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Old 15 December 2013, 07:17 AM   #1
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New Daytona owner

Received a ss Daytona black face as a gift from some longtime friends, and since it's my first Rolex I'm loving it.

It's smaller in size than my other watches (Panerai, and Omega PO XL)

Is it possible to have the dial replaced to one of the other Daytona dials? The black dial from the white gold Daytona is amazing.

Not sure how many other Rollie's I'll own, but this one is a good start
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Old 15 December 2013, 07:41 AM   #2
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You have some generous friends...

It is possible to replace dials, but it is something that you will need to do outside any Rolex help.

The Daytona dials are not sold separately or to the general public and so sourcing one is the most difficult part.. After that any competent watchmaker can do the job..
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Old 15 December 2013, 07:43 AM   #3
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Old 15 December 2013, 07:46 AM   #4
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You have some generous friends...

It is possible to replace dials, but it is something that you will need to do outside any Rolex help.

The Daytona dials are not sold separately or to the general public and so sourcing one is the most difficult part.. After that any competent watchmaker can do the job..
I figured as much.

Here's a picture of my new Daytona
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Old 15 December 2013, 07:54 AM   #5
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Generous friends and nice watch. Personally, I wouldn't touch the dial. You'll pay a pretty penny to swap and the fact that you'll have a dial that doesn't belong with that model watch will lower the value, IMO. Besides, that dial looks pretty good, too.
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Old 15 December 2013, 07:56 AM   #6
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Dial looks great, easy to read, and proper to the watch. Congrats...you have some fine friends indeed!
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Old 15 December 2013, 07:58 AM   #7
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I think all information have been given regarding the possibility to change the dial, good luck with your quest to find one and to have the job done.

Allow me to also congratulate you on that purchase.
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Old 15 December 2013, 08:02 AM   #8
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Congrats and what a great gift! Cheers,
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Old 15 December 2013, 08:04 AM   #9
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Old 15 December 2013, 08:09 AM   #10
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Congrats! The WG dial with hands will run you around $1k USD last time I checked a few years back...and as long as you retain the correct dial, it only adds to your watch's value IMO. Enjoy the Daytona!
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Old 15 December 2013, 08:25 AM   #11
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Looks great,congrats. Keep it as is
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Old 15 December 2013, 08:30 AM   #12
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Wow, and I thought I had good friends! Congrats!
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Old 15 December 2013, 08:45 AM   #13
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Congrats on a great gift. You owe them dinner.
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Old 15 December 2013, 09:28 AM   #14
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That is a nice gift! Congrats!!
Mine says hello,
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Old 15 December 2013, 09:29 AM   #15
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Old 15 December 2013, 09:47 AM   #16
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Received a ss Daytona black face as a gift from some longtime friends, and since it's my first Rolex I'm loving it.

It's smaller in size than my other watches (Panerai, and Omega PO XL)

Is it possible to have the dial replaced to one of the other Daytona dials? The black dial from the white gold Daytona is amazing.

Not sure how many other Rollie's I'll own, but this one is a good start
Nice choice, I would do the same as the panda and slate dials look great and will give this watch so many different looks.
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Old 15 December 2013, 11:20 AM   #17
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Nice watch and great friends.
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Old 15 December 2013, 01:15 PM   #18
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Great gift, great friends, congrats!
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Old 15 December 2013, 01:52 PM   #19
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Wow, from a friend, nice, very nice daytona!
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Old 15 December 2013, 01:58 PM   #20
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....thx to everyone, looking forward to my time here....

pretty great friends
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Old 15 December 2013, 09:52 PM   #21
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Great watch! Generous gift.
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Old 15 December 2013, 11:30 PM   #22
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Congratulations on a great Rolex.
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Old 16 December 2013, 06:34 AM   #23
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I love the daytona, sold my black one, but black is by far the better looking with these current gen daytonas. congrats!
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Old 16 December 2013, 07:44 AM   #24
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Beautiful watch and a fantastic looking dial I wouldn't change it.
Btw I am in need of friends like yours could you introduce them to me?
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Old 16 December 2013, 08:29 AM   #25
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lol....

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Beautiful watch and a fantastic looking dial I wouldn't change it.
Btw I am in need of friends like yours could you introduce them to me?
i am truly one lucky guy, no doubt
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Old 16 December 2013, 09:06 AM   #26
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You have very nice friends - and a very nice watch. Wear it in good health.
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Old 16 December 2013, 10:09 AM   #27
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Old 16 December 2013, 10:54 AM   #28
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Congrats very nice
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Old 16 December 2013, 10:59 AM   #29
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Because it's a gift....I wouldn't change it.
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Old 16 December 2013, 12:15 PM   #30
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