TeeJay Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 I'm not really meaning cosmetic mods to get a watch closer to gen, but customizations, such as removing a cyclops from a sub, for example... Anyone else do things like that to their watches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 I know people that have removed the cyclops from gen subs... they feel it's too ugly! I've never personally done much more than mods or have a watch engraved (My gen DJ has an inscription on the caseback) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Yes, I have removed a cyclops but from an Invicta. Same idea though ... make it fit my desired look. Also have put a generic Breitling Pilot style band on a Omega Speedmaster. It looks like it belongs and dresses up the watch significantly more than than the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I know people that have removed the cyclops from gen subs... they feel it's too ugly! I've never personally done much more than mods or have a watch engraved (My gen DJ has an inscription on the caseback) Yes, I have removed a cyclops but from an Invicta. Same idea though ... make it fit my desired look. Also have put a generic Breitling Pilot style band on a Omega Speedmaster. It looks like it belongs and dresses up the watch significantly more than than the original. I have to admit, I think external cyclops' really spoil the look of a watch crystal. Internal ones, like on PAMs, are great, as they perform the function, but with no loss of crystal 'smoothness'. I'm surprized Rolex haven't thought to use internal cyclops'... Any other tales of customization? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthat Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Adding aftermarket AR to reps when the gen does not have the same AR or at least not double sided AR. This has been done by many members,including myself on my AP ROO. I have seen many members AR coat Gens as well to make them look better. I guess that would qualify. Cheers, M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Adding aftermarket AR to reps when the gen does not have the same AR or at least not double sided AR. This has been done by many members,including myself on my AP ROO. I have seen many members AR coat Gens as well to make them look better. I guess that would qualify. Cheers, M It would indeed, as AR serves both a practical and aesthetic purpose, so yes, intentionally adding it to a watch which would never have it to begin with, I'd definitely consider as a customization Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroAvia Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I am having a white internal bezel substitute for the yellow one on my IWC Aquatimer, while keeping the yellow minute hand. Also, I swapped the cases between my two P-6340 so that I now have one in black (PVD) case + dark grey dial and the other in stainless steel case + black (actually, it's dark grey) dial'n'hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I am making a watch for my girlfriend: I will write a tuto when I finish. Francisco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 How are these for mods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I am having a white internal bezel substitute for the yellow one on my IWC Aquatimer, while keeping the yellow minute hand. Also, I swapped the cases between my two P-6340 so that I now have one in black (PVD) case + dark grey dial and the other in stainless steel case + black (actually, it's dark grey) dial'n'hands. Now that's what I'm talking about You have to post photos of those I am making a watch for my girlfriend: I will write a tuto when I finish. Francisco. I'll look forward to reading it How are these for mods... Again, that's what I'm talking about Out of curiousity, how well does the lume stand up when it's applied externally on a bezel in terms of durability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 The lume is pretty well recessed and is using an acrylic binder so i should be ok. I relumed the bezel a couple of weeks ago so it really hasn't had much abuse yet I don't imagine that it'll be a problem though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 SMC those watches look AWESOME! Lume looks very well applied! I also like the dial on that Pam...very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroAvia Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 If you don't mind being directed to RG, my "modded" porsches may be seen here: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=48969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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