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watchdoc123 · 15 February 2014, 06:55 AM

I know it is heresy, but has anyone put the blue smurf dial and bezel on a SS bracelet from say the 116710? It would give the same look at a fraction of the cost. Just curious.

kilyung · 15 February 2014, 07:04 AM

I think someone modded their 116610LN with blue dial/insert and polished their bracelet. It may look similar but WG looks a little different. Even if no one else knew, you'd still know it was pretending to be something it wasn't.

HL65 · 15 February 2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I think someone modded their 116610LN with blue dial/insert and polished their bracelet. It may look similar but WG looks a little different. Even if no one else knew, you'd still know it was pretending to be something it wasn't.

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SaddleSC · 15 February 2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Even if no one else knew, you'd still know it was pretending to be something it wasn't.

Agreed.

If you really love the look of the 116619LB, start saving and it will mean a whole lot more when you own the real thing.

busytimmy · 28 April 2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Agreed.

If you really love the look of the 116619LB, start saving and it will mean a whole lot more when you own the real thing.

Exactly this

SWISSAHOLICS · 15 February 2014, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I think someone modded their 116610LN with blue dial/insert and polished their bracelet. It may look similar but WG looks a little different. Even if no one else knew, you'd still know it was pretending to be something it wasn't.

Well said Mike....100% agree!!

GPPD 276 · 15 February 2014, 07:10 AM

Agreed. It would make me sad since the smurf is one of my grail watches

mjclark32 · 15 February 2014, 07:49 AM

It's happened

captkevin · 15 February 2014, 07:53 AM

There was one for sale on here not too long ago. I was considering buying it, but even though its all genuine parts, it just seemed like a fake watch to me.

coralfarmer84 · 15 February 2014, 08:46 AM

I wouldn't do it. Like others have said you'll know what it really is. And if it ever needs service or you decide to sell it could make it tougher.

fishingbear · 15 February 2014, 10:32 AM

I saw that one for sale a while back and thought it was awesome.
I get the fact that some may think of it as heresy, and I get it and respect that. But I tend to look at it as the same as when I change my GMT from Pepsi to Coke or my LV Sub insert from the green to the black. I spend the money to buy OEM Rolex parts and switch them to mix up my line up a bit. Just my

I do love the model 116619 and to be truthful I've been hesitant to get a gold watch because of how I wear my watches freely in any and everything I do.

RUpanerai · 28 April 2015, 08:05 AM

Something like this? Very hard to source but once its done, it looks awesome.

JohnAndrew · 28 April 2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RUpanerai

Something like this? Very hard to source but once its done, it looks awesome.

Love that mod!

watchwatcher · 28 April 2015, 10:54 AM

It's been done...agree with Mike.

Roller07 · 28 April 2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by watchdoc123

I know it is heresy, but has anyone put the blue smurf dial and bezel on a SS bracelet from say the 116710? It would give the same look at a fraction of the cost. Just curious.

No, it would not give it the same look. WG and SS look totally different.

15 February 2014, 06:55 AM	#1
watchdoc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 299	Blue 116619 bezel/dial on SS bracelet? I know it is heresy, but has anyone put the blue smurf dial and bezel on a SS bracelet from say the 116710? It would give the same look at a fraction of the cost. Just curious.

15 February 2014, 07:49 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	It's happened __________________

15 February 2014, 07:04 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I think someone modded their 116610LN with blue dial/insert and polished their bracelet. It may look similar but WG looks a little different. Even if no one else knew, you'd still know it was pretending to be something it wasn't.

15 February 2014, 07:10 AM	#7
GPPD 276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Dallas Watch: BLNR and SUB Posts: 104	Agreed. It would make me sad since the smurf is one of my grail watches

15 February 2014, 07:53 AM	#9
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	There was one for sale on here not too long ago. I was considering buying it, but even though its all genuine parts, it just seemed like a fake watch to me.

15 February 2014, 08:46 AM	#10
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	I wouldn't do it. Like others have said you'll know what it really is. And if it ever needs service or you decide to sell it could make it tougher.

15 February 2014, 10:32 AM	#11
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	I saw that one for sale a while back and thought it was awesome. I get the fact that some may think of it as heresy, and I get it and respect that. But I tend to look at it as the same as when I change my GMT from Pepsi to Coke or my LV Sub insert from the green to the black. I spend the money to buy OEM Rolex parts and switch them to mix up my line up a bit. Just my I do love the model 116619 and to be truthful I've been hesitant to get a gold watch because of how I wear my watches freely in any and everything I do.

28 April 2015, 08:05 AM	#12
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	Something like this? Very hard to source but once its done, it looks awesome.

28 April 2015, 10:54 AM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	It's been done...agree with Mike.

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