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pamy104 · 12 March 2019, 01:54 PM

Just got back my Submariner from Blaken. They customized the face and hands to look like a modern 5513.

I think they did a fantastic job. Very high quality.

Take a look!

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Maxy · 12 March 2019, 02:10 PM

Not bad.. is that a fake dial Blaken puts on the watch? I believe even hands will be fake then. Rest all is still good! If you like it.. its good!

pamy104 · 12 March 2019, 02:12 PM

No, original hands and face. They refinish and apply real gold, etc.

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upsidedownbelt · 12 March 2019, 03:02 PM

I love the look of that.

The1019 · 12 March 2019, 03:49 PM

Awful

rjstuf001 · 12 March 2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by the1019

awful

+1

SearChart · 12 March 2019, 03:55 PM

Don't send it to RSC if it needs service some day, go independent.

Shamorai · 12 March 2019, 04:29 PM

I like the bezel, case, crown and bracelet.

ink3027 · 31 August 2019, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamorai

I like the bezel, case, crown and bracelet.

Number3 · 12 March 2019, 08:49 PM

I like it. Could have lost the crown guards too....

abozz · 12 March 2019, 09:00 PM

Nice; enjoy it!

coffeebreak · 12 March 2019, 09:34 PM

At first glance it reminded me of the colorway of the Black Bay 58, which I think looks great. Glad you were able to have your modern sub modded to the style you prefer. If Rolex made them this way out of the factory I think they’d sell like hotcakes. Enjoy your unique sub!

SSDAYTONAHULK · 12 March 2019, 10:25 PM

Terrible decision IMHO

sillo · 27 August 2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDAYTONAHULK

Terrible decision IMHO

Why? If he likes it then it's a great decision for him.

StoryTime · 12 March 2019, 10:28 PM

Not a fan but to each their own. I would have got a BB58 (which I own) and kept the Subc the way it was. I can’t imagine what’s happened to the value of that subc now.

calebb90 · 27 August 2019, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by StoryTime

Not a fan but to each their own. I would have got a BB58 (which I own) and kept the Subc the way it was. I can’t imagine what’s happened to the value of that subc now.

Maybe someday you’ll also be able to get whatever you like without having to worry about value retention.

Chester01 · 12 March 2019, 10:30 PM

Nothing wrong with a mod if that’s your thing. But why not just opt for an original 5513. They are fairly easy to source in descent condition and likely to hold its value better than a modded Watch meant to look like the 5513.

SubMarine · 12 March 2019, 11:24 PM

Yuck!

Onikage · 12 March 2019, 11:29 PM

If you don't have anything to nice to say. .............

Number3 · 13 March 2019, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

If you don't have anything to nice to say. .............

Exactly.

ian.thomas · 13 March 2019, 12:43 AM

I like it!

samuel019 · 31 August 2019, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by number3

exactly.

x2

Notsoprobro · 27 August 2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

If you don't have anything to nice to say. .............

Exactly - It's his watch, and his money. I'm happy he took the time to share it with us. I'm a fan!

irish john · 31 August 2019, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

If you don't have anything to nice to say. .............

agree

Psmith · 13 March 2019, 12:04 AM

Looks like good work - did they colour the lume pearl to match? Looks like they did not, but can't really tell from the photo.

ferrissteve11 · 13 March 2019, 12:08 AM

Purists won't be a fan, but I don't think it looks bad. It's your money and if you're happy that's what's important. But as others have said when it comes time for service look for an independent.

sco · 13 March 2019, 12:31 AM

This is what this hobby is all about. Finding that watch that you love to wear. In your case, you made it. Congrats on being happy

Manu77 · 13 March 2019, 12:55 AM

😳

Finslayer83 · 13 March 2019, 01:03 AM

As someone who also likes to mod things - Well done!

Thank you for having the balls to do this.

Now can you provide a link to their services?

t65tampa · 13 March 2019, 01:07 AM

Looks really nice!

I’d be open to trying something like that if I could have the original parts to swap back to.

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12 March 2019, 01:54 PM	#1
pamy104 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greater Nashville Posts: 324	Ceramic No Date Sub with a 5513 Feel Just got back my Submariner from Blaken. They customized the face and hands to look like a modern 5513. I think they did a fantastic job. Very high quality. Take a look! Sent from my BBE100-5 using Tapatalk

12 March 2019, 11:29 PM	#19
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	If you don't have anything to nice to say. ............. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

13 March 2019, 12:43 AM	#21
ian.thomas 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,376	I like it! __________________ You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.

13 March 2019, 12:04 AM	#25
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Looks like good work - did they colour the lume pearl to match? Looks like they did not, but can't really tell from the photo. __________________

13 March 2019, 01:07 AM	#30
t65tampa 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,319	Looks really nice! I’d be open to trying something like that if I could have the original parts to swap back to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

12 March 2019, 02:10 PM	#2
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,253	Not bad.. is that a fake dial Blaken puts on the watch? I believe even hands will be fake then. Rest all is still good! If you like it.. its good!

12 March 2019, 02:12 PM	#3
pamy104 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greater Nashville Posts: 324	No, original hands and face. They refinish and apply real gold, etc. Sent from my BBE100-5 using Tapatalk

12 March 2019, 03:02 PM	#4
upsidedownbelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: 116618LB Posts: 573	I love the look of that.

12 March 2019, 03:49 PM	#5
The1019 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: London Posts: 109	Awful

12 March 2019, 04:29 PM	#8
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	I like the bezel, case, crown and bracelet.

12 March 2019, 08:49 PM	#10
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 4,042	I like it. Could have lost the crown guards too....

12 March 2019, 09:00 PM	#11
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Nice; enjoy it!

12 March 2019, 09:34 PM	#12
coffeebreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 457	At first glance it reminded me of the colorway of the Black Bay 58, which I think looks great. Glad you were able to have your modern sub modded to the style you prefer. If Rolex made them this way out of the factory I think they’d sell like hotcakes. Enjoy your unique sub!

12 March 2019, 10:25 PM	#13
SSDAYTONAHULK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: KIRBY Location: USA Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 132	Terrible decision IMHO

12 March 2019, 10:28 PM	#15
StoryTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 62	Not a fan but to each their own. I would have got a BB58 (which I own) and kept the Subc the way it was. I can’t imagine what’s happened to the value of that subc now.

12 March 2019, 10:30 PM	#17
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Nothing wrong with a mod if that’s your thing. But why not just opt for an original 5513. They are fairly easy to source in descent condition and likely to hold its value better than a modded Watch meant to look like the 5513.

12 March 2019, 11:24 PM	#18
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	Yuck!

13 March 2019, 12:08 AM	#26
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	Purists won't be a fan, but I don't think it looks bad. It's your money and if you're happy that's what's important. But as others have said when it comes time for service look for an independent.

13 March 2019, 12:31 AM	#27
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	This is what this hobby is all about. Finding that watch that you love to wear. In your case, you made it. Congrats on being happy

13 March 2019, 12:55 AM	#28
Manu77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spain Posts: 133	😳

13 March 2019, 01:03 AM	#29
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	As someone who also likes to mod things - Well done! Thank you for having the balls to do this. Now can you provide a link to their services?

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