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AJMarcus · 23 April 2012, 09:25 AM

I am wondering if anyone who has a 116520 SS Daytona ever modified it by swapping out the dial for either the WG white or black dial. If so, how did you source the dial? What was the cost of the Rolex dials? Do folks recommend against it, i.e., frankenwatch-like. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have an SS Daytona and I am just curious. If anyone has pics it would be appreciated. Thanks,

gwalker · 23 April 2012, 09:38 AM

There was a panda dialed SS for sale for $13-14k in the classifieds. These pop up every now and then. The hardest part by far is sourcing the dial and hands. Im think those will be very expensive. Personally I don't like modifying a SS watch to look like a WG one.

azguy · 23 April 2012, 09:53 AM

I think it has been done and posted here before. My guess is someone will be along shortly.

While not inexpensive, I think you can source hands and a dial

AJMarcus · 23 April 2012, 09:54 AM

I agree with you. Just wondering if anyone ever had it done.

Monte Cristo · 23 April 2012, 10:07 AM

I remember reading somewhere that Dalip did it...

Cabaiguan · 23 April 2012, 10:10 AM

There are many of them here. A search will yield a fair number of pics and posts.

Keeperoftime · 23 April 2012, 10:18 AM

Interesting idea.

White_Au · 23 April 2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

I remember reading somewhere that Dalip did it...

nah, he just modified his WG into YG.
it's all alchemy.

dddrees · 23 April 2012, 11:27 AM

There's a couple of them.

You can either search for them, or I imagine a couple of people like Thomas will be along shortly.

You would have to source the dial and hands and find an independent watchmaker to do the installation for you.

sunshine9393 · 23 April 2012, 12:35 PM

Here's a quick pic of my M serial with white Arabic dial. Cheers. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1335148496.084235.jpg

Passionata · 23 April 2012, 08:19 PM

in the wild

on the wrist

it s a good choice indeed , some nayer call it frankenwatch but even Rolex ambassador Tom Kristensen wearing the same combo

Monte Cristo · 23 April 2012, 08:31 PM

I'm pretty sure Dalip has swapped the dial on his 116520, I'd be willing to bet on it actually...If I was a betting man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by White_Au

nah, he just modified his WG into YG.
it's all alchemy.

nyfida · 23 April 2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

in the wild

on the wrist

it s a good choice indeed , some nayer call it frankenwatch but even Rolex ambassador Tom Kristensen wearing the same combo

How do you know that ? Do you have a picture with him wearing it ? I only have seen him wearing the gold Daytonas.

Passionata · 23 April 2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nyfida

How do you know that ? .

since I can read

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...31#msg_5354958

nyfida · 23 April 2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

since I can read

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...31#msg_5354958

Thanks that's great info as I have one of these also and love it.

moviefreak · 23 April 2012, 10:47 PM

anything can be sourced but they are sometimes a little bit expensive... 116520 white or black dials go from 500usd to 600usd... set of hands can be around 100-200usd...
The racing dials are like 1000usd... around 1200-14000usd with matching hands... more rare dials go for 2000usd and up for sure...
The actual change is in less than an hour an it costs around 100-150usd.
Cheers,
Eduardo

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

I am wondering if anyone who has a 116520 SS Daytona ever modified it by swapping out the dial for either the WG white or black dial. If so, how did you source the dial? What was the cost of the Rolex dials? Do folks recommend against it, i.e., frankenwatch-like. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have an SS Daytona and I am just curious. If anyone has pics it would be appreciated. Thanks,

kilyung · 23 April 2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunshine9393

Here's a quick pic of my M serial with white Arabic dial. Cheers.

Not bad Ed! Great minds think alike.

sunshine9393 · 23 April 2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Not bad Ed! Great minds think alike.

Sir, may I congratulate you on your great taste in watches! ;)
Cheers.

Monte Cristo · 23 April 2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyfida

How do you know that ? Do you have a picture with him wearing it ? I only have seen him wearing the gold Daytonas.

No, I don't usually keep pictures of others wearing their Rolex, just of me.

Slight touch of narcism which i feel most trf members may share.

Anyway this thread with posts from Dalip should answer your question...

http://50.30.33.71/~trfcom/showthrea...th+vs+in+house

Passionata · 23 April 2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

The actual change is in less than an hour an it costs around 100-150usd.
Cheers,
Eduardo

the job itself isn t more than 15minutes incl. pressure test , they did in the front of me at my local RSC

Cabaiguan · 23 April 2012, 11:15 PM

I wish the NY RSC was as accommodating.

RX0-Unicorn · 23 April 2012, 11:43 PM

I spoke with a fellow member here. He got the 116509 black dial and red hands into his SS Daytona.

azguy · 23 April 2012, 11:46 PM

See OP, it can and has been done

White_Au · 24 April 2012, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

I'm pretty sure Dalip has swapped the dial on his 116520, I'd be willing to bet on it actually...If I was a betting man.

ah, he may have.
I was referring to his WG to YG swap.

-RolexMan- · 24 April 2012, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

in the wild

on the wrist

it s a good choice indeed , some nayer call it frankenwatch but even Rolex ambassador Tom Kristensen wearing the same combo

I love this combo of black dials inside the white dial, makes everything stand out & makes reading time very easy!

PanosI · 24 April 2012, 01:59 AM

here we go

Front.........

........ back

and on the wrist

Chatassys · 24 April 2012, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

here we go

Front.........
........ back

and on the wrist

OMG! That's fantastic!

A.J.R. · 24 April 2012, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chatassys

OMG! That's fantastic!

Aye

TSW · 24 April 2012, 03:55 AM

Sure!

ManUtd · 24 April 2012, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

here we go

Front.........

........ back

and on the wrist

This is absolutely fantastic. Someday (i.e. after the warranty on my Daytona expires) I will try to do similar mods...hope you don't mind.

23 April 2012, 09:25 AM	#1
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	Ever Modify an SS Daytona I am wondering if anyone who has a 116520 SS Daytona ever modified it by swapping out the dial for either the WG white or black dial. If so, how did you source the dial? What was the cost of the Rolex dials? Do folks recommend against it, i.e., frankenwatch-like. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have an SS Daytona and I am just curious. If anyone has pics it would be appreciated. Thanks,

23 April 2012, 10:10 AM	#6
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	There are many of them here. A search will yield a fair number of pics and posts. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

23 April 2012, 10:18 AM	#7
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Interesting idea. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake Last edited by Keeperoftime; 23 April 2012 at 10:19 AM.. Reason: Whoops, mis-read or lack of :)

23 April 2012, 11:27 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	There's a couple of them. You can either search for them, or I imagine a couple of people like Thomas will be along shortly. You would have to source the dial and hands and find an independent watchmaker to do the installation for you. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 April 2012, 08:19 PM	#11
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	in the wild on the wrist it s a good choice indeed , some nayer call it frankenwatch but even Rolex ambassador Tom Kristensen wearing the same combo __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

23 April 2012, 09:38 AM	#2
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	There was a panda dialed SS for sale for $13-14k in the classifieds. These pop up every now and then. The hardest part by far is sourcing the dial and hands. Im think those will be very expensive. Personally I don't like modifying a SS watch to look like a WG one.

23 April 2012, 09:53 AM	#3
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I think it has been done and posted here before. My guess is someone will be along shortly. While not inexpensive, I think you can source hands and a dial

23 April 2012, 09:54 AM	#4
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	I agree with you. Just wondering if anyone ever had it done.

23 April 2012, 10:07 AM	#5
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	I remember reading somewhere that Dalip did it...

23 April 2012, 12:35 PM	#10
sunshine9393 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Oz Watch: es are NICE! Posts: 243	Here's a quick pic of my M serial with white Arabic dial. Cheers. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1335148496.084235.jpg

23 April 2012, 11:15 PM	#21
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	I wish the NY RSC was as accommodating. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

23 April 2012, 11:43 PM	#22
RX0-Unicorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Hong Kong, NYC Posts: 200	I spoke with a fellow member here. He got the 116509 black dial and red hands into his SS Daytona.

23 April 2012, 11:46 PM	#23
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	See OP, it can and has been done

24 April 2012, 01:59 AM	#26
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	here we go Front......... ........ back and on the wrist

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