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LazyDoc · 22 May 2008, 05:34 PM

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 · 22 May 2008, 07:44 PM

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

Gaijin · 22 May 2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

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 · 22 May 2008, 09:45 PM

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 · 22 May 2008, 09:49 PM

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 · 23 May 2008, 03:50 AM

Quote:

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 · 23 May 2008, 05:41 AM

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 · 23 May 2008, 05:48 AM

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

marke · 23 May 2008, 05:51 AM

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 · 23 May 2008, 05:53 AM

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

watchboy · 23 May 2008, 05:57 AM

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 · 23 May 2008, 06:54 AM

Quote:

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 · 23 May 2008, 07:18 AM

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 · 23 May 2008, 07:20 AM

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 · 23 May 2008, 07:27 AM

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 · 23 May 2008, 07:30 AM

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 · 23 May 2008, 09:14 AM

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 · 23 May 2008, 09:50 AM

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 · 24 May 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

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 · 24 May 2008, 08:54 AM

Quote:

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 · 24 May 2008, 10:43 AM

very easily done. do what you please.

22 May 2008, 05:34 PM	#1
LazyDoc Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/Prague Posts: 19	Is this possible? SS Daytona / WG 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?

22 May 2008, 07:44 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Yes, buy the WG Daytona and swap the dials. not. __________________ E

22 May 2008, 09:49 PM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	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. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

23 May 2008, 05:48 AM	#8
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	Rolex UK..... WILL NOT !! fit..... a dial exclusive to solid gold model to a SS daytona __________________ MEMBER NO.142

23 May 2008, 05:53 AM	#10
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	NO WAY!!! was it fitted by ROLEX UK RSC ! __________________ MEMBER NO.142

22 May 2008, 09:45 PM	#4
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	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?

23 May 2008, 05:41 AM	#7
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	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

23 May 2008, 05:51 AM	#9
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	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

23 May 2008, 05:57 AM	#11
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	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

23 May 2008, 07:18 AM	#13
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	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...

23 May 2008, 07:20 AM	#14
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Sorry lazy doc, i got the dial from Rolex UK head office, took my daytona in for service and they fitted it for me

23 May 2008, 07:27 AM	#15
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	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 __________________ MEMBER NO.142

23 May 2008, 07:30 AM	#16
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	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

23 May 2008, 09:14 AM	#17
sphereman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 981	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... __________________ 2023 Watch Collection Panerai: 249 California, 232, 390 Rolex: Starbucks Tudor: Blue Pelagos

23 May 2008, 09:50 AM	#18
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	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. __________________

24 May 2008, 10:43 AM	#21
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	very easily done. do what you please.

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