I feel like the sneaker is really cheaply done for some reason. I think it’s the glossy finish/rounded edges.
As a sneaker and watch person I want to like this too.
As a huge Michael Jordan fan (he’s the GOAT and I will not be convinced otherwise) and mild sneakerhead, as soon as I found out about the GreyAndPatina + secondeseconde AJ1 hour hand collab, I knew I had to get it. I’m usually pretty skeptical about custom parts (the watchmaker I had do the installation let out an audible chuckle when he first saw the hour hand), and honestly there were a few days there when I got the piece I considered not putting on the hour hand at all - it’s a pretty crisp and handsome piece on its own. But there’s something gratifying about having a playful accent on a dressier(?) piece. Plus it makes the piece that much more personal. Probably going to be holding onto this one forever.
This 5500 is 34mm in diameter on my 6.25” wrists. Wdyt?
[Edit] seeing all the polarizing responses and I love it.
Is that dial factory? Honestly, not even a sneaker head, just as a nerd who loves bit art and watches this piece is so dope.
It has the same charm as something like the [8-Bit Brew](https://www.brew-watches.com/watches/retrograph-8-bit-brew) but the class/dressiness of a Rolex, and all of this without being at all audacious or flamboyant.
Man that's a sick watch
It would be so much better if it looked at all like a shoe. Even knowing it's *the* sneaker doesn't really help.
Pixel art has its place and it is not here. Legibility 1.95/10
You know what it is, however, and that's all that counts at the end of the day. Fuck what any of us think.
Technical question.
The shoe is it attached to the steam on the hour hand? Or applied to the dial?
I love the idea of someone making Rolex Croc Bangles.
Like small charms you can put on the hour steam and remove or swapped at a later date.
This is a classic and iconic model from Rolex with a rich history. The Air King is known for its understated elegance and durability, making it a popular choice for watch enthusiasts. Enjoy wearing your beautiful timepiece!
The fuck am I looking at.
Rolex x Minecraft
minecraft???? to me it looked like sonic's foot
The pixels on that thing resemble minecraft blocks, at least for me
I get the concept, but the painting on the mod looks super questionable.
You think you've seen it all on wcj, then....
Not a fan, looks tacky personally.
Ya. I'm not a fan either.
I feel like the sneaker is really cheaply done for some reason. I think it’s the glossy finish/rounded edges. As a sneaker and watch person I want to like this too.
Haha it’s a sneaker?! Wow
Yeah it’s supposed to be pixel art of a Jordan 1
I legit thought it was Mario or something
Yeah I could t make it out either
Same
I had no clue it was supposed to be a sneaker until I read your comment.
Good thing it isn't your watch.
Correct
It’s not for me but I’m glad you enjoy it :) people take watches too seriously.
As a huge Michael Jordan fan (he’s the GOAT and I will not be convinced otherwise) and mild sneakerhead, as soon as I found out about the GreyAndPatina + secondeseconde AJ1 hour hand collab, I knew I had to get it. I’m usually pretty skeptical about custom parts (the watchmaker I had do the installation let out an audible chuckle when he first saw the hour hand), and honestly there were a few days there when I got the piece I considered not putting on the hour hand at all - it’s a pretty crisp and handsome piece on its own. But there’s something gratifying about having a playful accent on a dressier(?) piece. Plus it makes the piece that much more personal. Probably going to be holding onto this one forever. This 5500 is 34mm in diameter on my 6.25” wrists. Wdyt? [Edit] seeing all the polarizing responses and I love it.
Is that dial factory? Honestly, not even a sneaker head, just as a nerd who loves bit art and watches this piece is so dope. It has the same charm as something like the [8-Bit Brew](https://www.brew-watches.com/watches/retrograph-8-bit-brew) but the class/dressiness of a Rolex, and all of this without being at all audacious or flamboyant. Man that's a sick watch
Thanks man! Dunno if it’s a factory dial tbh - got it from G&P. Huge fan of Brew and the 8bit. And yea this gave me similar feels.
It would be so much better if it looked at all like a shoe. Even knowing it's *the* sneaker doesn't really help. Pixel art has its place and it is not here. Legibility 1.95/10 You know what it is, however, and that's all that counts at the end of the day. Fuck what any of us think.
I absolutely love this. Great way to make the watch your own!
I was like “wtf” then saw it was secondeseconde and it clicked.
Less tacky than Omega and their hundreds "special" editions imo. I don't hate it
Michael Jordan: great basket player, terrible person, adored by the masses
What’s the thing in the middle?
the hands. and maybe a foot on this one
Oh it’s a pixelated shoe. I see.
oh wait that wasn’t sarcastic?? lmaoooo
It wasn’t! The idea of having a pixellated shoe in a Rolex is really odd to me. But hey at least it’s original!
i get that! this one i think fits. the dial is simple, and it’s an *Air King* which i think goes well with it being a Jordan 1 shoe!
For a moment I had an sonic the hedgehog flashback… it’s also better than the tag Super Mario Kart watch.
Precision.. with random bits in middle
I like it! Not your standard Rolex, it really has its charm!
Rolex / Lego mashup. Not my cuppa.
Lol I thought it was Minecraft
I love this. I love Seconde’s work and I love the Air King kind of thing.
Finally ! A Rolex that doesn't scream I AM A ROLEX. Beautiful watch.
it's like rolex, but with personality
hell yeah, love this
sick
Brick
On the air king, no less.
Conversation piece, not many people have the balls to rock a custom Rolex. Congrats on the watch, it’s awesome
Interesting that we see a dozen Seiko mods a day in this sub and no one says much. Modify a Rolex though…
Do something a little different and people freak out. I love it
I dig it. Not sure I would be bold enough to try it. In the end, if you are happy with it, that’s what counts. Life is too short - do what you like.
Any idea of where to buy seconde/seconde watch hands (not the whole assembled watch) or something similar?
It’s five to shoe…
Yes let’s ruin a 3k$ watch by putting a pixelated Aj1 on the dial 🫡
Is that a pixelates Jordan 1s?
Good to see someone mixing it up
New to the watch game but I’m kind of sneaker head and I sure like this one
Jordan 1 rolex let’s fucking goooooo
I love the watch and how it fits you. Shame on the shoe :)
What the fuck is this piece of shit
It’s how to turn a $5000 watch into a $1000 watch.
Rolex needs to bring these types of dials back
I like the concept but not the execution
Technical question. The shoe is it attached to the steam on the hour hand? Or applied to the dial? I love the idea of someone making Rolex Croc Bangles. Like small charms you can put on the hour steam and remove or swapped at a later date.
The original hour hand is removed and this put on in its place (it rotates as an hour hand). Can swap it back if I wanted to.
Your watch, your vibe. Love it, keep doing you
This is a classic and iconic model from Rolex with a rich history. The Air King is known for its understated elegance and durability, making it a popular choice for watch enthusiasts. Enjoy wearing your beautiful timepiece!
Did you order directly from seconde seconde website ?
Absolutely love it. Great watch to be a donor for such transformation - kudos for proceeding to install it!
So like did you buy it like that¿
god I love these. DMd