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MitchCut1 · 5 May 2013, 03:15 AM

I'm now ready to buy my second rolex and wanted to get a SS daytona. BUT I don't like the SS dial's. Has anyone got a SS with a panda dial or any dial from the gold range? Was going to ask my AD but they are now shut for the bank holiday!

improviz · 5 May 2013, 03:51 AM

Yes, it's been done, search the forum. Rolex will *not* do it for you, nor will they service the watch for you after it has been done, so you'll have to source the parts aftermarket (expensive) and find a good watchmaker to mod (and subsequently, when needed, service) it.

Here's one example of a member who did this and also added a custom-made bezel:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=293721

mastermixer · 5 May 2013, 03:53 AM

Yes you can do it, but it is hard and expensive to get a factory one.

nauticajoe · 5 May 2013, 07:03 AM

Yes, a few guys here have done it. Looks sharp. The panda's my favorite dial.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 5 May 2013, 07:15 AM

I'm new to the forum and my wife just gave me a SS Daytona with the black dial. This is my first Rolex and my grail watch!

The Daytona looks much better in person than in pictures, so I can only image how amazing that panda dial must be!

belligero · 5 May 2013, 07:39 AM

Just try the proper original dial for a while; you might just like it. You can always turn it into a Frankenwatch later if you feel you must.

Roller07 · 5 May 2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mastermixer

Yes you can do it, but it is hard and expensive to get a factory one.

x2

AK797 · 5 May 2013, 08:15 AM

Worth doing or even with a slate dial.

accce · 5 May 2013, 08:31 AM

I am going to do it but after my warranty is over.

HACKNSACK44 · 5 May 2013, 03:01 PM

I've done it.. I've had all three dials.. Panda is my favorite!

Joey_V · 5 May 2013, 03:28 PM

Have you seen the black SS in person? Or the white?

They are very pretty... much prettier in real life.

Kingair · 5 May 2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HACKNSACK44

I've done it.. I've had all three dials.. Panda is my favorite!

HAGWe

kilyung · 5 May 2013, 10:47 PM

I rather like this one.

Watchcollectables · 5 May 2013, 11:00 PM

The Meteorite dial looks great in the SS model :-)

bgkahuna75 · 6 May 2013, 01:21 AM

The closest you can go without modding it is the zenith model. Its not the 116520, but the 16520 (i think). The dials are still white, but instead of the surrounds of the subdials being silver, they are black. Might be an option, but the zenith models are getting harder to come by and are getting more expensive.

TimeOnHand · 6 May 2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I rather like this one.

very cool!

AJMarcus · 6 May 2013, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belligero

Just try the proper original dial for a while; you might just like it. You can always turn it into a Frankenwatch later if you feel you must.

My sentiments exactly

HACKNSACK44 · 6 May 2013, 07:19 AM

WG Black and Slate dial..

5 May 2013, 03:15 AM	#1
MitchCut1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mitch Location: London Watch: 116300, 116610LV Posts: 123	SS Daytona... I'm now ready to buy my second rolex and wanted to get a SS daytona. BUT I don't like the SS dial's. Has anyone got a SS with a panda dial or any dial from the gold range? Was going to ask my AD but they are now shut for the bank holiday!

5 May 2013, 03:51 AM	#2
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Yes, it's been done, search the forum. Rolex will not do it for you, nor will they service the watch for you after it has been done, so you'll have to source the parts aftermarket (expensive) and find a good watchmaker to mod (and subsequently, when needed, service) it. Here's one example of a member who did this and also added a custom-made bezel: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=293721 __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

5 May 2013, 03:28 PM	#11
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Have you seen the black SS in person? Or the white? They are very pretty... much prettier in real life. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

5 May 2013, 03:53 AM	#3
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	Yes you can do it, but it is hard and expensive to get a factory one.

5 May 2013, 07:03 AM	#4
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Yes, a few guys here have done it. Looks sharp. The panda's my favorite dial.

5 May 2013, 07:15 AM	#5
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,678	I'm new to the forum and my wife just gave me a SS Daytona with the black dial. This is my first Rolex and my grail watch! The Daytona looks much better in person than in pictures, so I can only image how amazing that panda dial must be!

5 May 2013, 07:39 AM	#6
belligero Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: EUR Posts: 487	Just try the proper original dial for a while; you might just like it. You can always turn it into a Frankenwatch later if you feel you must.

5 May 2013, 08:15 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Worth doing or even with a slate dial.

5 May 2013, 08:31 AM	#9
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	I am going to do it but after my warranty is over.

5 May 2013, 10:47 PM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I rather like this one.

5 May 2013, 11:00 PM	#14
Watchcollectables "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 320	The Meteorite dial looks great in the SS model :-)

6 May 2013, 01:21 AM	#15
bgkahuna75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 26	The closest you can go without modding it is the zenith model. Its not the 116520, but the 16520 (i think). The dials are still white, but instead of the surrounds of the subdials being silver, they are black. Might be an option, but the zenith models are getting harder to come by and are getting more expensive.

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