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toi · 23 March 2010, 11:58 PM

I have this tudor tiger chrono that originally came with a SS bracelet.

I acquired a leather strap , clasp and the little endlinks that go above the strap by the case.

Apparently there has to be another pair of lugholes for those endlinks to be secured to the case.The bracelet version of this watch does not come with those holes. I can still use them the way they are but i'd love if i could get a watchmaster drill lugholes to the case.

I also need a service and watch case refinishing too with it.

At this point i even am considering sending it in to rolex for a service if i can make sure they'll drill those holes for me.

Could anyone be a good sport and give some advice to a newbie like me please ?

Thanx in advance

toi · 24 March 2010, 03:41 AM

:(

R1@160@alltimes · 24 March 2010, 03:44 AM

I doubt that RSC would modify the watch on your behalf at the time of service by drilling the case lugs.

CPTL · 24 March 2010, 03:45 AM

Totally misread your post.

Safetrends · 24 March 2010, 03:48 AM

It would be watch suicide even for a Tudor.

SS=difficult to drill, and the angle would be even more difficult.

toi · 24 March 2010, 03:53 AM

i just need two holes right above the lugholes.they dont need to go all the way through the case.wont be seen from the outside.

hmmmmm

toi · 24 March 2010, 03:53 AM

two little holes deep enough just to get the tip of the spring bar tips in basically.

CPTL · 24 March 2010, 03:54 AM

Why not just use a standard strap without the flush end links?

Safetrends · 24 March 2010, 04:04 AM

Ever try drilling SS? Now you want to drill inside out, how are you going to get a drill bit into a space at 90 degree? You cannot drill at an angle. Why do you think Rolex drilled like they did with the old cases, it was easy. Now the equipment is more advanced at the factory not at a AD.

Think about that.

toi · 24 March 2010, 04:46 AM

i guess i'll have to reconsider about my little project about drilling holes.

This watch looks 10 times better with those endlinks covering the strap IMO.

Thank you all for your helpfull opinions .

I still hope someone might know a solution for it though.

I'll post some pictures tonight to explain it better.

:)

23 March 2010, 11:58 PM	#1
toi "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa barbara Watch: AP Diver Posts: 56	Need recommendation about watch case modification... I have this tudor tiger chrono that originally came with a SS bracelet. I acquired a leather strap , clasp and the little endlinks that go above the strap by the case. Apparently there has to be another pair of lugholes for those endlinks to be secured to the case.The bracelet version of this watch does not come with those holes. I can still use them the way they are but i'd love if i could get a watchmaster drill lugholes to the case. I also need a service and watch case refinishing too with it. At this point i even am considering sending it in to rolex for a service if i can make sure they'll drill those holes for me. Could anyone be a good sport and give some advice to a newbie like me please ? Thanx in advance

24 March 2010, 03:44 AM	#3
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I doubt that RSC would modify the watch on your behalf at the time of service by drilling the case lugs. __________________

24 March 2010, 03:45 AM	#4
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Totally misread your post. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

24 March 2010, 03:54 AM	#8
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Why not just use a standard strap without the flush end links? __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

24 March 2010, 03:41 AM	#2
toi "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa barbara Watch: AP Diver Posts: 56	:(

24 March 2010, 03:48 AM	#5
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	It would be watch suicide even for a Tudor. SS=difficult to drill, and the angle would be even more difficult.

24 March 2010, 03:53 AM	#6
toi "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa barbara Watch: AP Diver Posts: 56	i just need two holes right above the lugholes.they dont need to go all the way through the case.wont be seen from the outside. hmmmmm

24 March 2010, 04:04 AM	#9
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Ever try drilling SS? Now you want to drill inside out, how are you going to get a drill bit into a space at 90 degree? You cannot drill at an angle. Why do you think Rolex drilled like they did with the old cases, it was easy. Now the equipment is more advanced at the factory not at a AD. Think about that.

24 March 2010, 04:46 AM	#10
toi "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa barbara Watch: AP Diver Posts: 56	i guess i'll have to reconsider about my little project about drilling holes. This watch looks 10 times better with those endlinks covering the strap IMO. Thank you all for your helpfull opinions . I still hope someone might know a solution for it though. I'll post some pictures tonight to explain it better. :)

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