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Caliguy · 19 August 2011, 02:40 PM

I have a sea dweller which I LOVE!! A friend of mine now wants to get one also. But he said when he gets his he was goin to replace the Luminova markers with small diamonds? Is this something that can be done and if so what do you guys think of it? Part of me sais leave the watch as is. It looks good in its original state. But in a way I wonder if would look fancy or cool. Since its does not have a cyclopse the diomonds would stand out. Well just a topic for some opinion.

Megalobyte · 19 August 2011, 02:43 PM

To each his own, but it's like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa.

And, good luck if he ever wants to sell it, I honestly can't think of anyone, except your friend, who'd want that watch.

britincali · 19 August 2011, 02:44 PM

TSW · 19 August 2011, 02:47 PM

Never!

watchdaddy1 · 19 August 2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Never!

ditto

Caliguy · 19 August 2011, 02:54 PM

lol, britincali you made my night bud! I took a picture of your post and will send it to my friend. Thanks to all for your opinions!

gwalker · 19 August 2011, 02:56 PM

Its his watch so let him do as he pleases. As long as he doesn't sit around and complain aobut the price I don't care LOL. Its a similar story but Richard Losee wrecked his Enzo Ferarri and then modded the crap out of it to hit close to 250 mph. IMO its his car and you do what you want to do with it. Personally I love the car and might chose it over a stock enzo. Thats just my opinion. There will always be someone that wants to do something different. As long as he isn't throwing a Timex tag on the dail let him do whatever.

ManUtd · 19 August 2011, 02:58 PM

watchf · 19 August 2011, 03:04 PM

I wouldn't but its his watch and if he feels good doing that then who is anyone to stop him.

rtan · 19 August 2011, 03:20 PM

he can certainly do that if that fits his style; however it'll need to be resealed and pressure tested by Rolex after the modifications...

rolexsweep · 19 August 2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by britincali

hahahah thats a good one!! i have not seen that face palm before

poker · 19 August 2011, 05:59 PM

so long he is happy with it... but i would keep it stock

harrishc · 19 August 2011, 06:29 PM

I wouldn't do it to mine, but would definitely love to see pics of how it looks like... I m not too keen on ricing up watches.

Atomant · 19 August 2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

To each his own, but it's like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by britincali

x 2

dddrees · 19 August 2011, 08:04 PM

His watch he can do what he wishes. I hope he isn't going to want to flip it later on.

The Joker · 19 August 2011, 08:44 PM

Tell him he can even get a spinning rim attached to the front of the watch to match the ones on his SUV.

masterserg · 19 August 2011, 08:52 PM

But why?

dddrees · 19 August 2011, 09:04 PM

Edit:

Disregard

TempoKing · 19 August 2011, 09:07 PM

I think it will look cool....Rolex factory does it with most sports models.
there are after market diamond dial setters who will set his SD dial with
diamonds or rubies or sapphires - it will cost around 500.
I believe in ...do what ever makes you happy dude...kinda thing.

gmtm2 · 19 August 2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

To each his own, but it's like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa.

And, good luck if he ever wants to sell it, I honestly can't think of anyone, except your friend, who'd want that watch.

i'm agree with you man.

BH13GMT · 19 August 2011, 09:46 PM

speechless

each to their own.

I am off to play tennis in these

landroverking · 19 August 2011, 10:13 PM

No

Johny · 20 August 2011, 12:57 AM

i say why not. it's not as if he cant get a new dial to return it back to original should he ever wish to do so.

Gharddog03 · 20 August 2011, 12:59 AM

F no!!!!!!!!

Deepsea Florida · 20 August 2011, 01:01 AM

BTW.....he can also remove the dial, then have a smiley face painted on and it wouldn't cost as much as diamonds.

bscepter · 20 August 2011, 01:04 AM

Route 66 · 20 August 2011, 01:06 AM

It sure wouldn't be for me but if it makes him happy, why not?

Each to his own.

Brian J · 20 August 2011, 01:09 AM

For me I don't like diamonds on a men's watch and I REALLY don't think they belong on a utility watch. However, if he likes it he should do it, he'd probably be the only one with that watch.

Numismatist · 20 August 2011, 01:13 AM

The only thing I could consider doing to an SD is putting on a Thomas Priek clear caseback, and even then...not sure.

tfduff723 · 20 August 2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Caliguy

I have a sea dweller which I LOVE!! A friend of mine now wants to get one also. But he said when he gets his he was goin to replace the Luminova markers with small diamonds? Is this something that can be done and if so what do you guys think of it? Part of me sais leave the watch as is. It looks good in its original state. But in a way I wonder if would look fancy or cool. Since its does not have a cyclopse the diomonds would stand out. Well just a topic for some opinion.

I would also remove the bracelet and just wear it on a chain around my neck

19 August 2011, 02:40 PM	#1
Caliguy Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: california Posts: 32	Would you do this to your Rolex? I have a sea dweller which I LOVE!! A friend of mine now wants to get one also. But he said when he gets his he was goin to replace the Luminova markers with small diamonds? Is this something that can be done and if so what do you guys think of it? Part of me sais leave the watch as is. It looks good in its original state. But in a way I wonder if would look fancy or cool. Since its does not have a cyclopse the diomonds would stand out. Well just a topic for some opinion.

19 August 2011, 02:44 PM	#3
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19 August 2011, 02:47 PM	#4
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Never! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

19 August 2011, 08:04 PM	#15
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	His watch he can do what he wishes. I hope he isn't going to want to flip it later on. __________________ 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

19 August 2011, 08:44 PM	#16
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Tell him he can even get a spinning rim attached to the front of the watch to match the ones on his SUV. Attached Images

19 August 2011, 02:43 PM	#2
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	To each his own, but it's like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa. And, good luck if he ever wants to sell it, I honestly can't think of anyone, except your friend, who'd want that watch.

19 August 2011, 02:54 PM	#6
Caliguy Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: california Posts: 32	lol, britincali you made my night bud! I took a picture of your post and will send it to my friend. Thanks to all for your opinions!

19 August 2011, 02:56 PM	#7
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Its his watch so let him do as he pleases. As long as he doesn't sit around and complain aobut the price I don't care LOL. Its a similar story but Richard Losee wrecked his Enzo Ferarri and then modded the crap out of it to hit close to 250 mph. IMO its his car and you do what you want to do with it. Personally I love the car and might chose it over a stock enzo. Thats just my opinion. There will always be someone that wants to do something different. As long as he isn't throwing a Timex tag on the dail let him do whatever.

19 August 2011, 02:58 PM	#8
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613

19 August 2011, 03:04 PM	#9
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	I wouldn't but its his watch and if he feels good doing that then who is anyone to stop him.

19 August 2011, 03:20 PM	#10
rtan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: OH Posts: 57	he can certainly do that if that fits his style; however it'll need to be resealed and pressure tested by Rolex after the modifications...

19 August 2011, 05:59 PM	#12
poker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rolex Forum Watch: Rolex Posts: 163	so long he is happy with it... but i would keep it stock

19 August 2011, 06:29 PM	#13
harrishc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 176	I wouldn't do it to mine, but would definitely love to see pics of how it looks like... I m not too keen on ricing up watches.

19 August 2011, 08:52 PM	#17
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	But why?

19 August 2011, 09:04 PM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Edit: Disregard __________________ 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

19 August 2011, 09:07 PM	#19
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I think it will look cool....Rolex factory does it with most sports models. there are after market diamond dial setters who will set his SD dial with diamonds or rubies or sapphires - it will cost around 500. I believe in ...do what ever makes you happy dude...kinda thing.

19 August 2011, 09:46 PM	#21
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	speechless each to their own. I am off to play tennis in these Attached Images __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

19 August 2011, 10:13 PM	#22
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No

20 August 2011, 12:57 AM	#23
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	i say why not. it's not as if he cant get a new dial to return it back to original should he ever wish to do so. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

20 August 2011, 12:59 AM	#24
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	F no!!!!!!!!

20 August 2011, 01:01 AM	#25
Deepsea Florida "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 504	BTW.....he can also remove the dial, then have a smiley face painted on and it wouldn't cost as much as diamonds.

20 August 2011, 01:04 AM	#26
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	__________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

20 August 2011, 01:06 AM	#27
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	It sure wouldn't be for me but if it makes him happy, why not? Each to his own.

20 August 2011, 01:09 AM	#28
Brian J Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 369	For me I don't like diamonds on a men's watch and I REALLY don't think they belong on a utility watch. However, if he likes it he should do it, he'd probably be the only one with that watch.

20 August 2011, 01:13 AM	#29
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	The only thing I could consider doing to an SD is putting on a Thomas Priek clear caseback, and even then...not sure. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

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