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Rick Deckard · 25 June 2021, 06:46 AM

Inspired by a Daytona-dial-swap thread here a couple of days ago, I took a picture of the perfect SS Daytona Trifecta while visiting the Rolex safety deposit box at my bank today:

3 x 116500LN with black, silver steel (ex black), and white dial.

Hope you like it.

Driver8 · 25 June 2021, 06:54 AM

Very nice.

I know everyone goes totally ga-ga for the white dial, but personally the black dial always looks like the one to have IMO.

Tensai · 25 June 2021, 06:59 AM

Black dial is stunning and badass.

JEdwardK · 25 June 2021, 07:38 AM

ah ... so this is why there's a world wide shortage of daytonas!

i would love to get that silver/black dial as well

EEpro · 25 June 2021, 07:47 AM

Side by side there's no comparison. You beat Rolex at their own design game with that steel dial. Unreal how beautiful that is.

chazadams · 25 June 2021, 07:48 AM

So freaking cool, thank you for sharing!

Politiceaux · 25 June 2021, 07:51 AM

Man that steel dial blows everything else out of the water, IMO.

fskywalker · 25 June 2021, 07:59 AM

Looking good!!!

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YGRLX · 25 June 2021, 08:00 AM

Love the steel dial, especially that it’s all factory parts. I may put my green dial on oysterflex

904VT · 25 June 2021, 08:06 AM

Oh wow, congrats!!

Rick Deckard · 25 June 2021, 08:25 AM

Thanks guys! Exactly my thoughts. We are far too used to be in either the black or white camp on the dials. There are more alternatives than what we find in the catalogue.

That's why the steel dial is my absolute favorite as well - unique and beautiful.

brucethemanlee · 25 June 2021, 09:48 AM

pretty

Chronomania · 25 June 2021, 10:16 AM

The trifecta, real and imagined!

amanbra · 25 June 2021, 10:20 AM

the WG on bracelet is the winner here... i don't understand why rolex dont make this a standard offer...

bob sims · 25 June 2021, 10:26 AM

The steel is by far the nicest..a fluted TT DJ is better than any of them by far.
And a third the price!

Oyster_Jubilee · 25 June 2021, 10:35 AM

What a trio. Speechless.

Fanofsteel · 25 June 2021, 10:41 AM

Love it, but just curious, why are you keeping them in a safe deposit box instead of wearing them?

ks58 · 25 June 2021, 10:41 AM

Lol you have to visit your watches only during banking hours. Pretty lame.

Rick Deckard · 26 June 2021, 01:26 AM

Only half as lame as you may think.

I do wear them. I normally keeping 2-3 at home and rotate the rest in and out from the bank box. So except for a couple that are still stickered, they all get wrist time.

But, yes, for the monthly rotation, I have to adhere to bank opening times. It's a small price to pay in terms of inconvenience.

Fanofsteel · 26 June 2021, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Deckard

I do wear them. I normally keeping 2-3 at home and rotate the rest in and out from the bank box. So except for a couple that are still stickered, they all get wrist time.

But, yes, for the monthly rotation, I have to adhere to bank opening times. It's a small price to pay in terms of inconvenience.

Okay, got it. I'm guessing your philosophy is to not keep all of the collection in a single location (to minimize risk of losing all of it in the unfortunate event of a theft/fire/natural disaster/etc)? Also, that steel dial swap is one of the most tasteful mods I've seen.

Rick Deckard · 27 June 2021, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fanofsteel

I'm guessing your philosophy is to not keep all of the collection in a single location (to minimize risk of losing all of it in the unfortunate event of a theft/fire/natural disaster/etc)

Exactly. And theft would probably be the most likely one. So the inconvenience of going to the bank once a month is acceptable and I can live with "only" three watches during the month. ;)

Interesting side note: During the high of COVID-19, my bank had restricted the access to the boxes, so I had everything at home for about 6 months. It was fun to rotate them every other day. At least something positively memorable came out of it.

WheresCassAt? · 26 June 2021, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Deckard

Inspired by a Daytona-dial-swap thread here a couple of days ago, I took a picture of the perfect SS Daytona Trifecta while visiting the Rolex safety deposit box at my bank today:

3 x 116500LN with black, silver steel (ex black), and white dial.

Hope you like it.

Did Rolex complete this dial swap for you? or was it done by a third party watch maker? Pardon my ignorance, it looks phenomenal none the less

SS Oyster · 26 June 2021, 02:18 AM

The steel dial looks amazing, but appears smaller than both the white and black dial variants.

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KaVo8 · 26 June 2021, 02:19 AM

That is labor of love to come up with those three, especially the steel dial. Love it Richard.

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Jowatch · 26 June 2021, 02:55 AM

Wowwww

samuel019 · 26 June 2021, 03:04 AM

The steel dial is absolutely awesome.

Sooooooo want to do it to my black 500 but cant pay those grey prices for a dial.

Heu · 26 June 2021, 03:05 AM

Nice!

Rick Deckard · 26 June 2021, 06:26 AM

Rolex would not this switch. I had an independent watchmaker swap out the dials.

But the harder part was to acquire the steel dial from an AD.

And the silver Daytona looks probably smaller because my hand wasn't completely flat when I took the picture. It is the same size as the other two. ;)

I think I posted this before:

subtona · 26 June 2021, 06:46 AM

That mod looks perfect. I would toss the other two.

mimariani · 26 June 2021, 07:52 AM

WOW, that Steel Face is so smooth. Nice work on the collection.

25 June 2021, 06:46 AM	#1
Rick Deckard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SW-Florida Posts: 240	Perfect Trifecta: SS Daytona-Style Inspired by a Daytona-dial-swap thread here a couple of days ago, I took a picture of the perfect SS Daytona Trifecta while visiting the Rolex safety deposit box at my bank today: 3 x 116500LN with black, silver steel (ex black), and white dial. Hope you like it. __________________ Life is too short for just one Rolex! Lineup: 1601 (SD) - 16030 (SD) - 126334 (BLSO) -116600 - 116610LV Mk.III - 126610LV - 126710BLRO Mk.III (Jubilee/Oyster) - 116500LN-0072 (BD/SD)

25 June 2021, 07:47 AM	#5
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	Side by side there's no comparison. You beat Rolex at their own design game with that steel dial. Unreal how beautiful that is. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

25 June 2021, 07:59 AM	#8
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,183	Looking good!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

25 June 2021, 08:25 AM	#11
Rick Deckard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SW-Florida Posts: 240	Thanks guys! Exactly my thoughts. We are far too used to be in either the black or white camp on the dials. There are more alternatives than what we find in the catalogue. That's why the steel dial is my absolute favorite as well - unique and beautiful. __________________ Life is too short for just one Rolex! Lineup: 1601 (SD) - 16030 (SD) - 126334 (BLSO) -116600 - 116610LV Mk.III - 126610LV - 126710BLRO Mk.III (Jubilee/Oyster) - 116500LN-0072 (BD/SD)

26 June 2021, 01:26 AM	#19
Rick Deckard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SW-Florida Posts: 240	Only half as lame as you may think. I do wear them. I normally keeping 2-3 at home and rotate the rest in and out from the bank box. So except for a couple that are still stickered, they all get wrist time. But, yes, for the monthly rotation, I have to adhere to bank opening times. It's a small price to pay in terms of inconvenience. __________________ Life is too short for just one Rolex! Lineup: 1601 (SD) - 16030 (SD) - 126334 (BLSO) -116600 - 116610LV Mk.III - 126610LV - 126710BLRO Mk.III (Jubilee/Oyster) - 116500LN-0072 (BD/SD)

25 June 2021, 06:54 AM	#2
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	Very nice. I know everyone goes totally ga-ga for the white dial, but personally the black dial always looks like the one to have IMO.

25 June 2021, 06:59 AM	#3
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,009	Black dial is stunning and badass.

25 June 2021, 07:38 AM	#4
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	ah ... so this is why there's a world wide shortage of daytonas! i would love to get that silver/black dial as well

25 June 2021, 07:48 AM	#6
chazadams 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Beach Watch: Submariner / GMT Posts: 505	So freaking cool, thank you for sharing!

25 June 2021, 07:51 AM	#7
Politiceaux "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LA Posts: 256	Man that steel dial blows everything else out of the water, IMO.

25 June 2021, 08:00 AM	#9
YGRLX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N/A Posts: 554	Love the steel dial, especially that it’s all factory parts. I may put my green dial on oysterflex

25 June 2021, 08:06 AM	#10
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Oh wow, congrats!!

25 June 2021, 09:48 AM	#12
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	pretty

25 June 2021, 10:16 AM	#13
Chronomania "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 70	The trifecta, real and imagined!

25 June 2021, 10:20 AM	#14
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	the WG on bracelet is the winner here... i don't understand why rolex dont make this a standard offer...

25 June 2021, 10:26 AM	#15
bob sims Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fl Posts: 1,165	The steel is by far the nicest..a fluted TT DJ is better than any of them by far. And a third the price!

25 June 2021, 10:35 AM	#16
Oyster_Jubilee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: VA Posts: 148	What a trio. Speechless.

25 June 2021, 10:41 AM	#17
Fanofsteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South of Heaven Posts: 287	Love it, but just curious, why are you keeping them in a safe deposit box instead of wearing them?

25 June 2021, 10:41 AM	#18
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Lol you have to visit your watches only during banking hours. Pretty lame.

26 June 2021, 02:18 AM	#23
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	The steel dial looks amazing, but appears smaller than both the white and black dial variants. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 June 2021, 02:19 AM	#24
KaVo8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Kevin Location: US Watch: Yes, Please! Posts: 478	That is labor of love to come up with those three, especially the steel dial. Love it Richard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Courage is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. _Aristotle_

26 June 2021, 02:55 AM	#25
Jowatch 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Plenty Posts: 259	Wowwww

26 June 2021, 03:04 AM	#26
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	The steel dial is absolutely awesome. Sooooooo want to do it to my black 500 but cant pay those grey prices for a dial. __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

26 June 2021, 03:05 AM	#27
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,766	Nice!

26 June 2021, 06:26 AM	#28
Rick Deckard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SW-Florida Posts: 240	Rolex would not this switch. I had an independent watchmaker swap out the dials. But the harder part was to acquire the steel dial from an AD. And the silver Daytona looks probably smaller because my hand wasn't completely flat when I took the picture. It is the same size as the other two. ;) I think I posted this before: __________________ Life is too short for just one Rolex! Lineup: 1601 (SD) - 16030 (SD) - 126334 (BLSO) -116600 - 116610LV Mk.III - 126610LV - 126710BLRO Mk.III (Jubilee/Oyster) - 116500LN-0072 (BD/SD)

26 June 2021, 06:46 AM	#29
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	That mod looks perfect. I would toss the other two. __________________

26 June 2021, 07:52 AM	#30
mimariani "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: In the Trees Watch: Sub Posts: 465	WOW, that Steel Face is so smooth. Nice work on the collection. __________________ Life is a mindset! Explorer - 214270 Milgauss - 116400 GV Date Just 41 - 126334 Sub - 14060m 2 liner Tudor S&G

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