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KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 08:53 PM

A few members have seen my Modded watches and asked if the parts are Original Rolex, the answer of course is YES!

How do you feel about adding Non-Rolex aftermarket parts, i.e, Colored Bezel Inserts, Vintage Style Bezels, Replacement Hands, Pushers, Steel Links etc.

I won't add my personal opinion.. ehem

, but what do you think?

conrail · 15 August 2011, 08:57 PM

No. Aftermarket parts aren't trying to or purporting to be Rolex parts, they're less expensive alternatives to the real deal. Replicas are fake parts pretending to be Rolex parts

MonBK · 15 August 2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by conrail

No. Aftermarket parts aren't trying to or purporting to be Rolex parts, they're less expensive alternatives to the real deal. Replicas are fake parts pretending to be Rolex parts

Then what is an aftermarket Rolex dial?

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by conrail

No. Aftermarket parts aren't trying to or purporting to be Rolex parts, they're less expensive alternatives to the real deal. Replicas are fake parts pretending to be Rolex parts

Interesting way to look at it, So if I bought a well made "Swiss Replica" and took off the extension links (without the Rolex logo) to use on my watch.. would that be Ok?

I dunno man NOT cool... lol

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Then what is an aftermarket Rolex dial?

I love a Wiseguy, I said PARTS, not Paint

There are two kinds of Dials, Aftermarket (Fake, that just use a metal base to fit the movement) and Refinished Originals... Yes some of us are brave enough to take the knife to the Original Rollie Dial

capote · 15 August 2011, 09:05 PM

While I can enjoy looking at pics of modded Rolex watches I would never do it myself. I keep mine as is.

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

While I can enjoy looking at pics of modded Rolex watches I would never do it myself. I keep mine as is.

It is a crazy concept, kind of like Re-Painting your Ferrari some funky color after those guys in Italy spent so much time painting it.... But we all drool over those Bright Orange and Green cars on the covers of Dupont Registry don't we?

padi56 · 15 August 2011, 09:13 PM

Guys I will remind you we do not discuss anything fake on TRF period,.Now myself have not got any problems,with aftermarket parts as long as they are not Rolex branded and made to deceive they are genuine Rolex.Same for the so called homage watches if not Rolex branded myself have not got a problem as many watches in the past 50 odd years have looked similar to each other.

mjrennie · 15 August 2011, 09:23 PM

I think aftermarket, generally, is not the way to go with Rolex. I would prefer to keep my watch as it was out of the factory, minus plastic stickers...of course!

It's the same with great cars when someone whacks on some bigger alloy wheels. The object is defeated and cheapened, in my honest opinion.

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Guys I will remind you we do not discuss anything fake on TRF period,.Now myself have not got any problems,with aftermarket parts as long as they are not Rolex branded and made to deceive they are genuine Rolex.Same for the so called homage watches if not Rolex branded myself have not got a problem as many watches in the past 50 odd years have looked similar to each other.

I just see a lot of Aftermarket parts like Links, Pushers, Bezels etc.. that seem to fly under the radar with Rolex owners.. just wondering why they are not considered fakes

.. why not spend the 150 bucks for a Real Rolex link, and keep it original material.

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mjrennie

I think aftermarket, generally, is not the way to go with Rolex. I would prefer to keep my watch as it was out of the factory, minus plastic stickers...of course!

It's the same with great cars when someone whacks on some bigger alloy wheels. The object is defeated and cheapened, in my honest opinion.

I agree with cars.. I left the stock wheels on my S-Class, my buddy put the big alloy wheels on his.. and Mine drives wayyy better

masterserg · 15 August 2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

I just see a lot of Aftermarket parts like Links, Pushers, Bezels etc.. that seem to fly under the radar with Rolex owners.. just wondering why they are not considered fakes

.. why not spend the 150 bucks for a Real Rolex link, and keep it original material.

Agree. I don't see the point of installing unholy parts on your baby. I for one, could not stand the thought of it. I could only make an exception for a Preik caseback, but I will never do.

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Agree. I don't see the point of installing unholy parts on your baby. I for one, could not stand the thought of it. I could only make an exception for a Preik caseback, but I will never do.

I agree if Rolex fails to make a SUPER COOL MOD like Thomas Preik's Sapphire Display Casebacks (shameless plug), then it's Ok to add on that "Obvious" Mod.

I'm mainly talking about machined steel made to look like it came from Rolex, marketed as "Aftermarket" to owners that want to save a few hundred bucks

I mean who the hell wants an 18k "Italian Made" Rolex president bracelet?

mjrennie · 15 August 2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

I agree with cars.. I left the stock wheels on my S-Class, my buddy put the big alloy wheels on his.. and Mine drives wayyy better

It will, bigger wheels certainly compromise handling, absolutely. I'd always stick with factory issue.

dddrees · 15 August 2011, 09:46 PM

Aftermarket seems to be used more when parts are added to a genuine Rolex.

Where Replica seems to be used when talking about complete fakes.

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Aftermarket seems to be used more when parts are added to a genuine Rolex.

Where Replica seems to be used when talking about complete fakes.

Very thin line it seems... too thin for me, I went to A Non-certified used Rolex shop to find a spare link for my Submariner and he suggested that I use an Aftermarket link and re-finish it to match my watch.

??? I looked at him like he had 3 heads..

...

I don't get it, Mod's and parts are just two completely different things to me.. maybe I'm just nuts

padi56 · 15 August 2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

I just see a lot of Aftermarket parts like Links, Pushers, Bezels etc.. that seem to fly under the radar with Rolex owners.. just wondering why they are not considered fakes

.. why not spend the 150 bucks for a Real Rolex link, and keep it original material.

Well today with Rolex refusing to service some Rolex watches especially some of the very old movements.Then to keep these old timers ticking if a part is needed, then you have only a few options.Either get the part made or if aftermarket is available use that part.

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well today with Rolex refusing to service some Rolex watches especially some of the very old movements.Then to keep these old timers ticking if a part is needed, then you have only a few options.Either get the part made or if aftermarket is available use that part.

I understand if your back is up against the wall and Rolex stopped making it. My friend had to replace the "Balance Cock" (pardon my french) on a Vintage Dayona with one from a Valjioux 72 to make it work again, because the Rolex part wasn't being made anymore

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But the knockoff outer parts just aren't for me!

padi56 · 15 August 2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

I understand if your back is up against the wall and Rolex stopped making it. My friend had to replace the "Balance Cock" (pardon my french) on a Vintage Dayona with one from a Valjioux 72 to make it work again, because the Rolex part wasn't being made anymore

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But the knockoff outer parts just aren't for me!

Well Rolex never made the movements or parts for any vintage Daytona they were made by Valjoux like the 72 series.And they were supplied in ebauche form very much like the Zenith Elprimo all Rolex done was mod the Zenith to use there own escapement. And most any watchmaker could get the parts for a Valjoux 72 if they were still available from ETA Valjoux.

rolexsweep · 15 August 2011, 10:37 PM

i think there is a time and place for modifications, i love to look at them... though i don't think i would ever modify something.

conrail · 15 August 2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Then what is an aftermarket Rolex dial?

By its very nature, a replica dial.

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by conrail

By its very nature, a replica dial.

Cosign

MonBK · 15 August 2011, 10:57 PM

For me an aftermarket dial is an original Rolex dial with added diamonds.

A replica is just what it says, a replica ie. fake.

KingTafari · 15 August 2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

For me an aftermarket dial is an original Rolex dial with added diamonds.

A replica is just what it says, a replica ie. fake.

I don't support the diamond adding thing either

so many presidents with funny dials out there

chicfarmer1 · 16 August 2011, 12:15 AM

No. The words have different meanings in commerce.

15 August 2011, 08:53 PM	#1
KingTafari Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 239	Is Aftermarket a polite way to say the "R" word? A few members have seen my Modded watches and asked if the parts are Original Rolex, the answer of course is YES! How do you feel about adding Non-Rolex aftermarket parts, i.e, Colored Bezel Inserts, Vintage Style Bezels, Replacement Hands, Pushers, Steel Links etc. I won't add my personal opinion.. ehem , but what do you think?

15 August 2011, 08:57 PM	#2
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	No. Aftermarket parts aren't trying to or purporting to be Rolex parts, they're less expensive alternatives to the real deal. Replicas are fake parts pretending to be Rolex parts __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

15 August 2011, 09:13 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Guys I will remind you we do not discuss anything fake on TRF period,.Now myself have not got any problems,with aftermarket parts as long as they are not Rolex branded and made to deceive they are genuine Rolex.Same for the so called homage watches if not Rolex branded myself have not got a problem as many watches in the past 50 odd years have looked similar to each other. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 August 2011, 09:46 PM	#15
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Aftermarket seems to be used more when parts are added to a genuine Rolex. Where Replica seems to be used when talking about complete fakes. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 August 2011, 10:37 PM	#20
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	i think there is a time and place for modifications, i love to look at them... though i don't think i would ever modify something. __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

15 August 2011, 09:05 PM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	While I can enjoy looking at pics of modded Rolex watches I would never do it myself. I keep mine as is.

15 August 2011, 09:23 PM	#9
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	I think aftermarket, generally, is not the way to go with Rolex. I would prefer to keep my watch as it was out of the factory, minus plastic stickers...of course! It's the same with great cars when someone whacks on some bigger alloy wheels. The object is defeated and cheapened, in my honest opinion.

15 August 2011, 10:57 PM	#23
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	For me an aftermarket dial is an original Rolex dial with added diamonds. A replica is just what it says, a replica ie. fake.

16 August 2011, 12:15 AM	#25
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	No. The words have different meanings in commerce.

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