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GoreX5 · 14 September 2008, 04:19 AM

I've seen the black modified Daytona's but its the first time i've seen a Sub and GMT. They're from a UK company called Pro Hunter: http://www.discoverprohunter.com/

http://www.selectism.com/posts/archi...exes/index.htm

Jimbits76 · 14 September 2008, 04:20 AM

Garbage!!!!!

J

toph · 14 September 2008, 04:21 AM

waste of a great watch IMHO

chriseskew24 · 14 September 2008, 04:21 AM

I dont care for them . I like the timeless look that these watches come off the line with.

sojourner · 14 September 2008, 04:25 AM

Dr. Frankenstein I presume..??

GoreX5 · 14 September 2008, 04:30 AM

Personally I don't like them myself but I wonder if Rolex can do anything to stop this and other companies from modifying their watch and still call them Rolex. I have read that some auto manufacturers have successfully sued companies that modify their cars to prevent them from calling by their original names. I will try to find out who and post later.

OYSTERMANN · 14 September 2008, 04:42 AM

I like them as Rolex make them.

I think it's a shame that anyone would ruin such lovely watches, so it's a

from me, I'm afraid.

SLS · 14 September 2008, 04:43 AM

Rolex will not service them, so when you need parts, your going to have problems.
~Scott

sfrolex · 14 September 2008, 05:05 AM

I like the black look of it, but the "Pro Hunter" emblazoned on the dial is as tacky as Omega's dial modification for their 007 watch.

Ed Rooney · 14 September 2008, 05:05 AM

I would rather buy a Doxa in black, straight from the manufacturer.

I've also seen some pics of the Prohunter Daytonas where the bakelite bezel had cracked.

Every once in a while the prohunter people come here and post up their stuff to get free advertising.

Don't even get me started on the rip-off price.

sfrolex · 14 September 2008, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Rolex will not service them, so when you need parts, your going to have problems.
~Scott

Only if you go to an RSC right? This does not seem to be a problem for the many forum folks who go to independents and have marvelous success.

crombie · 14 September 2008, 05:08 AM

I don't think they are bad looking. There are a couple of recent threads on the Military Watch Resource that show PVD work done on a sub. Looks pretty good.

SLS · 14 September 2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfrolex

Only if you go to an RSC right? This does not seem to be a problem for the many forum folks who go to independents and have marvelous success.

Right, but independants still have to follow RUSA policy on working on watches with aftermarket parts. In addition, some parts will not be sent to the independants and have to be sent to an RSC, my local guy told me this. Regardless, it's not worth the hassle IMO.
~Scott

BigHat · 14 September 2008, 05:09 AM

Their products surface here every few months and the reaction (above) is pretty much always the same. Don't look good enough to me that I'd accept the loss of RSCs in the process and lose access to the best place to keep my watch in good shape.

crombie · 14 September 2008, 05:16 AM

Re visiting this thread, I can understand why some would be upset with these models (prohunter, etc.). I'm not a big fan of some company making their own modifications to these watches, however, If someone decides to mod their watch on their own (realizing the effects on resale, authorized servicing, etc.), then I think it's fine. I have seen examples of some Rolex' modified/altered by their owners with different crystals (minus the cyclops), and PVD treatment, and to a lesser extent, changing of the bracelets/straps. These mods have looked pretty good to me.

SLS · 14 September 2008, 05:27 AM

Changing a bracelet or a strap is not modifying a watch IMO, it' when you see permanent changes done to a watch that has me concerned....but you are correct, it is one's own watch to do with what they please.
~Scott

Chris B · 14 September 2008, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

waste of a great watch IMHO

Nail on head

jdc · 14 September 2008, 06:01 AM

Why bother?, either buy a Rolex or get another brand, why bother customising?

gmtobsessed · 14 September 2008, 06:13 AM

ttannert · 14 September 2008, 06:13 AM

tinknock71 · 14 September 2008, 06:32 AM

I'm not a big fan of Murdered out watches! some might like it.

daytona1 · 14 September 2008, 07:11 AM

Sorry to buck the system but I kinda like them. But dont they charge like an arm and a leg for those watches?

Randy Marsh · 14 September 2008, 07:20 AM

I love them. The only issue is no Rolex service.

WatchTimes · 14 September 2008, 07:46 AM

John Mayer was wearing one on the cover of some magazine I saw at Borders this month.

I admit I do like them.
I would only do it if I had two of the watch I was doing it to.
I think it SUCKS that RUSA wont work on them.

I also this its ABSURD how much the company that sells them charges.
It would be MUCH cheaper to simply have your watch maker take everything
apart and then mail the case to a company that does DLC. I just sent off a
Rohrbaugh 9 mm (my pocket carry piece) to be done over in DLC. Its pretty
easy. My Ball Night Train is done in DLC

chicagowatchman · 14 September 2008, 08:17 AM

VtailFlyer · 14 September 2008, 08:28 AM

I like the look of the black finish, but they should have just made up a couple of homages. The Rolex name does look out of place in that context. Also, to add the Pro Hunter text onto the dial is a little tacky in my opinion.

14 September 2008, 04:21 AM	#3
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14 September 2008, 04:25 AM	#5
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14 September 2008, 04:30 AM	#6
GoreX5 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: W.G. Location: US Watch: Rolex & PAMS Posts: 300	Personally I don't like them myself but I wonder if Rolex can do anything to stop this and other companies from modifying their watch and still call them Rolex. I have read that some auto manufacturers have successfully sued companies that modify their cars to prevent them from calling by their original names. I will try to find out who and post later. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

14 September 2008, 04:42 AM	#7
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	I like them as Rolex make them. I think it's a shame that anyone would ruin such lovely watches, so it's a from me, I'm afraid. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

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14 September 2008, 04:20 AM	#2
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Garbage!!!!! J

14 September 2008, 04:21 AM	#4
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	I dont care for them . I like the timeless look that these watches come off the line with.

14 September 2008, 04:43 AM	#8
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Rolex will not service them, so when you need parts, your going to have problems. ~Scott

14 September 2008, 05:05 AM	#9
sfrolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: sf Posts: 235	I like the black look of it, but the "Pro Hunter" emblazoned on the dial is as tacky as Omega's dial modification for their 007 watch.

14 September 2008, 05:05 AM	#10
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I would rather buy a Doxa in black, straight from the manufacturer. I've also seen some pics of the Prohunter Daytonas where the bakelite bezel had cracked. Every once in a while the prohunter people come here and post up their stuff to get free advertising. Don't even get me started on the rip-off price.

14 September 2008, 05:08 AM	#12
crombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 246	I don't think they are bad looking. There are a couple of recent threads on the Military Watch Resource that show PVD work done on a sub. Looks pretty good.

14 September 2008, 05:09 AM	#14
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Their products surface here every few months and the reaction (above) is pretty much always the same. Don't look good enough to me that I'd accept the loss of RSCs in the process and lose access to the best place to keep my watch in good shape.

14 September 2008, 05:16 AM	#15
crombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 246	Re visiting this thread, I can understand why some would be upset with these models (prohunter, etc.). I'm not a big fan of some company making their own modifications to these watches, however, If someone decides to mod their watch on their own (realizing the effects on resale, authorized servicing, etc.), then I think it's fine. I have seen examples of some Rolex' modified/altered by their owners with different crystals (minus the cyclops), and PVD treatment, and to a lesser extent, changing of the bracelets/straps. These mods have looked pretty good to me.

14 September 2008, 05:27 AM	#16
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Changing a bracelet or a strap is not modifying a watch IMO, it' when you see permanent changes done to a watch that has me concerned....but you are correct, it is one's own watch to do with what they please. ~Scott

14 September 2008, 06:01 AM	#18
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Why bother?, either buy a Rolex or get another brand, why bother customising?

14 September 2008, 06:13 AM	#19
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14 September 2008, 06:32 AM	#21
tinknock71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Derik Location: Michigan Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 101	I'm not a big fan of Murdered out watches! some might like it.

14 September 2008, 07:11 AM	#22
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	Sorry to buck the system but I kinda like them. But dont they charge like an arm and a leg for those watches?

14 September 2008, 07:20 AM	#23
Randy Marsh Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Sardinia,Italy Posts: 262	I love them. The only issue is no Rolex service.

14 September 2008, 07:46 AM	#24
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	John Mayer was wearing one on the cover of some magazine I saw at Borders this month. I admit I do like them. I would only do it if I had two of the watch I was doing it to. I think it SUCKS that RUSA wont work on them. I also this its ABSURD how much the company that sells them charges. It would be MUCH cheaper to simply have your watch maker take everything apart and then mail the case to a company that does DLC. I just sent off a Rohrbaugh 9 mm (my pocket carry piece) to be done over in DLC. Its pretty easy. My Ball Night Train is done in DLC __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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14 September 2008, 08:28 AM	#26
VtailFlyer Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 190	I like the look of the black finish, but they should have just made up a couple of homages. The Rolex name does look out of place in that context. Also, to add the Pro Hunter text onto the dial is a little tacky in my opinion.

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