I really like this blue Sub (Mod)

[JohnBaker3]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Have you tried removing a ceramic bezel? Never mind the ceramic insert? Not as easy as the older aluminum inserts and bezels.

So, if you can live with an older style bezel insert (aluminum) the mod is much simpler to pull off...

Find a decent 16610 and an after market dial/bezel insert! VIOLA!

There are lots of qualified watchmakers that will service this combination; just not an RSC....

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Minimalist

... I have an allergy to gold. Not good for my skin :(

Have you considered a platinum Rolex?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

There are lots of qualified watchmakers that will service this combination; just not an RSC....

No question. In fact we have a number of members who are exceptional watchmakers (and I highly encourage everyone to work with them). The issue is that Rolex is increasingly tightening up its policies and one of them is that service on modified Rolexes is unacceptable. The punishment for non-compliance is possible loss of their parts account. I've spoken with a number of watchmakers who are increasingly concerned about risking such a critical source of Rolex parts (try telling a customer that their eBay parts are delayed or got outbid). Sure the customer can promise to keep quiet but that's a lot of faith against one's livelihood. Sadly the brands are making life for independents very difficult. I can see an ominous trend - no more independents and all services will have to go through the brands or brand approved ADs.

[Watch-Ed]

Love how it looks, has anyone done this with a green ceramic insert/bezel?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Watch-Ed

Love how it looks, has anyone done this with a green ceramic insert/bezel?

Yes, I can't recall who, but someone actually swapped the innards of a LNc and LVc. There's a picture in the modded Rolex thread.

[AznD85]

ABC WatchWerks used to do the modifications on the Rolex watches. But not anymore.

Blue Ceramic Bezel on Black SS Sub C

http://abcwatchwerks.com/

[braningan]

Love it!

[Number3]

I love it, but then I would! I did this after seeing a couple of others online and love it. Not trying to look like a smurf or fool anyone, just something a bit different that has got loads of comments.

Had no problem getting an independent to swap the bezel (whole white gold unit as opposed to just the insert) and I still have the steel/black bezel so can easily swap it back if I want RSC to service it. Interestingly my independent said they would only swap if it was a genuine Rolex part....

[bbressler]

Would this work with the bezel from the Hulk to make a ceramic Kermit?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by bbressler

Would this work with the bezel from the Hulk to make a ceramic Kermit?

No. The bezel from the 116610 will not fit on the 16610.

[bbressler]

Originally Posted by kilyung

No. The bezel from the 116610 will not fit on the 16610.

I meant put the bezel from the 116610LV onto the 116610LN, giving the green bezel/black dial combo.

[AK797]

I don't think swapping the inserts on the ceramics is that big of a deal, seen it done a few times now on Subs and GMTs. I have no issue with swapping just the blue dial or bezel, but not with both as that is too disingenuous and deceptive.

[FTX I]

SS + Sub + Color = LVC. Not a huge fan of green but give me the original LVC and not a fake blue Sub anytime of the day, even with a stupid nickname.

[sunnyd]

Originally Posted by locutus49

I wonder if people mod SS Rolexes to look like precious metal models to make people think they can afford precious metal. Or do they just like the colors and dials of precious metal watches, but without the cost.

My guess is that there are people in both camps.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by bbressler

I meant put the bezel from the 116610LV onto the 116610LN, giving the green bezel/black dial combo.

Yes that works.

[playmore009]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Yes that works.

Will the bezel from 16613 fit on 16610? I have seen a few blue 16613 bezel with silver font color. Are they aftermarket?

[waQstar]

Originally Posted by AznD85

ABC WatchWerks used to do the modifications on the Rolex watches. But not anymore.

Blue Ceramic Bezel on Black SS Sub C

http://abcwatchwerks.com/

Actually this is not true, they will work on any mods and in my opinion are the best at it, just speak to Edvi and he will take care of it..
I exclusively use them for any and all modifications.

[waQstar]

Originally Posted by playmore009

Will the bezel from 16613 fit on 16610? I have seen a few blue 16613 bezel with silver font color. Are they aftermarket?

Yes they will fit, there are genuine ones with silver font but im sure there are aftermarket ones as well..

[playmore009]

Originally Posted by waQstar

Yes they will fit, there are genuine ones with silver font but im sure there are aftermarket ones as well..

Great - thanks!


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[Jim Smyth]

I thought the Ceramic models had to come apart from the inside of the watch after the movement was removed? I thought when they went to Ceramic from Aluminum the whole assembly that rotated was very much different. So if you tried to jimmy off the bezel with a butter knife on a Ceramic model you would in essence ruin your watch or at the very least really mark it up.

[Jim Smyth]

Also I love the color Blue! I dont need a watch to be all gold and would prefer it if it wasn't. Down the road I may mod a 116610 (have a trade going for this fall for one) with the 116619 dial and bezel. I found a guy willing to do the mod. He said you would be 4K-6K for the mod with me supplying the watch. So for 11K-13K I get a beautiful Sub all in Blue which is my favorite color. Trying to be a 116619 wantabee..........Nope, just love the color Blue and dont want to spend 32K!

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by DKRanger22

This is probably going to win out for me as my next move. But the shark is tempting... (Not my watch... Found on TRF)...

Love this look!

[JohnAndrew]

Originally Posted by locutus49

I wonder if people mod SS Rolexes to look like precious metal models to make people think they can afford precious metal. Or do they just like the colors and dials of precious metal watches, but without the cost.

I have no desire to own a white gold Sub. I love blue and the look of the blue/stainless combo. And I don't believe stainless looks at all like a precious metal.
Here's my 16803 with a few slight modifications:





It can easily be changed back, to the way it came.

[playmore009]

Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

I have no desire to own a white gold Sub. I love blue and the look of the blue/stainless combo. And I don't believe stainless looks at all like a precious metal.

Here's my 16803 with a few slight modifications:











It can easily be changed back, to the way it came.

Absolutely love this mod!


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[Number3]

Originally Posted by FTX I

SS + Sub + Color = LVC. Not a huge fan of green but give me the original LVC and not a fake blue Sub anytime of the day, even with a stupid nickname.

And 'smurf' is a cool nickname? This mod is not trying to create a fake blue sub, it's simply adding a splash of colour to a black dial in a kind of GMT style and all parts are genuine.

Don't get so uptight!

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Number3

And 'smurf' is a cool nickname? This mod is not trying to create a fake blue sub, it's simply adding a splash of colour to a black dial in a kind of GMT style and all parts are genuine.

Don't get so uptight!

You have a point, but I'm not a fan of any 'upgrade' mod like a full blue ceramic Sub (not your case). That's why I call it fake. It's trying to be something that it's not, and I won't be convinced otherwise. Never saw someone with the WG model with black dial and black insert just because he/she likes the weight but not the blue dial. With the 5 digit it just looks fake because if you have a clue you know the model does not exist. But to each his own of course.

[Mezz72]

modified doesn't equal fake.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by FTX I

You have a point, but I'm not a fan of any 'upgrade' mod like a full blue ceramic Sub (not your case). That's why I call it fake. It's trying to be something that it's not, and I won't be convinced otherwise. Never saw someone with the WG model with black dial and black insert just because he/she likes the weight but not the blue dial. With the 5 digit it just looks fake because if you have a clue you know the model does not exist. But to each his own of course.

Fair call. I just wish they did the WG model with a sunburst dial and no PCL's, I think that would be damn near the perfect watch and I would pick it up in a heartbeat.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Number3

Fair call. I just wish they did the WG model with a sunburst dial and no PCL's, I think that would be damn near the perfect watch and I would pick it up in a heartbeat.

[997.2]

Sick