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olc · 13 April 2018, 12:36 PM

https://shop.burdeens.com/products/r...complete-set-2

This seems to be a sub not found in nature. Is this just the dial and bezel from a smurf frakensteined onto a regular steel SubC?

Or something else entirely?

HogwldFLTR · 13 April 2018, 12:37 PM

I believe it's called a Frankenwatch!!!

zaydans · 13 April 2018, 01:02 PM

Surely an aftermarket dial and insert. A few of these floating around on eBay.

SLS · 13 April 2018, 01:14 PM

Anytime you see “custom” Rolex, it’s not a good thing!

JacksonStone · 13 April 2018, 01:15 PM

It appears there are at least some fake parts being used. No maxi-dial ever used tritium.

schoolboy · 13 April 2018, 01:18 PM

Interesting.

I am sure somebody on here has wondered what a SS sub would look like if you took the bezel insert and dial from another sub and installed it on the SS one.

So, there it is!

(Although those parts might be aftermarket in this case)

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Nikrnic · 13 April 2018, 11:44 PM

At least it's not green and trying to be passed off as something original

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mountainjogger · 14 April 2018, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I believe it's called a Frankenwatch!!!

brandrea · 14 April 2018, 02:37 AM

... something to steer clear of

FiguredMaple · 15 April 2018, 11:05 AM

I think Rolex should release something like that.

jezza17 · 15 April 2018, 11:09 AM

There are several of these custom watches going around. Run Forest Run.

037 · 15 April 2018, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiguredMaple

I think Rolex should release something like that.

They do -- in white gold.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/submar...19lb-0001.html

DahMan · 15 April 2018, 11:35 AM

I saw a black faded bezel , just bezel no watch$3k on eBay, just what I was looking for. Don’t have any watch repair experience. But I’m gonna snap the ceramic off my 6 digit sub, and super glue, with my gooey finger prints all over it, the faded black one.then I’m gonna sell my ceramic bezel for $11k, and then I’m gonna take the $11k, and buy a new sub c date, to replace the one, I justed screwed up, if I can find one. I’m looking for a hobby, this should keep me busy for a while.

FiguredMaple · 15 April 2018, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

They do -- in white gold.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/submar...19lb-0001.html

Yes, I really like the smurf, but I meant in SS. Like they did with the BLRO.

DoctorA · 15 April 2018, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figuredmaple

yes, i really like the smurf, but i meant in ss. Like they did with the blro.

x2

watchwatcher · 15 April 2018, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

... something to steer clear of

Navarino · 15 April 2018, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

... something to steer clear of

All this thread needed

037 · 15 April 2018, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiguredMaple

Yes, I really like the smurf, but I meant in SS. Like they did with the BLRO.

Ah, my mistake. Thought you just meant the color. Imagine the uproar over SS versus WG and countless threads about value, flippers, gray market dealers, scarcity at ADs, 5-year waiting lists, etc.

Midnight blue sunburst dial with a midnight blue bezel on SS would get my vote. The LB is a little bright for my tastes.

13 April 2018, 12:36 PM	#1
olc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 46	What in the world is this? https://shop.burdeens.com/products/r...complete-set-2 This seems to be a sub not found in nature. Is this just the dial and bezel from a smurf frakensteined onto a regular steel SubC? Or something else entirely?

13 April 2018, 12:37 PM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,824	I believe it's called a Frankenwatch!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 April 2018, 01:14 PM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Anytime you see “custom” Rolex, it’s not a good thing! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

13 April 2018, 01:02 PM	#3
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	Surely an aftermarket dial and insert. A few of these floating around on eBay.

13 April 2018, 01:15 PM	#5
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	It appears there are at least some fake parts being used. No maxi-dial ever used tritium.

13 April 2018, 01:18 PM	#6
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Interesting. I am sure somebody on here has wondered what a SS sub would look like if you took the bezel insert and dial from another sub and installed it on the SS one. So, there it is! (Although those parts might be aftermarket in this case) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2018, 11:44 PM	#7
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,175	At least it's not green and trying to be passed off as something original Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

14 April 2018, 02:37 AM	#9
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,667	... something to steer clear of

15 April 2018, 11:05 AM	#10
FiguredMaple "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 174	I think Rolex should release something like that.

15 April 2018, 11:09 AM	#11
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	There are several of these custom watches going around. Run Forest Run.

15 April 2018, 11:35 AM	#13
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	I saw a black faded bezel , just bezel no watch$3k on eBay, just what I was looking for. Don’t have any watch repair experience. But I’m gonna snap the ceramic off my 6 digit sub, and super glue, with my gooey finger prints all over it, the faded black one.then I’m gonna sell my ceramic bezel for $11k, and then I’m gonna take the $11k, and buy a new sub c date, to replace the one, I justed screwed up, if I can find one. I’m looking for a hobby, this should keep me busy for a while.

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