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koolit · 5 November 2008, 03:26 AM

Hi there,

Just joined the forum and would appreciate some feedback from you guys.

I bought a WG White Face Daytona from my local Rolex Dealer. I wanted the Black face - so rather than loose the sale they said that it would be sent back to Rolex and they'd get the face changed - it would come back and that would be the job done.

It came back a week later with the black face of the S/S model installed (i.e. no numbers and white dials).

It was sent off again and today has come back with what would appear to be a 'slate grey' face - i.e. not deep/gloss black but a more watered down version of it.

I checked in the Rolex catalogue in store and it matches the shade exactly of a 'slate grey' face but the outer markings are red - whereas on the proper 'slate grey' face they are white.

Could you guys please have a look at the pictures and let me know what your thoughts are before I take it to another Rolex dealer for a 2nd opinion?

The depth of the black on the S/S face which they put on incorrectly first of all was much deeper/darker than this.

Is this just how the white gold ones are?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

Rick.

toph · 5 November 2008, 03:33 AM

welcome to TRF
Looks perfect to me- enjoy!!

Wolfgang427 · 5 November 2008, 03:34 AM

Congrats

You not only have my favorite dial on a Daytona, but you have the correct dial for a WG Daytona that is not available on the SS model.

SLS · 5 November 2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Congrats

You not only have my favorite dial on a Daytona, but you have the correct dial for a WG Daytona that is not available on the SS model.

x2,

The SS Black dial is a glossy black, the WG is more of a matte black and is correct for the watch!
Congrats!

~Scott

barstoolman · 5 November 2008, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Congrats

You not only have my favorite dial on a Daytona, but you have the correct dial for a WG Daytona that is not available on the SS model.

Couldn't agree more

..........in case you're not happy with it, just send it over to me

Seriously, enjoy the hell out of it

daytona1 · 5 November 2008, 04:46 AM

Dont see any problems other then how bad it looks on your wrist. It would look better on mine!!!! Can I have it? My Dad used to say "you dont get if you dont ask." I thought it would be worth a try....

Brunotheboxer · 5 November 2008, 04:48 AM

I think it looks fantastic.

carbon6 · 5 November 2008, 05:35 AM

Looks correct. At certain angles it will look slate grey and straight down it will appear matte black.

Z-Sub · 5 November 2008, 05:44 AM

that looked great and

082013 · 5 November 2008, 05:47 AM

That's correct. The dark WG dial is matt, and looks flat in my opinion, the SS version with batons looks nicer as it's gloss. I had one and sold it, my friend has the silver dial and it is beautiful, and worktolivelife has the meteorite which is just to die for.

at7724 · 5 November 2008, 06:17 AM

looks magnificent.

KenrickJ · 5 November 2008, 06:24 AM

beautiful!

rolex_addict · 5 November 2008, 06:27 AM

love it!

koolit · 6 November 2008, 01:25 AM

Thanks for all of your input!

Looks like the WG has a matt finish as some of you suggested. Next time i'm near another dealer i'll pop in for another opinion :)

Cheers all!

Rick.

Eli · 6 November 2008, 01:32 AM

It really is perfect. Congrats.

Greenring · 6 November 2008, 03:05 AM

Darn good looking Daytona.

Tony-GB · 6 November 2008, 03:15 AM

I have two very healthy kidney's. I am more than willing to trade you one for the Daytona if you are not happy with it!

Welcome to TRF. There are some incredibly knowledgable people on here who will help you, but may I suggest you post larger pics? That will help them to give you a more exact opinion. Also, see the Rolex reference section & the review section. There's a ton of info & pics there.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=27108

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=47529

Congratulations on a beautiful watch & wear it in the best of health.

5 November 2008, 03:26 AM	#1
koolit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2	Opinion on my WG Daytona Hi there, Just joined the forum and would appreciate some feedback from you guys. I bought a WG White Face Daytona from my local Rolex Dealer. I wanted the Black face - so rather than loose the sale they said that it would be sent back to Rolex and they'd get the face changed - it would come back and that would be the job done. It came back a week later with the black face of the S/S model installed (i.e. no numbers and white dials). It was sent off again and today has come back with what would appear to be a 'slate grey' face - i.e. not deep/gloss black but a more watered down version of it. I checked in the Rolex catalogue in store and it matches the shade exactly of a 'slate grey' face but the outer markings are red - whereas on the proper 'slate grey' face they are white. Could you guys please have a look at the pictures and let me know what your thoughts are before I take it to another Rolex dealer for a 2nd opinion? The depth of the black on the S/S face which they put on incorrectly first of all was much deeper/darker than this. Is this just how the white gold ones are? Thanks in advance for your comments. Rick. Attached Images

5 November 2008, 03:33 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	welcome to TRF Looks perfect to me- enjoy!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

5 November 2008, 05:44 AM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	that looked great and __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

6 November 2008, 03:15 AM	#17
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	I have two very healthy kidney's. I am more than willing to trade you one for the Daytona if you are not happy with it! Welcome to TRF. There are some incredibly knowledgable people on here who will help you, but may I suggest you post larger pics? That will help them to give you a more exact opinion. Also, see the Rolex reference section & the review section. There's a ton of info & pics there. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=27108 http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=47529 Congratulations on a beautiful watch & wear it in the best of health. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

5 November 2008, 03:34 AM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Congrats You not only have my favorite dial on a Daytona, but you have the correct dial for a WG Daytona that is not available on the SS model.

5 November 2008, 04:46 AM	#6
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	Dont see any problems other then how bad it looks on your wrist. It would look better on mine!!!! Can I have it? My Dad used to say "you dont get if you dont ask." I thought it would be worth a try....

5 November 2008, 04:48 AM	#7
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I think it looks fantastic.

5 November 2008, 05:35 AM	#8
carbon6 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 135	Looks correct. At certain angles it will look slate grey and straight down it will appear matte black.

5 November 2008, 05:47 AM	#10
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	That's correct. The dark WG dial is matt, and looks flat in my opinion, the SS version with batons looks nicer as it's gloss. I had one and sold it, my friend has the silver dial and it is beautiful, and worktolivelife has the meteorite which is just to die for.

5 November 2008, 06:17 AM	#11
at7724 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 148	looks magnificent.

5 November 2008, 06:24 AM	#12
KenrickJ Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: us/pt Posts: 207	beautiful!

5 November 2008, 06:27 AM	#13
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 831	love it!

6 November 2008, 01:25 AM	#14
koolit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2	Thanks for all of your input! Looks like the WG has a matt finish as some of you suggested. Next time i'm near another dealer i'll pop in for another opinion :) Cheers all! Rick.

6 November 2008, 01:32 AM	#15
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	It really is perfect. Congrats.

6 November 2008, 03:05 AM	#16
Greenring "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Stan Location: Brunswick, Ohio Watch: All of them Posts: 967	Darn good looking Daytona.

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