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Hairdude1 · 15 March 2018, 09:03 AM

Very nice!

SkyKing31 · 15 March 2018, 09:03 AM

Very nice looking .. Congrats!!

This reminds me of a conversation I had with someone a couple of years ago about "conversions". There was a time, back in the 80's and early 90's (I'm guessing .. I was a mere child back then) when some people bought all steel Rolex watches (Dj's mostly but also some subs and GMT's) and then had the dials, bezels, winding crowns, hands, and bracelets replaced with FACTORY gold parts from a particular grey dealer which converted the watches in the the more expensive TT version. The grey dealer who did the conversions always suggested keeping the SS parts to have them replaced if and when the watch owner decided to sell the watch later on. There are some people who used aftermarket NON factory parts which rendered their watches total pieces of junk. Every now and then one will come into his store, but it is rare.
Seeing your Daytona reminded me of that conversation. The watch is perfect, and I hope you enjoy it for many years in great health.

returntorolex · 15 March 2018, 09:18 AM

Beautiful - congrats!

yannis · 15 March 2018, 02:50 PM

Very nice!

Navarino · 15 March 2018, 02:52 PM

Nice job. Beautiful final result!

airpeace · 15 March 2018, 11:19 PM

very nice. but an expensive conversion

Dan stillwood · 16 March 2018, 12:56 AM

I’m guesing this is the trend, great choice, enjoy!!

Chiboy · 16 March 2018, 01:04 AM

If I have this right, the watch on the left started life as a TT. The watch in the middle with the WG dial is actually a SS Daytona.

I am assuming that the 116500-looking watch on the right is actually a 116520 with a ceramic bezel.

sacsha00786 · 16 March 2018, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

If I have this right, the watch on the left started life as a TT. The watch in the middle with the WG dial is actually a SS Daytona.

I am assuming that the 116500-looking watch on the right is actually a 116520 with a ceramic bezel.

lol you are 2/3 right

Sarosh · 16 March 2018, 01:45 AM

Now that’s a nice trio!!! Congrats and enjoy

sacsha00786 · 16 March 2018, 03:53 AM

Need a third Preik case back

GreatScott · 16 March 2018, 03:59 AM

Wow, just wow.

How much height did the sapphire case back add?

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Wahlberg · 16 March 2018, 04:16 AM

There is a difference between the lugs between several Daytona models (steel vs gold vs platinum).

Is this also the case for the steel ones and the TT?

sacsha00786 · 16 March 2018, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

There is a difference between the lugs between several Daytona models (steel vs gold vs platinum).

Is this also the case for the steel ones and the TT?

Yes that is true. The lugs are different among the steel/gold and platinum daytonas.

But when it comes to steel and two tone, they are identical.

rollee1 · 16 March 2018, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

There is a difference between the lugs between several Daytona models (steel vs gold vs platinum).

Is this also the case for the steel ones and the TT?

No there isn't. The discrepancy exist as a security feature, to prevent the swapping away of pm (WG , platinum) bracelets with a ss one.

sacsha00786 · 16 March 2018, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatScott

Wow, just wow.

How much height did the sapphire case back add?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

The case backs are gen spec. I didnt see any difference in height.

Xerxes77 · 16 March 2018, 04:33 AM

Well done!

docmfg · 16 March 2018, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sacsha00786

I have a deep love for Daytonas and one of my all time favorite Daytona is the white dial "Panda" Daytona with Rolex's 4030 movement.

Unfortunately finding this model in a mint condition is close to impossible. So I decided to go a different route.

I bought an excellent condition Rolex 16523 with box and paper, spent decent chunk of change and bought brand new Rolex 16520 conversion parts. Here is the end result.
All parts were bought brand spanking new***

Decided to throw in something extra

Now the beautiful 4030 movement can be seen in its full glory.

Thought Id share the results with you all.

I have 90 brand spanking new USD waiting for you. Please send me your PP addy

Wembleyisgreen · 16 March 2018, 06:24 AM

Well Done!

HACKNSACK44 · 16 March 2018, 03:06 PM

Congrats!!

TurboDiesel · 16 March 2018, 04:26 PM

Beauty

michaelstack2248 · 15 August 2023, 04:03 PM

2 great pieces there

GotRolex · 15 August 2023, 04:12 PM

Beautiful pictures

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15 March 2018, 09:03 AM	#1
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

15 March 2018, 09:03 AM	#2
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Very nice looking .. Congrats!! This reminds me of a conversation I had with someone a couple of years ago about "conversions". There was a time, back in the 80's and early 90's (I'm guessing .. I was a mere child back then) when some people bought all steel Rolex watches (Dj's mostly but also some subs and GMT's) and then had the dials, bezels, winding crowns, hands, and bracelets replaced with FACTORY gold parts from a particular grey dealer which converted the watches in the the more expensive TT version. The grey dealer who did the conversions always suggested keeping the SS parts to have them replaced if and when the watch owner decided to sell the watch later on. There are some people who used aftermarket NON factory parts which rendered their watches total pieces of junk. Every now and then one will come into his store, but it is rare. Seeing your Daytona reminded me of that conversation. The watch is perfect, and I hope you enjoy it for many years in great health. __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

15 March 2018, 09:18 AM	#3
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Beautiful - congrats! __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

15 March 2018, 02:50 PM	#4
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Very nice! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

16 March 2018, 01:04 AM	#8
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	If I have this right, the watch on the left started life as a TT. The watch in the middle with the WG dial is actually a SS Daytona. I am assuming that the 116500-looking watch on the right is actually a 116520 with a ceramic bezel. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

15 March 2018, 02:52 PM	#5
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Nice job. Beautiful final result!

15 March 2018, 11:19 PM	#6
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	very nice. but an expensive conversion

16 March 2018, 12:56 AM	#7
Dan stillwood Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 73	I’m guesing this is the trend, great choice, enjoy!!

16 March 2018, 01:45 AM	#10
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Now that’s a nice trio!!! Congrats and enjoy __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

16 March 2018, 03:53 AM	#11
sacsha00786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: East Bay, CA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 191	Need a third Preik case back __________________ Rolex 326135/116710BLNR/116613LB/126660/116610LV/16520/116520/1665/116655/116500/116234 Panerai 382 Bronzo/127 Fiddy/441 Ceramica Hublot / AP Big Bang Steel/15400 Steel Omega Planet Ocean Blue Ti/Planet Ocean SS Chrono Black/Orange JLC Master Control World Geographic

16 March 2018, 03:59 AM	#12
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	Wow, just wow. How much height did the sapphire case back add? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

16 March 2018, 04:16 AM	#13
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	There is a difference between the lugs between several Daytona models (steel vs gold vs platinum). Is this also the case for the steel ones and the TT?

16 March 2018, 04:33 AM	#17
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Well done!

16 March 2018, 06:24 AM	#19
Wembleyisgreen Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Allison Park Watch: 214270 Posts: 540	Well Done!

16 March 2018, 03:06 PM	#20
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

16 March 2018, 04:26 PM	#21
TurboDiesel Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Submarine Posts: 171	Beauty

15 August 2023, 04:03 PM	#22
michaelstack2248 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Real Name: Michael Stack Location: Park Ridge Watch: Breitling Posts: 15	2 great pieces there

15 August 2023, 04:12 PM	#23
GotRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: CA Posts: 189	Beautiful pictures Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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