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sacsha00786 · 3 March 2018, 08:58 AM

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.

schoolboy · 3 March 2018, 09:15 AM

Wow.

Beautiful dial indeed!

watchwatcher · 3 March 2018, 10:31 AM

Very nice!

SemperFi · 3 March 2018, 10:39 AM

You did well. Congratulations!

droptopman · 3 March 2018, 10:40 AM

Very nice work.

Andad · 3 March 2018, 10:57 AM

Nice model to own.

ejvette · 3 March 2018, 11:14 AM

Sweet

Burnettwatches · 3 March 2018, 11:15 AM

Congratulations

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sacsha00786 · 6 March 2018, 02:40 AM

thank you guys!

101031-28 · 6 March 2018, 02:48 AM

Very nice, congratulations!

Urosfan · 6 March 2018, 02:53 AM

Congrats

sacsha00786 · 8 March 2018, 02:38 AM

Thanks everyone! She sure is perfect!

nyc2la · 8 March 2018, 02:43 AM

Congrats! Beautiful.

sacsha00786 · 15 March 2018, 07:19 AM

the trio

BNA/LION · 15 March 2018, 07:23 AM

Congratulations!

cdbeaver66 · 15 March 2018, 07:40 AM

Congrats

FSUGeoff · 15 March 2018, 07:43 AM

nice trio

Chadridv · 15 March 2018, 07:44 AM

wow! beautiful. Well done and congrats ;)

Odie-r · 15 March 2018, 07:57 AM

Lovely. Congrats!

RedLs3 · 15 March 2018, 08:22 AM

Now thats how rolex should of did it

sacsha00786 · 15 March 2018, 08:23 AM

Thank you guys. Now that I have these three, the only way to go is to go back...even more

Vintage 6265 maybe?

rollee1 · 15 March 2018, 08:35 AM

Beautiful and very clever! I may steal your idea.
Preik case back?
Did you convert your 116520 as well?

DoctorA · 15 March 2018, 08:41 AM

Wow what a beauty! Congratulations!!

Starhutch · 15 March 2018, 08:43 AM

Fantastic, looks great!

sacsha00786 · 15 March 2018, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

Beautiful and very clever! I may steal your idea.
Preik case back?
Did you convert your 116520 as well?

Yes it is a Preik case back. I think his case backs are the best.

As for the 116520, it does have the Rolex's beautiful 116509 "Blue Heaven" Dial.

HL65 · 15 March 2018, 08:47 AM

Very nice and great trio...Congrats!

brandrea · 15 March 2018, 08:52 AM

Beauty

congrats on a great trip

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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.

SkyKing31 · 15 March 2018, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sacsha00786

Yes it is a Preik case back. I think his case backs are the best.

As for the 116520, it does have the Rolex's beautiful 116509 "Blue Heaven" Dial.

I kinda like the case back and being able to see the beauty of the movement. It's a shame Rolex doesn't offer this on their watches. See through case back would be a huge success for Rolex if they ever offered the option.

3 March 2018, 08:58 AM	#1
sacsha00786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: East Bay, CA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 191	New Incoming? ;D :D 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. __________________ 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

3 March 2018, 10:39 AM	#4
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	You did well. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

3 March 2018, 10:40 AM	#5
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Very nice work. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

3 March 2018, 10:57 AM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Nice model to own. __________________ E

3 March 2018, 11:14 AM	#7
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Sweet __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

3 March 2018, 09:15 AM	#2
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Wow. Beautiful dial indeed!

3 March 2018, 10:31 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Very nice!

3 March 2018, 11:15 AM	#8
Burnettwatches Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 32	Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 March 2018, 02:40 AM	#9
sacsha00786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: East Bay, CA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 191	thank you guys! __________________ 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

6 March 2018, 02:48 AM	#10
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Very nice, congratulations! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

6 March 2018, 02:53 AM	#11
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

8 March 2018, 02:38 AM	#12
sacsha00786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: East Bay, CA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 191	Thanks everyone! She sure is perfect! __________________ 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

8 March 2018, 02:43 AM	#13
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Congrats! Beautiful. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

15 March 2018, 07:19 AM	#14
sacsha00786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: East Bay, CA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 191	the trio __________________ 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

15 March 2018, 07:23 AM	#15
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

15 March 2018, 07:40 AM	#16
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	Congrats __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

15 March 2018, 07:43 AM	#17
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	nice trio __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

15 March 2018, 07:44 AM	#18
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	wow! beautiful. Well done and congrats ;) __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

15 March 2018, 07:57 AM	#19
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Lovely. Congrats!

15 March 2018, 08:22 AM	#20
RedLs3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 283	Now thats how rolex should of did it

15 March 2018, 08:23 AM	#21
sacsha00786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: East Bay, CA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 191	Thank you guys. Now that I have these three, the only way to go is to go back...even more Vintage 6265 maybe? __________________ 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

15 March 2018, 08:35 AM	#22
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Beautiful and very clever! I may steal your idea. Preik case back? Did you convert your 116520 as well? __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

15 March 2018, 08:41 AM	#23
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Wow what a beauty! Congratulations!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

15 March 2018, 08:43 AM	#24
Starhutch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,364	Fantastic, looks great!

15 March 2018, 08:47 AM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Very nice and great trio...Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 March 2018, 08:52 AM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,115	Beauty congrats on a great trip Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

15 March 2018, 09:03 AM	#28
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	#29
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.

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