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alphasports · 4 April 2019, 06:17 AM

That's great, I wholeheartedly approve having just done a similar mod to my 214270 Mk1 to Mk2 (well not quite as many changed parts...!). Couldn't care less about the "purists".

mjclark32 · 4 April 2019, 06:20 AM

I’m sure that wasn’t easy, but well done. Congrats and enjoy!

007timer · 4 April 2019, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Nice for you, but it must have cost a fortune... Why???

I believe the OP addressed the “why” he didn’t want to wait a few years or pay $18,000 for one. So he embarked on the conversion.

Good for him. If he is happy. That’s all that matters. But he motivation is obvious.

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Odie-r · 4 April 2019, 06:28 AM

Neat. Well played.

ashokleyland · 4 April 2019, 06:29 AM

This sets a precedent that we should be extra careful buying 126710 BLRO at secondary market. It might be a modded 116710LN :)

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WhiskeyNovember · 4 April 2019, 06:34 AM

I admire your determination and motivation! But for me I love all my watches being original and get the buzz from chasing the hard to get pieces.

Can’t knock your effort though!

Alpino · 4 April 2019, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashokleyland

This sets a precedent that we should be extra careful buying 126710 BLRO at secondary market. It might be a modded 116710LN :)

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3285 and 3186 hands turn opposite when playing with the crown ... that's a simple test to do

jonnyz1245 · 4 April 2019, 06:54 AM

One question OP. People have mentioned in the past that a white gold bezel will not attach to a SS case. Did they have any difficulty attaching?

droptopman · 4 April 2019, 07:02 AM

Cool project brother. Turned out great. Your watch, your money, do what you like. No different than tuning or changing parts on an automobile. Nothing wrong with some mods.

sacsha00786 · 4 April 2019, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

How did the WG bezel and/or insert fit the SS case? Apparently impossible to do according to Rolex.

Neither the case nor the bezel required any modifications whatsoever. It was a direct fit.
Now on the other hand, if you are trying to fit a BLRO insert into a 116710 bezel, it would not work. You must have the 116719 WG or 126710 SS bezel for that. The bezel has a bigger opening from the top, which allows for the slightly bigger BLRO insert.
Yes, you read it right, the BLRO insert is slightly bigger than 116710LN and 116710BLNR inserts.

Vvvlllooo · 4 April 2019, 07:29 AM

Nice that project probably cost a grip

sacsha00786 · 4 April 2019, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Cool project brother. Turned out great. Your watch, your money, do what you like. No different than tuning or changing parts on an automobile. Nothing wrong with some mods.

Thank you, sir!

RobertB · 4 April 2019, 07:32 AM

great job

pauljuhn · 4 April 2019, 07:45 AM

You are a very brave man!
Can you also get a new glidelock bracelet as well?

GMT Aviator · 4 April 2019, 08:28 AM

I think you’ve done well with this project and busted a whole load of myths in the process which is to the benefit of all.
Love the pic with your DJ, that’s a cool watch as well.
Congrats.

thekman · 4 April 2019, 09:05 AM

Enjoy your watch! Funny how it's allowed with the 16710 but blasphemous to do with current GMT line up just because Rolex disapproves. Looks great!

oldman2005 · 4 April 2019, 09:08 AM

Looks great! Good job!

e dantes · 4 April 2019, 09:47 AM

Thank you for sharing the photos and the knowledge! The result looks great.

Carry The Interest · 4 April 2019, 09:52 AM

Looks good!

Did you "slim down" the lugs as well?

LndLord · 4 April 2019, 09:53 AM

Looks good!

AJM914 · 4 April 2019, 09:56 AM

Looks great!

deltabravo786 · 4 April 2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

Looks good!

Did you "slim down" the lugs as well?

The newer cases, produced in late 2018s and now, already have the slim lugs. They arent slim per say but have more defined lugs. Same story with Daytonas cases as well.

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abozz · 4 April 2019, 10:06 AM

Nice!!! Enjoy it!

G.D.BeanCounter · 4 April 2019, 10:10 AM

Awesome and well received mod! Great job.

WJGESQ · 4 April 2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sacsha00786

I know to most this wouldn't make any sense but to me it was more about the journey and the excitement.

Given the frustration finding a new SS PEPSI GMT at retail, I decided to embark on this journey after I was lucky enough to find a WG Pepsi bezel. I ended up buying a 116710LN and decided to convert it into a 126710BLRO.

I was able to source all genuine parts including GMT Dial, GMT Red Hand, and Genuine 69200 Jubilee Bracelet. Luckily everything went in without a hiccup thanks to the great guys at @Rolliworks. Mike and Sal are just great!! I am so glad that they are local and I can go bug them anytime. Their new facility is spectacular!

The watch ended up costing me more than the retail and sure it wasn't much of a savings compared to what they are selling for in the grey market, well maybe a couple of grand, but at the end of the day there is story to this watch and to me that is worth it.

On to the pictures

Clever boy.

superdog · 8 April 2019, 04:55 AM

Great job.

kingaustin · 8 April 2019, 06:07 AM

Anyone mind sharing what size spring bars were used? And perhaps the part number also! Needing to put my jubilee from blro on blnr

opaline460 · 8 April 2019, 06:56 AM

Great mod!!

RobearH · 8 April 2019, 07:19 AM

I love and admire people who do what they want without approval of strangers on an Internet forum!!!

Drive on and be happy OP!!!

RobearH · 8 April 2019, 07:22 AM

I love and admire people who do what they want without the approval of strangers! Drive on and be happy OP!!!

4 April 2019, 06:20 AM	#32
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I’m sure that wasn’t easy, but well done. Congrats and enjoy! __________________

4 April 2019, 06:28 AM	#34
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Neat. Well played. __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

4 April 2019, 06:29 AM	#35
ashokleyland "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Juan Dela Cruz Location: Quebec Watch: 114060,PAM,DJ Posts: 434	This sets a precedent that we should be extra careful buying 126710 BLRO at secondary market. It might be a modded 116710LN :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

4 April 2019, 07:02 AM	#39
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Cool project brother. Turned out great. Your watch, your money, do what you like. No different than tuning or changing parts on an automobile. Nothing wrong with some mods. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

4 April 2019, 09:05 AM	#46
thekman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Boston Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,050	Enjoy your watch! Funny how it's allowed with the 16710 but blasphemous to do with current GMT line up just because Rolex disapproves. Looks great! __________________ Rolex \| AP \| Cartier \| VC \| Lange Follow me www.instagram.com/subs.n.scrubs

4 April 2019, 06:17 AM	#31
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	That's great, I wholeheartedly approve having just done a similar mod to my 214270 Mk1 to Mk2 (well not quite as many changed parts...!). Couldn't care less about the "purists".

4 April 2019, 06:34 AM	#36
WhiskeyNovember "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK Watch: 116519LN Posts: 141	I admire your determination and motivation! But for me I love all my watches being original and get the buzz from chasing the hard to get pieces. Can’t knock your effort though!

4 April 2019, 06:54 AM	#38
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	One question OP. People have mentioned in the past that a white gold bezel will not attach to a SS case. Did they have any difficulty attaching?

4 April 2019, 07:29 AM	#41
Vvvlllooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Fl Posts: 202	Nice that project probably cost a grip

4 April 2019, 07:32 AM	#43
RobertB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: new jersey Watch: 116718LN Green Posts: 11	great job

4 April 2019, 07:45 AM	#44
pauljuhn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: sydney Watch: Mont Blanc Posts: 65	You are a very brave man! Can you also get a new glidelock bracelet as well?

4 April 2019, 08:28 AM	#45
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,288	I think you’ve done well with this project and busted a whole load of myths in the process which is to the benefit of all. Love the pic with your DJ, that’s a cool watch as well. Congrats.

4 April 2019, 09:08 AM	#47
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Looks great! Good job!

4 April 2019, 09:47 AM	#48
e dantes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: US Posts: 470	Thank you for sharing the photos and the knowledge! The result looks great.

4 April 2019, 09:52 AM	#49
Carry The Interest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,410	Looks good! Did you "slim down" the lugs as well?

4 April 2019, 09:53 AM	#50
LndLord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Long Island Posts: 519	Looks good!

4 April 2019, 09:56 AM	#51
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Looks great! __________________

4 April 2019, 10:06 AM	#53
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Nice!!! Enjoy it!

4 April 2019, 10:10 AM	#54
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	Awesome and well received mod! Great job.

8 April 2019, 04:55 AM	#56
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,707	Great job. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 April 2019, 06:07 AM	#57
kingaustin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 110	Anyone mind sharing what size spring bars were used? And perhaps the part number also! Needing to put my jubilee from blro on blnr

8 April 2019, 06:56 AM	#58
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,384	Great mod!!

8 April 2019, 07:19 AM	#59
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	I love and admire people who do what they want without approval of strangers on an Internet forum!!! Drive on and be happy OP!!!

8 April 2019, 07:22 AM	#60
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	I love and admire people who do what they want without the approval of strangers! Drive on and be happy OP!!!

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