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Morrie · 23 January 2011, 06:35 AM

How refreshing, the sunbirsty dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust of Joacim I thought brilliant, thats my kinda watch , Can anyone tell me if I can get suitable hands to fit a Tudor Princess Oysterdate, that will make it easy to read the time...(similar to the one of Jaocim, and can you point me in the direction.
I have a post elsewhere asking this but not going anywhere

sheldonsmith · 23 January 2011, 06:40 AM

Love the great mod's. It is good to know that other too make modifications and break the sacrilegious Rolex "thou shalt not modify" mindset.

Here are two mods on my M series 16710:

Inserted faded bezel insert to make the watch look more classic (although it has a 3186 engine; best of both worlds)

A Thomas Preik new updated sapphire caseback to view the 3186 movement.

[My photos and my images are not like Jocke's, but I try..

]

-Sheldon

WatchTimes · 24 January 2011, 01:07 AM

Look Mom, no Cyclops!

Hope I did not post this already.
I was inspired by Fr. John.

I switched to a Daytona crystal as I am not a fan of the cyclops on
something I wear to work (knocked 2 off already on other watches).
I still have the original crystal.

I guess this mod is a little lame compared to many others here.

sea-dweller · 24 January 2011, 01:40 AM

Nice photos, keep them coming!

JIFF1975 · 24 January 2011, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

Usually not a fan of diamonds but this looks as nice as the pink flower dial with diamonds I bought my wife. If I was looking to buy her another diamond DJ that would be at the top of the list for sure.

This was actually photoshoped...

Here is the original picture which was taken for the Dutch Rolexforum 2011 calender

Source:
http://www.watchphotographer.eu/De_H...raaf/2011.html

JIFF1975 · 24 January 2011, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

Look Mom, no Cyclops!

Hope I did not post this already.
I was inspired by Fr. John.

I switched to a Daytona crystal as I am not a fan of the cyclops on
something I wear to work (knocked 2 off already on other watches).
I still have the original crystal.

I guess this mod is a little lame compared to many others here.

Small... Defenitly not lame!

TheVTCGuy · 24 January 2011, 02:13 AM

I am from the Rolex Police! You're all under arrest!!!!

Maxtor · 24 January 2011, 02:52 AM

Not usually a fan of the Milgauss but the brushed bracelet really improves the watch IMO and it is something I would consider now. Great mod.

pablofields · 24 January 2011, 02:53 AM

Kindred spirits! Some great tweaks n mods! My heresies

1. Vintage Pres Bracelet on leather strap Daytona; (2) Black bezel; (3) Back to strap; (4) SS Daytona clasp on DJ jubilee bracelet

NEW · 24 January 2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablofields

kindred spirits! Some great tweaks n mods! My heresies

1. Vintage pres bracelet on leather strap daytona; (2) black bezel; (3) back to strap; (4) ss daytona clasp on dj jubilee bracelet

wow!!!!!

mountainrivera · 29 January 2011, 10:52 AM

One question, "Will it blend?"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

It's a little tricky but just follow my instructions when I try that on one of my DateJust´s.

I start with my cyclop remover kit.

Pull it up in my full size Bergeon case holder.

And start the work.

Damn, Rolex have quality glue so I have to warm it up a bit.

Now I hope it will come off.

Ouups, not so good.

What do you think, did I have to change crystal? Or can it
be polished?

jamesbondOO7 · 1 February 2011, 11:13 PM

Explorer II sans GMT hand.....

This is called the eclipse of the GMT hand moment.

Michael M. · 2 February 2011, 12:16 AM

Cool mods everybody!

JIFF1975 · 2 February 2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Explorer II sans GMT hand.....

This is called the eclipse of the GMT hand moment.

Cheater!

bscepter · 2 February 2011, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Yachtmaster 16622 with a red datewheel.

holy **** - that looks awesome!

NEW · 5 February 2011, 12:02 AM

Keep them coming guys!!!!

dhh · 11 February 2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Awesome bezel! How did you do it?

Just got another bezel done today and put on my white dial daytona - put on black sub-dial hands and a red second hand also. Thinking of brushing the band now too. Sorry about the crappy phone pic.

michel33 · 11 February 2011, 12:51 PM

16610 LV with blue insert with silver lettering and white gold circled pearl to match the steel case. (These silver inserts where made for submariner yellow gold watches in the eighties as far as I know (16608), but these inserts were made afterwards with gold letterering with the result of making them unfortunately unsuitable for stainless steel submariners).
I just had to replace the original yellow gold circled pearl by a white gold one.

feilong108 · 11 February 2011, 12:58 PM

wow..the sub with blue insert looks great!

MY-WATCH · 11 February 2011, 03:15 PM

Wow love all what i saw

rolexsweep · 11 February 2011, 03:46 PM

where do u guys get that matt black custom bracelet done at?

Sub'erman · 12 February 2011, 02:11 AM

My 116610LN with a WG crown:

Garys · 12 February 2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsweep

where do u guys get that matt black custom bracelet done at?

The matte finish is called PVD or Physical Vapor Deposition and can be done by a number of companies but a good all around company that can fix you old lumins as well is:

http://www.industrialwatchworks.com/pvd.html

Their order form indicates that the cost for the bracelet is $275 and cases start at $650. Redoing the lumins & hands start at $100.

Just remember that once you do this you will have to remove the watch band if you want it serviced by Rolex.

Good Luck on you Rolex Adventure.

gary

cgjane · 12 February 2011, 02:27 AM

more here:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=163380

jamesbondOO7 · 21 February 2011, 05:12 AM

Explomaster (from a French forum FORUMAMONTRES)

jamesbondOO7 · 21 February 2011, 05:13 AM

Explomariner

globalmedia33 · 21 February 2011, 05:37 AM

Michael M. · 21 February 2011, 06:16 AM

Cool mods guys!

bewithabob · 21 February 2011, 06:32 AM

i am curious- what happens if you send any of these modified watches to Rolex for service?

dhh · 21 February 2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhh

Just got another bezel done today and put on my white dial daytona - put on black sub-dial hands and a red second hand also. Thinking of brushing the band now too. Sorry about the crappy phone pic.

Here is another pic of the bezel on another forum member's watch.

Price for bezel is $650 including next day USPS service

23 January 2011, 06:40 AM	#152
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Bezel Insert and Sapphire Caseback on 16710 Love the great mod's. It is good to know that other too make modifications and break the sacrilegious Rolex "thou shalt not modify" mindset. Here are two mods on my M series 16710: Inserted faded bezel insert to make the watch look more classic (although it has a 3186 engine; best of both worlds) A Thomas Preik new updated sapphire caseback to view the 3186 movement. [My photos and my images are not like Jocke's, but I try..] -Sheldon

24 January 2011, 01:40 AM	#154
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1 February 2011, 11:13 PM	#162
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11 February 2011, 12:58 PM	#169
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23 January 2011, 06:35 AM	#151
Morrie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: George Location: New Zealand Watch: 14k Omega PiePan Posts: 31	How refreshing, the sunbirsty dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust of Joacim I thought brilliant, thats my kinda watch , Can anyone tell me if I can get suitable hands to fit a Tudor Princess Oysterdate, that will make it easy to read the time...(similar to the one of Jaocim, and can you point me in the direction. I have a post elsewhere asking this but not going anywhere

24 January 2011, 02:13 AM	#157
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I am from the Rolex Police! You're all under arrest!!!!

24 January 2011, 02:52 AM	#158
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,469	Not usually a fan of the Milgauss but the brushed bracelet really improves the watch IMO and it is something I would consider now. Great mod.

2 February 2011, 12:16 AM	#163
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Cool mods everybody!

11 February 2011, 12:51 PM	#168
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	16610 LV with blue insert with silver lettering and white gold circled pearl to match the steel case. (These silver inserts where made for submariner yellow gold watches in the eighties as far as I know (16608), but these inserts were made afterwards with gold letterering with the result of making them unfortunately unsuitable for stainless steel submariners). I just had to replace the original yellow gold circled pearl by a white gold one.

11 February 2011, 03:15 PM	#170
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,781	Wow love all what i saw

11 February 2011, 03:46 PM	#171
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	where do u guys get that matt black custom bracelet done at?

12 February 2011, 02:11 AM	#172
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12 February 2011, 02:27 AM	#174
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21 February 2011, 05:12 AM	#175
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,079	Explomaster (from a French forum FORUMAMONTRES) __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

21 February 2011, 05:13 AM	#176
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,079	Explomariner __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

21 February 2011, 06:16 AM	#178
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Cool mods guys!

21 February 2011, 06:32 AM	#179
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