Modded 16600 -- The ULTIMATE Dive Watch -- Modem Burner

[Jason71]

I know there are a few that will like it, and most will HATE it, but I set out to make the PERFECT diver for me this past spring. I started out with an A-serial 16600 SeaDweller that was rather beat-up (about 80% condition) but it had no deep dings/scratches. I acquired it off the boards. Even though it was keeping great time, I decided it was time for a service since Rolex will never service my watch after this mod. Actually, I ended-up sending it to a Rolex Certified Watchmaker for the service. At that time, he changed-out the minute and hour hand to LV hands, and the second-hand to a Yachtmaster hand. So far.........Modified, but all still COMPLETELY authentic Rolex.

Here is a picture from after the service/hand change


Next, it was off for a PVD treatement. First the watch parts were bead-blasted by my Watchmaker and then they were sent off to the PVD vendor. After a long discussion with the PVD expert, I determined that I would get the bracelet PVD'd as well. Originally, my plan was to only PVD the watch head and then sell the bracelet to cut-down on my total investment. Since this is going to be my primary Rolex diver for SCUBA, I don't plan on diving the bracelet anyway. The bracelet has not arrived back from the DLC coating, but I did receive the watch head today. Let me tell you.......it is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. I am very happy with the final outcome. For those of you that believe I have messed-up a perfectly great Rolex, that is one reason that I bought an M-serial 16600 first...........It will stay unmodified. I am very happy with my Modification, and believe it will serve me for many years to come. I couldn't be Happier