Franken Rolex 5508 "Bond" Submariner

[Uncle Jay]

Here she is. I'm in love with this baby. This and the PP 5110 are the only small watches I can now wear. What do you all think?

SPECS:
Movement: Gen Rolex cal 1530
Case: 5508 replacement from NDT
Crown: Gen Rolex 6mm
Dial: NDT 2 line 5508 G/G
Insert: NDT 6538 (Bond)
Handset: NDT vintage Rolex


Get your own James, this one's mine!

 

[AllergyDoc]

Very nice!

 

[hooligan]

That looks amazing, Jay!

For the Rolex noobies (like me) care to elaborate about what "NDT" is?

 

[Uncle Jay]

Thanks, That's ND Trading Corp. They specialize in vintage replacement Rolex parts.

 

[hooligan]

Awesome!

That watch is a beauty. No-date vintage Subs are my absolute favorite Rolexes. It's a keeper for certain! The gilt dial looks amazing...

 

[Dizzy]

wow that must have cost some $$$ to put together!! ND trading parts arnt cheap!
awesome vintage sub!

dizz

 

[gcbrown3]

It's a beautiful watch.

 

[gcbrown3]

Where did you get it?

 

[Uncle Jay]

Where did you get it?

I got all the pieces together from different places and had them assembled. I'm into it for about 3K, but I think it was worth it. 100% originals sell for about 30 to 35K.

Movement: Bought an older gen Rolex on eBay and used the movement
Case, Dial, Hand Set, Bezel Insert: ND Trading Corp (see prior post about them)
Crown: Gift from POTR (what a great guy)
Assembly: Ziggy The Master (Thanks to kruzer for the intro)

 

[ubi_dubi]

that is nice, great work

 

[ckdexter82]

What an Awesome watch. Now that I have seen your creation, I may never wear the "vintage" sub on the Nato strap that I bought from Silix again.

 

[johnstonmurray]

Definitely like that one. I wish not so mods were required. Thanks

 

[Spirit]

...White suite and Zippo lighter are demanded for the wristshot.
(If possible, provide a gun too) :mrgreen:

 

[watcher13]

Very nice. What type of band? Is that a "military" style?

 

[DemonSlayer]

WOW, I'm totally jealous of that one A truly iconic watch, wear it (and maintain it :wink well!

 

[Mike29983]

but to have it really 007 like you need a 16mm military strap, just like bond does :lol:

 

[maitay]

fantastic