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pablofields · 29 September 2012, 02:43 PM

I must say I'm really liking this aftermarket bezel.

Chewbacca · 29 September 2012, 02:51 PM

not bad!

caryyee · 29 September 2012, 02:58 PM

That actually looks pretty good!

Dan Pierce · 29 September 2012, 10:23 PM

Looks great and completely reversible.
dP

watchwatcher · 29 September 2012, 11:32 PM

Agree...looks great!

tfduff723 · 29 September 2012, 11:34 PM

It doesn't really look aftermarket at all - nice mod!

bewithabob · 29 September 2012, 11:46 PM

I like that look! And goes well with the strap and sub-dials.

Mickey® · 29 September 2012, 11:48 PM

I like that.

steubi1 · 30 September 2012, 12:37 AM

Very nice indeed!

May I ask where you got it? And does it fit on SS Daytona?

Thanks
Tom

RolexDivers · 30 September 2012, 01:13 AM

I think insert is as far as I would go aftermarket ---- but when it comes time to sell, I will let the buyer know it is aftermarket and provide the original one. But it is fun to play with different colors and combos that aftermarket pieces do provide at such minimal cost.

I hope we do not get a warning from the mods. discussing aftermarket parts?

Tools · 30 September 2012, 01:20 AM

Gives it a look similar to the latest ceramic Daytonas..

pablofields · 30 September 2012, 01:21 AM

Thanks for all the good feedback

Sure thing--I bought it on ebay. If you search "bakelite" and "bezel" you will see it. They also make one with SS trim for the SS Daytona (also a smaller sized one with gold trim for those blessed few who have the 6263 vintage gold PN!)

You might also take a look at the SS custom made pieces by DHH here on the forum as part of his Daytona Heritage Project. They are top quality but I don't know if he is still making/selling new ones.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=166315

Hope this helps!

Quote:

Originally Posted by steubi1

Very nice indeed!

May I ask where you got it? And does it fit on SS Daytona?

Thanks
Tom

RolexDivers · 30 September 2012, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Gives it a look similar to the latest ceramic Daytonas..

Sounds like you are cool with this discussion, TOOLS!

So come on boys, bring on the discussion!!

Dan Pierce · 30 September 2012, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Sounds like you are cool with this discussion, TOOLS!

So come on boys, bring on the discussion!!

Aftermarket, no problem. Fake, big problems.
This mod was not made to deceive, done by the owner of the watch, so no harm, no foul.
dP

pablofields · 30 September 2012, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Gives it a look similar to the latest ceramic Daytonas..

My inspiration was actually the look of the vintage gold PNs. I prefer the "thinner" appearance of the vintage original bezels (with the black insert bracketed by the gold color metal) to the modern ceramics that have the black all in once piece. Hope this makes sense

bigrustypig · 30 September 2012, 01:56 AM

that really looks good.

steubi1 · 30 September 2012, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablofields

Thanks for all the good feedback

Sure thing--I bought it on ebay. If you search "bakelite" and "bezel" you will see it. They also make one with SS trim for the SS Daytona (also a smaller sized one with gold trim for those blessed few who have the 6263 vintage gold PN!)

You might also take a look at the SS custom made pieces by DHH here on the forum as part of his Daytona Heritage Project. They are top quality but I don't know if he is still making/selling new ones.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=166315

Hope this helps!

Thanks again!

One last question: How did you remove the original bezel!

Best
Tom

Andrés G · 30 September 2012, 02:21 AM

I like it.

pablofields · 30 September 2012, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steubi1

Thanks again!

One last question: How did you remove the original bezel!

Best
Tom

With a watchmaker

I definitely don't have the skills to mess with my watch!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 30 September 2012, 03:58 AM

Looks good to me!

Kingair · 30 September 2012, 04:05 AM

I really like it !

HAGWe

HORNBLOWER · 30 September 2012, 04:07 AM

nice

esm · 30 September 2012, 06:06 AM

Not too sure about that.

Wondering how long before someone's asks... Is that a ceramic Daytona?

Dr. Robert · 30 September 2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrés G

I like it.

Me too

lebowski321 · 30 September 2012, 06:30 AM

Love it!

29 September 2012, 02:43 PM	#1
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29 September 2012, 10:23 PM	#4
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,345	Looks great and completely reversible. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

29 September 2012, 11:46 PM	#7
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I like that look! And goes well with the strap and sub-dials. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

30 September 2012, 01:20 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,673	Gives it a look similar to the latest ceramic Daytonas.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 September 2012, 03:58 AM	#20
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Looks good to me! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

29 September 2012, 02:51 PM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,110	not bad!

29 September 2012, 02:58 PM	#3
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	That actually looks pretty good!

29 September 2012, 11:32 PM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,213	Agree...looks great!

29 September 2012, 11:34 PM	#6
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	It doesn't really look aftermarket at all - nice mod!

29 September 2012, 11:48 PM	#8
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I like that.

30 September 2012, 12:37 AM	#9
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Very nice indeed! May I ask where you got it? And does it fit on SS Daytona? Thanks Tom

30 September 2012, 01:13 AM	#10
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	I think insert is as far as I would go aftermarket ---- but when it comes time to sell, I will let the buyer know it is aftermarket and provide the original one. But it is fun to play with different colors and combos that aftermarket pieces do provide at such minimal cost. I hope we do not get a warning from the mods. discussing aftermarket parts?

30 September 2012, 01:56 AM	#16
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	that really looks good.

30 September 2012, 02:21 AM	#18
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I like it.

30 September 2012, 04:05 AM	#21
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,233	I really like it ! HAGWe

30 September 2012, 04:07 AM	#22
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	nice

30 September 2012, 06:06 AM	#23
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Not too sure about that. Wondering how long before someone's asks... Is that a ceramic Daytona?

30 September 2012, 06:30 AM	#25
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	Love it!

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