Tressles61 0 Posted November 21, 2010 This project started out with a new ceramic Submariner with the oversized case. After looking at pbdad's work I wanted to try some stuff on a Sub. I shaved the crown guards off for a vintage feel to it. I notched the bezel ring creating a more rugged look. I was going to PVD the bezel ring and crown but decided the current look was much better. I had a yellow dialed Bamford Sub laying around that I never wore. I ended up using the dial out of the watch to create what you see below. The crystal is custom at 3mm thick with Rolex etched at 6. The ceramic bezel insert is 1mm thicker than what was stock to the watch and I added a used gen crown and tube. The crown side has been re-polished and top is brushed. Watch is sealed and tested to 4 ATM. Here's the results - hope you all like it. I custom made a 3mm thick crystal to get the correct rise Was difficult catching the Rolex etch at 6 And finally... the lume shot - very, very bright! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImWatchingYOU 0 Posted November 21, 2010 Great job. A really nice looking pearl it has! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allen edney 0 Posted November 21, 2010 I like the notched Bezel!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Nice work! A mix of old and new. I'd have to get used to not having CGs, though. I'd wear that watch. :pollox: P.S. Who took the pics? Edited November 22, 2010 by AllergyDoc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roberto 24 Posted November 22, 2010 Utterly gorgeous. I'd love one like that! Good on ya..! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tressles61 0 Posted November 22, 2010 Nice work! A mix of old and new. I'd have to get used to not having CGs, though. I'd wear that watch. :pollox: P.S. Who took the pics? A buddy of mine who knows nothing of watch porn... He took four hi-rez photos (with a flash) and I cropped the photos above out of the four. I'm buying a camera next... I think I can do much better on photography - the watch looks like a million bucks in person and I need to capture that on film! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tressles61 0 Posted November 22, 2010 Utterly gorgeous. I'd love one like that! Good on ya..! Thank you Roberto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TyLoper 0 Posted February 22, 2013 this is, awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aafanatic 0 Posted February 23, 2013 I really like the shaved crown guards. It's such a cool look. The older a watch is supposed to be, the less people know what it is supposed to look like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
