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HL65 · 4 September 2010, 09:56 AM

Nice dial--looking forward to seeing it together!

mingus1013 · 4 September 2010, 09:58 AM

Yes! Pictures Please!

mjm800 · 4 September 2010, 10:05 AM

It's going to look pretty sweet. Do you have someone you trust to put it together and service it from now on?

normandy · 4 September 2010, 11:20 AM

Nice score Mark

but the panda dial does not come with red hands...

anyhow, congrats and please post pic when installed

TSW · 4 September 2010, 11:45 AM

Thank you Mark for those kind words

Looking forward to see the dial installed it will look fantastic

Thomas

Brenngun · 4 September 2010, 11:49 AM

Pics ........ Now! Now!!! ..... NOW!!!!!!!! awe come on ...... please....

Latrodectus · 4 September 2010, 12:10 PM

How nice it that!!!!

Changmaisausage · 4 September 2010, 02:16 PM

Looking good

Still waiting to hear if I have dial and hands from Dubai, apparently will be available after Ramadan/Eid??

Looking forward to seing the pictures.

Dave

Andad · 4 September 2010, 03:47 PM

That combination will look excellent.

Small fingers needed to fit those mini hands.

gold canyon · 5 September 2010, 12:02 AM

Mark,
I can't wait to see the final product. Very resouceful, you and Thomas. This could lead to other possibilities! What other ideas do you have?

theken · 5 September 2010, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gold canyon

Mark,
I can't wait to see the final product. Very resouceful, you and Thomas. This could lead to other possibilities! What other ideas do you have?

Thanks for your kind words, Perry.
Thomas was fantastic in helping with this.

I like the qualities of the SS Daytona but I prefer the dials in the WG models.
As much as I like the WG Daytonas, I am more comfortable wearing watches that are not so expensive.
I think my "remodeled" Daytona will be the best of both worlds.
Of course, I will stash the original dial and hand set in case I need to make it original again.
Future ideas...who knows...it depends upon finding parts that are not available in the USA.

gold canyon · 5 September 2010, 01:11 AM

I know you'll think of something, Mark.

Looking forward to the next "remodel"... and I agree that you picked the best of both worlds while maintaining the original integrity of the watch.

Welshwatchman · 5 September 2010, 01:19 AM

It's great when a member works well with another.

dalip · 5 September 2010, 01:20 AM

Can't wait to see it...congratulations.

SamD · 5 September 2010, 01:24 AM

Hi Mark,

Panda dial with red hands awesome combi, gonna look sweet

. Waiting for mine too.

Christiaan · 5 September 2010, 02:42 AM

Id love to find a source for that dial...I love the dial but see no value in getting a WG daytona just for the dial...im ok with the Franken Daytona in this case...

Evan614 · 6 September 2010, 12:39 AM

where's the pictures???

Hurry I can't wait any longer.

I am getting giddy.... as if I owned the watch.

I think I am going to follow you on this one!! Are you coming to the Columbus GTG??? If so I'd love to see it in person.

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ersnyder · 6 September 2010, 01:03 AM

Lookin' forward to the final result Mark!

theken · 6 September 2010, 02:51 AM

Thanks everyone for your interest in this project and your positive comments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan614

where's the pictures???

Hurry I can't wait any longer.

I am getting giddy.... as if I owned the watch.
I think I am going to follow you on this one!! Are you coming to the Columbus GTG??? If so I'd love to see it in person.

.....

I will visit a Rolex AD on Thursday with a Rolex certified watchmaker but I was told by the AD salesman that thier watchmaker will not install the WG dial in my SS Daytona.
My "regular" watchmaker agreed to change the dials for me. I will give my Daytona to him on Friday at the Dearborn WWT show. Hopefully, it will be ready for our "show and tell" session at the Columbus, Ohio TRF GTG on 09/18.

Evan614 · 6 September 2010, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theken

I will give my Daytona to him on Friday at the Dearborn WWT show. Hopefully, it will be ready for our "show and tell" session at the Columbus, Ohio TRF GTG on 09/18.

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alexxelor · 6 September 2010, 03:08 AM

TSW · 6 September 2010, 03:49 AM

It will look stunning Mark!!

I think i will order one for me as well

SDDS · 6 September 2010, 04:45 AM

nice

TheVTCGuy · 6 September 2010, 04:52 AM

Ahem... Well, I am one of those staunch advocates for not messing with the standard Rolex features, although I totally agree with you, it is a much better looking dial and I wish Rolex would offer more options with thier SS

HOWEVER, Mark, it is your watch and you do whatever makes you happy. I'm glad everything worked out for you and just like everyone else on here, can't wait to see the pictures!!!

P.S. (You have an 116520, not 16520 Zenith)

theken · 6 September 2010, 04:00 PM

P.S. (You have an 116520, not 16520 Zenith)

[/QUOTE]
My typo, Paul, you are correct. The "donor" watch is a D series 116520 with Rolex movement.
I would not "remodel" a Zenith Daytona nor do I think they made WG dials for them.

George Ab · 6 September 2010, 04:07 PM

I nominate Thomas from Stockholm for TRF's MVP of the week! Way to go.

JJ Irani · 6 September 2010, 04:13 PM

Great stuff!!

gold canyon · 6 September 2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

I nominate Thomas from Stockholm for TRF's MVP of the week! Way to go.

I second the motion, with one caveat: The Mark-Thomas team be nomonated as the MVP.

4 September 2010, 09:56 AM	#31
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Nice dial--looking forward to seeing it together! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 September 2010, 10:05 AM	#33
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	It's going to look pretty sweet. Do you have someone you trust to put it together and service it from now on? __________________

4 September 2010, 11:45 AM	#35
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Thank you Mark for those kind words Looking forward to see the dial installed it will look fantastic Thomas __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

4 September 2010, 12:10 PM	#37
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	How nice it that!!!! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

4 September 2010, 02:16 PM	#38
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	Looking good Still waiting to hear if I have dial and hands from Dubai, apparently will be available after Ramadan/Eid?? Looking forward to seing the pictures. Dave __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

4 September 2010, 09:58 AM	#32
mingus1013 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Watch: DJ & GMTIIc Posts: 16	Yes! Pictures Please!

4 September 2010, 11:20 AM	#34
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	Nice score Mark but the panda dial does not come with red hands... anyhow, congrats and please post pic when installed

4 September 2010, 11:49 AM	#36
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,867	Pics ........ Now! Now!!! ..... NOW!!!!!!!! awe come on ...... please....

4 September 2010, 03:47 PM	#39
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	That combination will look excellent. Small fingers needed to fit those mini hands. __________________ E

5 September 2010, 12:02 AM	#40
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	Mark, I can't wait to see the final product. Very resouceful, you and Thomas. This could lead to other possibilities! What other ideas do you have?

5 September 2010, 01:11 AM	#42
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	I know you'll think of something, Mark. Looking forward to the next "remodel"... and I agree that you picked the best of both worlds while maintaining the original integrity of the watch.

5 September 2010, 01:19 AM	#43
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's great when a member works well with another. __________________ ..33

5 September 2010, 01:20 AM	#44
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Can't wait to see it...congratulations. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 September 2010, 01:24 AM	#45
SamD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Asia Pacific Posts: 34	Hi Mark, Panda dial with red hands awesome combi, gonna look sweet . Waiting for mine too.

5 September 2010, 02:42 AM	#46
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Id love to find a source for that dial...I love the dial but see no value in getting a WG daytona just for the dial...im ok with the Franken Daytona in this case... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

6 September 2010, 12:39 AM	#47
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	where's the pictures??? Hurry I can't wait any longer. I am getting giddy.... as if I owned the watch. I think I am going to follow you on this one!! Are you coming to the Columbus GTG??? If so I'd love to see it in person. ..... __________________ #1 Two-Tone Yachtmaster, Blue -Z series #2 White Daytona SS - Z series #3 PAM 88 M Future dissolution of monetary funds will be for a Panerai 212

6 September 2010, 01:03 AM	#48
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Lookin' forward to the final result Mark!

6 September 2010, 03:08 AM	#51
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675

6 September 2010, 03:49 AM	#52
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	It will look stunning Mark!! I think i will order one for me as well __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

6 September 2010, 04:45 AM	#53
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	nice __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

6 September 2010, 04:52 AM	#54
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Ahem... Well, I am one of those staunch advocates for not messing with the standard Rolex features, although I totally agree with you, it is a much better looking dial and I wish Rolex would offer more options with thier SS HOWEVER, Mark, it is your watch and you do whatever makes you happy. I'm glad everything worked out for you and just like everyone else on here, can't wait to see the pictures!!! P.S. (You have an 116520, not 16520 Zenith)

6 September 2010, 04:00 PM	#55
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	P.S. (You have an 116520, not 16520 Zenith) [/QUOTE] My typo, Paul, you are correct. The "donor" watch is a D series 116520 with Rolex movement. I would not "remodel" a Zenith Daytona nor do I think they made WG dials for them.

6 September 2010, 04:07 PM	#56
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	I nominate Thomas from Stockholm for TRF's MVP of the week! Way to go. __________________

6 September 2010, 04:13 PM	#57
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great stuff!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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