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GreatCircle · 28 July 2018, 06:53 PM

After the dark blue one with white strap a new experiment for my 116519. Never was a fan of the brown bezel. Think this combo works pretty well with the OEM brown strap to compliment the brown tachy rings. Opinions ?

AK797 · 28 July 2018, 06:57 PM

As long as that is an OEM dial then that does look good, and pretty unique. Think the brown strap is the right move too.

GreatCircle · 28 July 2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

As long as that is an OEM dial then that does look good, and pretty unique. Think the brown strap is the right move too.

Yes, OEM dial for sure ! thanks

AK797 · 28 July 2018, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

Yes, OEM dial for sure ! thanks

Good, looked like it. How did you source one?

Stevec14 · 28 July 2018, 07:00 PM

I think it looks great. Nice work

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Number3 · 28 July 2018, 07:06 PM

Not normally a Daytona fan but I must admit the dial and strap combo on this look amazing, especially with the solid end-link. Very nicely done.

Kigan · 28 July 2018, 07:18 PM

Beautiful! Great combination.

Kostas · 28 July 2018, 07:24 PM

Unique !

SearChart · 28 July 2018, 08:06 PM

Meh. Platinum and brown ceramic is much better IMO.

Mercman1 · 28 July 2018, 08:21 PM

Not for my taste, looks too much like a swatch watch.

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ap1 · 28 July 2018, 08:53 PM

Like

returntorolex · 28 July 2018, 08:56 PM

Would you consider a darker shade on the strap (to better match the chocolate sub dials)

LuminousMaximus · 28 July 2018, 09:48 PM

I think it looks fine but isn't that dial exclusive to the Platinum Daytona?

For me, I have a hard time changing anything from it’s stock condition, instead If I really like a particular dial, I would save for that particular watch...

rmlovett1 · 29 July 2018, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I think it looks fine but isn't that dial exclusive to the Platinum Daytona?

For me, I have a hard time changing anything from it’s stock condition, instead If I really like a particular dial, I would save for that particular watch...

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ My thoughts as well

Rose Gold · 30 July 2018, 06:11 AM

This.

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Would you consider a darker shade on the strap (to better match the chocolate sub dials)

1William · 28 July 2018, 09:36 PM

Not for me. I prefer the Platinum Daytona setup for the blue dial.

GoingPlaces · 28 July 2018, 09:39 PM

Looks ok, Im just not a fan of aftermarket.

AK797 · 29 July 2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Looks ok, Im just not a fan of aftermarket.

The work is aftermarket I suppose, but the dial is not, it is genuine. I'd also put a chocolate strap on that rather than the lighter brown. I had the option on my AP Chrono and chose the darker brown, was classier.

Chiboy · 28 July 2018, 09:48 PM

At least you're not mimicking the platinum look. Enjoy it if you like it!

Old Geezer · 28 July 2018, 09:50 PM

I like the look

Boaters · 28 July 2018, 09:51 PM

Not for me

watchwatcher · 29 July 2018, 12:34 AM

For my taste, I don't think the sub dial rings make sense without the bezel to match.

Just my two cents...

justdate · 29 July 2018, 01:22 AM

I think it needs a chocolate brown strap to match the sub-dials.

Now that I’d like to see!

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SG56 · 29 July 2018, 02:39 AM

I think that looks great. Surprisingly!

TheRolexKingofLV · 29 July 2018, 02:54 AM

How did you source the dial?

GreatCircle · 29 July 2018, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

How did you source the dial?

Having a friend at the RSC helps a lot.... Just like me he thinks that there are so much more dial/strap/metal combinations that could work. He loves these experiments as much as I do and as long as it fits is our only real limitation !
(Ok ok, maybe some financial limitations as well

, he also had the baguette one for me available but roughly 4500K€ for just the dial was a little bit too much)

This was our previous creation, "The Daytona Beach MK2"

But back to the latest one. Actually we discussed many different brown straps, Rolex makes a LOT of brown versions for the 116519/116518 range.
Yes the darker ones matched the brown tachy rings better , but we both thought this tint of brown complimented the iceblue better.

I absolutely respect the fact that most users on this forum don't want anything on the wrist that's not an original Rolex design. I just like to wear the watch the way i like it best (using only real parts obviously !!)
With the design of the PT Daytona Rolex perhaps tried hundreds of variants, we will never know. We do know the final version they came up with probably was the one what they think looks best. I personally never have liked the brown bezel, have seen it in person many times. Before the PT Daytona was released Rolex most gorgeous dial colours (glacier) always was seen with metal coloured bezels, for a reason perhaps. On many different references.
Will do some experimenting with darker straps in the future for sure !
Other people suggested black Oysterflex for this combo but then I have to admit Oysterflex looks indeed better with ceramic bezels.

justdate · 29 July 2018, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

Before the PT Daytona was released Rolex most gorgeous dial colours (glacier) always was seen with metal coloured bezels, for a reason perhaps. On many different references.

This photo says to me that this dial has to be experimented on a full metal watch, I.e. with the white gold bracelet as well as white gold bezel. You guys have to try that! I think it could definitely be a ceramic bezel bearer.

good on you for trying the creation by the way.

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Bobby T · 29 July 2018, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

After the dark blue one with white strap a new experiment for my 116519. Never was a fan of the brown bezel. Think this combo works pretty well with the OEM brown strap to compliment the brown tachy rings. Opinions ?

Nice combo.......you might need a little darker strap to make the brown sub dials pop!!!! The brown ceramic bezel on the Platona is just plain fugly!! Yours looks way better!!!

Vivalas · 29 July 2018, 03:47 AM

I like that :-)

gmstevenson · 29 July 2018, 03:49 AM

Using a dial that is exclusive to another model (even if it is an OEM dial on a real case) makes it look like a Fugazi at first glance.

28 July 2018, 06:53 PM	#1
GreatCircle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: European Union Posts: 588	Iceblue Daytona 116506 dial in whitegold 116519 works... After the dark blue one with white strap a new experiment for my 116519. Never was a fan of the brown bezel. Think this combo works pretty well with the OEM brown strap to compliment the brown tachy rings. Opinions ?

28 July 2018, 07:18 PM	#7
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 442	Beautiful! Great combination. __________________ @diometry

28 July 2018, 08:21 PM	#10
Mercman1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 186	Iceblue Daytona 116506 dial in whitegold 116519 works... Not for my taste, looks too much like a swatch watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2018, 08:56 PM	#12
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28 July 2018, 09:48 PM	#13
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I think it looks fine but isn't that dial exclusive to the Platinum Daytona? For me, I have a hard time changing anything from it’s stock condition, instead If I really like a particular dial, I would save for that particular watch... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

28 July 2018, 06:57 PM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	As long as that is an OEM dial then that does look good, and pretty unique. Think the brown strap is the right move too.

28 July 2018, 07:00 PM	#5
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,483	I think it looks great. Nice work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2018, 07:06 PM	#6
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,986	Not normally a Daytona fan but I must admit the dial and strap combo on this look amazing, especially with the solid end-link. Very nicely done.

28 July 2018, 07:24 PM	#8
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	Unique !

28 July 2018, 08:53 PM	#11
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Like

28 July 2018, 09:36 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Not for me. I prefer the Platinum Daytona setup for the blue dial.

28 July 2018, 09:39 PM	#17
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Looks ok, Im just not a fan of aftermarket.

28 July 2018, 09:48 PM	#19
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	At least you're not mimicking the platinum look. Enjoy it if you like it! __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

28 July 2018, 09:50 PM	#20
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	I like the look

28 July 2018, 09:51 PM	#21
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Not for me

29 July 2018, 12:34 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	For my taste, I don't think the sub dial rings make sense without the bezel to match. Just my two cents...

29 July 2018, 01:22 AM	#23
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,359	I think it needs a chocolate brown strap to match the sub-dials. Now that I’d like to see! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2018, 02:39 AM	#24
SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	I think that looks great. Surprisingly! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

29 July 2018, 02:54 AM	#25
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29 July 2018, 03:47 AM	#29
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	I like that :-)

29 July 2018, 03:49 AM	#30
gmstevenson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast Watch: PP, Rolex Posts: 268	Using a dial that is exclusive to another model (even if it is an OEM dial on a real case) makes it look like a Fugazi at first glance.

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