]

Originally Posted by racingfreak

I did this swop yesterday, went for the 1.5mm aftermarker springbars for the LV/Jubilee option, but it was not a 100% fit. The BLRO with OEM springbars work a charm with the Oyster. Does anybody know the reference for the oyster bracelet that comes with the 116610lv, might try sourcing another one.

The 116610lv came with a 97200 bracelet. I set up a WatchRecon alert and one came up fairly quickly. Some have gotten them straight from an AD, but generally you have to have a six digit sub to order a replacement. During the warmer months I make microadjustments several times a day with my glidelock. Good luck.

[racingfreak]

Originally Posted by e dantes

The 116610lv came with a 97200 bracelet. I set up a WatchRecon alert and one came up fairly quickly. Some have gotten them straight from an AD, but generally you have to have a six digit sub to order a replacement. During the warmer months I make microadjustments several times a day with my glidelock. Good luck.

Thanks for the info

[rmags]

Originally Posted by racingfreak

I did this swop yesterday, went for the 1.5mm aftermarker springbars for the LV/Jubilee option, but it was not a 100% fit. The BLRO with OEM springbars work a charm with the Oyster. Does anybody know the reference for the oyster bracelet that comes with the 116610lv, might try sourcing another one. Attachment 1193591Attachment 1193592

Wow, those look great!!

[wgdaytona]

That's a good look on the Hulk.

[fskywalker]

Found this picture online of a non GV Milgauss 116400 with the GV sapphire and think looks great:



Probably doing that mod to mine soon!





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[erjus888]

I think the 126610 starbuck is too overpriced, thats why i decided to use my friend's 116610LV to send it to RSC to get the new hulk bezel. And whats surprised me is that the latest hulk bezel green color almost the same color with the starbuck.

[007timer]

Originally Posted by erjus888

I think the 126610 starbuck is too overpriced, thats why i decided to use my friend's 116610LV to send it to RSC to get the new hulk bezel. And whats surprised me is that the latest hulk bezel green color almost the same color with the starbuck.

So you sent in a watch without a bezel? And they put a new one on? Can you elaborate?


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[erjus888]

Originally Posted by 007timer

So you sent in a watch without a bezel? And they put a new one on? Can you elaborate?


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Yes, i borrowed my friend's hulk, took out the bezel, and send it to RSC without the bezel, at first they want me to include the old bezel as a prove, then injust said that the bezel drop somewhere after i was drunk n hit my watch to the ground. I have to pat around usd$ 1.400 that include overhauling the watch, bezel n insert,

[007timer]

Originally Posted by erjus888

Yes, i borrowed my friend's hulk, took out the bezel, and send it to RSC without the bezel, at first they want me to include the old bezel as a prove, then injust said that the bezel drop somewhere after i was drunk n hit my watch to the ground. I have to pat around usd$ 1.400 that include overhauling the watch, bezel n insert,

Expensive. But still cheaper than grey market LV.


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[erjus888]

Originally Posted by 007timer

Expensive. But still cheaper than grey market LV.


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Much cheaper lol..

[EndlessEight]

Originally Posted by erjus888

Yes, i borrowed my friend's hulk, took out the bezel, and send it to RSC without the bezel, at first they want me to include the old bezel as a prove, then injust said that the bezel drop somewhere after i was drunk n hit my watch to the ground. I have to pat around usd$ 1.400 that include overhauling the watch, bezel n insert,

Hmm now you got me thinking.

Did you remove just the insert or the entire bezel?

Wondering if I could convert a Sub no-date 41 to a Kermit No Date 41

[erjus888]

Originally Posted by EndlessEight

Hmm now you got me thinking.

Did you remove just the insert or the entire bezel?

Wondering if I could convert a Sub no-date 41 to a Kermit No Date 41

I removed the whole thing bro, you cannot just remove the insert because it is different with the 16610 bezel. Once you remove the ceramic insert from the bezel, you will need loctite to attach the insert to the bezel. And fyi, the no date bezel will never fit into the sub date version,

[onefishtaco]

Originally Posted by erjus888

Yes, i borrowed my friend's hulk, took out the bezel, and send it to RSC without the bezel, at first they want me to include the old bezel as a prove, then injust said that the bezel drop somewhere after i was drunk n hit my watch to the ground. I have to pat around usd$ 1.400 that include overhauling the watch, bezel n insert,

This read to me like you got away with a crime, except instead of actually stealing something, you got away with paying money to Rolex for parts lol

[erjus888]

Originally Posted by onefishtaco

This read to me like you got away with a crime, except instead of actually stealing something, you got away with paying money to Rolex for parts lol

Lol 🤣

[Stan Cooper]

I put a display caseback from Custom Watch Concepts in Germany on my 16710.

I can't feel any difference between it and the stock caseback while wearing it.

[fskywalker]

Older 116400 black non GV model:



upgraded with OEM GV sapphire:

[jwfmc]

Some cool pieces in this thread

[Robert Bruce]

Once you have it modified, where do you get it serviced?

[telljcl]

Originally Posted by Robert Bruce

Once you have it modified, where do you get it serviced?

I would switch the original assembly back on before sending it in.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Robert Bruce

Once you have it modified, where do you get it serviced?

Just use a private watchmen for service


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[telljcl]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Just use a private watchmen for service


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Yep - that too. Should be fairly easy to switch though (whole assemblies that is - not removing insert from assembly).
Then you could let whoever you want service it. This one should be good for 10-15 years if my older ones with 3135s are any indication though.