My Dream Daytona (Pics)

[jake]

Hi Simon!!!

You are too kind. I very much appreciate your kind words of encouragement. I think when some people destructively criticize work I have completed they don't realize how time consuming and challenging the actual process is.

Even though I use the computer, I still have to hand draw and build each element.

I am not crazy about every dial I have designed, but I think it is important to put them out there for review. You never know when something might grow on you or stimulate a new idea.

I completely agree with you about the hands being way too thin on the current models. The primary function of a Rolex should be to easily tell you the time in the light or dark.

I have not yet figured out how much it will cost to produce my dials and hands. Assuming I do produce them they will meet and more than likely exceed Rolex quality. I can say that if I had the option to buy a 35 year old Stainless Daytona for $160,000 or $300,000 U.S. or just pay $2,000 for a new dial and hands on a new Daytona there would be no doubt that I would save the money and end up with a better built, better designed, watch.

We are talking solid links v. hollow links, the new one has crowngaurds and a triple lock clasp where the $160,000 does not. Also I like the slightly closer and raised subials on the newer Datyona.

I included three black and white Daytona dials I designed along with the Stainless Daytona which recently sold for $160,000 U.S. for comparison sake. When you say you like the black and white retro dial for your 16520 which one do you like best?

Cheers!

Jake

Originally Posted by Gurmot

Go Jake Go! I have just read my way through all of this thread and I must admit that found it quite refreshing and amusing. You have certainly been busy and whilst some of your designs are not to my taste, a good number of them would definitely enhance the Daytona range. Good for you.

As I read the comments about "cartoons" I also thought of that horriblly garish leopard-skin print thing that is an actual offering by Rolex from the catalogue. It makes me wonder who is actually advising Rolex on design sometimes as I'm sure you could do a better job.

Keep them coming mate and put my name down for a black and white retro dial for my 16520 Daytona.

By the way, you are quite right about the hands being too thin also.

Cheers - Simon