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GolfPunk · 19 July 2014, 11:40 PM

Hi

I have purchased a spare OEM Rolex Daytona Bezel with the view of sourcing a reputable company to either DLC or PVD coat the bezel to a black ceramic effect gloss, and coat the engraved details in either white or silver.

I have a Steel Daytona with a panda dial and I'd like to fit the bezel to the watch as I think it would look amazing.

I will of course be keeping the original bezel as is so the modification can easily be reversed if necessary.

Can anyone recommend someone who could do this work for me?

Snow-Dweller · 19 July 2014, 11:43 PM

Sorry, can't be of any help.....but please keep us updated with pics as it sounds good

SC11 · 20 July 2014, 12:10 AM

I can PM you over a company in the UK who does outstanding work but does require you to have a watchmaker dismantle and rebuild they only do the DLC, I can get there details tonight when I get home.

One word of warning when I enquired the general advice was the etched numbers are not that deep and can causes issues when trying to colour white/silver!

I think the WG bezel looks so much better then the SS and did think about putting the WG bezel on a white SS Daytona!

GolfPunk · 20 July 2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pitbull666

I can PM you over a company in the UK who does outstanding work but does require you to have a watchmaker dismantle and rebuild they only do the DLC, I can get there details tonight when I get home.

One word of warning when I enquired the general advice was the etched numbers are not that deep and can causes issues when trying to colour white/silver!

I think the WG bezel looks so much better then the SS and did think about putting the WG bezel on a white SS Daytona!

Thanks I'd appreciate that. As my Daytona is a late 2013 random serial the white gold bezel will not fit.

SC11 · 20 July 2014, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Thanks I'd appreciate that. As my Daytona is a late 2013 random serial the white gold bezel will not fit.

Yeah there is that and not it would make it a WG copy with your dial, better to be a bit more unique!

I'll get the details over to you tonight, there is also IWW in the US which have good feedback on here.

GolfPunk · 20 July 2014, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitbull666

Yeah there is that and not it would make it a WG copy with your dial, better to be a bit more unique!

I'll get the details over to you tonight, there is also IWW in the US which have good feedback on here.

Thanks that's great. Yeah all the modifications are using OEM Rolex parts and I have all the original parts so it is still 100% Rolex but also unique!!

iWally · 20 July 2014, 04:55 AM

i think you may have to send it off to another country to get it PVD'd. I know someone who sent theres to switzerland, i will find out were and let you know.

lipjin · 20 July 2014, 05:03 AM

You can check with Mike Young as well - a lot of vintage owners send their stretched bands to him for repair in HK and he also does PVD - might not be your cup of tea given he's based in HK, but in case you can't find a local contact!

GolfPunk · 20 July 2014, 05:29 AM

Thanks to you both (above 2 posts) I really appreciate it

BZA · 20 July 2014, 06:41 AM

That looks awesome in the mock-up!! Try

Bamford & Sons
Pro-Hunter

GolfPunk · 20 July 2014, 08:53 PM

I've sent bamfordwatchdepartment an email

AK797 · 20 July 2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I've sent bamfordwatchdepartment an email

Bamford are the way to go, if it looks like that pic then you're in for a real treat esp as I don't think a ceramic will be released in SS. A lot depends on the Coke, if that is in SS not PM then it might still happen.

SC11 · 20 July 2014, 09:42 PM

Also Project X designs will work on customers watches unlike Pro Hunter, and looking on line they have done what you are after as in gloss effect DLC with coloured markers

Heres a DLC bezel on SS case
http://www.projectxdesigns.com/watch...tona-series-1/

Heres the gloss look DLC'd bezel at a better angle
http://www.projectxdesigns.com/watch...tona-series-2/

Maybe of some use

GolfPunk · 20 July 2014, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitbull666

Also Project X designs will work on customers watches unlike Pro Hunter, and looking on line they have done what you are after as in gloss effect DLC with coloured markers

Heres a DLC bezel on SS case

http://www.projectxdesigns.com/watch...tona-series-1/

Heres the gloss look DLC'd bezel at a better angle

http://www.projectxdesigns.com/watch...tona-series-2/

Maybe of some use

That's great thank you for this

GsurgBM · 21 July 2014, 04:26 AM

Would someone mind photoshopping that DLC black bezel onto Black Dial stainless steel Daytonas? Looks great on the white dial, would like to see how it looks on black.

GolfPunk · 21 July 2014, 04:55 AM

I'd love to see a photoshop of my panda dial Daytona with the DLC Coates SS bezel rather than white gold if anyone can help please?

GolfPunk · 21 July 2014, 04:59 AM

19 July 2014, 11:40 PM	#1
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	PVD/DLC Services in the UK Hi I have purchased a spare OEM Rolex Daytona Bezel with the view of sourcing a reputable company to either DLC or PVD coat the bezel to a black ceramic effect gloss, and coat the engraved details in either white or silver. I have a Steel Daytona with a panda dial and I'd like to fit the bezel to the watch as I think it would look amazing. I will of course be keeping the original bezel as is so the modification can easily be reversed if necessary. Can anyone recommend someone who could do this work for me? __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

19 July 2014, 11:43 PM	#2
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Sorry, can't be of any help.....but please keep us updated with pics as it sounds good __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

20 July 2014, 05:03 AM	#8
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	You can check with Mike Young as well - a lot of vintage owners send their stretched bands to him for repair in HK and he also does PVD - might not be your cup of tea given he's based in HK, but in case you can't find a local contact! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

20 July 2014, 05:29 AM	#9
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Thanks to you both (above 2 posts) I really appreciate it __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

20 July 2014, 06:41 AM	#10
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	That looks awesome in the mock-up!! Try Bamford & Sons Pro-Hunter __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

20 July 2014, 12:10 AM	#3
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	I can PM you over a company in the UK who does outstanding work but does require you to have a watchmaker dismantle and rebuild they only do the DLC, I can get there details tonight when I get home. One word of warning when I enquired the general advice was the etched numbers are not that deep and can causes issues when trying to colour white/silver! I think the WG bezel looks so much better then the SS and did think about putting the WG bezel on a white SS Daytona!

20 July 2014, 04:55 AM	#7
iWally Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Sayub Location: UK, East Midlands Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 423	i think you may have to send it off to another country to get it PVD'd. I know someone who sent theres to switzerland, i will find out were and let you know.

20 July 2014, 08:53 PM	#11
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	I've sent bamfordwatchdepartment an email __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

20 July 2014, 09:42 PM	#13
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Also Project X designs will work on customers watches unlike Pro Hunter, and looking on line they have done what you are after as in gloss effect DLC with coloured markers Heres a DLC bezel on SS case http://www.projectxdesigns.com/watch...tona-series-1/ Heres the gloss look DLC'd bezel at a better angle http://www.projectxdesigns.com/watch...tona-series-2/ Maybe of some use

21 July 2014, 04:26 AM	#15
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Would someone mind photoshopping that DLC black bezel onto Black Dial stainless steel Daytonas? Looks great on the white dial, would like to see how it looks on black. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

21 July 2014, 04:55 AM	#16
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	I'd love to see a photoshop of my panda dial Daytona with the DLC Coates SS bezel rather than white gold if anyone can help please? __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

21 July 2014, 04:59 AM	#17
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	PVD/DLC Services in the UK __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

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