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Jason71 · 21 April 2016, 10:09 AM

I have been after this watch for a couple years now. My friend Markus(bondtoys) has done most of the mods before I purchased it, and I have been trying to buy it from him since its 'almost' completion probably 2 years ago. I always told him that if he ever decided to sell it, I was his man. He finally relented and sold the watch to me. What a gentleman folks.

This watch started off its life as a 16610LV. These are the Modifications:

-- Shaved CGs by ABC Watchwerks
--Black Bezel insert for 16610
--Rolex Crystal sans cyclops
--Hands/Dial swap from 116610

And Lastly, ABC Watchwerks just installed fixed bars for me. I know that many may not care at all for the abomination, but I love it. It is a nod to the vintage MilSub and Big Crowns without using anything aftermarket. Altered beyond repair?? Yes, but still 100% Rolex. I think this one should work pretty well for diving..........

You can't tell too much from this last picture, but the Chromalight blue is quite different from the green PIP on the bezel insert. Would be nice if it matched, but I'm ok with the different colors........

cop414 · 21 April 2016, 10:17 AM

Jason that looks awesome! Congratulations.

landroverking · 21 April 2016, 10:21 AM

Why not just buy a SD?

Dan Pierce · 21 April 2016, 10:22 AM

That's bad a$$! Great mods.

dP

RichM · 21 April 2016, 10:22 AM

I think it looks great.

sishac · 21 April 2016, 10:26 AM

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!! This is exactly what we should feel free to do with out watches...modify them if we want, or leave them stock if we want!!! Congrats on the really cool watch!

Jason71 · 21 April 2016, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Why not just buy a SD?

Bored. Wanted something different. Anyways......I've got the SD front covered already.

(Actually just sold the DSSD today)

joe100 · 21 April 2016, 10:28 AM

It's neat but you did carve up an LV though.

Jason71 · 21 April 2016, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

It's neat but you did carve up an LV though.

Well....Actually....my friend Markus and ABC did most of the carving.

My only interjection was the fixed bars. I just bought it mostly modified. Markus had some vision, and I liked the idea of it.

brandrea · 21 April 2016, 10:30 AM

I think it looks fantastic! Congratulations

TripleB Boston · 21 April 2016, 10:31 AM

Jason,

I absolutely love it. Especially the clean look and the blue lume.

a few questions:

Are the bars welded?
Do the thicker NATO straps fit? Sometimes the thick ones need to pop the springbars out to fit.
The guards pissed you off that much, huh?
Was that a new crystal or just removed the cyclops?

I love how your auto signature says "just say no to polishing" then you come out this this post...oh the irony.

I've been running this 4060 as my daily wearer and would love to dabble in something like you did.

sickened1 · 21 April 2016, 10:33 AM

Looks great! I like that san-cyclops look.

ny_yeti · 21 April 2016, 10:36 AM

The mod looks awesome, really nice! That collection, WOW!!

Aceldama · 21 April 2016, 10:44 AM

Love it!

Cubeistan · 21 April 2016, 10:44 AM

kilyung · 21 April 2016, 10:46 AM

Fantastic Jason. Great dive watch. The only thing I would have done differently is lug hole bars rather than fixed.

Jason71 · 21 April 2016, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleB Boston

Jason,

I absolutely love it. Especially the clean look and the blue lume.

a few questions:

Are the bars welded?
Do the thicker NATO straps fit? Sometimes the thick ones need to pop the springbars out to fit.
The guards pissed you off that much, huh?
Was that a new crystal or just removed the cyclops?

I love how your auto signature says "just say no to polishing" then you come out this this post...oh the irony.

I've been running this 4060 as my daily wearer and would love to dabble in something like you did.

Yes, welded bars.
Yes, I made sure to emphasize to ABC that I wanted to be able to fit thick straps. These bars are farther from the case more like a 5513
Actually, the fact that my friend Markus had them shaved just gave me enough of an excuse to do fixed welded bars. I don't mind the CGs, but I also like it without.
Not sure on the cyclops, but I am pretty sure it is a Daytona Crystal.

Yea......say no to polishing. Oops. I guess it won't be polished.....starting NOW.

joe100 · 21 April 2016, 11:13 AM

Oh don't get me wrong, it's neat and since its your watch you can do whatever. A little part of me is sad that there is one fewer LV in the world now. All that will ever be made have been made.

Al1969 · 21 April 2016, 11:15 AM

Those mods look great and that's quite a collection you have there. Congrats on your new "old" sub.

T. Ferguson · 21 April 2016, 11:15 AM

Hey it's your watch, but I would have started with any ol' 16610LN.

crowncollection · 21 April 2016, 11:19 AM

Bad ass mods. Looks great IMHO I would not do it but cheers to you for having the guts to do what you like with your watch

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SemperFi · 21 April 2016, 11:20 AM

That really looks sweet. Excellent job.

os993 · 21 April 2016, 11:27 AM

Well done. You knew what you wanted to do, and you did It. Congrats. Aesthetically modified.

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eco8gator · 21 April 2016, 11:29 AM

Would love to see this watch converted to a no date and modify the bezel to have the red triangle accent.

I don't know if I like the welded lugs...not on this watch because in no way does it resemble a milsub...but if you plan on keeping it on a nato (JB style) then that seems to work out well...though the big crown had lugs with through holes...

All I know is if Rolex ever decided to make a tribute to the Big Crown it would be huge a huge success. Imagine a special ceramic bezel where they somehow integrate the red into the ceramic where the triangle goes...would be amazing. Heck this would be the model to finally make a platinum Submariner:)

crazycarlitos · 21 April 2016, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Bored. Wanted something different. Anyways......I've got the SD front covered already.

Fo sure. U def have SD covered.

Is that a 1665 ?

beautiful patina !

Jason71 · 21 April 2016, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eco8gator

Would love to see this watch converted to a no date and modify the bezel to have the red triangle accent.

I don't know if I like the welded lugs...not on this watch because in no way does it resemble a milsub...but if you plan on keeping it on a nato (JB style) then that seems to work out well...though the big crown had lugs with through holes...

Yea....This wasn't in any way trying to 'be' a Milsub, or a Big Crown, but just had a subtle nod to each. The welded lugs were incorporated simply because I have plenty of watches on bracelet, and to have one that lives on a NATO always just isn't a problem. Marginally less risk of loss while diving also....simple as that.

adiorandomhero93 · 21 April 2016, 11:34 AM

Looks great Jason!

Lol-x · 21 April 2016, 11:34 AM

I like aesthetically what you have done.
If the LV had a black maxi dial, why did you swap to a ceramic sub dial & hands? I don't see the advantage or difference there?
Also I would have agreed with your statement that the watch was still "100% Rolex" until you welded in springbars. Unless you obtained original Rolex weld in springbars then that would constitute an 'aftermarket' modification.

Jason71 · 21 April 2016, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

Fo sure. U def have SD covered.

Is that a 1665 ?

beautiful patina !

I'm lucky enough to have a couple 1665s. The 'white' one has a luminova dial and handset

Jason71 · 21 April 2016, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I like aesthetically what you have done.
If the LV had a black maxi dial, why did you swap to a ceramic sub dial & hands? I don't see the advantage or difference there?
Also I would have agreed with your statement that the watch was still "100% Rolex" until you welded in springbars. Unless you obtained original Rolex weld in springbars then that would constitute an 'aftermarket' modification.

I stand corrected. No, these are fixed/welded/Solid 904L steel bars welded in place by ABC.

21 April 2016, 10:09 AM	#1
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Just Arrived From ABC -- Highly Modified Purists Beware I have been after this watch for a couple years now. My friend Markus(bondtoys) has done most of the mods before I purchased it, and I have been trying to buy it from him since its 'almost' completion probably 2 years ago. I always told him that if he ever decided to sell it, I was his man. He finally relented and sold the watch to me. What a gentleman folks. This watch started off its life as a 16610LV. These are the Modifications: -- Shaved CGs by ABC Watchwerks --Black Bezel insert for 16610 --Rolex Crystal sans cyclops --Hands/Dial swap from 116610 And Lastly, ABC Watchwerks just installed fixed bars for me. I know that many may not care at all for the abomination, but I love it. It is a nod to the vintage MilSub and Big Crowns without using anything aftermarket. Altered beyond repair?? Yes, but still 100% Rolex. I think this one should work pretty well for diving.......... You can't tell too much from this last picture, but the Chromalight blue is quite different from the green PIP on the bezel insert. Would be nice if it matched, but I'm ok with the different colors........ __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

21 April 2016, 10:17 AM	#2
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,246	Jason that looks awesome! Congratulations. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

21 April 2016, 10:22 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	That's bad a$$! Great mods. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

21 April 2016, 10:22 AM	#5
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	I think it looks great. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

21 April 2016, 10:28 AM	#8
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	It's neat but you did carve up an LV though. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

21 April 2016, 10:21 AM	#3
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Why not just buy a SD?

21 April 2016, 10:26 AM	#6
sishac "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wayne Watch: Rolex 5512 Posts: 142	THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!! This is exactly what we should feel free to do with out watches...modify them if we want, or leave them stock if we want!!! Congrats on the really cool watch!

21 April 2016, 10:30 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	I think it looks fantastic! Congratulations

21 April 2016, 10:31 AM	#11
TripleB Boston Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jonny Location: Boston MA Watch: GMTII Blue/Red Posts: 566	Jason, I absolutely love it. Especially the clean look and the blue lume. a few questions: Are the bars welded? Do the thicker NATO straps fit? Sometimes the thick ones need to pop the springbars out to fit. The guards pissed you off that much, huh? Was that a new crystal or just removed the cyclops? I love how your auto signature says "just say no to polishing" then you come out this this post...oh the irony. I've been running this 4060 as my daily wearer and would love to dabble in something like you did. Attached Images

21 April 2016, 10:33 AM	#12
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Looks great! I like that san-cyclops look.

21 April 2016, 10:36 AM	#13
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 531	The mod looks awesome, really nice! That collection, WOW!!

21 April 2016, 10:44 AM	#14
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	Love it!

21 April 2016, 10:44 AM	#15
Cubeistan 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: 98230 Watch: SD4K Posts: 47,462	__________________

21 April 2016, 10:46 AM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Fantastic Jason. Great dive watch. The only thing I would have done differently is lug hole bars rather than fixed.

21 April 2016, 11:13 AM	#18
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Oh don't get me wrong, it's neat and since its your watch you can do whatever. A little part of me is sad that there is one fewer LV in the world now. All that will ever be made have been made. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

21 April 2016, 11:15 AM	#19
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Those mods look great and that's quite a collection you have there. Congrats on your new "old" sub. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

21 April 2016, 11:15 AM	#20
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Hey it's your watch, but I would have started with any ol' 16610LN. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

21 April 2016, 11:19 AM	#21
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Bad ass mods. Looks great IMHO I would not do it but cheers to you for having the guts to do what you like with your watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

21 April 2016, 11:20 AM	#22
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	That really looks sweet. Excellent job.

21 April 2016, 11:27 AM	#23
os993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Sub C SS (116610) Posts: 159	Well done. You knew what you wanted to do, and you did It. Congrats. Aesthetically modified. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2016, 11:29 AM	#24
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Would love to see this watch converted to a no date and modify the bezel to have the red triangle accent. I don't know if I like the welded lugs...not on this watch because in no way does it resemble a milsub...but if you plan on keeping it on a nato (JB style) then that seems to work out well...though the big crown had lugs with through holes... All I know is if Rolex ever decided to make a tribute to the Big Crown it would be huge a huge success. Imagine a special ceramic bezel where they somehow integrate the red into the ceramic where the triangle goes...would be amazing. Heck this would be the model to finally make a platinum Submariner:)

21 April 2016, 11:34 AM	#27
adiorandomhero93 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrisburg pa Posts: 421	Looks great Jason!

21 April 2016, 11:34 AM	#28
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I like aesthetically what you have done. If the LV had a black maxi dial, why did you swap to a ceramic sub dial & hands? I don't see the advantage or difference there? Also I would have agreed with your statement that the watch was still "100% Rolex" until you welded in springbars. Unless you obtained original Rolex weld in springbars then that would constitute an 'aftermarket' modification. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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