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SubKing · 5 May 2010, 07:39 AM

okay guys,

after a couple hours of desperate searching on the net for a better picture of the project X sub i found some...

the picture everyone has been seeing over and over again is just a photo shop image and is not of the real deal.

these pictures are.
hope you enjoy.

smallcandle · 5 May 2010, 07:41 AM

I still don't understand why people like/do this.

SubKing · 5 May 2010, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

I still don't understand why people like/do this.

thats why...

nickriebe · 5 May 2010, 07:45 AM

I really like the first pic... i think i would actually wear that! The last pic on the other hand.... not so much.

Dr.Brian · 5 May 2010, 08:06 AM

So, what's the mark up on this going to be?
I'm asking because the mod is something that I could pretty competently do in my garage, and then have the local Rolex dude put in a new tube and crown.
Seriously.
In fact, I could probably do it better, to avoid the gap between the case and the crown.

You wouldn't get that X on the dial though. Now having said that, I know a guy in the UK that could custom print a dial for you. Maybe it could say Connery Edition, or something?

No "laser" ruby either...

And, I bet I could get the crown/tube set better, so that it is "crown up".

taylor · 5 May 2010, 08:09 AM

I like the last photograph the best!

wildsidemtb · 5 May 2010, 08:12 AM

The red dot spoils it for me

Dr.Brian · 5 May 2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wildsidemtb

The red dot spoils it for me

You mean the "laser ruby" right?

TattooedGQ · 5 May 2010, 08:15 AM

I kinda dig the "Laser Ruby"....but then again I dig the lightning bolt hand on the Millie.

wildsidemtb · 5 May 2010, 08:17 AM

Is that what it is, it kinda bring too much bling to a "tough" tool watch

DRKBC · 5 May 2010, 08:30 AM

The ruby is Nasty!!!

Dr.Brian · 5 May 2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKBC

The ruby is Nasty!!!

Yes, but you can use it to cut off your shackles when you find yourself in a cold war dungeon awaiting torture.

Dr. Robert · 5 May 2010, 09:52 AM

it's ok....the pro hunter black Rolexes are cool though!

sparky_magoo · 5 May 2010, 09:53 AM

I don't get it.

Mockingbird · 5 May 2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taylor

I like the last photograph the best!

The last pic is an extremely sought after collector's sub. It's the BOND sub! That's the watch that the other project X's there are trying to mimic, and I personally would love to have one.

Speed · 5 May 2010, 10:21 AM

Like putting a moustache on the Mona Lisa :-(

Mockingbird · 5 May 2010, 10:24 AM

The only mod I'm really interested in is doing a PVD on a IWC Pilot Chrono.

springbar · 5 May 2010, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

I still don't understand why people like/do this.

thats why...

But this isn't that.

A bone-stock 14060M non-COSC on a NATO is more similar.

SubKing · 5 May 2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springbar

But this isn't that.

A bone-stock 14060M non-COSC on a NATO is more similar.

point taken,

but it is more correct for it to be done to an anniversary sub rather then just a regular no date sub... you would not get the maxi dial which is the whole point.

kingblackbolt · 5 May 2010, 11:01 AM

That laser ruby ruins the whole damn thing for me...

mailman · 5 May 2010, 11:02 AM

Not even close to the Bond Sub

BMAN8 · 5 May 2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildsidemtb

The red dot spoils it for me

Me too.

SubKing · 5 May 2010, 11:10 AM

i dunno, i like them because they dear to be different... everyone who owns a sub has the same exact watch.. i like sporting something different.. many of you look at it as hacking up a new sub.. i look at it as a modern watch with a vintage feel. i think its pretty cool, and if its cool enough for daneil craig "new james bond actor" to wear one then its ok in my book! in the future i could always buy a new sub to have a "normal one"
the watch will still function the same. once i set some cash aside i might just contact project X and have them create one for me.. i will tell them to leave the X off of it...

i mean, i can feel everyones pain about hacking up a new 50th sub... but thewatch won't be worth anything until 25 to 30 years from now then maybe it will have a little spike in price, to many made to be worth thousands and thousands of dollars... i know many are hoping for it to turn into a crazy collectors piece but in reality it won't... history repeats it self. you only live once, no sense owning a rolex your whole life only thinking about the resale value... thats my point of view anyways, but i can certainly see where everyone is coming from, to each their own i always say.

the only thing i would tell project X if they made i watch for me, is i would not want the fixed bars... i would like it to stay spring bars and i would like the bracelet with the watch being they keep it... the fixed bars are just a way for them to be able to keep the bracelet...

i like pro hunter rolexes as well... i like what they do with rolex's... but i also like what project X does as well. both different a bit... i would never do PVD coating just because it scratches over time and when it scratches, it does not look pleasing at all...

t e x · 5 May 2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

thats why...

taylor · 5 May 2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

The last pic is an extremely sought after collector's sub. It's the BOND sub! That's the watch that the other project X's there are trying to mimic, and I personally would love to have one.

For sure, that's why it's the best photograph!

dalip · 5 May 2010, 11:15 AM

It's like adding a huge spoiler to an already beautiful car....merc, Audi, BMW.....taking away the subtle design and replacing it with an overdone, in your face concept....not for me..

taylor · 5 May 2010, 11:17 AM

i love the thought of a "big crown" in a new sub though

Yazo · 5 May 2010, 11:19 AM

gelshocker · 5 May 2010, 11:47 AM

I prefer the MKII Kingston if you're going vintage Bond. Cheers,

David Woo · 5 May 2010, 12:36 PM

I know I'm hopeless but I dig the no-guards look. Rumor has it that their pvd coater is a shop here in socal.
DW

5 May 2010, 07:39 AM	#1
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	Pictures of the actual project X Sub!! okay guys, after a couple hours of desperate searching on the net for a better picture of the project X sub i found some... the picture everyone has been seeing over and over again is just a photo shop image and is not of the real deal. these pictures are. hope you enjoy.

5 May 2010, 07:41 AM	#2
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I still don't understand why people like/do this. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

5 May 2010, 08:06 AM	#5
Dr.Brian "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,909	So, what's the mark up on this going to be? I'm asking because the mod is something that I could pretty competently do in my garage, and then have the local Rolex dude put in a new tube and crown. Seriously. In fact, I could probably do it better, to avoid the gap between the case and the crown. You wouldn't get that X on the dial though. Now having said that, I know a guy in the UK that could custom print a dial for you. Maybe it could say Connery Edition, or something? No "laser" ruby either... And, I bet I could get the crown/tube set better, so that it is "crown up". __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

5 May 2010, 08:15 AM	#9
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	I kinda dig the "Laser Ruby"....but then again I dig the lightning bolt hand on the Millie. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

5 May 2010, 09:52 AM	#13
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,973	it's ok....the pro hunter black Rolexes are cool though! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 May 2010, 07:45 AM	#4
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	I really like the first pic... i think i would actually wear that! The last pic on the other hand.... not so much.

5 May 2010, 08:09 AM	#6
taylor 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL Posts: 505	I like the last photograph the best!

5 May 2010, 08:12 AM	#7
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	The red dot spoils it for me

5 May 2010, 08:17 AM	#10
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	Is that what it is, it kinda bring too much bling to a "tough" tool watch

5 May 2010, 08:30 AM	#11
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	The ruby is Nasty!!!

5 May 2010, 09:53 AM	#14
sparky_magoo Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: RENO Watch: Deep Sea Posts: 64	I don't get it.

5 May 2010, 10:21 AM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,743	Like putting a moustache on the Mona Lisa :-(

5 May 2010, 10:24 AM	#17
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	The only mod I'm really interested in is doing a PVD on a IWC Pilot Chrono.

5 May 2010, 11:01 AM	#20
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	That laser ruby ruins the whole damn thing for me... __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

5 May 2010, 11:02 AM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,574	Not even close to the Bond Sub __________________ JJ

5 May 2010, 11:10 AM	#23
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	i dunno, i like them because they dear to be different... everyone who owns a sub has the same exact watch.. i like sporting something different.. many of you look at it as hacking up a new sub.. i look at it as a modern watch with a vintage feel. i think its pretty cool, and if its cool enough for daneil craig "new james bond actor" to wear one then its ok in my book! in the future i could always buy a new sub to have a "normal one" the watch will still function the same. once i set some cash aside i might just contact project X and have them create one for me.. i will tell them to leave the X off of it... i mean, i can feel everyones pain about hacking up a new 50th sub... but thewatch won't be worth anything until 25 to 30 years from now then maybe it will have a little spike in price, to many made to be worth thousands and thousands of dollars... i know many are hoping for it to turn into a crazy collectors piece but in reality it won't... history repeats it self. you only live once, no sense owning a rolex your whole life only thinking about the resale value... thats my point of view anyways, but i can certainly see where everyone is coming from, to each their own i always say. the only thing i would tell project X if they made i watch for me, is i would not want the fixed bars... i would like it to stay spring bars and i would like the bracelet with the watch being they keep it... the fixed bars are just a way for them to be able to keep the bracelet... i like pro hunter rolexes as well... i like what they do with rolex's... but i also like what project X does as well. both different a bit... i would never do PVD coating just because it scratches over time and when it scratches, it does not look pleasing at all...

5 May 2010, 11:15 AM	#26
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	It's like adding a huge spoiler to an already beautiful car....merc, Audi, BMW.....taking away the subtle design and replacing it with an overdone, in your face concept....not for me.. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 May 2010, 11:17 AM	#27
taylor 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL Posts: 505	i love the thought of a "big crown" in a new sub though

5 May 2010, 11:19 AM	#28
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812

5 May 2010, 11:47 AM	#29
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	I prefer the MKII Kingston if you're going vintage Bond. Cheers,

5 May 2010, 12:36 PM	#30
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	I know I'm hopeless but I dig the no-guards look. Rumor has it that their pvd coater is a shop here in socal. DW

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