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up2nogood · 10 September 2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry32

But it is simple to cut the hand and super glue it onto a smaller ring. I will post pics...

Jeebus.....

Where's those pics? Couldn't you just close or broach the hand flange?

ec51 · 18 October 2013, 07:45 AM

Looks great! Who did the mod?

SALTY · 18 October 2013, 10:22 AM

Very nicely done; an Explorer just for you!

I often wonder (fantasize) about Rolex offering semi-customs, not unlike some boat manufacturers, using parts bin options to create semi-custom creations of the purchaser's choosing. Auto manufacturers, particularly in the light truck segment, offer "Build and Price" or "Design and Build" on their websites. If it can be done with boats and pick-up trucks, certainly it could be done with Rolex watches.

Micha · 18 October 2013, 10:40 AM

Kool...

Ricky Rolex · 10 May 2014, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afc1

Looks very nice! I probably would have kept the cyclops but the orange hand suits the watch very well.

Same. The cyclops is iconic but gotta say it does look fantastic.

Racerdj · 10 May 2014, 09:17 PM

Looks great

Robbyman · 10 May 2014, 09:20 PM

Very smart, much better size than the 42mm and a winner for me.

JElvis · 10 May 2014, 09:26 PM

That is simply....awesome. Wow. Nice.

FunkyTang · 10 May 2014, 11:15 PM

Who painted your GMT hand? Will you post a lime shot pic for us?

Rolex fan 61 · 5 April 2015, 05:43 AM

The Explorers 1 and 2 are my favourite watches in the current Rolex range, your mods look brilliant, I like the term "sea explorer" very appropiate, well done and enjoy.

bbressler · 5 April 2015, 05:56 AM

Really like this, nice job

Jonnyred72 · 5 April 2015, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru jones

though i quite like the red hand, that looks pretty good, as does the missing cyclops.

+1

GradyPhilpott · 5 April 2015, 08:44 AM

I love it.

This is exactly what the Explorer II should look like.

HogwldFLTR · 5 April 2015, 08:50 AM

The thread was resurrected almost two years to the date of its inception. The orange had is interesting but I'm fond of my more subtle red hand and like the Cyclops on this watch in particular.

KrismanX · 5 April 2015, 08:50 AM

OoOooOo Tasty!! Good work, friend. Enjoy it!

Mak2013 · 5 April 2015, 08:52 AM

Cool i like it

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Karaez · 16 November 2015, 09:49 AM

Really cool mode to your watch OP!
it has the orange touch and classic style this way

I am also bumping this thread as I just found a listing on chrono24 offering for sale a 16570 with an orange gmt hand from a 216570, so it can be done

Needless to say that I just bought a set of hands from a 216570 just after that and the orange hand is going to finish on my incoming 16570

versatile1 · 16 November 2015, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karaez

Really cool mode to your watch OP!
it has the orange touch and classic style this way

I am also bumping this thread as I just found a listing on chrono24 offering for sale a 16570 with an orange gmt hand from a 216570, so it can be done

Needless to say that I just bought a set of hands from a 216570 just after that and the orange hand is going to finish on my incoming 16570

I like!

HogwldFLTR · 16 November 2015, 10:15 AM

Not bad, but then again nor is the standard one.

Autobot · 16 November 2015, 11:09 AM

That looks amazing....

SamiKssiaa · 16 November 2015, 12:13 PM

Looks great

Juggernaut · 27 November 2015, 02:16 AM

Now we're talking!
Ok, I just found my next project....who's going to be the first one to get the white dial version of the 216570 orange hand and have it installed on a polar 16570?....

JkgmtII · 27 November 2015, 04:22 PM

exactly what i want to do. as soon as i get my hands on the 16570 want to mod the orange hand

rollee1 · 27 November 2015, 04:37 PM

I am a cyclops guy, OP watch is nice but...

Karaez watch is better, but I prefer polar.
Well done to you all.

jaymyms · 27 November 2015, 04:46 PM

Like it

18 October 2013, 10:22 AM	#93
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Very nicely done; an Explorer just for you! I often wonder (fantasize) about Rolex offering semi-customs, not unlike some boat manufacturers, using parts bin options to create semi-custom creations of the purchaser's choosing. Auto manufacturers, particularly in the light truck segment, offer "Build and Price" or "Design and Build" on their websites. If it can be done with boats and pick-up trucks, certainly it could be done with Rolex watches. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

18 October 2013, 10:40 AM	#94
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	Kool... __________________ life is good

10 May 2014, 09:17 PM	#96
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Looks great __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

5 April 2015, 08:44 AM	#103
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I love it. This is exactly what the Explorer II should look like. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

5 April 2015, 08:50 AM	#104
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	The thread was resurrected almost two years to the date of its inception. The orange had is interesting but I'm fond of my more subtle red hand and like the Cyclops on this watch in particular. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

18 October 2013, 07:45 AM	#92
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Looks great! Who did the mod?

10 May 2014, 09:20 PM	#97
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Very smart, much better size than the 42mm and a winner for me.

10 May 2014, 09:26 PM	#98
JElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Elvis Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 323	That is simply....awesome. Wow. Nice.

10 May 2014, 11:15 PM	#99
FunkyTang Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houston-ish Posts: 34	Who painted your GMT hand? Will you post a lime shot pic for us?

5 April 2015, 05:43 AM	#100
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	The Explorers 1 and 2 are my favourite watches in the current Rolex range, your mods look brilliant, I like the term "sea explorer" very appropiate, well done and enjoy.

5 April 2015, 05:56 AM	#101
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	Really like this, nice job

5 April 2015, 08:50 AM	#105
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	OoOooOo Tasty!! Good work, friend. Enjoy it!

5 April 2015, 08:52 AM	#106
Mak2013 Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 681	Cool i like it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2015, 09:49 AM	#107
Karaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Max Location: brittany, Fr Watch: 16014, 16570 Posts: 76	Really cool mode to your watch OP! it has the orange touch and classic style this way I am also bumping this thread as I just found a listing on chrono24 offering for sale a 16570 with an orange gmt hand from a 216570, so it can be done Needless to say that I just bought a set of hands from a 216570 just after that and the orange hand is going to finish on my incoming 16570

16 November 2015, 10:15 AM	#109
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Not bad, but then again nor is the standard one. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

16 November 2015, 11:09 AM	#110
Autobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: Charleston, SC Watch: LV, EXPII, BLNR Posts: 303	That looks amazing.... __________________

16 November 2015, 12:13 PM	#111
SamiKssiaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Scotland Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 292	Looks great

27 November 2015, 02:16 AM	#112
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	Now we're talking! Ok, I just found my next project....who's going to be the first one to get the white dial version of the 216570 orange hand and have it installed on a polar 16570?....

27 November 2015, 04:22 PM	#113
JkgmtII "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: jeremy Location: La Posts: 10	orange hand mod exactly what i want to do. as soon as i get my hands on the 16570 want to mod the orange hand

27 November 2015, 04:37 PM	#114
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	I am a cyclops guy, OP watch is nice but... Karaez watch is better, but I prefer polar. Well done to you all. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

27 November 2015, 04:46 PM	#115
jaymyms "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 55	Like it

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