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sea-dweller · 9 April 2013, 11:49 AM

Very nice!

Rockrolex · 9 April 2013, 12:01 PM

The orange hand looks nice against the white dial. But why get rid of the Cyclops?

It's so Rolex iconic. I also happen to love the Cyclops so I'm a bit biased.

JohnBoy · 9 April 2013, 12:21 PM

Its a modern watch - not rare vintage, not particularly priceyas far as Rolexes go, totally reversible when you want (or not) - and best of all, its yours! I say have at it -- and -- I like it a lot!

I like my old red-handed 16570, but would be proud to wear your modded version, too! Thanks for sharing a great idea with us. Enjoy it!!

xxthe_remedyxx · 9 April 2013, 12:34 PM

TimeOnMyHands · 9 April 2013, 12:35 PM

Yes the orange GMT hand works. I need the cyclops as the date window is far too small to read without. I found it too small when I owned a DSSD as well - considering the overall size of the watch. Congrats for making a great model - special for your tastes and thanks for posting!

beetleything · 9 April 2013, 12:39 PM

VERY cool...........like!

hdrazor251 · 9 April 2013, 12:42 PM

Sweet.

Tudor66 · 9 April 2013, 12:52 PM

Hey I like it, it's your watch, and now it's customized for you, nothing wrong with that...

AL

joe100 · 9 April 2013, 12:53 PM

Probably how it should have been from the beginning

CDNWatchNut · 9 April 2013, 01:18 PM

That looks fantastic in both aspects, the orange hand and the crystal sans cyclops!

mmmk604 · 9 April 2013, 01:26 PM

I love the orange hand on your 16570, looks very nice!

Ravager135 · 9 April 2013, 01:37 PM

This works! Epic mod.

Linzjnr · 9 April 2013, 01:45 PM

I love that orange hand! I would miss the cyclops though but that's just me, great job

matt.wu · 9 April 2013, 01:47 PM

Thanks, folks. I know many are purists and thus anti-mod, but I like that many can appreciate the mod as well!

I have the original cyclops saved, so it's a simple task to re-attach. ;)

samuelhuntington · 9 April 2013, 01:57 PM

Love it. Where did you send it to be painted?

ekleve · 9 April 2013, 01:59 PM

Very nice, Thanks for sharing!!!!!

versatile1 · 9 April 2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melons

Great mod, the orange hand looks like it belongs on the watch.

Agreed!

benlee · 9 April 2013, 11:59 PM

Very Cool Mod!

FNFZ4 · 10 April 2013, 12:47 AM

I like it...

RUpanerai · 10 April 2013, 12:52 AM

I love this upgrade... now you got me thinking...

Very well done.

Psmith · 10 April 2013, 01:09 AM

Looks great!

Johny · 10 April 2013, 01:24 AM

looks great.

Rolexis · 10 April 2013, 01:42 AM

It looks clean with no cyclops. I maybe a little biased though. The orange hand looks nice too. A fat orange would be great.

lhanddds · 10 April 2013, 02:07 AM

Wow, I really like it

tifosi · 10 April 2013, 02:14 AM

Purist or not...that look great! Well done.

mtrunner · 10 April 2013, 02:33 AM

I usually hate most Mods but I have to say I really really like this particular Mod. It really works well! Well done.

00Seven · 10 April 2013, 03:33 AM

Well done, Matt!

Jocke · 10 April 2013, 03:52 AM

It looks great Matt, I would think that I came up with it myself.

mailman · 10 April 2013, 08:03 PM

I think it looks great

Miguel Alvarez · 10 April 2013, 09:11 PM

Very subtle. It looks really good. I'd have kept the cyclops but that's just me. The orange hand looks perfect.

9 April 2013, 12:01 PM	#32
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	The orange hand looks nice against the white dial. But why get rid of the Cyclops? It's so Rolex iconic. I also happen to love the Cyclops so I'm a bit biased. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 April 2013, 12:42 PM	#37
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Sweet. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 April 2013, 12:52 PM	#38
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Hey I like it, it's your watch, and now it's customized for you, nothing wrong with that... AL __________________ -NAWCC Member

9 April 2013, 12:53 PM	#39
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Probably how it should have been from the beginning __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

9 April 2013, 01:45 PM	#43
Linzjnr 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Linz Location: Perth WA Watch: My bank balance! Posts: 1,373	I love that orange hand! I would miss the cyclops though but that's just me, great job __________________ SS Submariner Date 16610 - SS Polar Explorer GMT 216570

9 April 2013, 11:49 AM	#31
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

9 April 2013, 12:21 PM	#33
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Its a modern watch - not rare vintage, not particularly priceyas far as Rolexes go, totally reversible when you want (or not) - and best of all, its yours! I say have at it -- and -- I like it a lot! I like my old red-handed 16570, but would be proud to wear your modded version, too! Thanks for sharing a great idea with us. Enjoy it!!

9 April 2013, 12:34 PM	#34
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105

9 April 2013, 12:35 PM	#35
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	Yes the orange GMT hand works. I need the cyclops as the date window is far too small to read without. I found it too small when I owned a DSSD as well - considering the overall size of the watch. Congrats for making a great model - special for your tastes and thanks for posting!

9 April 2013, 12:39 PM	#36
beetleything "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Big Al Location: Canada Watch: the next one Posts: 153	VERY cool...........like!

9 April 2013, 01:18 PM	#40
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	That looks fantastic in both aspects, the orange hand and the crystal sans cyclops!

9 April 2013, 01:26 PM	#41
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	I love the orange hand on your 16570, looks very nice!

9 April 2013, 01:37 PM	#42
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	This works! Epic mod.

9 April 2013, 01:47 PM	#44
matt.wu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 884	Thanks, folks. I know many are purists and thus anti-mod, but I like that many can appreciate the mod as well! I have the original cyclops saved, so it's a simple task to re-attach. ;)

9 April 2013, 01:57 PM	#45
samuelhuntington "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 493	Love it. Where did you send it to be painted?

9 April 2013, 01:59 PM	#46
ekleve "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Cream Posts: 61	Very nice, Thanks for sharing!!!!!

9 April 2013, 11:59 PM	#48
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Very Cool Mod!

10 April 2013, 12:47 AM	#49
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	I like it... __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

10 April 2013, 12:52 AM	#50
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	I love this upgrade... now you got me thinking... Very well done.

10 April 2013, 01:09 AM	#51
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Looks great! __________________

10 April 2013, 01:24 AM	#52
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	looks great. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

10 April 2013, 01:42 AM	#53
Rolexis Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Hank Location: Wachula Watch: Had many love all Posts: 476	It looks clean with no cyclops. I maybe a little biased though. The orange hand looks nice too. A fat orange would be great. Attached Images

10 April 2013, 02:07 AM	#54
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Wow, I really like it

10 April 2013, 02:14 AM	#55
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Purist or not...that look great! Well done. __________________ Russ

10 April 2013, 02:33 AM	#56
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I usually hate most Mods but I have to say I really really like this particular Mod. It really works well! Well done.

10 April 2013, 03:33 AM	#57
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	Well done, Matt!

10 April 2013, 03:52 AM	#58
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	It looks great Matt, I would think that I came up with it myself. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

10 April 2013, 08:03 PM	#59
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I think it looks great __________________ JJ

10 April 2013, 09:11 PM	#60
Miguel Alvarez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: England Watch: Exp2/Sub/DJ Posts: 343	Very subtle. It looks really good. I'd have kept the cyclops but that's just me. The orange hand looks perfect.

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