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moviefreak · 30 September 2009, 03:17 PM

Does anybody know how a Daytona dial is assembled.. Are the markers and the Rolex symbol applied by hand on each dial or by automated equipment?
I mean with at least 700k watches per year, that is a lot of dials to do by hand.
Any ideas??

deserted · 30 September 2009, 03:44 PM

You have a point.......Maybe a tekexpert can weigh in on this one

moviefreak · 1 October 2009, 08:15 AM

any experts..?

TheVTCGuy · 1 October 2009, 09:33 AM

I heard it was elves....

Seriously though, good question, I'd like to know myself...

USCpaneristi · 1 October 2009, 02:45 PM

If I remember correctly I think I saw a picture of a watchmaker applying the rolex crown to a dial in Watchtime (the special rolex edition). But I would imagine that it's too many dials to have someone apply all the markers. Plus, wouldn't there be too much variance between the dials if it was all hand applied?

moviefreak · 1 October 2009, 03:52 PM

I was told in a phone call with RSC that they were applied by hand... But I still believe if would be too much with all those markers and many watches... And it is also possible that you would have a lot of variance between the dials. My guess is they are automated somehow... Someone knows the truth.. I know it.
The truth is out there..

Rikki · 2 October 2009, 01:39 AM

All dials are predrilled in a jig to assure uniformity, markers have 2 to 3 pins that go in the wholes as to whether they're put on by hand or machine probably combination of both. I have seen hand machines that put those on I would imagine the markers would be the same. Rik

moviefreak · 2 October 2009, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikki

All dials are predrilled in a jig to assure uniformity, markers have 2 to 3 pins that go in the wholes as to whether they're put on by hand or machine probably combination of both. I have seen hand machines that put those on I would imagine the markers would be the same. Rik

Rikki.. what about the Rolex Logo in the Dial (the crown) does that one also have pins to assure uniformity? and make sure it is centered correctly.

bodybump · 2 October 2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I heard it was elves....

Seriously though, good question, I'd like to know myself...

you sure its elves paul?? last time i heard it was sheeps...

Bebot · 2 October 2009, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

Does anybody know how a Daytona dial is assembled.. Are the markers and the Rolex symbol applied by hand on each dial or by automated equipment?
I mean with at least 700k watches per year, that is a lot of dials to do by hand.
Any ideas??

I don't know anything about how they assembled SS Daytona or even if the markers and the Rolex symbol applied by hand on each dial. But I do know one thing though. You can buy them at least 20% off or more discount in CANADA.

Better yet, 40% off on TT GMT IIc.

30 September 2009, 03:17 PM	#1
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Daytona 116520 dial assembly.. Does anybody know how a Daytona dial is assembled.. Are the markers and the Rolex symbol applied by hand on each dial or by automated equipment? I mean with at least 700k watches per year, that is a lot of dials to do by hand. Any ideas?? __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

1 October 2009, 08:15 AM	#3
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	any experts..? __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

1 October 2009, 02:45 PM	#5
USCpaneristi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: California Watch: Black SS Daytona Posts: 227	I would imagine it's a combination of the two If I remember correctly I think I saw a picture of a watchmaker applying the rolex crown to a dial in Watchtime (the special rolex edition). But I would imagine that it's too many dials to have someone apply all the markers. Plus, wouldn't there be too much variance between the dials if it was all hand applied?

1 October 2009, 03:52 PM	#6
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I was told in a phone call with RSC that they were applied by hand... But I still believe if would be too much with all those markers and many watches... And it is also possible that you would have a lot of variance between the dials. My guess is they are automated somehow... Someone knows the truth.. I know it. The truth is out there.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

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30 September 2009, 03:44 PM	#2
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	You have a point.......Maybe a tekexpert can weigh in on this one

1 October 2009, 09:33 AM	#4
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I heard it was elves.... Seriously though, good question, I'd like to know myself...

2 October 2009, 01:39 AM	#7
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	All dials are predrilled in a jig to assure uniformity, markers have 2 to 3 pins that go in the wholes as to whether they're put on by hand or machine probably combination of both. I have seen hand machines that put those on I would imagine the markers would be the same. Rik

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