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Psmith · 27 February 2009, 09:39 PM

I see they offer brushed (or polished) refinishing as a reversable process. Could be just what some people are looking for.
They are charging a lot though... £150 to remove a cyclops. Heck, I'll do it for free with a large chisel and a slug of whisky to steady the ol' nerves...

I wonder how many customers have clicked to buy a brand new Daytona or DSSD, and then added a few custom options?

Cheers

ROLEX MAN · 27 February 2009, 10:18 PM

devalued straight away!!

MrCowboy99 · 27 February 2009, 11:30 PM

Wonder if you don't like it, you could take it to RSC and see what they say. Maybe if you don't it, they will replace the case for you back to the orginal (of course for a cost). Keep in mind, this is not Non OEM parts, this is just a modification to orginal parts.

WWRWD? Wonder what RSC would do?

boyet · 28 February 2009, 12:32 AM

Really very nice looking, but I won't on my watch even if I can afford it.

boyet · 28 February 2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

devalued straight away!!

For sure . . . .

Bisquitlips · 28 February 2009, 12:36 AM

Crown guards must stay in my opinion otherwise a diver might bump the crown on some water and tear the thing off!

Yep. Crown guards must stay!

Lion · 28 February 2009, 01:30 AM

Am I missing something, why would you want to take a modern Rolex and remove the crown guards. Why not buy a vintage Sub without the guards to satisfy your desires!!!

Daniel-B · 28 February 2009, 08:29 AM

Thank you all for your valued opinions.

The variety of responses is exactly what were looking to achieve.

Any design should always seek to provoke a reaction or discussion at the least.

The project X concept is in the service that we provide, and the opportunites that the user can create, rather than the specifics of each individual option.

For those that are already satisfied with the watch that they own, then this service may not be for you.

But for those that want something more personal, to impose their own style or intepretation to their watch, they now have a service that offers the expertise of master watchmakers + craftsman that they may not normally have access to......and with the assurance that the final product will be to the standard that they would expect.

If Rolex is your religon then I understand that this could be an act of heresy :-).

But..... If your watch is more of an expression or extension of your personal style, something that you just like to enjoy, then hopefully we can help.

Customisations of luxury goods, such as cars, jewellery, bags, shoes + watches have been going on for many years, it may not be for everyone, but it all adds to the enjoyment of collecting, and thats all that matters

Daniel B
Project X Designs

Rebel · 28 February 2009, 08:34 AM

Not for me. Love my crown guards. I love the look and the function.

mike · 28 February 2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel-B

Thank you all for your valued opinions.

The variety of responses is exactly what were looking to achieve.

Any design should always seek to provoke a reaction or discussion at the least.

The project X concept is in the service that we provide, and the opportunites that the user can create, rather than the specifics of each individual option.

For those that are already satisfied with the watch that they own, then this service may not be for you.

But for those that want something more personal, to impose their own style or intepretation to their watch, they now have a service that offers the expertise of master watchmakers + craftsman that they may not normally have access to......and with the assurance that the final product will be to the standard that they would expect.

If Rolex is your religon then I understand that this could be an act of heresy :-).

But..... If your watch is more of an expression or extension of your personal style, something that you just like to enjoy, then hopefully we can help.

Customisations of luxury goods, such as cars, jewellery, bags, shoes + watches have been going on for many years, it may not be for everyone, but it all adds to the enjoyment of collecting, and thats all that matters

Daniel B
Project X Designs

Thank you Daniel for posting and the best of luck on your venture my friend. Spot on that the enjoyment of collecting matters the most.

Letsgodiving · 28 February 2009, 02:03 PM

Looks weird with the Triplock crown. I like the larger super case crown guards but don't care for the thicker lugs. I wonder if they could shave down the lugs on a super case. Hmmm.

koronet-kid · 1 March 2009, 12:45 AM

hi daniel

glad i could help promote your company by starting this thread i wish you every sucess. perhaps you can do me a small favor in return!

post some pics of your PP. love the double red and PP is of course the ultimate. would love to see it.

best regards sean

TheVTCGuy · 1 March 2009, 01:25 AM

Daniel,

Thank you for posting in this thread and introducing yourself. I personally am in the group that belives a watch should not be altered in the way you advertise, call me old fashioned, (or any other name you like), but that's just how I feel. However, I also respect the fact that a person should have the right to do what they want with their own property, and if a Rolex owner desires the crown guards taken off, then it's good they have a professional company such as yours the provides the service. I wish you the best of success in your endeavor, please keep us posted here on your company's exploits and thank you for taking care of people with a passion for Rolex.

Welshwatchman · 1 March 2009, 02:59 AM

I LIKE !

jasper · 1 March 2009, 04:45 AM

Boy am I conflicted! I consider myself a purist, but the black finish and shaved crown guards looks just cool.

To further complicate matters, I'd need to have a plexi crystal to get the full effect, which would mean butchering an actual vintage.

Argh.

Aha...maybe modifying a Tudor sub wouldn't be as sacriligeous. I also hate that I'd want to do the job myself...imagine screwing it up! Yeesh.

Anyway - if anyone has one done I'd like to see follow up photos.

Cheers.

Saxon007 · 1 March 2009, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper

Aha...maybe modifying a Tudor sub wouldn't be as sacriligeous.

Yes, it would!

akhamdani · 1 March 2009, 07:03 AM

Looks nice,but I wouldnt do it to mine.

sevykor · 1 March 2009, 07:31 AM

Like playing football with out a "nut cup"

27 February 2009, 09:39 PM	#31
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I see they offer brushed (or polished) refinishing as a reversable process. Could be just what some people are looking for. They are charging a lot though... £150 to remove a cyclops. Heck, I'll do it for free with a large chisel and a slug of whisky to steady the ol' nerves... I wonder how many customers have clicked to buy a brand new Daytona or DSSD, and then added a few custom options? Cheers __________________

27 February 2009, 10:18 PM	#32
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,714	devalued straight away!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

27 February 2009, 11:30 PM	#33
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	Wonder if you don't like it, you could take it to RSC and see what they say. Maybe if you don't it, they will replace the case for you back to the orginal (of course for a cost). Keep in mind, this is not Non OEM parts, this is just a modification to orginal parts. WWRWD? Wonder what RSC would do? __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

28 February 2009, 12:36 AM	#36
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Crown guards must stay in my opinion otherwise a diver might bump the crown on some water and tear the thing off! Yep. Crown guards must stay! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

28 February 2009, 01:30 AM	#37
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Am I missing something, why would you want to take a modern Rolex and remove the crown guards. Why not buy a vintage Sub without the guards to satisfy your desires!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

28 February 2009, 12:32 AM	#34
boyet Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Boyet Location: Philippines Watch: Sub ND Posts: 268	Really very nice looking, but I won't on my watch even if I can afford it.

28 February 2009, 08:29 AM	#38
Daniel-B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Daniel Location: Geneve Watch: DRSD Pat Pending Posts: 4	Project x designs Thank you all for your valued opinions. The variety of responses is exactly what were looking to achieve. Any design should always seek to provoke a reaction or discussion at the least. The project X concept is in the service that we provide, and the opportunites that the user can create, rather than the specifics of each individual option. For those that are already satisfied with the watch that they own, then this service may not be for you. But for those that want something more personal, to impose their own style or intepretation to their watch, they now have a service that offers the expertise of master watchmakers + craftsman that they may not normally have access to......and with the assurance that the final product will be to the standard that they would expect. If Rolex is your religon then I understand that this could be an act of heresy :-). But..... If your watch is more of an expression or extension of your personal style, something that you just like to enjoy, then hopefully we can help. Customisations of luxury goods, such as cars, jewellery, bags, shoes + watches have been going on for many years, it may not be for everyone, but it all adds to the enjoyment of collecting, and thats all that matters Daniel B Project X Designs

28 February 2009, 08:34 AM	#39
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	Not for me. Love my crown guards. I love the look and the function. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

28 February 2009, 02:03 PM	#41
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Looks weird with the Triplock crown. I like the larger super case crown guards but don't care for the thicker lugs. I wonder if they could shave down the lugs on a super case. Hmmm. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

1 March 2009, 12:45 AM	#42
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 676	hi daniel glad i could help promote your company by starting this thread i wish you every sucess. perhaps you can do me a small favor in return! post some pics of your PP. love the double red and PP is of course the ultimate. would love to see it. best regards sean

1 March 2009, 01:25 AM	#43
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Daniel, Thank you for posting in this thread and introducing yourself. I personally am in the group that belives a watch should not be altered in the way you advertise, call me old fashioned, (or any other name you like), but that's just how I feel. However, I also respect the fact that a person should have the right to do what they want with their own property, and if a Rolex owner desires the crown guards taken off, then it's good they have a professional company such as yours the provides the service. I wish you the best of success in your endeavor, please keep us posted here on your company's exploits and thank you for taking care of people with a passion for Rolex.

1 March 2009, 02:59 AM	#44
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I LIKE ! __________________ ..33

1 March 2009, 04:45 AM	#45
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	Boy am I conflicted! I consider myself a purist, but the black finish and shaved crown guards looks just cool. To further complicate matters, I'd need to have a plexi crystal to get the full effect, which would mean butchering an actual vintage. Argh. Aha...maybe modifying a Tudor sub wouldn't be as sacriligeous. I also hate that I'd want to do the job myself...imagine screwing it up! Yeesh. Anyway - if anyone has one done I'd like to see follow up photos. Cheers. __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

1 March 2009, 07:03 AM	#47
akhamdani Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 500	Looks nice,but I wouldnt do it to mine.

1 March 2009, 07:31 AM	#48
sevykor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 469	Like playing football with out a "nut cup"

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