Slartibartfast Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 After tinkering with my Explorer 1655, and getting a great amount of satisfaction from the process, I have to admit to have been bitten by the modding bug, so....... I ordered a cheapie vintage sub 5508 from watchsilix to pull to bits an improve my 'skills' So here we are, a brand spanking new sub from silix Pic As Original sporting an olive Nato First up was to replace the crystal with an item from Cousins. I measured up the original with calipers, and ordered the closest I could find in their acrylic domed section for the princely sum of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Well done and very informative. I would be proud to own and wear that Sub. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Nice Job, if you could mod that bezel to a coin edge it would be the finishing touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Excellent work. Great photos too. Thanks for sharing this with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Great work. I like these cheapie Subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I bought an old rock tumbler (for polishing rocks) off of the bay. I put in a combination of rocks, some sand and a few nuts and bolts ... it works great. I would keep an old crystal on the watch and protect the crown before tumbling. It works wonders on case and saves wear and tear on your dryer http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ROTARY-ROCK-TUMBLE...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Looks great and the best part is you did it yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thanks for your positive comments guys. Makes me think I might be on the right track with my modding attempts. Looking forward to the next project already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 It looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgpp63 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Good looking watch, right up my street these very vintaged looking Subs.Keep missing them when they come up for sale, so might have a go myself ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Nice job... I missed out on a big crown for my "ugly sub" for under $40 this morning on the bay... ...was too busy looking at this to remember to bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Nice job! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanH Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Great post. Nicely done lume job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Good work! It really looks like an old, but cared-for watch! I have the same sub, as a future project. I hope the Air-King you bought from me are kept out of the tumble dryer, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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