custom 116610 project

[rolojack]

I love the 116610, but almost everyone has one already. Seing at least 2 or 3 guys every day in the street wearing this watch kind of dulls my enthusiasm for it.

 

So I thought of this customisation : somehow inspired by what other brands do with rubber and steel.

 

This make a difference with the all black Pro Hunter and followers, and sets it apart from the rest I believe...

 

What do you think? I'm planning on making this using parts from BP 116610, TC and Noob 116610....

 

Any thougth welcome !!!

 

(pic below is just PS work...)

[gmtlover]

nice!

[ceocorona]

It's an interesting concept. What would you use to coat the metal?

[blue.]

Nice idea!

As my avatar shows an early Explorer in DLC coating I am with you on this project

Keep in mind this is just a coating, despite DLC, PVD etc. It will tear down on some edges a bit if the watch is worn as a daily beater.

Good luck with the project and keep us updated.

P.S. That avatar got me into Rolex some years ago

[rolojack]

I'll use two watches and some extra parts to make it. One ttw pro hunter will be used for the case. The black I keep will be protected with a  thick vanish, and the rest will be sanded and polished. It won't be easy !!!

 

About the bezel, I'm thinking of adding one bright colors. It this point I like the blue better...

 

 

Nice idea!
As my avatar shows an early Explorer in DLC coating I am with you on this project

Keep in mind this is just a coating, despite DLC, PVD etc. It will tear down on some edges a bit if the watch is worn as a daily beater.

Good luck with the project and keep us updated.

P.S. That avatar got me into Rolex some years ago

It definitly won't be a daily beater : more like a show piece !!!

[blue.]

It definitly won't be a daily beater : more like a show piece !!!

 

Then a "DLC only („Diamond Like Carbon“)" coating is just fine and very durable. You really do not need applying any special varnish, as this will add micrometer thickness where you don´t need it.

Hopefully someone will chime in who can do such coating. Otherwise, I remember on the other watch forums (non rep forums) some people mentioning of user who can do it (Watch U seek forums like ... hommage forums, modder forums). Over there a lot of people mod Seiko watches and there are plenty of good modders too.

 

Here you can play a bit with your project. "Blacken" has a configurator: http://www.blaken.com/en/home

[rolojack]

Then a "DLC only („Diamond Like Carbon“)" coating is just fine and very durable. You really do not need applying any special varnish, as this will add micrometer thickness where you don´t need it.

Hopefully someone will chime in who can do such coating. Otherwise, I remember on the other watch forums (non rep forums) some people mentioning of user who can do it (Watch U seek forums like ... hommage forums, modder forums). Over there a lot of people mod Seiko watches and there are plenty of good modders too.

 

Here you can play a bit with your project. "Blacken" has a configurator: http://www.blaken.com/en/home

Nice, I did not know about them. But again : all black stuff. It is not uncommun anymore and I'm looking for a more unique look.... I'll post pics on my project when it's done !