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dannyt · 6 July 2011, 02:43 AM

You've all seen this mod before, but I wanted to post the 116610 edition

What could it be?

Ahhh....let's get to work

Gotta clamp it down!

A cheap tool but it gets the job done...

Let's get to work...

Finally, the caseback is off!

A personally edited shot of the movement...

And here with clear caseback installed

On a nato: normal at first glance

Turn it over and something seems different

And fully exposed:

One more with bracelet:

Hope you enjoyed and happy belated 4th of July!

A.J.R. · 6 July 2011, 02:47 AM

I like the clear case, will have to keep that in mind if I ever mod my Sub-C

herdinoh · 6 July 2011, 02:48 AM

looks very nice. Just wonder if this is good enough for 3000m deepsea.

HPY · 6 July 2011, 02:51 AM

nice pic and illustration !

nauticajoe · 6 July 2011, 05:37 AM

Nice job!

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dddrees · 6 July 2011, 05:43 AM

Nice Job, may want to remember to pressure test first if considering using it in water.

Passionata · 6 July 2011, 05:47 AM

looks great i ve just ordered my piece from Thomas for a 116520.

acce1999 · 6 July 2011, 06:00 AM

Very nice. Well done!

Best,

A

00Seven · 6 July 2011, 06:05 AM

That's a subtle mod. Very nice.

Rebel · 6 July 2011, 06:07 AM

chicagofan · 6 July 2011, 06:15 AM

Good job. Thanks for sharing.

youngr · 6 July 2011, 06:17 AM

Great photos

drockadam · 6 July 2011, 06:21 AM

Looks great! Keep the Oyster Band on it.

fstnlgl · 6 July 2011, 07:31 AM

Nice Mod. Keep the oyster solid back if you ever want to flip it.

globalmedia33 · 6 July 2011, 07:45 AM

Very nice and well done. I bought one for my GMTIIc from Mr. Thomas Preik last year but still have not put it on yet, just don't have the tools and experience like most of you guys.

spuds · 6 July 2011, 08:05 AM

My favourite mod'.....

Lanfor · 6 July 2011, 08:09 AM

very effective mod looks great

Puffy · 6 July 2011, 08:35 AM

Sweet

HDHNTER · 6 July 2011, 09:16 AM

Cool, Nato looks great as well.

ev8296 · 6 July 2011, 09:34 AM

very nice.

mjclark32 · 6 July 2011, 09:54 AM

Clear case back is a cool mod

Speed · 6 July 2011, 10:30 AM

Great looking mod.

How does it wear?

sleddog · 6 July 2011, 10:40 AM

Looks great Daniel....

An easy and simple mod that's quick to change back if ever needed!
Enjoy the new Thomas Preik!

dannyt · 6 July 2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Great looking mod.

How does it wear?

Thanks everyone, and it wears identical to the original caseback, it's hard to tell a .5mm or whatever it is difference

Megalobyte · 6 July 2011, 11:48 AM

Who says the 3135 mvts aren't nicely finished! Don't you see the jeweling on that tiny little part there? :)

Nice job. Do you put fomblin on the gasket before putting the case back back on? How do you know how hard to torque it? I recall something about fig newtons. :)

Danand · 6 July 2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDHNTER

Cool, Nato looks great as well.

X2. I think the NATO looks great. I really like those clear case backs. Was there any trouble with customs?(did you have to pay brokerage, duty, etc?

dannyt · 6 July 2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Who says the 3135 mvts aren't nicely finished! Don't you see the jeweling on that tiny little part there? :)

Nice job. Do you put fomblin on the gasket before putting the case back back on? How do you know how hard to torque it? I recall something about fig newtons. :)

I marked off the original caseback where the crown is fully closed and also marked the clear caseback at the very start of the threads, not sure if that makes sense. And I didn't bother regreasing the o ring, it is a 5 month watch after all and was still very greasy, would b overkill IMO. And I have to agree, the movement is no Patek but it's also not priced like one - I quite like it. Problem is, when the watch is on my wrist, I stare at the dial and when it's off, I stare at the movement!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danand

X2. I think the NATO looks great. I really like those clear case backs. Was there any trouble with customs?(did you have to pay brokerage, duty, etc?

Nope, didn't have to pay anything, maybe I got lucky though. I had it shipped to my US address if that helps

ManUtd · 6 July 2011, 03:13 PM

Very cool mod. I love clear casebacks. I have an Omega Speedy Pro with a clear caseback aka the sapphire sandwich. I will do this mod some time down the road on my Daytona.

toph · 6 July 2011, 03:28 PM

great pics and looking good

BeekerMuppet · 6 July 2011, 05:58 PM

Awesome! I want this mod too

6 July 2011, 02:43 AM	#1
dannyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Ontario, CA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 229	Declaring Independence of my Caseback: Sub-C Edition You've all seen this mod before, but I wanted to post the 116610 edition What could it be? Ahhh....let's get to work Gotta clamp it down! A cheap tool but it gets the job done... Let's get to work... Finally, the caseback is off! A personally edited shot of the movement... And here with clear caseback installed On a nato: normal at first glance Turn it over and something seems different And fully exposed: One more with bracelet: Hope you enjoyed and happy belated 4th of July! __________________ Rolex 116610LN Omega 3570.50 Maurice Lacroix Pontos

6 July 2011, 02:47 AM	#2
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	I like the clear case, will have to keep that in mind if I ever mod my Sub-C __________________

6 July 2011, 05:43 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Nice Job, may want to remember to pressure test first if considering using it in water. __________________ 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

6 July 2011, 05:47 AM	#7
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	looks great i ve just ordered my piece from Thomas for a 116520. __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

6 July 2011, 06:07 AM	#10
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,166	__________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

6 July 2011, 02:48 AM	#3
herdinoh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Sean Location: US Oregon Watch: GMT2 C Posts: 130	looks very nice. Just wonder if this is good enough for 3000m deepsea.

6 July 2011, 02:51 AM	#4
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	nice pic and illustration !

6 July 2011, 05:37 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice job! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2011, 06:00 AM	#8
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Very nice. Well done! Best, A

6 July 2011, 06:05 AM	#9
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 820	That's a subtle mod. Very nice.

6 July 2011, 06:15 AM	#11
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Good job. Thanks for sharing.

6 July 2011, 06:17 AM	#12
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	Great photos __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

6 July 2011, 06:21 AM	#13
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Looks great! Keep the Oyster Band on it. __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

6 July 2011, 07:31 AM	#14
fstnlgl "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: california Posts: 136	Nice Mod. Keep the oyster solid back if you ever want to flip it.

6 July 2011, 07:45 AM	#15
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Very nice and well done. I bought one for my GMTIIc from Mr. Thomas Preik last year but still have not put it on yet, just don't have the tools and experience like most of you guys. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

6 July 2011, 08:05 AM	#16
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	My favourite mod'..... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

6 July 2011, 08:09 AM	#17
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	very effective mod looks great

6 July 2011, 08:35 AM	#18
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Sweet __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

6 July 2011, 09:16 AM	#19
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Cool, Nato looks great as well.

6 July 2011, 09:34 AM	#20
ev8296 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: eduardo Location: new jersey Watch: 116610LV 126600 Posts: 254	very nice.

6 July 2011, 09:54 AM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Clear case back is a cool mod __________________

6 July 2011, 10:30 AM	#22
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Great looking mod. How does it wear?

6 July 2011, 10:40 AM	#23
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,919	Looks great Daniel.... An easy and simple mod that's quick to change back if ever needed! Enjoy the new Thomas Preik! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

6 July 2011, 11:48 AM	#25
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Who says the 3135 mvts aren't nicely finished! Don't you see the jeweling on that tiny little part there? :) Nice job. Do you put fomblin on the gasket before putting the case back back on? How do you know how hard to torque it? I recall something about fig newtons. :)

6 July 2011, 03:13 PM	#28
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Very cool mod. I love clear casebacks. I have an Omega Speedy Pro with a clear caseback aka the sapphire sandwich. I will do this mod some time down the road on my Daytona. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

6 July 2011, 03:28 PM	#29
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	great pics and looking good __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 July 2011, 05:58 PM	#30
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	Awesome! I want this mod too __________________ (Wearing) First Luxury Watch: Seiko Kinetic Arctura 5M42-0E39 & First Rolex: Air King 14000M Black dial (K) & Second Rolex: Explorer II 16570 White dial (V) (Saving for) Grand Seiko SBGH015J1

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