Seanpz1 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) I've seen a couple people post pics of TC subs with a red second hand. I just ordered my TC V6 last week and my question would be if this is completely not a gen look? I've done research and havnt really come up with any gen subs with red second hand. Looks really sharp on watch but don't want it to be an instant tell that it's a rep. Edited April 19, 2014 by Seanpz1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Go over to the Rolex Forum and look at the ongoing thread with gen owners who are posting pics of their modded Rolexes. Using a red Yacht Master hand for accent color is very popular. People do this with Explorers, subs, Datejusts, and any model that it would look cool on. It doesn't come from Rolex this way, so that's why it is a mod. This is absolutely gen like, so go for it. I personally love the look. Edited April 19, 2014 by Mendota Explorer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Instant tell, they never made an inverted datewheel either.... But it looks good! Yeah, have a friendly watchsmith over in the US, he puts that red secondhand of the Yachtmaster into the Sub. Doesn´t it look great? Why did I buy this??!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanpz1 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Wow looks great! You think this something I can ask TC to do or something I will need to get a second modder. Thanks for the input!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 TC sells them like this but IMO is is then just a novelty watch not a sub unless you know of a gen Rolex sub with a red second hand no cyclops and a black DWO.Still I think it does look very nice but you can't call it a Rolex sub can you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think the Caddell subs are a celebration of replica watches. Far more interesting and unique than trying to palm something off as something else. There are plenty of bespoke custom works out there that are similar The SlamJam The TC Rouge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think red hand with normal datewheel is perfect. I've seen that gen mod before over on TRF, so that's not a stretch at all. Neither is removing the cyclops. Tons of guys over there hate the cyclops and remove it from various models, as do we, so that's also no big deal in the gen world. The mods that are done with gens are pretty awesome, so go check that thread out and get some inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Had one very nice (same as Nightwatch's pic) ,may get another after my V6 comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've seen a couple people post pics of TC subs with a red second hand. I just ordered my TC V6 last week and my question would be if this is completely not a gen look? I've done research and havnt really come up with any gen subs with red second hand. Looks really sharp on watch but don't want it to be an instant tell that it's a rep. I'm 35 years old and wearing a 1665... Anyone seeing it who know what it is, will immediately know it's a rep... But I'm not going to let a minor detail like that make me take off a watch I love... I've read on here before, that you have to wear the watch, you can't let it wear you -- that's what gets it called out as a fake... The red-hand looks sharp, if you like it, go for it and enjoy wearing it, that's what this hobby is all about 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dongerfoo Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I agree, who care if it's a rep and doesn't look 100% identical to the out of the box gen. The goal is to have something that's great looking, accurate, and that YOU like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou88 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I love it and i can appreciate it but i wouldnt buy it.. Nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 The gen Yachtmaster uses this exact same red seconds hand. The case specification and thickness is much more gen-like than any standard 16610 rep available with the TD´s (its thinner) and thus comes with a lower gravity center. This has the KH - dial and in real life You immediately notice its something special (compared to a rep) or its something "normal" compared to a gen. At the time I ordered it the special dial was only available for the Caddell specials. The engraving and lettering is white, sharp and crisp, not dull. Hands and dial markers are polished and "shine" compared to the otb - reps. When You take a 10x lupe to it the dial surface is black and totally smooth. It´s a TC, when You hold in hands the red seconds hand and inverted datewheel are just nice additional gags. I´ll let some more pics do the talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hey Night sell me your Rouge go on please you know I will look after it promise. Will sit nice with my TC 16610LV and TC V6 Sub. Been thinking of buying 1 from TC but do I need it when I have a V6? but I still want 1 anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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