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lightingball2 · 14 July 2018, 03:08 AM

Anyone heard of these or follow these guys? What your opinions on modding these out? The Daytona’s look kinda cool with the old school pushers and the color is interesting too...... thoughts on doing this? They look like they change the rotors out too....

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Wiener48 · 14 July 2018, 03:10 AM

A no-go sorry

jvd99 · 14 July 2018, 03:11 AM

Why? Seriously, why?

hoppes-no9 · 14 July 2018, 03:14 AM

That is nothing short of turning a gem into a turd. Which is exactly the road Omega has been going down with the PO lineup.

GolfPunk · 14 July 2018, 03:14 AM

You’ll get mainly negativity on here....but I say it’s your watch to do what you want with...just difficult at service times as you’ll need a good independent watchmaker to service it.

lightingball2 · 14 July 2018, 04:39 AM

Ya, didn’t think people would be fans of this. Why I was asking. I’d never do this to my Rolex. I’m sure they are expensive too

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lightingball2 · 14 July 2018, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoppes-no9

That is nothing short of turning a gem into a turd. Which is exactly the road Omega has been going down with the PO lineup.

I agree. I used to love the PO. But not liking where they are taking them

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ratty · 14 July 2018, 04:42 AM

I don't like this watch but some of the work they do is very good.

Boaters · 14 July 2018, 05:08 AM

Nope

Likestheshiny · 14 July 2018, 06:13 AM

I like it. If I had a ton of cash to burn and the cost wasn't meaningful to me, I'd totally have a few colourful custom watches.

Watches like that aren't for the person who treats every Rolex as something special -- they're for folks who can indulge in something different just for fun.

Wiener48 · 14 July 2018, 06:32 AM

I’m courios Rolex let them do this,..

Harry-57 · 14 July 2018, 06:37 AM

Bamford used to do a custom Milgauss. When I enquired, they said they would service and repair it as a Rolex trained SC. Which I assume means that they have technical staff who were trained by Rolex. If I sent the watch back to Rolex they would either refuse it or put it back to OEM spec. I don't think anyone has tried yet. Would be interesting to find out.

I like the watch in the OP. Personally I wouldn't go there. But it's any owners right to do what they like.

TakeYourTime · 14 July 2018, 06:39 AM

Why...

droptopman · 14 July 2018, 06:46 AM

Do not care for this one. I do like what these guys do https://tempus-machina.com/

Really like the GMT.

Flier · 14 July 2018, 07:19 AM

It looks like the child of Omega and Rolex
Thats an ugly child btw

enjoythemusic · 14 July 2018, 07:47 AM

Go Gators!!!

Spam16v · 14 July 2018, 08:28 AM

I would kill for a GMT-2 with a new style 216570 gmt hand in red instead of the stock green old style hand.

2nastie · 14 July 2018, 08:34 AM

As my name suggest... nasty!

CoveWatch · 14 July 2018, 09:13 AM

is that a Rolex Speedmaster?

77T · 14 July 2018, 09:17 AM

Some Mods I’ve seen members perform are elegant - for example, Jocke’s Little Shop of Wonders.

But the more drastic ones aren’t as good IMHO.

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Nikrnic · 14 July 2018, 10:28 AM

I've seen some theme watches and I give them kudos for their talent. I do remember one Milgauss that I would definitely wear but it's really not my thing.

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Finslayer83 · 14 July 2018, 10:30 AM

I just want sword hands to come back to the sub.

A 5517 modern release would be the one.

beshannon · 14 July 2018, 10:31 AM

That is just plain awful.

stratguy · 14 July 2018, 10:51 AM

The Spike Lee watch pictured is not my cup of tea, however, take a look at their tribute to the 6263 - it's incredible.

https://www.lesartisansdegeneve.com/...-daytona-6263/

airchitect · 14 July 2018, 10:14 PM

From the reactions people generally give on here regarding modding watches I imagine everyone living in tan houses, driving gold Toyota Camry’s, having a wkly dinner at o’charleys, taking a yrly trip to Destin, and generally living the most boring lives ever...... if you wanna customize your stuff, go for it. Be unique is rarely a bad thing.

Fishrus · 14 July 2018, 10:25 PM

If you got the cash, why not? Its your watch and your money. Nothing wrong being unique. Only dead fishes go with the flow.

However i wouldnt do it as it kills the resale value unless ur some rich and famous celebrity. :D

enjoythemusic · 14 July 2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

.... if you wanna customize your stuff, go for it. Be unique is rarely a bad thing.

Agreed, yet we know Franken-Rolex seem to be unloved here. Maybe it is more a 'religious' thing on TRF as The High Priests Of Rolex know what is best. Bummer because wife had any pick she wanted out of the AD's case; she chose a Franken DJ36 we saw online instead. Frankly, the Franken-Rolex is without a doubt 'her watch' and truly looks great. She also wears it 24/7/365 as a true daily beater. C'mon guys catch up, as my wife wears her Rolex 27/7/365 including shower, sleep, aerobics, ocean paddle boarding...

DARK_KNIGHT · 14 July 2018, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

You’ll get mainly negativity on here....but I say it’s your watch to do what you want with...just difficult at service times as you’ll need a good independent watchmaker to service it.

It is not blind negativity per se; there is a ton of wisdom in the words. Opinions are sought, opinions are given, thus accept them for what they are.

14 July 2018, 03:08 AM	#1
lightingball2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Jeff K. Location: Sacramento, Calif Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 326	Modified Rolex’s Anyone heard of these or follow these guys? What your opinions on modding these out? The Daytona’s look kinda cool with the old school pushers and the color is interesting too...... thoughts on doing this? They look like they change the rotors out too.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2018, 03:14 AM	#5
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	You’ll get mainly negativity on here....but I say it’s your watch to do what you want with...just difficult at service times as you’ll need a good independent watchmaker to service it. __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

14 July 2018, 06:46 AM	#14
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Do not care for this one. I do like what these guys do https://tempus-machina.com/ Really like the GMT. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

14 July 2018, 07:47 AM	#16
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14 July 2018, 09:17 AM	#20
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,899	Some Mods I’ve seen members perform are elegant - for example, Jocke’s Little Shop of Wonders. But the more drastic ones aren’t as good IMHO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 July 2018, 03:10 AM	#2
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	A no-go sorry

14 July 2018, 03:11 AM	#3
jvd99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 143	Why? Seriously, why?

14 July 2018, 03:14 AM	#4
hoppes-no9 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC Metro Posts: 327	That is nothing short of turning a gem into a turd. Which is exactly the road Omega has been going down with the PO lineup.

14 July 2018, 04:39 AM	#6
lightingball2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Jeff K. Location: Sacramento, Calif Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 326	Ya, didn’t think people would be fans of this. Why I was asking. I’d never do this to my Rolex. I’m sure they are expensive too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2018, 04:42 AM	#8
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,798	I don't like this watch but some of the work they do is very good.

14 July 2018, 05:08 AM	#9
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	Nope

14 July 2018, 06:13 AM	#10
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	I like it. If I had a ton of cash to burn and the cost wasn't meaningful to me, I'd totally have a few colourful custom watches. Watches like that aren't for the person who treats every Rolex as something special -- they're for folks who can indulge in something different just for fun.

14 July 2018, 06:32 AM	#11
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	I’m courios Rolex let them do this,..

14 July 2018, 06:37 AM	#12
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,621	Bamford used to do a custom Milgauss. When I enquired, they said they would service and repair it as a Rolex trained SC. Which I assume means that they have technical staff who were trained by Rolex. If I sent the watch back to Rolex they would either refuse it or put it back to OEM spec. I don't think anyone has tried yet. Would be interesting to find out. I like the watch in the OP. Personally I wouldn't go there. But it's any owners right to do what they like.

14 July 2018, 06:39 AM	#13
TakeYourTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: California Watch: Changes daily Posts: 410	Why...

14 July 2018, 07:19 AM	#15
Flier Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Cy Watch: ROLEX Posts: 516	It looks like the child of Omega and Rolex Thats an ugly child btw

14 July 2018, 08:28 AM	#17
Spam16v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Zac Location: Hamburg, NY Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 71	I would kill for a GMT-2 with a new style 216570 gmt hand in red instead of the stock green old style hand.

14 July 2018, 08:34 AM	#18
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	As my name suggest... nasty!

14 July 2018, 09:13 AM	#19
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	is that a Rolex Speedmaster?

14 July 2018, 10:28 AM	#21
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I've seen some theme watches and I give them kudos for their talent. I do remember one Milgauss that I would definitely wear but it's really not my thing. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

14 July 2018, 10:30 AM	#22
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	I just want sword hands to come back to the sub. A 5517 modern release would be the one.

14 July 2018, 10:31 AM	#23
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	That is just plain awful. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 July 2018, 10:51 AM	#24
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	The Spike Lee watch pictured is not my cup of tea, however, take a look at their tribute to the 6263 - it's incredible. https://www.lesartisansdegeneve.com/...-daytona-6263/

14 July 2018, 10:14 PM	#25
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	From the reactions people generally give on here regarding modding watches I imagine everyone living in tan houses, driving gold Toyota Camry’s, having a wkly dinner at o’charleys, taking a yrly trip to Destin, and generally living the most boring lives ever...... if you wanna customize your stuff, go for it. Be unique is rarely a bad thing.

14 July 2018, 10:25 PM	#26
Fishrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Goh Location: Singapore Watch: 116622 Posts: 445	If you got the cash, why not? Its your watch and your money. Nothing wrong being unique. Only dead fishes go with the flow. However i wouldnt do it as it kills the resale value unless ur some rich and famous celebrity. :D

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