Custom Rolex Watches

[z16marine]

Wanted to get folks opinion on "Custom" rolex watches. Grail piece is the smurf, but like the no date sub best.

What if I had one of the custom companies (like bamford) create a no date SS "smurf" sub for me? Am I going to Rolex hell? Also, what if I have them put my initials above the "Submariner". Too much?

[MonBK]

If you're footing the bill I'll say go for it, if we are then hell no.

[BGA23]

Your money and your wrist, so get what you like/want.

[JohnAndrew]

Originally Posted by BGA23

Your money and your wrist, so get what you like/want.

+1

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by z16marine

Wanted to get folks opinion on "Custom" rolex watches. Grail piece is the smurf, but like the no date sub best.

What if I had one of the custom companies (like bamford) create a no date SS "smurf" sub for me? Am I going to Rolex hell? Also, what if I have them put my initials above the "Submariner". Too much?

If you like it, who cares what anyone else thinks?

You likely would not care for my opinion on what you suggest.

[sharpmind]

Is there a blue dial without a date window?

[red98a4ss]

I think Rolex considers modified watches counterfeit.

[Speed]

You are basically asking to have a fake Smurf made for you. Some companies will do anything for a fee.

You just won't be able to have Rolex work on the watch - though some independent watchmakers may...

Plenty of folks put diamonds / engravings / different hands and inserts on their watches. No law against it.

[GradyPhilpott]

That seems awfully costly for what you get in return.

Would you not be better off with the real Smurf?

Bamford seems to put a very high premium on the watches they customize for themselves. I can only guess what that premium might be for a one-off specimen.

[tkerrmd]

Pretty sure you can do whatever ya want

[Lgear080]

Just buy a nd ceramic sub, find the smurf bezel - a few are always avail.
Then send the bezel ring and dial to mike young in hk. Have him color match
The dial and send you back the parts. Have someone local reassemble.

Done for way under $10k.

[Nycturbovr6]

Not my style but whatever floats your boat

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by BGA23

Your money and your wrist, so get what you like/want.

[elcompa]

I'd keep it original. Keeping it original makes it so much more Rolex-y. So much to chose from that is stock. However, whatever you like will be perfect for you.

[Aceldama]

Do it!

I'd take a look at a just removing the cyclops but leaving the days window. I like the look..

[soundserious]

Just buy the new tudor thing.

[14060m]

It's always your choice
Your wrist
Your watch
Your money

[crowncollection]

So what you like I say

[osamu]

Originally Posted by Aceldama

Do it!

I'd take a look at a just removing the cyclops but leaving the days window. I like the look..

I was thinking the same thing. Seems like a big hastle to get a ND in blue. Is the only reason you don't like the date is because of the cyclops? Seems like a cyclops removal would almost get the same look and be much easier than ordering a fully custom watch.

Or is the bigger concern the price? I don't really know the price difference between Bamford and WG. Or if you could source just a real smurf dial and bezel for a SS sub, and then remove the cyclops.

[travisb]

I like mine stock, straight from the factory.
Just be sure it's what you want because there won't be much of a secondary market if you lose the love for it.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by sharpmind

Is there a blue dial without a date window?

If this is what you're looking for, your best bet would be one of the precious metal or TT Daytonas, or you can wait for the blue dial Milgauss to hit the stores.