Is this possible? SS Daytona / WG

[LazyDoc]

Ok so here is my problem. I have a couple of SS Daytona’s, one I use every day.

I really want the WG Daytona because I love the dial however I know that the WG will scratch really badly.
So is there any chance I can buy a original WG dial and stick it in my SS Daytona? Or will I have to just buy a new WG Daytona and swap the dials?

[Andad]

Yes, buy the WG Daytona and swap the dials. not.

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by LazyDoc

Ok so here is my problem. I have a couple of SS Daytona’s, one I use every day.

I really want the WG Daytona because I love the dial however I know that the WG will scratch really badly.
So is there any chance I can buy a original WG dial and stick it in my SS Daytona? Or will I have to just buy a new WG Daytona and swap the dials?

I doubt that it is possible. I know that an AD or the RSC will not do it.

[BigHat]

The gold durability issue is not a real-world problem. Yes, soften than SS but not enough under normal wearing conditions in my view. Buy a WG model with the dial you like. May I suggest the white with arabic numerals?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Apparantly, it IS possible. See this pic:


(Pic from an old eBay listing).

Doing this modification, though, would make the watch a "Frankenwatch", and RSC would undo the change - at your expense - during service.

[veilstylez]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Apparantly, it IS possible. See this pic:


(Pic from an old eBay listing).

Doing this modification, though, would make the watch a "Frankenwatch", and RSC would undo the change - at your expense - during service.

Bo is correct! but that SS looks AWESOME that way!

[marke]

i have a ss daytona but has the black and red face fitted from the wg model. this was genuinely fitted by rolex UK for me and it looks fab....

i love it to bits it my favourite along with all its other brothers and sisters

mark

[worktolivelife]

Rolex UK..... WILL NOT !! fit..... a dial exclusive to solid gold model to a SS daytona

[marke]

Well i have the ss daytona on my wrist today looking great and with the wg face in it. I still have the white face that was originally supplied with the watch when i purchased it from Mapping & webb.

Topcat ( tony) has seen a pic of my daytona

[worktolivelife]

NO WAY!!! was it fitted by ROLEX UK RSC !

[watchboy]

But what about the Bezel? They are not the same.

If you have a couple of SS Daytona, when not sell them and get one WG Daytona instead? This way it is more original. And there are jewelers and watchmakers around who can repolish WG if RSC or AD does not want to do it.

Take a look at this thread:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=41092

[LazyDoc]

Originally Posted by marke

Well i have the ss daytona on my wrist today looking great and with the wg face in it. I still have the white face that was originally supplied with the watch when i purchased it from Mapping & webb.

Topcat ( tony) has seen a pic of my daytona

Where did you get the Dial from?

I did think about selling the SS and buying the WG but because I use it everday I know it will get scrated really badly.

[marke]

my 116520 still has the original bezel, it is the only way you can tell the difference, if worktolivelife does not believe me.

I would welcome meeting any forum member to view my watch and to prove him wrong. My people have seen my watch and have commented.

Another point to make is when ever i buy a new rolex I only buy from one dealer and have been buying from this dealer since 1986.

Maybe I am a bit more connected with rolex than the norm.

i dont have a digital camera at the moment so sorry cannot post pics...

[marke]

Sorry lazy doc, i got the dial from Rolex UK head office, took my daytona in for service and they fitted it for me

[worktolivelife]

Guess you can just ring up Bexley RSC [Rolex UK] and ask them to pop a WG daytona dial in your SS Daytona then...no problem

[marke]

Well in my case I can .... ring me if you dont believe me
my number is 07956 528 528

would love to hear from you.

mark

[sphereman]

yes.. i've seen many SS Daytonas with WG dials..
apparently, those WG-exclusive dials ARE available but not sure if ROLEX USA will swap it for you...

[topcat30093]

Just to supports Mark's story.
I have seen photos of his Daytona with the W/G black dial.
And when we first started to pm each other, he told me the full story of how it all came about.
So in this case it appears that Rolex were able to change the dials.

[LazyDoc]

Originally Posted by marke

Well in my case I can .... ring me if you dont believe me
my number is 07956 528 528

would love to hear from you.

mark

so how would I twist Rolex's arm to do this for me? any idea how much it costs?

[2careless]

Originally Posted by LazyDoc

so how would I twist Rolex's arm to do this for me? any idea how much it costs?

Rolex loves your arms and legs.

[Dalton]

very easily done. do what you please.