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22 May 2016, 03:40 AM
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Thinking of a project (modification thread beware!)
I've come across a very nice deal on an 80s (vintage?) 16613 Submariner, the case is in good shape and the tritium markers have patina'd to a nice warm color that matches the yellow gold surrounds perfectly. It also has my favorite "open 6" date wheel. Here's the thing though, I don't do gold, especially yellow gold, except on the dial. So, I think I can get this watch at good enough of a deal that I can afford to swap the bezel, crown and bracelet to make this...
(I call it Blue Steel  pics not of actual watch)It's all OEM rolex parts swap so nothing that can't be reversed later on down the line, what do you guys think? I do love the blue sunburst dial, just no the YG. |
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22 May 2016, 03:46 AM
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If it looks like the pic of the bracelet option then in my book you have got a winner, good luck.
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22 May 2016, 04:50 AM
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Real Name: Graham
Location: UK
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Looks good to me
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22 May 2016, 05:17 AM
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looks awesome!
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22 May 2016, 05:24 AM
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Real Name: Mark
Location: Washington State
Watch: SUBS and GMT's!
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Looks great.
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22 May 2016, 05:27 AM
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Real Name: gus
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Looks great.
I put a SS bracelet on mine after I wore out the TT original. Most agreed it looked great when I had it. The SS bezel and crown would be a slightly different look but should be great ever way. Keeping the bezel and or crown ties in a bit with the gold text on the dial
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22 May 2016, 05:39 AM
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Real Name: Patrick
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looks cool!
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22 May 2016, 05:42 AM
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Not a fan of mods but it looks really nice
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22 May 2016, 05:45 AM
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OEM blue insert?
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22 May 2016, 05:55 AM
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Real Name: tom
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wouldnt look bad just on a leather strap ,,, but why not go for it.
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22 May 2016, 06:30 AM
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I would change the hands as well. Looks good.
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22 May 2016, 06:36 AM
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