First Rolex Modification- purist look away

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by Tudor66

I actually had this out for repairs at two different places. The first was a movement service, the second was to remove and reinstall the bezel so that it better lined up. It was originally off by one degree. I had told the second watchmaker that I was planning to remove the paint. My guess is that he applied something on the bezel, as the paint really starting coming off Friday afternoon just after that second repair.

Thanks TRF, I believe this mystery is solved...

That definitely sounds like the most plausible possibility however I would think the jeweler would have told you what he intended to do before he did it. Either way as long as you like the result, that is all that is important. With the correct process the paint can easily be reapplied and look flawless. I'm glad something so simple and free could reestablish your interest in the watch.

[AK797]

Really under the radar now, as many here like.

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Is this the one that came with the blank papers, etc, that you said you might sell yesterday?

Yes, this is the same watch that we discussed previously. I did visit the gentlemen who wanted to trade his Omega for my Exp. I didn't make that deal, and I am enjoying my EXP Polar much more with this mod....!

[sportsmaven20]

Looks cool Al and I'm glad you're happy with it.

Here is my favorite 16570 mod (borrowed picture from matt.wu)

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

Looks cool Al and I'm glad you're happy with it.

Here is my favorite 16570 mod (borrowed picture from matt.wu)

Looks good Randy, I am glad to be part of the Exp Mod club...

[Tudor66]

A better pic with morning light.

[rozyd]

Love it! Makes me reconsider my next acquisition. I was thinking of getting a 216750. Now considering a 16750 getting a spare bezel, and getting the bezel pvd and filling in the numbers in white. Wonder how that would look....

[vitalsignsrn]

I like the mod. The red date wheel was a great touch. ;-)

[Quotron]

Originally Posted by Tudor66

Thanks, but this mod might not be over. Quotron did the same mod with a red date wheel...Another nice, reversible yet cool modification...The red date wheel looks much easier to see than my black date wheel.
It looks like once you start modding a watch there is no end...

THanks Quotron from the original inspiration...

Just to clarify, this isn't my watch. I think I found the pic here, so all credit goes to the actual owner.

I'm glad I could be of some slight inspiration though

[diracpoint]

Originally Posted by Tudor66

A better pic with morning light.

Nice clean shaved look!! ;-)

Congrats

[DJJon]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

sorry, but it now looks ruined to me - but glad you're happy with it!

Sorry to say I agree with this sentiment. I'd say buy a new bezel and it will look much better.

[Tudor66]

Here is the cleaner I used in conjunction with the tooth brush. Next time instead of regular soap I will use this to clean my bracelet...

Originally Posted by Tudor66

A better pic with morning light.

[HogwldFLTR]

I'm happy enough with mine as it was intended by the manufacturer. I definitely like it more.

[Thatguy]

Even though I voted for you not to do it, I like how it turned out a lot!


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[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by Tudor66

A better pic with morning light.

Originally Posted by Thatguy

Even though I voted for you not to do it, I like how it turned out a lot!
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Hey thanks Wayne. Several others at the Saturday lunch offered the same advice, but once I saw that the paint was already imperfect I couldn't interrupt my Rolex modification agenda.

I still keep seeing the daytona in my head from the lunch... Such as nice piece...

[CrownMe]

i think it looks good Al