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AASH · 14 September 2014, 05:50 PM

Hey everyone!

Have you ever seen or thought of something like this?

Where could it be done? Would you do it? Let us see your thoughts

bayerische · 14 September 2014, 05:59 PM

At an independent watchmaker, but sourcing the parts will be difficult and expensive.

I don't really see the point in doing it though.

DCheeta · 14 September 2014, 06:00 PM

Oh, hell no! If you want a Platona buy a Platona.

I'm getting out of here before the flamethrowers come out.

Ken B · 14 September 2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Oh, hell no! If you want a Platona buy a Platona.

Ha! 75k vs $15-16k (after the mod) ...yea just buy the Platona instead..

If the Platona didn't exist and Rolex came out with a similar SS version instead would people consider it? Maybe...
I would want to see other pictures of it before I pass any more judgement on the looks.

Cru Jones · 15 September 2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken B

Ha! 75k vs $15-16k (after the mod) ...yea just buy the Platona instead..

Then why not just go to Canal Street and save the $15-16k, too?

nickb732 · 14 September 2014, 06:02 PM

Looks pretty weird honestly..

sager · 14 September 2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nickb732

Looks pretty weird honestly..

How could you tell? Honestly, I wouldn't have realized it was a mod if the OP did not say so. Of course, I am not as experienced as you guys are when it comes to rolexes :)

Jocke · 14 September 2014, 06:40 PM

A nice Franken Rolex is always a nice Rolex so long you use orignal parts and don't sell it and is open with the mods.

AASH · 14 September 2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

A nice Franken Rolex is always a nice Rolex so long you use orignal parts and don't sell it and is open with the mods.

I personally can relate this to bezel replacement on non-ceramic Subs; it is very common.

joli160 · 14 September 2014, 07:06 PM

I would not wear it, but if you like it go with it.

SC11 · 14 September 2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

A nice Franken Rolex is always a nice Rolex so long you use orignal parts and don't sell it and is open with the mods.

Fully agree and you have shown the way to some great mods

My only concern is when the mods make it look the same as a different model, hence here and like, or WG dial and bezel on an SS sub, to me it's trying to be something it's not!

goldfixer21 · 16 September 2014, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Fully agree and you have shown the way to some great mods

My only concern is when the mods make it look the same as a different model, hence here and like, or WG dial and bezel on an SS sub, to me it's trying to be something it's not!

Many people wear things to appear they are someone they're not....

Jocke · 14 September 2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sager

How could you tell? Honestly, I wouldn't have realized it was a mod if the OP did not say so. Of course, I am not as experienced as you guys are when it comes to rolexes :)

If you get it in your hand you can tell by the weight, at the pic you can't.

Muzz · 14 September 2014, 06:08 PM

I personally would not do it. Looks like that one was done is Abu Dhabi, if I recall correctly there is a guy doing it in Bahrain as well.

AASH · 14 September 2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

I personally would not do it. Looks like that one was done is Abu Dhabi, if I recall correctly there is a guy doing it in Bahrain as well.

Yes, you're right

brettpaul · 15 September 2014, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

I personally would not do it. Looks like that one was done is Abu Dhabi, if I recall correctly there is a guy doing it in Bahrain as well.

Can't speak for the UAE but I have seen one in Bahrain...parts sourced from Jordan...

Riva14 · 15 September 2014, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Can't speak for the UAE but I have seen one in Bahrain...parts sourced from Jordan...

They are really common on dubizzle. There is a guy in burjuman center that does the mods!

MonBK · 14 September 2014, 06:11 PM

Why not, people put ice blue dials on DD's all the time.

DK3 · 14 September 2014, 06:46 PM

It makes it look like a replica.

AASH · 14 September 2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DK3

It makes it look like a replica.

Jocke · 14 September 2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DK3

It makes it look like a replica.

Why?

Vaxe · 18 September 2014, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Why?

The case of the SS is dimensionally different from the Platona's. Same idea as putting a panda dial on a 116520 - it'll look fake as the case and dial combination didn't come from the factory.

Kyu · 14 September 2014, 06:49 PM

Well .. To be honest, if the owner is happy why not ?

I personally wouldn't, because I'd feel like it'll lose its charm feeling may it be precious metal or Ss ,

As long as ure happy, wear in good health

looks beautiful to me

HL65 · 14 September 2014, 07:12 PM

Sure you can buy it and also get a nice Ferrari or Lamborghini kit car and look like you are the man but save tons of dough.

MonBK · 14 September 2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Sure you can buy it and also get a nice Ferrari or Lamborghini kit car and look like you are the man but save tons of dough.

I bought this and felt real good.

HL65 · 14 September 2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I bought this and felt real good.

MonBK · 14 September 2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

And this as well.

HL65 · 14 September 2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

And this as well.

Is this a Rolls Royce Mon?

Chelseafan · 17 September 2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I bought this and felt real good.

...a pepperoni or what?

MonBK · 17 September 2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelseafan

...a pepperoni or what?

Yes, the what.

14 September 2014, 05:59 PM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	At an independent watchmaker, but sourcing the parts will be difficult and expensive. I don't really see the point in doing it though. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

14 September 2014, 06:02 PM	#6
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	Looks pretty weird honestly.. __________________ Nick

14 September 2014, 06:40 PM	#8
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	A nice Franken Rolex is always a nice Rolex so long you use orignal parts and don't sell it and is open with the mods. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

14 September 2014, 07:06 PM	#10
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,738	I would not wear it, but if you like it go with it. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

14 September 2014, 07:12 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,990	Sure you can buy it and also get a nice Ferrari or Lamborghini kit car and look like you are the man but save tons of dough. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 September 2014, 06:00 PM	#3
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Oh, hell no! If you want a Platona buy a Platona. I'm getting out of here before the flamethrowers come out.

14 September 2014, 06:08 PM	#14
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I personally would not do it. Looks like that one was done is Abu Dhabi, if I recall correctly there is a guy doing it in Bahrain as well.

14 September 2014, 06:11 PM	#18
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Why not, people put ice blue dials on DD's all the time.

14 September 2014, 06:46 PM	#19
DK3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 257	It makes it look like a replica.

14 September 2014, 06:49 PM	#23
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	Well .. To be honest, if the owner is happy why not ? I personally wouldn't, because I'd feel like it'll lose its charm feeling may it be precious metal or Ss , As long as ure happy, wear in good health looks beautiful to me

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