Why are Rolex owners always modifying their watches?

[dysondiver]

http://s1212.photobucket.com/albums/...diver/WATCHES/

[dysondiver]

i expected a picture to pop up ,,, ah well

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

i expected a picture to pop up ,,, ah well

Here you go.

[dysondiver]

many thanks ,, makes me appreciate the quality of the good , na, great pics on the site .

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

many thanks ,, makes me appreciate the quality of the good , na, great pics on the site .

For a Samsung it's not bad at all.

[dysondiver]

<a href="http://s1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/dysondiver/WATCHES/?action=view&amp;current=largeorsmall.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/dysondiver/WATCHES/largeorsmall.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
hope that gets you a pic , normal vs yachtmaster hands on a sub.

[MonBK]

Here are Dysondiver's 2 watches together.

I'll be darn if I can tell the difference.

[psv]

Why not? I think people can and should do whatever they want as long as it doesn't negatively affect another human being.

If swapping a bezel on a watch makes you happy I'm all for it!

[paddy_crow]

Always? Funny, it seems to me that the majority of Rolex owners do NOT modify their watch(es).

[SWIMPRUF]

To be unique.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Here are Dysondiver's 2 watches together.

I'll be darn if I can tell the difference.

told you it was subtle ,,,, but ,,, compare the width of the min hand to the dot for the hour marker ,,,, then it will leap out at ya ,,
many thanks for posting the pic .

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well first if Rolex especially Rolex USA were not so dictatorial with what you can do to your own bought and paid for watch.Then IMHO there would be quite a few more customisations not talking about PVD as myself hate that on Rolex.But as long as you use genuine Rolex parts you should be able to customise the watch to your own taste.Now if said customisation does not interfere with the running and normal service of the watch just cannot see what the problem is.Only the fact that Rolex would want you to spend a lot more money on say a gold model that does have the dial you want etc but not available in SS.

PADI said it perfect, my biggest complaint with Rolex is how restrictive they are. Why can't I get a SS Daytona with a Panda Dial? Why can't I get a DateJust with my choice of red/black/roulette date? Why can't I order one with a clear back to see the movement? The list goes on and on.

I'm one of those that will not modify my watch (I hold nothing against those that do, it's your watch do with it as you want) but I understand some of the modifications are made. It's your watch and you want it to look as you desire.

[johnbeth]

Great to see all the different types of responses!

Because of our unique personalities and taste, this will be reflected in the watches we wear and mods each person would do.

I am from the school of thought, to leave watch as is from factory, however,the choice to make your watch your own with different mods to suit your taste, I totally respect that!

Please keep ideas / opinions coming!

[Passionata]

Since we are f****n' unique!;-P

[Chipmunk]

Copycat with the intent of being unique.

[dhh]

I love modifyting my watches. Better than modifying wives I guess.


New bezel, hands, dial and brushed.



Brushed everything in this one

[PanosI]

It is sooooooo refreshing, John

I think the same watch feels it, itself

[johnbeth]

Nice pics posted!!! Some cool mods.

[sleddog]

Only one mod for me John, but totally reversible!!
For some it's about improvements, others about the looks with the added unique look.

Personally, I'd never do a modification that could not be returned to original, but I do admire those that get creative and like to stand apart!

For my YM, crown, buckle and caseback were changed...Improved the comfort and looks IMO!

[mvmbles]

i'd love a gold crown on my stainless sub date. i think that looks pretty sharp

[HACKNSACK44]

Why did I modify my Daytona? It's simple I wanted a one of a kind Daytona.. There isn't another one like it..

[KingTafari]

With everyone else showing off their Mod's why not...

Check out Mine!


Milgauss LV with Green Numbers


Skeletonized Dial


GMT II Diamond Case


GMT on Nato

ALL Original Rolex Parts!

[dysondiver]

that gmt is so sharp lookin ,,

[TheVTCGuy]

Yeah... I don't like Mods either.....



Oh wait! You were talking about Modifications? Not Moderators?

[SUBversive]

Mods can be cool.
Usually the sport watches not dress models like DJ are the subject of mods.
Rolex history of a tool watch is some of the basis of mods.
That being said, I don't think rolex owners are "always" modifying their watches.

[KingTafari]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

that gmt is so sharp lookin ,,

Thank you sir.. here's one more!

[dysondiver]

thank you

[DT14]

because there is always that one little thing about your watch that you wish had been different. Seriously, I think the OCD that many watch enthusiasts probably have (I know I have a fair amount) is what causes many to always want to make a slight mod in search for the perfect look. Inevitably, I can always think of "one more" slight change I would like to make.

[T-Rip]

I like the clear case backs. It shows off the true work or art that the movement is. Especially the zenith and the 3135
Truly amazing.

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by globalmedia33

I wear my Rolex with Zulu strap because I feel much more comfortable that way, plus the PCL on the new GMT's bracelet is scratch magnet.

X2 (NATO,though). I also brushed my GMT bracelet.