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Dr.A · 20 December 2010, 05:20 AM

Lets hear what you guys think of altering an original manufactured Rolex. I am slowly leaning towards this idea.

kcmo · 20 December 2010, 05:22 AM

To each his own, but I prefer to keep my watch all original.

spuds · 20 December 2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

To each his own, but I prefer to keep my watch all original.

TheVTCGuy · 21 December 2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

To each his own, but I prefer to keep my watch all original.

X 2!

Karis, you're a very smart person!

kcmo · 21 December 2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

X 2!

Karis, you're a very smart person!

Why thank you Paul!

Speed · 20 December 2010, 05:22 AM

I certainly like this concept more than the notion of PVD!

There are so many great dials...a shame you only get black or white with the SS Daytonas - given the outrageous prices.

Jason71 · 20 December 2010, 05:28 AM

As long as you are not claiming your watch to be something that it is not............I am ALL for it

Love the panda dial or the Meteorite dial

jchampton · 21 December 2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

As long as you are not claiming your watch to be something that it is not............I am ALL for it

Love the panda dial or the Meteorite dial

x2

Gerardus · 20 December 2010, 05:37 AM

Keep it as it is.

timeisfathaoftruth · 20 December 2010, 05:50 AM

I would if I wanted to....but, as said previously, as long as it is not described as something that it isn't.

Art 1 · 20 December 2010, 06:45 AM

I am more of a purist and would not make a dial change. I do know a guy who posts here from time to time that put the silver dial from a WG Daytona on his SS version. He also put on the red hands. Just not my thing. I like original.

TSW · 20 December 2010, 07:22 AM

I love mine

PanosI · 20 December 2010, 07:29 AM

I am patiently waiting to find the panda arab dial. The white dial is awesome but the panda will take off the watch

kctt · 20 December 2010, 08:23 AM

I love the WG Daytona's dial. I've secretly wished that Rolex would one day use that dial on the SS version. So I can appreciate why you would want to do that. So I say, go for it!

Dr.A · 21 December 2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

I am patiently waiting to find the panda arab dial. The white dial is awesome but the panda will take off the watch

someone was selling it not too long ago for 3k. ridiculous price if you ask me!

PanosI · 21 December 2010, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.A

someone was selling it not too long ago for 3k. ridiculous price if you ask me!

I am a WIS, not a fool........

I am not gonna pay, not even one cent above the price that is cost in the RSC, no matter how long i am gonna wait for that dial.

Subfiend · 21 December 2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I love mine

I would make this alteration in a heartbeat and never look back.

TSW · 21 December 2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

I would make this alteration in a heartbeat and never look back.

Thanks buddy!
I'm very pleased at the final result

Dr.A · 21 December 2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I love mine

looks really nice! Only drawback is I don't want the watch wis people to think its a fake watch in public.

Boadicea · 21 December 2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.A

looks really nice! Only drawback is I don't want the watch wis people to think its a fake watch in public.

EXACTLY! It would feel to me that I was trying to pass something off as something that it is not (ie: WG). As far as I am concerned, it would be a FAKE watch by definition, even though all parts are genuine. Do not do it!!

vitix · 22 December 2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I love mine

i love yours too!

PanosI · 22 December 2010, 02:43 AM

I hope that someone for Rolex HQ will read the results of this poll and will stop the stupid restrictions about changing the dials with other dials, which are not on the default configuration that a watch is produced from the Factory.

If i had a friend with any kind of WG Daytona, i would go to the RSC (like it was mine) i would change the dial to my favourite panda dial and off to my watchmaker to take off the dial from the WG watch, put his dial back in and then installed it in my SS version....piece of cake........ the problem is that i don't have a friend who owns a WG Daytona

veilstylez · 22 December 2010, 06:19 PM

I love it! I need to do it to mine.

I've said this before, but im going for a completed look with a white gold bezel, Heres my bezel waiting to be installed.
Dont you think it would look better with one?

veilstylez · 22 December 2010, 07:12 PM

was going for this look...but kind of want a black dial, trade anyone?

Cru Jones · 20 December 2010, 09:42 AM

don't know if it "enhances" the look of the SS daytonas, since the white and black dials are quite nice, but, i am definitely a fan of the WG dial, so, if you like it, go for it. the dial is original rolex, so, i don't think it's a "frankenwatch" or anything dramatic like that.

Watchdog · 20 December 2010, 09:44 AM

First of all, I cannot think of any other modification I would make to a Rolex from the original.

HOWEVER, this is the one modification I would make. I think it looks absolutely stunning.

Go for it!

barstoolman · 21 December 2010, 07:01 AM

I'm thinking the Panda Dial on the WG Daytona for my SS

DT14 · 21 December 2010, 08:13 AM

am actively looking for WG silver dial to make that change. If anyone has a reccommendation for a source I would love to know it. PM me if you do.

bemik · 21 December 2010, 08:40 AM

always thought the end of the road for "tuning" is the original,
but i have to say looking at some pics, WG dial on SS looks stunning ;)

any idea how much the whole job costs?
(acquiring dials + making the switch)

marke · 21 December 2010, 08:49 AM

i love both my ss daytonas with white gold dials

View Poll Results: Would you change the dial on SS daytona?
Yes, the WG dial really enhances the look of the watch	80	53.69%
No, it is beautiful as it is	37	24.83%
No, it is considered a "frakenwatch"	33	22.15%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 149. You may not vote on this poll

20 December 2010, 05:20 AM	#1
Dr.A "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, Florida Watch: WG116509,YG116528 Posts: 168	SS Daytona with WG dial Lets hear what you guys think of altering an original manufactured Rolex. I am slowly leaning towards this idea.

20 December 2010, 05:28 AM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	As long as you are not claiming your watch to be something that it is not............I am ALL for it Love the panda dial or the Meteorite dial __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

20 December 2010, 05:37 AM	#9
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Keep it as it is. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

20 December 2010, 05:50 AM	#10
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	I would if I wanted to....but, as said previously, as long as it is not described as something that it isn't. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

20 December 2010, 05:22 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	To each his own, but I prefer to keep my watch all original.

20 December 2010, 05:22 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I certainly like this concept more than the notion of PVD! There are so many great dials...a shame you only get black or white with the SS Daytonas - given the outrageous prices.

20 December 2010, 06:45 AM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I am more of a purist and would not make a dial change. I do know a guy who posts here from time to time that put the silver dial from a WG Daytona on his SS version. He also put on the red hands. Just not my thing. I like original.

20 December 2010, 07:22 AM	#12
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I love mine Attached Images __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 December 2010, 07:29 AM	#13
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	I am patiently waiting to find the panda arab dial. The white dial is awesome but the panda will take off the watch

20 December 2010, 08:23 AM	#14
kctt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Watch: AP Diver/SD/GMTIIc Posts: 228	I love the WG Daytona's dial. I've secretly wished that Rolex would one day use that dial on the SS version. So I can appreciate why you would want to do that. So I say, go for it!

22 December 2010, 02:43 AM	#22
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	I hope that someone for Rolex HQ will read the results of this poll and will stop the stupid restrictions about changing the dials with other dials, which are not on the default configuration that a watch is produced from the Factory. If i had a friend with any kind of WG Daytona, i would go to the RSC (like it was mine) i would change the dial to my favourite panda dial and off to my watchmaker to take off the dial from the WG watch, put his dial back in and then installed it in my SS version....piece of cake........ the problem is that i don't have a friend who owns a WG Daytona

22 December 2010, 06:19 PM	#23
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	I love it! I need to do it to mine. I've said this before, but im going for a completed look with a white gold bezel, Heres my bezel waiting to be installed. Dont you think it would look better with one? Attached Images

22 December 2010, 07:12 PM	#24
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	was going for this look...but kind of want a black dial, trade anyone? Attached Images

20 December 2010, 09:42 AM	#25
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	don't know if it "enhances" the look of the SS daytonas, since the white and black dials are quite nice, but, i am definitely a fan of the WG dial, so, if you like it, go for it. the dial is original rolex, so, i don't think it's a "frankenwatch" or anything dramatic like that.

20 December 2010, 09:44 AM	#26
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	First of all, I cannot think of any other modification I would make to a Rolex from the original. HOWEVER, this is the one modification I would make. I think it looks absolutely stunning. Go for it!

21 December 2010, 07:01 AM	#27
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	I'm thinking the Panda Dial on the WG Daytona for my SS

21 December 2010, 08:13 AM	#28
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	am actively looking for WG silver dial to make that change. If anyone has a reccommendation for a source I would love to know it. PM me if you do.

21 December 2010, 08:40 AM	#29
bemik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Tommy Location: Seoul, Korea Watch: 116520 Black Posts: 337	always thought the end of the road for "tuning" is the original, but i have to say looking at some pics, WG dial on SS looks stunning ;) any idea how much the whole job costs? (acquiring dials + making the switch)

21 December 2010, 08:49 AM	#30
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	i love both my ss daytonas with white gold dials

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